NCAA Football 09

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  • Summary: College football has never before felt more wide open than in NCAA Football 09. Gamers can experience the excitement of making big plays on the field, as they have the ability to directly control and influence the game through the all-new break away animation engine. With huge cut-backCollege football has never before felt more wide open than in NCAA Football 09. Gamers can experience the excitement of making big plays on the field, as they have the ability to directly control and influence the game through the all-new break away animation engine. With huge cut-back lanes, new tackling animations and wider blocking holes, NCAA Football 09 offers a host of offensive opportunities. NCAA Football 09 also brings the atmosphere, pageantry and tradition of college football to life. Through the redesigned stadiums, which reflect even more detail of each school’s individual playing field, to the dynamic sidelines filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots, players feel the excitement of college gameday. Players can gain Home Field Advantage as the intensity of the home crowd rises and rattles the composure of opposing teams. All 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools are represented in the game and players can even customize the in-game atmosphere with their own personal music collection. Off the field, NCAA Football 09 features its most robust Dynasty Mode yet, inviting fans to create and manage a perennial powerhouse program from landing blue-chip recruits to winning championships on the field. For the first time ever, Dynasty goes online with up to 12 competitors to recruit head-to-head, customize schedules and play for up to 60 seasons. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Worth Playing
    93
    The series' best effort in years.
  2. GameFocus
    88
    Great presentation.
  3. MEGamers
    86
    A very good effort and is only a few problems away from becoming one of the best sport games on the market.
  4. GamerNode
    80
    NCAA Football fans will love this, and if casual football fans can get past a few of the graphic issues then we may just have another wave of NCAA Football fans charging the field.
  5. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    In all, NCAA 09's sharp visuals, immediate sense of control, and its robust, fleshed-out modes make this year's version a winner. [Sept 2008, p.77]
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  6. Gaming Age
    75
    In the end you can't go wrong if you are a fan of the game. Just don't expect to be wowed by any aspect except the online and offline dynasty modes as they have shown the most attention to features in the game. The rest is just window dressing.
  7. Thunderbolt
    60
    Significantly flawed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. BobtheBuilder
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    A huge step from last year and a very brilliant game, just a couple things that bothered me 1. Campus Legend - I don't like that over A huge step from last year and a very brilliant game, just a couple things that bothered me 1. Campus Legend - I don't like that over the shoulder view it should be just normal play now view or the choice between them and the worst part is there is no commentary so don't buy the game for this feature - create a player in dynasty and play it like that its fun 2. could be more animations for tackling and spinning and juking they seem to be somewhat the same, but overall a must have for any fan of sports.… Expand
  2. JoeG.
    Jul 16, 2008
    10
    This is my first next gen ncaa game and it does not disappoint. As far as the overall package is concerned, this game is top notch. If This is my first next gen ncaa game and it does not disappoint. As far as the overall package is concerned, this game is top notch. If you're a college football fan or love football video games u must get this. there is so much to do and and the gameplay is outstanding.… Expand
  4. aadms
    Mar 24, 2011
    9
    My first college football game since NCAA 03, which I played the crap out of. With that much time in between you can understand why I'mMy first college football game since NCAA 03, which I played the crap out of. With that much time in between you can understand why I'm impressed with the animations, the sound, the stadiums, mascots. The campus legend is a nice added feature but quarterback is about the only thing worth playing on that mode because you get to touch the ball all the time and call audibles.… Expand
  5. EltonP.
    Aug 7, 2008
    8
    Overall not a bad game. Much better than last year's effort. One thing everyone has to keep in mind, this is only the second (or third, Overall not a bad game. Much better than last year's effort. One thing everyone has to keep in mind, this is only the second (or third, can't remember.) incarnation of NCAA on the next Gen systems. And programmers always take a little while to squeeze the best results out of new technology. It was like this for the PS2 also.… Expand
  6. HowardsRock
    Dec 18, 2008
    8
    Everyone giving it bad review just got schooled online....I'd be pissed too if I lost to me. The attention to online dynasty was a wellEveryone giving it bad review just got schooled online....I'd be pissed too if I lost to me. The attention to online dynasty was a well thought out plan, however the commitment from player is limited. You will be lucky if you make it through year one. The issue still remains the number of interceptions is rediculous. You need to be able to run the ball to win.… Expand
  7. DizzyD
    Aug 31, 2008
    6
    Another turnover-fest with poor collision detection produced by EA. Since the exclusivity contracts, EA has put out a series of lackluster Another turnover-fest with poor collision detection produced by EA. Since the exclusivity contracts, EA has put out a series of lackluster football (NFL and NCAA) games on the current generation of consoles. This one is no different. You can polish a turd, but it's still a turd.… Expand
  8. jt
    Jul 16, 2008
    0
    This is the worst game i have played since the old nintendo days, and maybe even worse than that. I don't even know where to start so This is the worst game i have played since the old nintendo days, and maybe even worse than that. I don't even know where to start so I'll just say, Save your money, don't even rent this game. It reeks!!… Expand

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#40 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#62 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008