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| NCAA Football 08 | 
 enlarge | From: Electronic Arts
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $9.08
You Save: $20.91 (70%)
New (16) Used (36) from $9.08
Avg. Customer Rating:  73 reviews
Sales Rank: 1375
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 15567
Model: 15567
UPC: 014633155679
EAN: 0014633155679
ASIN: B000P0QJQO
Release Date: July 17, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Very good game....dont listen to the nay-sayers!! July 18, 2007
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
This game has beautiful graphics. Absolutely an improvement from last year (dont know what guy before me is talking about). The polygons in this version doubled from last year and you can tell immediately that the graphics have improved. Gameplay is solid, still upset that the controls remained the same from last year, but i am use to it now. I actually really like the campus legend and how you only play as yourself, making it a true simulation to being a recruit!!! Really cool! The dynasty is back and deeper than ever, if you are a fan of the dynasty just go buy the game, stop reading reviews and go buy it, because dynasty and legend are amazing! Stadiums have improved dramatically, detail really comes through. The crowd is much more lively and detailed. Great game, just go buy it! Much better than the 2007 version for 360. Cant give it a five star because havent played it enough and no game is perfect. (except halo)
 Not as bad as I thought before July 18, 2007
When I typed up the first review of this game I really didnt give the game a chance. This game is so different from any other EA football game. The animations are different and even though they look like they run a lot slower than the previous versions, it also runs a lot smoother. Sometimes slower is better. The graphics, as always, are top notch. The players look more realistic than any of the previous years
A lot of people complain about all of the turnovers they commit. I made a lot of turnovers at first but unlike the previous games, you have to actually set your feet and use the analog sticks to make an accurate pass. You must also cover the ball when the runner is in traffic, you know, just like in a real game. Things are more realistic than ever. You won't have all day to sit in the pocket and make a throw either, decisions must be made quick or you will surely be sacked.
The new hit stick 2.0 is wonderful. Corners are no longer doomed when a huge 240 pound running back turns the corner with a full head of steam. One flick of the stick and your small corner can take out the running back's legs from under him. Those passes over the middle aren't so formidable amymore either. one flick of the new hit stick can lay that big tight end or wide reciever out.
I am sure that plenty of people got pissed when your running back gets stuck in the o-line on a running play. It pissed me off too but now that is no more. the running has never been more fluid and realistic until now.
I pesonally think the new recruiting feature is too much. I find it frustrating most of the time(I just want to play football though so I might be alone on that one).
The new ESPN.com presentation is great. It looks like the real webpage.
Overall this game has vastly improved from the previous years. As soon as you get use to the controls and realism, you will be able to blow people out just like the old games or if you arent interested in blowing out the computer, you can take it online and play as usual. For all of the people who bash NCAA Football 08 ,give it a chance because EA actually deserves it this time. For all of the people who don't, thank you for agreeing with me.
 Disappointed July 18, 2007
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Graphics are impressive, however it seems to me that the load time has gotten longer, so there is more waiting for menus and games to start. The Campus Legend mode is interesting, as you only play your player. However, you cannot control anyone or anything else. So if you make a quarterback, you cannot pick the play on offense, control anyone else, and you just skip defense and special teams. The game is played quicker that way, but I enjoy playing defense and special teams. The Dynasty mode is more in-depth, and recruiting is improved with the ability to search for specific characteristics, locations, etc. One last note, and it's just a preference issue, but I much preferred the playbooks from last year to this year (the overall presentation of picking the plays, not the plays themselves).
 EA makes junk July 17, 2007
2 out of 25 found this review helpful
The quality of EA games has gone down hill. Why is it that only EA can make college football games? I am a huge fan of college football and I did like to play the football games! But after EA sad performance in `07 I will no longer buy their football game, and unfortunately they are the only one out there. What ever happened to 989 studies? I think it is time for competition!
No More Big Offensive Numbers, Lots of Turnovers July 17, 2007
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
If your someone like me, who really enjoys putting up 30+ points a game and lots of yards then this game is not for you. You cant go one game without committing numerous turnovers, and running the ball is almost impossible because the CPU will "jump the snap" one every three plays. You'll only have 3 seconds to throw the ball or your sacked (regardless of how good your o-line is or who your playing) because no one will pick up the blitz, and its hard to not throw a bunch of interceptions. I guess in a way it is more realistic, but it takes the fun out of the game.
As far as graphics and features are concerned this game is phenomenal! The graphics are very smooth and the gang tackling makes a bigger difference than you think. Campus Legand is pretty cool and the recruiting process is much deeper.
Overall, awesome features but very frustrating game play.
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