Details on NaturalMotion’sBackbreakerhave been scarce since Iplayed the game back at E3, but once the game found apublisher in 505 Gameslast month, I figured we’d be seeing something new relatively soon. Well, I suppose this trailer is technically something we haven’t seen before, but really, it’s just more of the same (admittedly kick-ass) footage — that is, in-game video, but not straight-up gameplay.
Still, the trailer does a good job of showcasing the main selling points ofBackbreaker: the low-on-the-field camera, the physics-based bone-crunching hits, and the striking visual style. When I spoke with NaturalMotion’s Rob Donald at E3, he explained thatBackbreakerisn’t intended as a competitor toMadden, but as an alternative — a game without NFL teams and players can’t compete withMaddenfor authenticity, so NaturalMotion is bringing gamers a unique experience that they can’t get elsewhere.
Backbreakeris one of mymost anticipated PS3 games of 2010; it’s due out this spring for the PS3 and 360. If you can’t wait until then to get your hard-hitting football fix, there’s a highly regardedBackbreakeriPhone appyou can buy right now for 99 cents (and a“lite” versionis available to try for free).
