FIFA 09 Demo Available, Impressions Here

[Qb]

FYI, if anyone is still reading my stuff, I keep adding edits in so there may be some things you missed. I just realized that I didn't comment on the overall speed/pace of the game. I think it's reasonable, but I'm still looking forward to giving the slow setting a go. With the default speed, I think online could be quite quick with top-drawer teams, as it was at times in Euro, especially in OTP when everyone is sprinting like mad...

[DaImmaculateONe]

Wats that song playing sounds like a Prince song?

[Hutton]

Can you check out the custom tactics in the demo? Like can you mess with your teams strategy, forms etc?

Also, can you check to see if they added the ability to select FK takers in-game on-the-fly, like you used to be able to do in the PS2 version?

[Posty-McPost]

Forgive me if I missed this in previous FIFAs but I just noticed that AI players will point at where they want the ball to be played. And then make the run. Very cool.

[BrianFifaFan]

Getting ready to fire it up, just got home. I was only able to play for about three minutes in the arena this morning before rushing out and almost being late to work. One thing I noticed in those few precious minutes is how the ball is so much more "alive." I hammered a couple from range to see if that was improved and the ball danced all over the place in flight. Very real. Also Ronaldinho handles like a dream. Well I'm off to fire this up again! Hopefully my Xbox will hold up through a few matches before I have to ship it off...... Brian

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

FYI, if anyone is still reading my stuff, I keep adding edits in so there may be some things you missed. I just realized that I didn't comment on the overall speed/pace of the game. I think it's reasonable, but I'm still looking forward to giving the slow setting a go. With the default speed, I think online could be quite quick with top-drawer teams, as it was at times in Euro, especially in OTP when everyone is sprinting like mad...

Can you put the edits in bold or another color por favor?

[therizing02]

Not really much to add to what Q said because he's pretty much spot on. We did have a chance to chat online and agreed that the game plays a little bit "sloppier" this year...in a good way. Gone are the easy man to man pinball passing. Even the CPU now makes bad passes. The CPU pass percentages were in the 70s in the games I've been playing.

I use Manual passing, crossing, and through balls so it's a bit tougher for me. If the play continues to be this difficult I may be able to go 15 minute matches this year. I tried it in 08 and more often than not the number of shots were too high.

Another thing that I really like are the different playing styles of the team. As I expected, no two games will be alike, which will give the game even more longevity than 08...if that's possible. Hell, Brian may log 1500 matches this year.

I really like the pre game match overlay that shows the tactics both teams will use. Additionally, if you press the Y button at the custom tactics screen, you'll get an in depth tutorial on what all of them mean.

Adjustable cameras are great!

10/14 can't get here quick enough.

[all4isu]

I know the hype machine is in full force right now but this game sounds incredible. Really can't wait to play some tonight.