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

[slthree]

Finally got to play today, 2 games.

The cpu logic is just broken unless I'm missing something. I tried 2 different tournament games with "knockout" setting so that every game was very impotant

In the first game, I took a 2-0 lead into the half and expected the cpu to come out with a different formation and a different attack style. It did not.

3 subs were made by the cpu in the 2nd half. All of them were "like for like". That was hard to see too.

At no point in the game did the cpu change formation, change shape, change a defender for an attacker, or even change urgency.

The game is beautiful and there are so many things to like, but if the cpu does not adjust when ahead or when trailing... its unplayable for me.

[sventheone]

Quote: Originally Posted by slthree

Finally got to play today, 2 games. The cpu logic is just broken unless I'm missing something. I tried 2 different tournament games with "knockout" setting so that every game was very impotant In the first game, I took a 2-0 lead into the half and expected the cpu to come out with a different formation and a different attack style. It did not. 3 subs were made by the cpu in the 2nd half. All of them were "like for like". That was hard to see too. At no point in the game did the cpu change formation, change shape, change a defender for an attacker, or even change urgency. The game is beautiful and there are so many things to like, but if the cpu does not adjust when ahead or when trailing... its unplayable for me.

I played the heck out of last years version. I am loving it so far. There are some things that need to be fixed, over active impact engine for example. To me, the game seems more realistic than last year. I have to get creative to score. I can no longer run up the side lines and cross for my money goals. I respect anyone's opinion on here, but to call this game unplayable? To each his own I suppose. Keep playing and try to focus on the positives.

[slthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by sventheone

I played the heck out of last years version. I am loving it so far. There are some things that need to be fixed, over active impact engine for example. To me, the game seems more realistic than last year. I have to get creative to score. I can no longer run up the side lines and cross for my money goals. I respect anyone's opinion on here, but to call this game unplayable? To each his own I suppose. Keep playing and try to focus on the positives.

Oh, I agree about the improvements and I love the way I have to build up to get a shot off. That part of the game is great. There are a lot of aspects in FIFA that are great.

I love that I see possession play from the cpu and the occasional shot from distance.

But, for me, I want to experience what its like to be up by a goal or two late in a game, when the opposition throws everything forward.

I want to see defenders go off and attackers come on. I want to HAVE to survive an onslaught to hold a slim lead.

Conversley, when down a goal late, I want to experience the frustration of throwing everyone forward, trying to get a shot off against a "bunkered" defense, hoping I don't give up a quick goal on the counter attack.

To be up or down and not see a difference in the cpu tactics is boring and uneventful. But, I'm just speaking for me, not anyone else.

[NoDakHusker]

I've only played a handful of games, but so far I'm really liking 12. My biggest issue with the game is the lack of fouls, but otherwise I like what I see.
The game just feels better this year, I really like the feel of building up an attack.

[sventheone]

Quote: Originally Posted by slthree

Oh, I agree about the improvements and I love the way I have to build up to get a shot off. That part of the game is great. There are a lot of aspects in FIFA that are great. I love that I see possession play from the cpu and the occasional shot from distance. But, for me, I want to experience what its like to be up by a goal or two late in a game, when the opposition throws everything forward. I want to see defenders go off and attackers come on. I want to HAVE to survive an onslaught to hold a slim lead. Conversley, when down a goal late, I want to experience the frustration of throwing everyone forward, trying to get a shot off against a "bunkered" defense, hoping I don't give up a quick goal on the counter attack. To be up or down and not see a difference in the cpu tactics is boring and uneventful. But, I'm just speaking for me, not anyone else.

Last year I could hold my own fairly well on world class. This year I am having very competitive games on pro. Have you adjusted the difficulty? Have you tried playing head to head online? You might find some of what you are looking for there.

[slthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by sventheone

Last year I could hold my own fairly well on world class. This year I am having very competitive games on pro. Have you adjusted the difficulty? Have you tried playing head to head online? You might find some of what you are looking for there.

Most of my playing is verse the CPU.

That's why it kills me that the cpu won't change formation or tactics.

I'm still holding out slim hope that there is something I'm missing.

[therizing02]

Quote: Originally Posted by slthree

Most of my playing is verse the CPU. That's why it kills me that the cpu won't change formation or tactics. I'm still holding out slim hope that there is something I'm missing.

Couldn't have said it any better myself. This is exactly how I feel. For the most part all of the games I've played have been one paced. No switch in tactics, mentality, or anything. Add that fouls/free kicks are virtually non-existent and the game just has a lifeless feel to it.

[RoyceDa59]

I am actually enjoying my career mode with Feyenoord, but still a lot of things disappoint me like some of the things therizing mention. Also has anybody noticed some slow down during replays on the PS3?

Also is wish International break was in career mode.