Common Sense Media Review
By Brett Molina
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Minor adjustments keep franchise near the top of its game.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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NCAA Football 12
What's It About?
NCAA FOOTBALL 12 is a simulation of college football, allowing players to take control of a school team and guide them to wins in Exhibition games or a national championship in Dynasty Mode. Players can also create an athlete in Road to Glory, guiding him through his senior season of high school football toward a scholarship and a potential Hall of Fame career.
Is It Any Good?
Compared to previous installments, NCAA Football 12 features some minor tweaks to what was already a solid package. Most of the changes involve offering more options in career modes such as Dynasty and Road to Glory. For example, players can start a Dynasty as an offensive or defensive coordinator instead of head coach. On the field, the game is very similar to last year's release.
Fans of the series will find the controls remain largely the same, while novices can turn to a "1-button mode" for a much simpler way to play the game. Overall, the game feels like an accurate representation of college football that should satisfy any follower of the sport.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how playing the video game compares to playing real football. How well does the video game represent the sport?
If you opt to play online, families can discuss online gaming tips to keep players safe.
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Electronic Arts
- Release date : July 12, 2011
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 19, 2019
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