Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted December 10, 2005 Kind of surprised there hasn't been a topic about this yet.... http://www.easports.com/article.jsp?dcr=sports&id=nflhc Comes out around Spring 2006, probably around the NFL Draft. I'm kind of excited to see this, since I'm more into football for strategy and building a team and all that. This could turn out to be really fun or really lacking. Seeing who's developing it though, makes me doubt it'll be the former though.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2005 I'm surprised I hadn't heard of it at any of the game sitesI visit. But really, who would buy that trash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2005 I have a feeling this will sell big. It will also be overrated by a ton of sites and magazines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leelee Report post Posted December 10, 2005 But really, who would buy that trash? The many people, like me, who prefer simming seasons and running teams that way. I'm not too positive about this, though... for a sim game like this, everything has to be realistic, and no silly bugs... or, it pretty much ruins the game. My hopes aren't high on EA, for this. Plus, they're making a big deal how it's the first 3D sports strategy game. Translation: Lots of unnecessary pretty graphics, taking away from game play. But, I'll give it a chance. Smart move by EA to make a game like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ced 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2005 I've got mixed feelings on this. The concept is great and I love it, but my confidence in EA producing a good game out of the gates is really shaky, especially with the focus being the graphics. Note to EA: For the last time, game mechanics, dammit. Anyway I'll have to keep an eye on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leelee Report post Posted December 10, 2005 I'll certainly obtain this game. If it has a better franchise/season mode than Madden, than it's already worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2005 Meh... I enjoy the concept of simming, but the execution is never fun in any sports game, 2K, EA, basketball, football, baseball... none. As for Madden, it was decent. but I traded it in toward Mario Kart DS. NFL2K5 is more fun, and I didn't playMadden online enough to warrant keeping it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2005 Meh, semi makes sense with the popularity of the Tycoon-type games. Having said that, and I do love running franchises and the like in sports games, I'd still rather be able to play 16 game of football. The franchise mode is the icing, not the cake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted June 7, 2006 A big positive for me: Teams in this game can be transferred to Madden 2007. For football games, I much prefer sim/coach mode, so I'm very excited for this game. I'll probably be disappointed, but whatever. The game is out June 20th. Less than 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2006 I am a big simmer too because I suck at actually playing the game. But it isn't coming out for 360. Unless the Xbox game works for the 360, I can't play it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2006 I can't wait for this game. I'm a huge nerd for sim games (NHL Eastside Hockey Manager, etc.) and this one will probably be my favorite game in the world for a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2006 I probably will get this. I like "management" games as much as I do actually playing the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brush with Greatness 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2006 I bet it will fail to live up to the expectations of something like Front Office Football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest StylesMark Report post Posted June 15, 2006 I may rent this...but with Madden out in August, I doubt I'll buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeneMean 0 Report post Posted June 16, 2006 The PC demo of this is available now at the usual places. The sysreqs aren't high if you want to give it a look. Minimum System Requirements (for final game) OS: Windows XP or 2k CPU: PIII or AMD Athlon 1.2 GHZ RAM: 256MB Video: 64MB supported Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 2 GB or more free space Input: Keyboard and / or mouse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 IGN gave this a 7.2. Not really an exciting rating, but from the review they gave, it sounds like something I'd really enjoy, so I'm probably picking it up tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 Picked it up today. I played a little bit without saving (insufficient space in memory card), but it's really detailed. It's a good game thus far for those detail-minded fans of football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted June 22, 2006 I'd probably get obsessed with this game, so I have to pick it up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 22, 2006 I want to get this, but I'm way light in the wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 I will say this, the beginning of the mode is INCREDIBLY tedious, with you sitting on your ass in your office half of the time, doing little to nothing of note. It picks up during re-signing phase, and even then it's quite tedious. The fun begins around draft-time, and then again in camp. I decided to take the Houston job, and the very first personnel move I made was giving Carr his one way ticket outta town. Also signed David Givens to a contract. Drafted Matt Leinart with my first pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Got this today. Please let this game be good. I want to be a dictator coach, and beat my players. Respect will be taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2006 Then answer the questions correctly in the interview that molds you into a dictator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted June 25, 2006 I'm loving this game. It's very involved. It certainly has its flaws... while I do like the reality of time management system, but it's a bit too restrictive. The interface could use some work, and there's a few nasty bugs during gameplay that's inexcusable. I'd be surprised if this series lasts long, however. Unless you're a serious franchise type, it's gonna bore you to death. It even bores me horribly at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mole 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 It sucks because I don't think you can play this on your 360. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted June 25, 2006 That would be a shame, considering this game's not out for the 360. I agree with Leena. The game is not without its flaws, and it can get VERY involved. I have way too many office hours. The instruction manual is awful too, for such an involved game, and it slows down for some reason HORRIBLY at times when I'm looking through my players' contracts. I'm having a pretty fun time with it, though. I took the obvious team (Packers for those who don't know me), and I completely revamped the offensive line. Also pulled off some pretty spectacular trading around in the draft to somehow land A.J. Hawk, Jay Cutler, AND Reggie Bush. (I also took Nick Mangold, Jeremy Bloom, and Maurice Drew in the midrounds). Did this by trading away a good portion of the o-line and signing Kyle Turley and Ross Verba through free agency to replace Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton. My offense needs a hell of a lot of time to click though, I've got Favre, Jon Ritchie, and Reggie Bush in the backfield (with Samkon Gado coming in as a third down back), Rod Gardner, Peerless Price, and Robert Ferguson as my starting WR's, and Bubba at TE. I got Bloom and Drew returning kicks, and on defense I was able to make a trade for Kendrell Bell. Was looking at getting a better corner to start opposite Al Harris, but I did so much work to that offense and the draft that I had no more tradeable players I wanted to get rid of. Anyone got some tips and/or tricks for motivating players? Seems like it can be awfully random at times. Reggie Bush is a whiny bitch, that guy can never take to aggressive motivation unless he's playing horribly in a game. Oh, one thing that REALLY sucks about this game: It might be impossible to achieve any of the damn goals. I've only played one preseason game, but the quarters were set to 5 minutes each, and that's nowhere near enough time to get noticeable yards in the league. Anyone know how to fix that and/or if there's a difficulty setting for the game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 I'm still learning the motivation stuff, but I notice it helps to compliment the player after a great play, and usually unless they are SUCKING ass, I just don't say shit motivational wise, when they're not doing well. Oh and I was able to get a normal sized yardage vs the Packers in my first preseason game (Yep, I'm the Chargers). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Princess Leena Report post Posted June 25, 2006 I still haven't played a game yet in my career. When you take the time to do everything, this game can take forever. I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Niggardly King 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 I'm picking this up within an hour... can't wait to take over the Vikings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 I'm picking this up within an hour... can't wait to take over the Vikings. Well you can't do any worse the Ziggy and Childress are doing right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 Yeah he could. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
