Finally, some next gen football gameplay worth checking out. But it feels rushed.
* Well, the graphics aren't great, they aren't bad either. You can recognize the player's faces pretty easily. The stadiums looks amazing and very original. Their attention to detail to the small things makes this game stand out. Go to an instant replay, and you can zoom in on the back of the helmet and you can see the "Warning" label on it. Rain drops bouncing off the helmet. Great visuals.
*The gameplay is what makes this game great. All the moves are life-like, VERY realistic. 2k went with what worked, they didn't sacrifice gameplay for graphics. And seeing players actually move their legs like they're RUNNIN', not joggin'! Great stuff. QBs actually takin' that extra step to throw the deep ball. No passing across your chest, or off your backfoot... It won't make it. Just like real life. *The gang-tackles are very accurate, I'd say 95% accurate of real life. It's great how they let you pile on the opposing player.
*The side line catches are amazing. I cant tell you how many times you'll love to throw to Rice on the sideline to see what kind of catch he'll make for you to save on your replays, lol.
*The deep ball is just down right pretty.
*You'll love to see the running backs actually make cuts in and out the trenches, not jus runnin' straight up. These guys will break down, look at their defender, and cut left of right, without you even hittin' the juke button.
*Big hits! Hits are very realistic, you don't get tackled or tackle someone and have his momentum fall akwardly most of the time. *Their create-a-team mode is pretty good.
*They have more legends then you could believe. *Their generic players aren't crappy players. They come through for you as well, so you don't always have to depend on your legends.
*Online is VERY competitive. And being able to scout out your opponent is always good. Its something about putting YOUR team against HIS that brings out the best in competition.
*You can edit your play book and give your playbook a HUGE arsenal of plays. HUGE. Cons\-/
*If you worry about things like how the menu looks, then you won't like this one. *Its missing those extra modes, like franchise, and running back mini-games n such. Maybe it'll become downloadable content?
*To many dropped balls. I can't remember if the previous 2k Football games had this problem, but I know this one does. I mean, it's hard to believe Jerry Rice missed a wide open post rout in the endzone...
*The kicking system is horrible. They tried way to hard to be original. WAY to hard. You'll never get the kicking down pact.
*Sometimes your QB will take more steps than he needs to, and he will either get sacked, or throw the ball to late. The best way to get the quickest response for your QB is to be comfortable and stand.
*Trying to defend against the pass is just a tad big akward. For some reason, sometimes your player will continue to strafe / backpedal when it's time for him to break out and run. But you can turn auto-strafe off, but you'll still run into this problem every now n again if you strafe on your own.
*They have alot of legends, but they're still missing alot. (Lawrence Taylor, Deion Sanders, Tim Brown, ect.) But remember, they have to license these guys and pay them, so it's not easy at it seems. They can't just stick their name on there. So wait till the next game, there will be more players.
*And of course... No NFL teams.......... Yea, 'nuff said there.
VS Next-Gen EA Football : Graphics Winner = EA Gameplay Winner = 2k Sports
Extra Modes Winner = EA
Online Experience Winner = 2k Sports
But what's the most important thing about a football sim? Wouldn't it be gameplay? And I've never been the 2k guy, I was always the Madden guy. But, during this gen, so far, gameplay belongs to 2k, and that's a FACT. You don't get flustrated by gameplay flaws that are by the designers. If 2k still had their NFL license, EA would be in serious TROUBLE with their current gameplay flaws.
All-in-All, if you just want the best football experience, you would be better of playing this game. It has the least gameplay flaws. And you won't find yourself flustrated at really anything but the kicking system.