FIFA 12 Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS3, PC)

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by EvanRG

Took time off from the PES demo to actually devote some play-time to Fifa. I had a decent game today (despite the short halves, grrr). 1-1 draw between City and the Gunners. Goalies are definitely great in Fifa and the ball interactions with the goalies are spot-on. One thing that I still get annoyed with is the CPU trying to walking in every stinking goal, but overall the game feels VERY smooth this year and looks great to boot. I hope that Fifa does more with the intros this year because I love the way that Konami did their intros to the game (both last year and this year) by showing the stadium and grounds crew -- a very TV production look. PES has the best atmosphere with their stadium shots, stat overlays and player walk out. I'd like to see Fifa do something similar as well because with EA's graphics, it would be such an amazing addition to the presentation. I don't really notice the impact engine as much as I thought I would, but perhaps that's a good thing. It's tough, honestly, to really want to play the Fifa demo because of the shortened halves because I feel rushed to score goals and not play my style so much. Does anyone have info on Fifa sliders this year?

One thing FIFA did right was change those terrible substitution cut scenes. I gave the FIFA demo more play tonight. Downloaded the EU PC demo and downloaded the patch that extends the time but I must say that nothing really changes, however it does give me more insight on the game, but I see room for improvement in the AI department. However, I will say this, scoring does feel more satisfying than it ever has been in the FIFA series.

I slotted a nice goal in the back of the net in which I found Carlos Tevez cutting in from the left and to go one-on-one with the GK to score a low curling shot pass him. It looked really beautiful and it gave me that PES pump your fist feeling.

[BrianFifaFan]

In an effort to lighten the mood, I submit for your approval the inspiration for this generations Fifa.

[EvanRG]

I've got one even better Brian. This was such an awesome game and this intro was amazing.

[TheArsenologist]

Anyone else notice the driven shot (R1 / RB) being insanely effective? I figured I'd try it out more last game and got three goals with that type of shot alone. Theo's was from close range, so I don't fault the keeper for that, but I scored goals with Wilshire and Song from outside the box that seemed like the keeper say it the whole way and just broke really late on it.

Also, Marseille worked a beauty of a goal on me. They played the ball into their striker around the spot, who turned his back to TV5 and the goal, waited for his oncoming midfielder to make a run, and then played it back to him, the CM kicked if first time for a belter of a goal about 22 yards out. The opposing team will definitely shoot from outside. I would upload it, but I got onto my PS3 today without installing the new firmware update, so no PSN right now.

[lnin0]

@RomilyBroad V5G 4X1, Senior community dude for the EA SPORTS FIFA series tweeted:
"Should be a lot less weird Impact Engine moments in the final game, for sure. Better ref calls, too."

[kbmnm247]

Defense really isn't that hard. The computer constantly probes me and passes backward and rips shots from wherever. Maybe you are playing on pro mode or rookie and not "forcing" long shots so they aren't attempting them. Also it's 3 min halves obviously you won't see the same things you will in a full version full length game. I don't understand some of the complaints.

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

@RomilyBroad V5G 4X1, Senior community dude for the EA SPORTS FIFA series tweeted: "Should be a lot less weird Impact Engine moments in the final game, for sure. Better ref calls, too."

This is encouraging to hear and it's good to know they're tweaking based off the demo.

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by EvanRG

I've got one even better Brian. This was such an awesome game and this intro was amazing.

That was the best FIFA ever IMO.