2K5 out today

[Cush]

Just played my first franchise game. Lost to Tampa Bay 10 - 7

The Good:

Portis had about 127 yards rushing, including an 80 yard TD run

Taylor had two INTs

The Bad:

Brunell threw three INTs


I'm still getting used to the controls, (I still keeping hitting buttons as they are in the EA games)

[redrock-skins]

Originally Posted by Cush

Just played my first franchise game. Lost to Tampa Bay 10 - 7

The Good:

Portis had about 127 yards rushing, including an 80 yard TD run

Taylor had two INTs

The Bad:

Brunell threw three INTs


I'm still getting used to the controls, (I still keeping hitting buttons as they are in the EA games)

Stay committed to the run and Portis will lead you to victory. Tampa feasted on me when I passed, so I passed very sparringly. I killed the G-men with 3 def TDs, but Dallas beat me, which I was not too pleased about.

[SKINSnCANES]

well. Im like six games into my season. And while I thought it was cool at first the way it looked real. When it comes down to it give me madden 2004 over 2k5 anyday. As soon as I get the new madden I might as well trade in this game. The franchise mode is just not that good. The only advantage that I would give to ESPN is if you just like playing head to head games, the presentation is really cool. But in a franchise, the way its setup to check stats and stuff is just not good. In madden you can hit select on the game yoru playing and you get a ton of info there. ESPN does give you a coach profile about what types of plays you call, but I like seeing my rankings and stuff laid out ina nicer fashion.

[MTK]

For you guys who have 2K5, is Gibbs on the sidelines?? What does his playbook look like?

[illdefined]

Gibbs is on the sidelines. as is his playbook. how's great is this? counter-treys from every formation?

[redrock-skins]

Originally Posted by illdefined

Gibbs is on the sidelines. as is his playbook. how's great is this? counter-treys from every formation?

Gotta love the Gibbs playbook. I have to be careful not to outrun the blockers on the counter as Portis is so quick. Once Portis gets behind them and they block good, you can start to que up "Hail to the Redskins!"

[Redskins_P]

Can you guys tell me what formations they have on Gibbs playbook? Thats sick that they have counter treys on every formation.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by Redskins_P

Can you guys tell me what formations they have on Gibbs playbook? Thats sick that they have counter treys on every formation.

you can choose by package (personnel), so they have all the formations available with any personnel you want. AND you can sub in and swap key players in the formation AT the play call screen!

i use the many variations of Ace formation with the two TEs, two WRs to spread out the DBs and Portis. then i motion the TEs to wherever i need them depending on what the defense shows. there are many formations and variations of Bunches and Flips (with the TE back a bit), so you can show tons of different looks, but still Counter-Trey all day

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by illdefined

you can choose by package (personnel), so they have all the formations available with any personnel you want. AND you can sub in and swap key players in the formation AT the play call screen!

i use the many variations of Ace formation with the two TEs, two WRs to spread out the DBs and Portis. then i motion the TEs to wherever i need them depending on what the defense shows. there are many formations and variations of Bunches and Flips (with the TE back a bit), so you can show tons of different looks, but still Counter-Trey all day

That sounds awesome. I might have to get 2k5 just to hole me down until Madden comes out. Thanks man.

[That Guy]

nfl2k5 is only 16.99 at circuit city this week... how much lower can it go?

[SKINSnCANES]

damn, i got ripped off by paying 19.99, lol.

[illdefined]

uh, have i talked about the ANIMATIONS yet? so incredible, i've played like 50 games and see something new every time. there are like 10 animations of wide recievers BLOCKING. from every angle. even clipping. insane.

[memphisskin]

I like 2k5 a lot. In its favor are the halftime and post game wrap ups by Berman, the feel of it is great, and it rewards you for playing smart football (punting on 4th down, establishing the run to open up play action). Personally I was upset that I couldn't get LaVar as active as I wanted (In Madden '04 I'd line him up as an end in the dime and nickel packages and he's a holy terror). I also don't like that Gardner seems to drop a lot of balls, but maybe that's too realistic for me.

Overall it's a pretty good game, nothing I'd choose over Madden, but something different to play while waiting on Madden to come out. And for 20 bucks a pretty good diversion.

[Cush]

I also don't like that Gardner seems to drop a lot of balls, but maybe that's too realistic for me.

Lol. I agree, he does drop a lot. I try not to throw it his way, but sometimes you have to.

[SKINSnCANES]

its weird, I throw to Gardner all the time in 2k5. Which is weird becuase I usually throw to my right side receiver, and coles most of the time. But Gardners routes seem to work well in the game and he hasnt dropped one yet for me.