Backbreaker

[JBHuskers]

Oh, wow. I should have bought it from them instead. I had gotten a $50 GS card as a gift a long ass time ago, and figured this was the perfect opportunity to spend it. It probably would have been better spent on Hannah Montana.

You'd get an easy platinum. I've still gotta play it

[JeffHCross]

That's interesting about the sharing of the technology and such. Around 2006 I think we split off a lot of disciplines that shared between different games into their own departments that supported multiple titles. I wonder if that decision was based off this guy's analysis?

Very well could be. From my understanding, Randy spent a lot of time working closely with EA, at least in that time frame. It could have been that analysis.

Then again, 2006 would have also been when new teams were starting because of the new consoles. Could be either one, or even both.

[Rudy]

it was an elaborate effort to get EA to license the technology for their sports games. With the announcements of real time physics in NHL and NBA 11 titles, I can see that EA decided to go on the cheap and reverse engineer their own version for their games. Make no doubt, THE addition to NCAA 12 and Madden 12 will be EA's homegrown version of real time physics.

PRO-TAK is a hideous failure when viewed side-by-side with the real gang tackles of Euphoria. I just hope the same is not true for EA's homebrewed real-time physics...

Completely agree on this. I've always felt Backbreaker was created just to see Euphoria to EA for Madden. And I agree that the tackling engine is better than pro-tak. I don't care for some of the shoe string tackles at times but it feels real. Gang tackling in the NCAA 11 demo still feels canned.

[spiker]

If anyone plays this game, you can cut down on the number of INTs the computer throws by playing in "Custom" mode (whatever that is) instead of Pro or Arcade modes. The CPU QB will actually become competent but not a Robo-QB. You should get some closer games on this setting.

[JBHuskers]

I wouldn't hold my breath on Backbreaker 2......only 20k sales on each system currently.

[cdj]

A major patch is in the works for BackBreaker.

Hi Guys,

I wanted to share something with you. We’ve had to hold back on discussing this for the past couple of weeks but today I can finally tell you that we have been working on a major patch for Backbreaker.

The patch will address many issues and requests raised by the Backbreaker community, so thank you for your valuable input. Further information will follow in good time, but you should be aware that this is something that we are taking seriously and will not be rushing out.

Todd.

[JeffHCross]

PS3 users will see it sometime in December.

[I OU a Beatn]

Well, damn it. I got rid of Backbreaker today. If I would've known this beforehand, I would've gotten rid of it anyway!

[Kingpin32]

PS3 users will see it sometime in December.

Who's still gonna be playing this game in December?

[JeffHCross]

Well firstly, I was kidding. I have no idea when it will hit PS3 users.

Secondly ... no idea. Other than a handful of people who, I think, were looking for the flash and don't mind the arcade aspect of the game, I don't know who's playing it now.

[jaymo76]

Finally played the demo today. Honestly, I don't know how I feel about it... I really don't. I don't hate the game but I don't love it either. There is a lot of potential BUT there are so many detractors. I will NOT be buying this game but a Backbreaker 2 may have some potential if they can learn from their mistakes. First off, being a NCAA guy it's difficult to accept anything different from EA so I am trying to like the game but I feel like I'm playing rock em sock em robots.... I mean the graphics are awful... passing game drives me nuts, the lack of features and detail hurt... but... the running, tackling, and hits are a thing of beauty. If this game gets another chance for a part 2 they may be potential for a decent game...

[Rudy]

They announced a patch but people need to remember that patches just fix or tweak some things. Some people think a patch = Backbreaker 2. I've never seen a patch drastically alter a game. It can certainly help by fixing some bugs, making sliders work better, etc but it's not like you are getting a new game. The MLB 2K10 patch took a long time to come out and they still never patched errors or injuries saying they can't fix it until 2K11.

[I OU a Beatn]

There is no patch in the world that can fix all the problems that plague Backbreaker. Not even close.

[beartide06]

Well, damn it. I got rid of Backbreaker today. If I would've known this beforehand, I would've gotten rid of it anyway!

Hahahaha that's classic lol. I'd feel the same.

[oweb26]

For whats its worth brackbreaker has an Android app (game) cost 2.99.

[morsdraconis]

For whats its worth brackbreaker has an Android app (game) cost 2.99.

[oweb26]

lol....I find one symbol answers funny.

[JeffHCross]

I would expect the Backbreaker Android app would be the same as the app for the iPod/iPhone. It was Tackle Alley, essentially. Since that was one of the more redeeming aspects of Backbreaker, that might be worth a try for Android owners.

[I OU a Beatn]

For whats its worth brackbreaker has an Android app (game) cost 2.99.

That would actually be a pretty fair price for the 360 and PS3 versions of the game.

[CLW]

Got the game coming via GameFLy (it was WAY down on the list). Hopefully, I'll get some quick/easy trophies and mail it back in short order.