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

[turftickler]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pantherbeast

Well overall I am impresses with the graphics and all. But we need to see the full game in action. I will put down a 5 down on it at gamestop and reserve it for now. But 505 needs to give us full gameplay before it is released. Them not giving us much full gameplay videos with 3 months left is making me question what they are hiding from us. But the graphics are great looking. But I am sure if this game drops and a ton of madden fans enjoy it. Then it might get EA thanking about changing up their engine for 2011 and beyond. That are EA will to buy out 505 like they did 2k sports football. But it is a wait and see game right now. But even if I get this game I will still get madden 11 not matter what this game is like. I will stick with madden no matter what.

I respect your honesty here, but I don't think you fully understand how this all works. NaturalMotion, nor the Euphoria Engine or any of NM's other technology's be sold to EA Sports. In no way are they (NM) competing with the EA Sports' Madden NFL series. Backbreaker is another option and a completely different experience from games with canned animation. I'm sure that the diehard Madden NFL fans will still buy Madden NFL 11, but after they play Backbreaker, they will be thinking twice, maybe thrice.

If you choose to stay away from Backbreaker because it is not the NFL or whatever your reasons are, then you will be depriving yourself of what could possibly be the greatest football game since ESPN NFL 2k5 and APF 2k8. Obviously, it's up to you, but I sincerely hope you give it a shot.

[mgoblue678]

Just in case people aren't aware since these two things seem to be a sticking point for some people. The devs have stated there will a multiple season franchise like mode with off season activities and they also made a statement that the game would be highly customizable in terms of the logos, uniforms and rosters. That sure seems like they are hinting at the game being fully customizable, which I hope is the case since it would make it possible for people who have to have NFL teams to create them.

[mvb34]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue678

Just in case people aren't aware since these two things seem to be a sticking point for some people. The devs have stated there will a multiple eason franchise like mode with offseason activities and they also made a statement that the game would be highly customizable in terms of the logos, uniforms and rosters. That sure seems like they are hinting at the game being fully customizable, which I hope is the case since it would make it possible for people who have to have NFL teams to create them.

Do how the playbooks going to look? Will there be customization?

[mgoblue678]

Quote: Originally Posted by mvb34

Do how the playbooks going to look? Will there be customization?

As far as the playbooks nothing has really been released yet and that is one of the things I want to know as well. s As far as customization, not to be rude but did you not read the second part of my post above. The only thing I can add to that is that someone stated the logo editor/creator would be pretty robust similar to the design tools in a game like Forza 2.

[LionsFanNJ]

Again, looks nice and all, but i want more concrete feature and gameplay info before any decision gets made. Some guys are jumping the gun on this IMO

[mgoblue678]

I don't think anybody is jumping the gun. I think some people are missing the point of why people are so excited about this game. Even if the overall game doesn't turn out to be great that doesn't change the fact that the Euphoria engine or something similar is something that is revolutionary in sports gaming and is probably the future of sports gaming, that is the main reason people are so excited about this game. Unless somebody honestly believes canned animations are going to allow sports games and football games specifically to get to the next level.

I am still unsure about certain aspects of the game as well, such as how good will the playbooks or how intelligent will the CPU AI be, but that doesn't mean I am not excited about this game.


Also I think would like to point out there were three things in this video that we have never seen in a football game before. The rb reaching out with one arm while being tackled to get the td, the true gang tackling and there was actually a part of the video that was hard to catch where a d-linemen was on his knees and the o-linemen was still realistically blocking him.

[turftickler]

Quote: Originally Posted by mgoblue678

I don't think anybody is jumping the gun, I think some people are missing the point. Even if the overall game doesn't turn out to be great that doesn't change the fact that the Euphoria engine or something similar is something that is revolutionary in sports gaming and is probably the future of sports gaming, that is the main reason people are so excited about this game. Unless somebody honestly believes canned animations are going to allow sports games and football games specifically to get to the next level. I am still unsure about certain aspects of the game as well, such as how good will the playbooks or how intelligent will the CPU AI be, but that doesn't mean I am not excited about this game. Also I think would like to point out there were three things in this video that we have never seen in a football game before. The rb reaching out with one arm while being tackled to get the td, the true gang tackling and there was actually a part of the video that was hard to catch where a d-linemen was on his knees and the o-linemen was still realistically blocking him.

Way to keep a level head here, bro. I am on the opposite end of the spectrum. As a programmer, I would never had thought it possible to do what NaturalMotion has done thus far. With that being said, I feel that it is safe to say that the rest of the game will be just as impressive. Some things may not be to our liking as each one of us has a different opinion about video games, but for the most part, Backbreaker looks to be solid and have all the aspects of "Real Football" down. If EA Sports goes down the road of working with NM to implement all of their technology into the Madden NFL series for Madden NFL 12, then thay can say "It's In the Game!" and I will actually be able to say that it finally is.

[Pro Bowler]

What scares me about this game being anywhere close to good is that EA will just buy the tech and sit on it. Just like big oil companies who buy out alternate fuel and energy ideas.

I think the whole idea behind this game is to show what Euphoria can do so they can sell it. I hope i'm wrong, but this might be the last we see of Euphoria for atleast a couple years because it would require EA or 2K to re-write their whole game practically if this tech proves to have a future in sports gaming.

Anyhow, enough with the conspiracy stuff. The game does look to be coming along nicely. Football is a game of contact first and foremost and if the AI is just half decent it would still be light years ahead of Madden imo. If by chance it has a play editor it will be a day one purchase for me regardless.