![]() ![]() While it's true the presentation now has studio scorecard updates from Rece Davis, the ESPN ticker at the bottom of the screen bringing scores from your fictional universe, and Erin Andrews' audio-only sideline reports, the rest is pretty much the same old thing - except for the flaws. NCAA Football 13 still has that and improves it in a number of ways, but it also mixes in some old and new issues that detract from the fun. It made me feel like I was watching a Saturday game on ESPN. Last year, the franchise introduced a presentation that was simply stunning - the Georgia bulldog on the sideline, Chief Osceola charging the field, and War Damn Eagle in the air. But while those nuts and bolts were being tweaked, the outward facing product wasn't getting spruced up too much. That's cool I enjoyed being challenged in a game I can usually steamroll over. NCAA Football 13 isn't a brand new game, but the refinements here do take some getting used to and had me running a much more conservative - and realistic - offense. The 25 pass trajectory zones mean that combining the right lob or bullet throw with the right lead on the left stick matters more than ever. When you're ready to pass, you have to look for receivers with clear button icons - a grayed out icon means the player isn't looking for the ball on his route yet. When you hike the ball, one of the game's new 20 dropbacks kicks in - jamming down on the joystick like we've done for years leads to you going way too far and breaking the pocket. I created a character in Road to Glory (the largely untouched career mode from last year that starts you in high school), signed as a third stringer at Cal, and began actually learning in practices. For me, it's hard to let go of being able to run 20 yards back, heave the ball at a receiver who isn't looking and make the amazing play, but it's also fascinating and rewarding. These changes are legit and make the game feel different from previous installments of the franchise. There are more than 430 new catches, no more blind swats and the ability to abort play action after the snap. Since its debut, the gameplay tweaks of NCAA Football 13 have been getting all the headlines. ![]()
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