Backbreaker Video: Developer Diary #2 - Euphoria (Gamespot)

[LBzrule]

Speaks volumes how these guys have double team pass blocking and passing defenders onto another lineman in their damn first try. There is still alot more I need to find out about the game though. They need to at least have a decent playbook, unless they are allowing us to create our own formations, fronts and plays.

Also I love what I see with respect to ball placement. The backshoulder throw early in the slow mo vid and of course the deep pass to the outside where only your WR can get it and NO F'ING WARPING DB Skying like Lebron to swat or INT the ball.

[ZoneBlitz]

Quote: Originally Posted by veritas1

Depends how you look at it. I look at it like this, who wants to play as the Chargers, Jets or any other NFL franchise if the game itself is crap (aka Madden). People think the NFL license is everything, while it does play a major part in sales. There is a huge market for game with decent gameplay. The same thing happened in soccer games. EAs FIFA has the license but along came Pro Evo and made a game with gameplay that was just so much better people couldn't resist. Oh, and if ur upset that this game isn't based on the NFL, you know who to blame....

I agree. Many sports games flourished without official licenses. The quality of game play is paramount. Surveys of gamers over the years have shown this to be true.

I would rather play what Backbreaker will hopefully be than the complete garbage that is Madden. Sure Madden does some things well. However, over the years it has reached new lows in area of under-achievement. The last straw was when they bough the ESPN license and sat on it - just so 2k wouldn't have it.

As I said, good bye Madden. Thanks for all the years.

[ZoneBlitz]

Quote: Originally Posted by LBzrule

Speaks volumes how these guys have double team pass blocking and passing defenders onto another lineman in their damn first try. There is still alot more I need to find out about the game though. They need to at least have a decent playbook, unless they are allowing us to create our own formations, fronts and plays. Also I love what I see with respect to ball placement. The backshoulder throw early in the slow mo vid and of course the deep pass to the outside where only your WR can get it and NO F'ING WARPING DB Skying like Lebron to swat or INT the ball.

Say it again man. This game will be awesome.

[BrianFifaFan]

If they give us PES-level editing, this could be a real find. I can pretend it's NFL-2020 with the futuristic uni's! I just hope they don't blow it with single player modes like APF did. The whole fantasy gold, silver,bronze fantasy team thing just left me cold. They give me some type of Franchise and a great editor, I'm willing to give it a try. There's a lot that's interesting about this game. I'm just glad it's finally reaching the point where they are gonna get info out. Promo vids only can garner so much interest. Time to get some details!

[MINATAURO]

Can't wait for this to drop!!! 1st day buy!!!

[TDKing]

Tired of the euphoria crap already... show some gameplay please

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by veritas1

Depends how you look at it. I look at it like this, who wants to play as the Chargers, Jets or any other NFL franchise if the game itself is crap (aka Madden). People think the NFL license is everything, while it does play a major part in sales. There is a huge market for game with decent gameplay. The same thing happened in soccer games. EAs FIFA has the license but along came Pro Evo and made a game with gameplay that was just so much better people couldn't resist. Oh, and if ur upset that this game isn't based on the NFL, you know who to blame....

Having NFL logos is very important to me but if this game can be edited so that i can have it then this game is atleast a rental for me..

[CreatineKasey]

I've always harped on player interactions being the most important aspect of a football game. That's what Backbreaker is focusing on. When interactions and fundamentals are right, a lot of potential and unforeseen problems take care of themselves. It's hard to cheat the laws of physics.