Game Review: Coach T.J. (GametruckRDU)
Man I don’t know where to start with this game. I must admit
there is a lot to argue on both sides.
For the most part, I like the game for its autonomy, graphic
detail, and career modes. You can truly
create your own experiences in the game. Whether you want to be the coach and
just call the play and watch your players run it to execution, or you plan on
fully participating as a player on each
down, this game gives you plenty of options before you call ‘hike’. To avid fans of NCAA it’s nothing new to call
audibles, blitzes, hot routes, and line protection switches, in the game.
However, the pre-play offense is much more fluid than it has been in the past,
which fares well for beginners or medium level players. Overall the game feels
more realistic than years past.
The New Heisman Challenge Mode offers a fun and interesting
dynamic to the game. It reminds me a lot of the recent NBA 2k games where you
try and re-accomplish the same milestones Michael Jordan and other Hall of
Famers produced in their prime In an effort to unlock the player or other
classic teams, jerseys and apparel. In this case, players can contend for a championship by placing one of
10 former Heisman Trophy winners on whatever team they choose to play with. Throughout
the mode you set out to accomplish or beat the real life stats of the player in
an effort to win the Heisman Trophy and also unlock each player in another game
mode, Road to Glory.
I
think it’s cool how “real” video interviews with each Heisman Trophy winner are
unlocked throughout the season. In them, they discuss the achievements of their
glory days.
My
favorite mode is the Dynasty Mode. With so much realism and creativity behind
the recruiting process in the game, I barely have the drive to play against the
computer. I typically simulate the gameplay some weeks, while I focus much of
my efforts on recruiting, staying up on ESPN stats, and maintaining job security.
I’m telling you, this game has the ability to make you feel like you are really
a coach or player for your favorite school.
Overall
my grade for the game is: A-.
Negatives:
Way Too Much
Going On
Although
the game has so much to offer, that is also the problem with it.
There
is just too much to do in the game and limits the simplicity of just playing it
for fun. A beginner will have a hard time picking this one up with no knowledge
of previous NCAA concepts.
Lag between
play calls
-The
game also has an issue with lagging before and after plays. This disrupts the
games fluidity. Which for years has been the best part of the game and what set
it apart over Madden.
No In-Game
Save Option
-No
in game save option. Players still can’t save their games in progress. Like you
save your work on your personal computer, a player would also like to save the
beat down their putting on their rival school in the first half, just in case
they want to finish the second half after a nap or after a long days work. It
makes no sense to be able to save highlights and replays if you can’t save the
game for which they were acquired.
I
hope this one was helpful to you. In the meantime, play safe and play smart.
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