FIFA 16 Demo Available Now For Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by mfp

Anyone else finding that the difficulty levels higher than Pro don't feel right? I had nothing but enthusiasm for this demo when playing at Pro difficulty, but since moving up to World Class, and also trying Legendary, it's really pissing me off. Pretty much all my games on the higher settings end in 0-0 draws with the CPU dominating possession 60-40 but not doing much with the ball, while it's near impossible to get the ball from them. And while I'm happy that the backline defending is now solid after last year's fiasco, I'm still disappointed with how unhelpful my defenders can be at times. They still stand around too much for my liking and it drives me nuts when they're with a couple feet of a dribbler and don't react on their own. This is all exacerbated by imo contain and teammate contain being worthless on the higher diff settings. Overall, there's a lot to love with this demo but I'm seeing the rough edges now. I'm looking forward to the full release but it'll be interesting to see how EA refines and tweaks the demo code.

This is how I feel as well coupled with the short demo time, playing WC or Legendary is really frustrating as you watch your defenders never play defence the same way the CPU does. I also still hate this tactical defending FIFA has, never been a fan because it feels like you are truly not in control of your defenders. Legendary defending is more tolerable but it feels like something is missing.

Overall, I am not enjoying the demo as much as everyone else but this doesn't mean I think it is bad just the short demo time doesn't do it enough justice for me to judge it properly and play how I want to play; I still look forward to the full release.

[room112]

Quote: Originally Posted by 81chrisso

Question: Does anybody know how to kick curved corners? I can't believe EA could mess up with such a basic thing.

Use the left stick to put a curve on the ball.

[Tomba]

Dare i say it?

I like Fifa 16 demo better than PES 2016 demo...

First off the player models shorts are more accurate in Fifa 16

AND..YES this does make a difference because it make players running look better and more current.

PES 2016 has this very Winning Eleven 6 Vibe to it...which is GREAT for game play but NOT animation continuity...

My major complaint with Fifa is that it has to slow down...Luckily a weird slider set ive working amazingly fixes this

That said theyve added needed acceleration animations in transitions of players speeding up to the ball and defender so that it doesnt look like its a michael jackson in smooth criminal as much as last year...

tried both xbox one and ps4 demos...

No differences But the ps4 feels weighted when controlling it and xbxo one feels like its lighter but gives it a nice type of freedom as lob passes seem to feel better executed on Xbox one...

Goalies also animate great this year. They feel more like they arent as stagnant as in years past.

Seems like EVERY EA title is about POLISH this year

Madden is better animated and smoother
Now fifa is animated better and smoother
With NHL and NBA Live up next we might be in for a VERY solid line up of sports titles from EASports.

the likes of which we probably havent seen since the PS2/Xbox and Gamecube days to be completely honest.

[jb12780]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

This is how I feel as well coupled with the short demo time, playing WC or Legendary is really frustrating as you watch your defenders never play defence the same way the CPU does. I also still hate this tactical defending FIFA has, never been a fan because it feels like you are truly in control of your defenders. Legendary defending is more tolerable but it feels like something is missing. Overall, I am not enjoying the demo as much as everyone else but this doesn't mean I think it is bad just the short demo time doesn't do it enough justice for me to judge it probably and play how I want to play; I still look forward to the full release.

Switch to Legacy defending. I've never liked tactical.

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[dmendenhall_9]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

This is how I feel as well coupled with the short demo time, playing WC or Legendary is really frustrating as you watch your defenders never play defence the same way the CPU does. I also still hate this tactical defending FIFA has, never been a fan because it feels like you are truly not in control of your defenders. Legendary defending is more tolerable but it feels like something is missing. Overall, I am not enjoying the demo as much as everyone else but this doesn't mean I think it is bad just the short demo time doesn't do it enough justice for me to judge it properly and play how I want to play; I still look forward to the full release.

I have to agree with this. The more i play the less enamored I am with it. Played Seattle sounders on world class and they had 92% pass percentage. This was with pass error turned up to 65 i think for computer, guess it will have to go way up.

My midfield doesn't get in the way of their passes and they don't get in the way of mine either. I think this is the biggest issue that sliders guys will try to fix. Right now even in the final third I seem to have open passes a lot of the time. I do not have any difficulty passing all the way down the field every time.

The game has a good base but NEEDS slider work for sure. I am kind of surprised by some of the reactions here. Very positive when there are some big issues with the game. Yes they have improved pace and defensive "shape" but not getting what I want from it simulation wise.

Also do the player models feel super lanky?? I feel like a bean pole running around out there. Anyway just some more thoughts, seeing if anyone else has noticed some of the negatives (I have had a few posts before this pointing out all the great things it is doing this year).

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tomba

Dare i say it? I like Fifa 16 demo better than PES 2016 demo... First off the player models shorts are more accurate in Fifa 16 AND..YES this does make a difference because it make players running look better and more current. PES 2016 has this very Winning Eleven 6 Vibe to it...which is GREAT for game play but NOT animation continuity... My major complaint with Fifa is that it has to slow down...Luckily a weird slider set ive working amazingly fixes this That said theyve added needed acceleration animations in transitions of players speeding up to the ball and defender so that it doesnt look like its a michael jackson in smooth criminal as much as last year... tried both xbox one and ps4 demos... No differences But the ps4 feels weighted when controlling it and xbxo one feels like its lighter but gives it a nice type of freedom as lob passes seem to feel better executed on Xbox one... Goalies also animate great this year. They feel more like they arent as stagnant as in years past. Seems like EVERY EA title is about POLISH this year Madden is better animated and smoother Now fifa is animated better and smoother With NHL and NBA Live up next we might be in for a VERY solid line up of sports titles from EASports. the likes of which we probably havent seen since the PS2/Xbox and Gamecube days to be completely honest.

Funny that you mentioned the shorts I had a friend comment on that yesterday saying how they look better than PES pajama shorts look. And while we are on aesthetics, it is about time FIFA does something with their Goalkeeper gloves as they don't fit the rest of the games graphics; they look too pixelated and jarring compared to the rest of the kits. I actually can't believe PES has surpassed them on it as they were once known to have those ridiculous clown gloves/oven mitts for too long haha.

[fearwhatnow]

After so many years I really don't understand why there isn't a "Teammate Pressure" button for Tactical Defending controls. I don't want my AI controlled defender to just contain. I want him to pressure the ball carrier. Either I am stupid and I don't see the option (besides switching to Legacy Defending) or the EA devs are the most incapable devs in the gaming industry.
I'll post my impressions of the demo later, testing the game with 15min halves.

[PPerfect_CJ]

I only had time to play one match last night, so I can't really give much of an impression of the game, but...
THE YAYA TOURE SONG IS IN!!!