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EA College Football 26 Review: The Good, The Bad And The Bottom Line
By Brian Mazique
In this review, I’ll share my thoughts on the newly released EA College Football 26. After spending three days with the game, I’m overall satisfied with what I’ve experienced so far.
The most positive aspect of this year’s installment is the improved visuals and immersion. Authentic Game Day Pageantry has been enhanced to deliver an even more authentic experience, featuring 34 new mascots, 88 band songs, unique runouts, and stadium traditions like the Sooner Schooner and Cockaboose. It is undeniable that CF 26 brings a level of depth and realism to the game.
Another notable improvement is the addition of real coaches with unique tendencies in Dynasty Mode, which I find impressive. The ability to make recruiting interactions happen with these real coaches adds an extra layer of immersion.
It’s essential to note some issues, however. Firstly, the “No Eyes, No Picks” system may have created a new problem. Defenders are now dropping more balls that they should catch, potentially leading to frustration for players. While I understand the aim was to reduce cheap turnovers and increase fairness, this feature needs fine-tuning.
Defense received an update with advanced tools and real-time adjustments. This change will hopefully provide a more balanced gameplay experience.
Despite my appreciation for the new features, I must express disappointment in Road to Glory mode. The game’s inability to let players create or edit existing school rosters is a significant limitation. It restricts the overall experience, making it less appealing to those seeking a sandbox environment.
Lastly, Ultimate Team has two major flaws: the inability to unlock legends for use in franchise mode and the need for better rules governing the mode’s power-based approach. I believe that allowing players to purchase or unlock these legends would open up a new revenue stream and potentially increase pre-orders above their current strong total.
In conclusion, EA College Football 26 won’t be judged softly due to the anticipation surrounding its return. However, the dev team has delivered a solid follow-up with notable improvements.
Source: www.forbes.com
