Got GameBreaker yesterday. IMO (which others will undoubtedly disagree
vehemently with) it is a VERY fun game. It does play ALOT like GameDay,
only a bit speeded up. I for one do NOT think the game is too fast.
And even if I did, I realize there are 3 speed settings, and that the
default is the MIDDLE speed; so you can make the game either faster
or slower.
 I've also seen complaints that the game is too easy, that people are
beating Nebraska with Toledo. Well, I seriously doubt that this happens
on the Senior level. There are 3 difficulty settings as well, you see.
The game defaults to the easiest setting.
 I've seen some complaints that the players are too small. Well, there
IS an adjustable camera which should remedy this problem pretty well.
The camera IS somewhat limited on zoom, so that may be a matter of 
taste. Personally, I find the default camera is perfect for the 
passing game.
 Player control is pretty resonsive, more so than Madden, IMO. Of 
course, others may feel it is TOO responsive and prefer Madden's
control. Once again, a matter of personal preference. The stiff-arm
seems to be quite effective, but not overly so. It comes off as pretty
realistic. The running game is well done.
 Once the ball carrier has broken away, it is much harder for the 
defense to track him down from behind. Not impossible, mind you, but
harder than Madden.
 Also, the QB leads the receiver much more effectively than in Madden.
The passing game seems better implemented, IMO.
 The tipped balls are still here, though apparently less frequent, 
especially on the harder settings. And I had a LB read my QB perfectly
and leap for an INT; no tipping, just a perfect pick.
 Contrary to some reports on the newsgroups, there IS a chain gang.
The first down markers are there.
 The computer still takes hardly any time to huddle and call a play,
much like GameDay. Seems 5 minute quarters are your best bet. It's
a shame Sony didn't fix this, or at least let us pick any quarter
length we want, instead of 2, 5, 10 or 15 minutes. Seems like 7
minute quarters would be just about perfect.
 Of course, being a college game, there are no trades or players names.
The uniform numbers are fine by me. Unfortunately, there is no way
to edit the names into the game, nor is there any create player
option.
 Some college fight songs are included, and they are very well done.
They add lots of atmosphere to the game.
 Some stadiums seem more accurate than others. For example, Tennessee
does NOT have the famous "checkerboard" end zone. But then Missouri
DOES have the track going around the field and the big scoreboard 
behind the goal posts. So it seems that each stadium is not merely
the same with different markings, as I had feared. Still miss the
checkerboard though...
 Another problem I have with this game (as well as Madden) is that
apparently only this seasons schedules are included. So if you want
to play multiple seasons with the same team, that is fine, but you'll
be playing the same schedule each time. This is something that some
games on the Genesis addressed, even allowing schedules to be custom
made. I don't see why we can't have this for the PSX.
 On a much smaller scale, I miss the "random select" mode of teams in
exhibition play like Madden has. This is a great feature for 2-player
games, IMO. Keeps the game fresh.
 The game does implement injuries, which can be toggled on and off.
It also features a nice announcer, though he IS a bit dry.
 Penalties are apparently much more limited than Madden, which is fine
by me; I toggled everything but pass interference off on Madden
anyway. Injuries can also be toggled on and off.
 As someone mentioned, the kicking game is kind of hard. On field
goals you have hardly any time to aim the kick. Plus, remember in
college the hashmarks are further apart, so it matters a bit more than
you might think. Still, I've only missed 2 of about 8 attempts. Once
again, though, it seems as if the computer will never miss a FG. Not
too realistic.
 Apparently, like GameDay, there is no easy way to exit a game once 
you have started it. What a silly oversight by Sony.
 Stats are done very well (DECIMAL POINTS THIS TIME! Way to go Sony.
Sorry, being sarcastic). It appears though, that you cannot go to any
team (including your own) and check out there stats. Instead it tracks
the top 100 in each category and highlights members of your team. This
kinda sucks, but it doesn't ruin the game by any means.

 If you liked GameDay, you should like GameBreaker. It is faster and
a bit more polished, Statistics are done better and the loading times
seem less.
 If, on the other hand, you prefer Madden over Gameday, I can see
where you might have a lot of problems with GameBreaker. It does
play quite a bit faster and looser. By NO MEANS, however, is GB
like "NBA Jam football" as someone said earlier. Madden has lots
more features as well, as can be expected by EA Sports.
 I myself prefer GB, but tha's only my opinion. As always, take this
(and any) review wth a grain of salt. Try to rent or preview the game
and make up your own mind. 
 
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 Jim S.       

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