EA College Football 25 has to change the option offense controls

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As a long-time fan and dedicated gamer of college football video games, I have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of EA Sports College Football 25. The excitement is real, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the game so far in both Ultimate Team and Dynasty modes. However, there’s one aspect of the game that has left me quite perplexed and slightly frustrated – the new read option control scheme.

I’ve been excitedly counting down the days for the launch of EA Sports College Football 25, just like many other sports gaming enthusiasts. After what seemed like an eternity, the early access version has arrived and I’m thrilled. I’ve been enjoying every moment of it in both Ultimate Team and Dynasty modes. However, there’s a small issue with the option system that’s preventing me from completely falling in love with this new release.

At the collegiate level of football video games, option offenses are essential for a realistic experience. These offenses are particularly important as many teams employ them. For a long time, EA has used the same method for triggering a read option: press X (or A on Xbox) to hand off the ball, or don’t press anything to keep it with the quarterback.

In an unexpected change from the past, EA Sports College Football 25 goes against the norm. Rather than pressing a button to hand off the ball to a running back, you tap X/A for the quarterback to keep it or press nothing to give it up. Although I’m adjusting, this shift requires me to override decades of ingrained reflexes in this series and Madden Football. As a result, I’ve made numerous errors in the option plays – handing off when I intended to keep it, and vice versa. I estimate these mistakes have cost me approximately 45 yards, two touchdowns, and perhaps even two gray hairs in an otherwise terrific gaming experience.

In simpler terms, I find it more intuitive to hit a button to pass the ball instead of hitting it to keep it. While technically, holding onto the ball is a more substantial move for the quarterback, in this context, you’re not just playing the role of the quarterback; you’re managing the entire offense. Giving the ball seems like a more natural action than keeping it, which makes sense for the button press. And even with experience and pressure from an onrushing linebacker, my muscle memory will take over.

As a long-time fan of College Football 25, I’ve spent countless hours on the virtual gridiron, perfecting my team’s offense strategies. However, with the recent update, I’ve found myself struggling to adapt to the new passing and kicking controls. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the game’s quality-of-life improvements like instantly running out the clock on quarterback kneels. But as someone who grew up playing football games with the classic option controls, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for that familiar experience. So, from my perspective, adding a toggle to switch between the new and old option controls would be a thoughtful and welcome addition to this already great game.

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2024-07-16 22:48