NCAA Football 2003

"Best College Football game EVER"

Having been an avid video game sports player for the past 15 years I have seen the changes that football games have gone through. This game has been done exceptionally well.

Gameplay: 10-10

This game is very easy to pick up and play for the person new to the EA football titles, but the veterens of the EA games will find new and interesting controls that let you control your team to the highest level. From moving the defensive line to changing the routes of your recievers, this game has it all to keep you busy. The AI is very good in this game and it will begin to adjust to you if you continue to do the same play over and over again.

Graphics: 9-10

Great Graphics but sometimes the players run through each other and don't really move like they would in real life. Different body types are the norm nowadays and this game has it so that you can actually tell the difference from your 6'0'' 235lb Fullback and your 6'6'' 180lb Wide Receiver. Also, the pre-game graphics are done nicely and the Cheerleaders look pretty darn good for being in a video game.

Sound: 7-10

The announcers repeat, but every sports game does and it would be nearly impossible to create and record an infinate amount of vocals to put in a game to make every play have something new to say. Fight Songs for nearly every important team and many to choose from for the Create-A-School teams so that they don't feel so generic. Also, the 3 man booth will discuss certain players and how they are doing during the season.

Replay: 9.5-10

This game is NEVER the same. You could play Kansas State vs Nebraska 30 times in a row and it would probably turn out different each time, the announcers may say the same things during each game, but the final score will be different and different things will happen. Even the very start of the game isn't the same each time and most of the time the beginning is pretty funny and is just like college. Sometimes the schools that arent very good in football will even give the better schools a run for their money if you keep playing them.

Overall, this game is exceptionally good and will be in my PS2 for awhile to come. I absolutley love this game and will be playing it as much as i can.

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 07/30/02, Updated 07/30/02