NCAA 11 Impressions

[Golden Taters]

I fumble way to fucking much. I've done 3 GB's for this game and I swear, I've fumbled at least 15 times. Every game I've done, I'll be marching on these guys in my first possession and the boom, I fumble. They score because my defense is shit and they beat me by one possession. I'm 1-2 and the two losses came by one possession. It's bullshit.

Also, the PA glitch only seems to do it with one play. The PA HB Screen when your outside reciever goes deep...

I actually like the high fumble chances every run, it makes the cover ball up bottom actually have a use. I don't even remember using it last year as I barely ever fumbled.

[Matt10]

I actually like the high fumble chances every run, it makes the cover ball up bottom actually have a use. I don't even remember using it last year as I barely ever fumbled.

Definitely agree, even couple years ago the fumble wasn't there unless the weather was a factor. This time, you actually see the animation perfectly. Yesterday, my RB Torrey Mack fumbled against BC - looking at the replay, the hit by the linebacker actually forced Mack back into his own offensive linemen's knee, which the ball connected with - squirting loose.

I'm not sure if the game is worthy of "The little things" type of thread, but it has its moments.

[PP]

So far I enjoy the game online and I haven't been a fan of any nextgen football yet.

[Maynard]

In summary, I can't generate a pass rush. Yet the CPU is in my grill on every pass attempt. Sounds a lot like how my games are going.

yes and no. I can generate a pass rush, but getting sacks is almost impossible because they throw it right as u get there.

i was up 28-0 on marshal in my 1st dynasty game. But after the start of the 3rd i shut it off cause i was so disgusted by a blitz & my LT allowed their DE to run by un touched. I must have watched at least 10 replays and every time it was on a blitz where my guys let someone run in without touching them. A few of these were on the previously mentioned busted PA passes. I just dont understand why they get so confused on blitzes and i dont know how to resolve it. I try slide protection and even keep 2 backs in to block. But the backs just stand there or go double team someone else

i agree with people who say its the best EA football game. I say EA because this game on the field still cant touch APF2K8 which is nothing but a port of 2k5 and still light years ahead of anything EA has done. The 2 stick control and sideline animations, the locomotion gimmick. All of that is stuff 2k did better 5 years ago and it makes me sick every time i think about how much better those games played that long ago.

excuse me while i go punch a donkey

[Matt10]

I need to start recording my gameplay vids, because I am not having any trouble with pass rush or PA (to an extent). Played a quick game this morning and had 5 sacks as Virginia against Alabama.

Still got killed 7-35 though.

[Chadman]

I would say it's easily the best football on next gen so far. It is too soon to tell if it's better than Ncaa 2004 or Ncaa 06 yet.

NOT SAYING MUCH

[Sportsbuck]

I guess now I'm in the minority but I really like this game.

I really don't get how you guys are having trouble generating a pass rush. I'm seeing plenty of pressure and plenty of sacks from my Buckeye dline, going against the Alabama dline. Are you guys not using the right stick moves?

This game isn't perfect, it has its moments like when it warped my DT from 3 yards away to right in the QB's face and got me a roughing the passer penalty. But I really like this game, I've been waiting 3 years on Next-Gen for EA to give me a game that I would want to play long-term and this is it.

[Tailback U]

I guess now I'm in the minority but I really like this game.

I really don't get how you guys are having trouble generating a pass rush. I'm seeing plenty of pressure and plenty of sacks from my Buckeye dline, going against the Alabama dline. Are you guys not using the right stick moves?

This game isn't perfect, it has its moments like when it warped my DT from 3 yards away to right in the QB's face and got me a roughing the passer penalty. But I really like this game, I've been waiting 3 years on Next-Gen for EA to give me a game that I would want to play long-term and this is it.

I take it you're playing offline. Also, what if I like to control a LB or safety and not a DL cuz I don't like doing rush moves all game? CPU doesn't generate a rush on their own?

Are you guys having these same problems online? I only play online play. I am still on the fence as to whether or not I'm going to get this game or just wait another month for Madden.

All comments and impressions are much appreciated. I've been reading through this thread the last couple of days. It's funny, one post will make me get closer to purchase, next one will convince me to wait a week or two.

[FirstTimer]

yes and no. I can generate a pass rush, but getting sacks is almost impossible because they throw it right as u get there.

i was up 28-0 on marshal in my 1st dynasty game. But after the start of the 3rd i shut it off cause i was so disgusted by a blitz & my LT allowed their DE to run by un touched. I must have watched at least 10 replays and every time it was on a blitz where my guys let someone run in without touching them. A few of these were on the previously mentioned busted PA passes. I just dont understand why they get so confused on blitzes and i dont know how to resolve it. I try slide protection and even keep 2 backs in to block. But the backs just stand there or go double team someone else

i agree with people who say its the best EA football game. I say EA because this game on the field still cant touch APF2K8 which is nothing but a port of 2k5 and still light years ahead of anything EA has done. The 2 stick control and sideline animations, the locomotion gimmick. All of that is stuff 2k did better 5 years ago and it makes me sick every time i think about how much better those games played that long ago.

excuse me while i go punch a donkey

Mmmmm donkey punch

I take it you're playing offline. Also, what if I like to control a LB or safety and not a DL cuz I don't like doing rush moves all game? CPU doesn't generate a rush on their own?

Are you guys having these same problems online? I only play online play. I am still on the fence as to whether or not I'm going to get this game or just wait another month for Madden.

All comments and impressions are much appreciated. I've been reading through this thread the last couple of days. It's funny, one post will make me get closer to purchase, next one will convince me to wait a week or two.

If you don't have it right now I wouldn't rush out to buy it. Wait until the patch comes out and then go pick it up. Just IMO, unless you haven't payed it for a number fo year sand want to get used to the feel of the game and the new recruiting(Which is why I went and got it so quickly)

[jms493]

When the pass rush is too much the only way I could control it last year was playing Double TE sets and having them stay in to block. HBs were useless for the most part.

[wingsfan77]

screen passes are tough too, I've gotten a few to work but most of the time the RB goes further out than the blockers and gets drilled for a loss.

[Sportsbuck]

I take it you're playing offline. Also, what if I like to control a LB or safety and not a DL cuz I don't like doing rush moves all game? CPU doesn't generate a rush on their own?

I don't play online.

I've gotten pressure from my DL while controlling a LB or a S. I was just speaking if you are actually controlling the DL.

[Maynard]

When the pass rush is too much the only way I could control it last year was playing Double TE sets and having them stay in to block. HBs were useless for the most part.

im gonna have to try that at times. Thing is that i hate the 1 back sets so i am switching between WV and Wake PB cause they only have 1 single back set. They do have a bunch of SG Ace & 1 back sets though. I have some good blocking TE too. maybe i should formation sub them into the backfield so i can have them block instead of the FB and HB.


regarding getting pass rush. Like i said, i can generate a ton of pressure with OSU DL. they are sick and deep. I even use a formation set where Heyward moves to DT and i bring in the 3rd string RE (i forget his name but he is a freshman with great pass rush abilities). This formation was pretty much unstoppable, but the QB just throws it before i get to him. It ends up an in-completion, miss fire or INT. A sack would be nice when i work that hard and get nothing, but the CPU just gets a free pass to the QB. What am i warren beatty trying out for the rams?

and yes, i use the RS moves very well

[jms493]

I have gotten a few user sacks in 4-5 games

[PP]

Sick of facing Wisconsin online.