NCAA Football 13 Demo Is Out, Post Your Impressions Here

[Fiddy]

Quote: Originally Posted by afbrother

It really is amusing to see the difference of opinions on the demo. It seems to be running 50/50----one person see's greatness, the others see same old same old. I remember the initial responses on the 12 demo were the same on this site and the gaming tailgate---words like awesome, great, outstanding, etc.

it has a much better overall feel than any of the previous NCAA games IMO.. that along makes it much better to play.

[rebelfan10]

I went home at lunch and played 1 game. I did not really enjoy '12, I could never find a slider set that worked for me, either I dominated or got dominated. With that being said I played as LSU against Bama, the pre-game presentation virtually unchanged from last year. That did not bother me at all, I watch those pregame animations and cut scenes once anyway. Bama kicked and I returned with Mathieu to about the 20. I ran first play off tackle with Ware for about 15 yards cutting back against the grain. I then I had a couple of short runs and converted a third and 9 across the middle to Shepard. I threw an out on 2nd down that was a thing of beauty Bama was in zone with corner either playing the flats or just very short when I release I pushed left and the timing was perfect hit Shepard again for a first down. I then had a sack (on a screen) on first down, then a drop by Sheppard on a come back (perfect throw) and then converted a third and long again throwing a perfect lob down the sideline between the corner and the safety (it looked very realistic). I think pounded the ball between the tackles for another first down that setup first and goal. On first and goal I ran play action and over threw a wide open FB in the end zone. On second down I ran with Ware to the goal line and on 3rd down dove over the top with Ware. It was a 13 play 81 yard drive. I actually really enjoyed it. I then allowed 1 first down and then forced a Bama punt that Mathieu returned for 5 yards (I had the block on), the first play I threw a pick trying to zip a ball to a back out of the backfield (did not seem like a cheap pick just a bad decision on my part. On the first play Lacy ran over the right side for about a 15 yard TD out of the wildcat. Here is the only thing that bothered me and it has nothing to do with gameplay... Bama threw an interception on their own 30 yard line with 4 seconds left in the half. The ball was thrown to the sidelines and I picked it and got out of bounds. I then kicked a 50 yard field goal to make it 10-7 at half. Bama took the opening drive and marched down the field for a field goal to tie it we then swapped punts I got the ball back and drove down the field and kicked a FG with seconds left.

I really had fun playing this game although I was on the phone for the second half. I seemed to have more control of the players less skating when trying to blitz with linebackers and safeties. The passing is much improved and the run blocking seems much better but I did get hung on a lineman for a split second. I can't wait to play some tonight and really try some different things.

[videlsports]

waiting to download, After hearing Infinity, I have to see if the Reserve is still worth it.

[SafetyGreen]

Has anybody unlocked the jerseys? If so can you please post a picture of them?? Thanks

[Diggler360]

Great demo

[weeeeeeez]

Can't wait to put RGIII on Ohio State if you can in the demo.

[Von Dozier]

Passing feels amazing. Game plays SO smoothly, can't wait to get the retail and be able to put the speed on Slow for even more smoothness.

[Td1984]

Prior to playing the demo, I was excited to get the game. Though like I said earlier, this new passing feature makes passing difficult (for me anyway- I'm not a "hardcore" gamer). Now I'm not so sure I want to keep my pre-order. Hopefully things will be a bit easier in the actual game.