A step in the right direction

User Rating: 8.5 | NCAA Football 08 X360
When I first started playing this game I started out in the "Campus Legend" mode, it really wasn't too bad, as long as you were a QB, that is. I couldn't imagine being a RB or WR, you would have no control whatsoever, which is the way it really is out on the gridiron. After a few frustrating games of cursing the horrible play calling, I finally decided to crank up a Dynasty. This is the point where I fell in love with this game. The recruiting aspect is one that I thouroughly enjoy. Picking players that will fit your scheme, setting up campus visits, setting up in home visits, finding out which pitches work for which players, and best of all, stealing 5 star prospects from the big name schools. I love it. The game play is everything you woudl expect from EA and more, it's pretty typical football controls, nothing real fancy. The commentary during the game has come a long way, at times you forget you're playing the game instead of just watching it. Building the Dynasty has to be the best part of this game. Campus ledgend is good, online play is average at best (lag, lag, lag) but overall I think it's a pretty solid effort with definate possibilities for the future. For a football fan I would absolutely recommend this game.