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

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by danlongwood

Season ticket once again saved me money. Like Madden I tried out Fifa 12 and although there were some really good things about the game I chose to take a pass on buying it. Matter of fact, I havent even played it since Saturday night since i knew it wasnt for me. Biggest flaw is the extreme lack of fouls/cards during game play. Logic would dictate that EA would patch the problem or tune the problem but that can't be guaranteed and I'm not wasting 60 bucks if they don't. After all, Madden's had this problem with lack of penalties, especially pass interference for at least 6 years and have never fixed it.

I've been a huge critic of FIFA over the years, but other than the lack of fouls I'm really enjoying the game.

I'm also rather confident that they will address it with a patch, as during the demo they spoke about how they knew it needed to be addressed. I don't see them just ignoring what will surely be loud noises about it. The fact that they've already talked about it leads me to believe they want to fix it.

Right now, between both teams I'm averaging 1-4 fouls a game. If we can get it back up to last year's standard, I'd be happy.

[Maxflier]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krebstar

I don't see them just ignoring what will surely be loud noises about it.

Yeah, surely EA would never ignore their customers...
Just ask all the people who haven't been able to play their copies of Fifa 11 online for 2 months now because of EA's server snafu that they refuse to address.

[chelios7]

Quote: Originally Posted by Maxflier

Yeah, surely EA would never ignore their customers... Just ask all the people who haven't been able to play their copies of Fifa 11 online for 2 months now because of EA's server snafu that they refuse to address.

Im not going to blame a games developers if there is a server issue. The FIFA dev team doesnt run the FIFA servers. That is an overall EA issue, not an issue with just that team.

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by Maxflier

Yeah, surely EA would never ignore their customers... Just ask all the people who haven't been able to play their copies of Fifa 11 online for 2 months now because of EA's server snafu that they refuse to address.

Let's try and keep the traditional EA bashing to a minimum. As I said above, I've been a huge critic of this game in the past, but they've given us the ability to really make it work this year.

I'm making my guess based on what EA Canada has already publicly spoke about. Are there some things that will be ignored? Of course. However, once the demo was released and the lack of fouls was evident, it was stated that they're aware of it and working on it.

They release a patch usually in November and I happen to believe that they will address this. Especially as it's due to their biggest new feature, the Impact Engine. They said they had to rewrite referee code, which is most likely the cause of the issues. Hopefully they have the time to apply a fix of some kind.

[CarryTheWeight]

Played around fifteen games over the weekend and still, zero goals to speak of. Even when playing as Real Madrid against a cupcake Segunda Division team.

I'm slowly getting used to the new "D", which is promising, but I haven't been able to generate any legit offensive pressure. Maybe it's the fact 90% of my crosses were blocked or intercepted or just bad luck (hit the posts and crossbars over ten times now) but I'm going to keep plugging away.

Despite my personal frustration, this is a GREAT game, probably the best in the series. It took me a long time to finally get used to all the changes, but at least there are worthwhile changes (unlike many yearly sports titles and FIFA 11, which I felt wasn't up to par). Definitely looking forward to this on PC, where most of the annoying graphical and framerate issues I had with the PS3 version will end...

[Brandwin]

I haven't owned a FIFA game in years, maybe 10 and I think I'll pick this up tomorrow. I had a blast with it over the weekend.

I'll probably trade in my football games for a futbol game.

[sventheone]

Quote: Originally Posted by CarryTheWeight

Played around fifteen games over the weekend and still, zero goals to speak of. Even when playing as Real Madrid against a cupcake Segunda Division team. I'm slowly getting used to the new "D", which is promising, but I haven't been able to generate any legit offensive pressure. Maybe it's the fact 90% of my crosses were blocked or intercepted or just bad luck (hit the posts and crossbars over ten times now) but I'm going to keep plugging away. Despite my personal frustration, this is a GREAT game, probably the best in the series. It took me a long time to finally get used to all the changes, but at least there are worthwhile changes (unlike many yearly sports titles and FIFA 11, which I felt wasn't up to par). Definitely looking forward to this on PC, where most of the annoying graphical and framerate issues I had with the PS3 version will end...

I had the same problem. I worked mainly outside from the flanks and utilized crosses a lot in 11 for my goals. This year with the new defense, I've scored 1 time this way in 20 or so CPU games on pro. I recommend working on the center of the defense and timing grounded and air thru balls to your strikers. Also, work on a few special moves in the arena if you haven't already. I was terrible with this last year. Now I have a cross over in my bag as well as the precision dribbling which seems to help. Cheers.

[J-Unit40]

I am LOVING this game!

My only meaningful gripe is the compete lack of fouls.

I am struggling like heck, but having a blast and getting used to the new defense still and getting better chances to score.

Beautiful game too.