| | |  | Shooter | Home » » » NCAA Football 09 | | | | | | | Description: | | Whether you’re at the helm of a collegiate powerhouse in Dynasty mode or dominating the action using a simplified control system in all-new EA SPORTS Family Play, life on the college gridiron jumps to life like never before with NCAA Football 09. Build a loyal following with an adrenaline pumping home field atmosphere and see if you can run the table year-in and year-out. With authentic collegiate animations, a true-to-life home field advantage, all-new Mascot Challenge, and EA SPORTS Family Play, it’s never been easier to pick up and play NCAA Football 09, the most realistic and authentic college football game ever. | | | Features: | |
• Fun, Accessible Family Play - Anybody can dominate the college game like an All-American with EA SPORTS Family Play; an all-new playcalling system featuring simplified game controls and playbooks
• Running Back Combo Moves - Set defenders up like never before by stringing together multiple moves, including jukes, spins, and stiff arms. Enhanced running animations provide a more fluid and responsive feel.
• Play When You Want - Take full control of the pace of a game in Dynasty and Campus Challenge mode by simulating a single play, a quarter or half, or the entire game. Take the field or take plays off, it’s entirely up to you.
• All-New Mascot Challenge - Quickly go from a novice or mid-level player to All-American status by improving your skills and technique in a slew of practice drills that focus on passing, rushing, receiving, and defense.
• Prepare for the Big Game - See what may or may not work on Saturday by practicing against an opponent’s playbook during the week. Fine-tune up to 10 plays on offense or practice with Crowd Noise
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.25 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.75 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Release Date:
| July 15, 2008 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 23 reviews |
| | | Game Information: | | | Platform:
| PlayStation2 | | Media:
| Video Game | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Decent game, but not much of change from 08Jul 24, 2008
By Crunchy
This is a decent game that does include a few more minor features than the previous edition. Whether or not those few extras make it worth buying is up to you. The commentators still get slip up now and then, and the actual gameplay and graphics are no different from 08. I would wait until the price comes down before making it a permanent part of my collection.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Some Changes from '08, Not for the BetterJul 24, 2008
By CrustyOldSarge
Considering how little improvement EA Sports put into this years edition, you'd have to think that the PS2 is being phased out.
Of course with this year's game, you have the roster updates, along with any changes in uniforms and helmets. There are some minor changes to the Campus Legend and Dynasty modes.
The DB Cover position drill in the Campus Legend mode was changed for the worse. The view of the field zooms farther out but doesn't include the extreme sidelines. If the WR does a very shallow sideline route he goes out of view then suddenly reappears while you frantically try to get your DB over to cover him.
It's harder to run the ball against the CPU, but easier to pass. The CPU defenders all play like All-Americans against the run, but mediocre against the pass. I also noticed more QB sacks even without playing the Campus Challenge pennant. Some of my team's more mediocre DE's and DT's play like Reggie White or Micheal Strahan clones.
School rosters still max out at 70 players (I wanted to see it up to 75).
Basically I'd say this years NCAA Football plays like last years Madden NFL game (lack of a ground game and poor pass blocking).
Before you play a game go into the game settings and lower the penalties to at least 20% or you will be bombarded with penalties.
I have been an avid fan of the PS2 NCAA Football series since the 2004 edition, but with the lack of effort by EA sports to really improve this years game I need to finally buy that PS3.
In any case, if you're an avid fan of the series and don't mind spending the $40, then get it, it's not that bad. Otherwise, wait until the price lowers or get the '06 or '07 versions if you don't have them already.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
RecycledJul 28, 2008
By Zachary Burns
"Zach Burns"
As far as gameplay, graphics, and all that jazz; it's the same exact game as last year. Except for the presentation of it; also a few minor things done to the dynasty mode, it's virtually the same. Theirs a mascot challenge, which is just playing with the mascots...kinda dumb. Although within Dynasty mode recruiting is a little better. Safeties actually can tackle better, and some skill positions are faster. Also unless you look at the bench reps and speed, that oversized man child of a WR might be overlooked to become your next great TE. It just feels like you went online and got a downloadable update that's it. Plus to get the rosters this year it costs $25.00. It's not worth buying. Flat out.
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Once again, EA Sports Screws Their CustomersAug 08, 2008
By Jake Blues
Outside of 1 or 2 new tackle animations, a slightly tweaked interface, and better jersey number management IT'S THE EXACT SAME GAME AS THE '08 VERSION. They repackaged it, sold it to the same suckers, and made a few hundred million bucks which is virtually all profit as they probably put about $10.95 worth of R&D into this piece of crap.
This is customer fraud at it's worst. This game is basically unchanged since 2006. I wised up this year and bought a used copy so as to not give EA any of my money. Next year, I'll forgo this title completely.
This is what happens when video game companies get exclusive licenses, like EA has with the NCAA and the NFL. With no competition, there is absolutely no incentive to make a quality product.
I am done with this series until they make some dramatic changes, fix the g-damn bugs, and finally give us AD mode. I will make every effort not to buy ANYTHING from EA until they start showing the customer a little respect.
 PS2 NCAA Football 09Dec 14, 2011
By G. Jedlicka
My son asked for this game. He has a few other games similar to it and he loves football. He wanted it for a few of the college players he followed.
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