NCAA Football 07 for Xbox 360 Reviews by Gamers

I've been a fan of EAs NCAA Football franchise for a while now, and the release for the Xbox 360 is a fun game but doesn't live up to its predecessors.

From a visual standpoint, this is the best looking football game I've seen. The pre-snap and replay video sequences help to immerse you into the game. However, I found that the level of detail during actual gameplay can be distracting and make it difficult to focus on executing the play.

For those that enjoy the option run, you may find yourself disappointed as well. Since the 360 lacks the black and white buttons, but uses the left and right bumpers instead, I found that the controls for the option run are not as easy to master as they had been in the prior releases, and to successfully execute the option requires a fair amount of practice.

It seems to be a noticeable trend that franchise releases for the 360 have tended to leave out features that give gamers have grown to love. Unfortunately for fans of the NCAA franchise, this game is no exception. While none of the releases included the popular "Race For the Heismann" mode that was new in '06, the original Xbox and PS2 releases instead include the Campus Legend mode. Much to my disappointment, this mode seems to have been left out of the 360 release.

To fans of the Dynasty mode, you will not be disappointed. All the excitement and struggle of building a powerhouse dynasty and becoming a coaching legend are still intact in the 360 release.

Some of the features new to NCAA '07 are:

The "jump snap" button. This allows you to anticipate the snap and get ahead of the defensive line-if you time it right.

Momentum. Big plays, both offensively and defensively swing momentum towards and away from the direction of your team, effecting the fans, and players alike.

Kick system. Use of the right analog stick to direct and power kicks.

All around- a good game, but nothing outstanding. My recommendation:Rent it, but skip buying it, at least until next year.