![]() You can add all the bells and whistles you like, but the core gameplay mechanics are what matter. Part of that is a correction in the physics of the game, but part of it is an improvement in the game’s animations, which looked great before, but are now more realistic.įor the most part, the game takes a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it approach” to the mechanics, and until someone comes up with a new way to play the game of football that no one has considered, that is the right thing to do. Also gone are the passes that defied physics and seemed to be “remote controlled” into the waiting hands of receivers, who would sometimes use mutant powers to take a ball out of reach and magically pull it towards them for an improbable and rage-inducing catch. The tackling is refined and made a bit more realistic, but only the hardcore fans will notice the changes. The basic mechanics of NCAA Football 12 are the same as they have ever been, and identical to last year’s game. But while NCAA Football 12 won’t blow you away with innovations and new features, it retains the gameplay that fans love, fixes at least one major problem with the past game and added to another, and again shows why NCAA Football is among the best sports games on the market. Of course, if you are a fan of the series you were probably planning to buy it regardless. But the real question then is, is it a big enough improvement over the previous game to warrant shelling out $60 for it? If you are a fan of the series, absolutely. NCAA Football 12 is the best game in the franchise, as it should be. So does NCAA Football 12 advance the series enough to justify its own existence? (Please note that I deliberately avoided saying things like “does it fumble,” or “does it advance the chains.” You’re welcome.) Yes and no. It was easily the best game of the series (as the newest game in an annual franchise should always be). It added a few new features, but more than that, it fixed several problems. Last year’s aptly named NCAA Football 11 was a somewhat major step forward for the franchise, relatively speaking. Because they mine a nostalgia-tinted and fanatical fanbase, they tend to receive a pass on a few shortcomings, especially when it comes to innovation. ![]() It also doesn’t hurt that there is no competition.ĮA’s NCAA Football games have never received the attention that their big brother Madden has received, but they have always been solid games. Because of that, half of EA Tiburon’s work is already complete before each new iteration of NCAA Football is released. Wherever your interest in college football lands, the game is undeniably an important part of American society that draws a slew of fans. To others, it is one messiah shy of being a religion. To some, it is a silly game that eats up a Saturday.
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