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

[Krebstar]

Quote: Originally Posted by ezio

Do you also feel there is a difference between teams and players?

Well, yes, but I'm also assigning teams custom team tactics.

Quote: Originally Posted by OSUFan_88

I played two games on WC so far and you can clearly tell the difference between a good and bad team. For instance, I was Man U vs Swansea and it was easy to just shut them down. Sure, they had some possession, but no scoring opps. To contrast, I played Liverpool vs Everton and Everton played exactly how I expected. Everton managed to keep the ball a little and made me pay on the counter and a Saha header from Baines. I managed to get into the game eventually but still lost 1-0. BTW, the difference between how the computer plays on pro and world class is night and day.

The jump from World Class to Legendary isn't as much as I was expecting and I'm really enjoying it. The AI just seems to play smarter instead of just "cheating".

[Altimus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krebstar

Well, yes, but I'm also assigning teams custom team tactics. The jump from World Class to Legendary isn't as much as I was expecting and I'm really enjoying it. The AI just seems to play smarter instead of just "cheating".

Are you using the same sliders on Legendary?

[slthree]

I have made it clear that a futbol game has to make me feel like I felt when I played and coached. Well, obviously it can't be duplicated. After all, its a video game. But, I want to FEEL certain things.

I've posted here that I love many aspects of FIFA but had one really nagging issue that basically makes the game unplayable. That is the fact that the cpu does not change formation and tactics as it should.

For instance, I had more than one game where i would have a 1 goal lead with under 10 minutes left to play and the cpu never changed formation, never pulled a defender to add an attacker, never even pushed the lines up, never even changed shape, showed no urgency.

Well, in fairness I'd like to say I have 3 different times been in the same situation with PES12 and had the cpu fail to do those things as well. But, I'm almost certain it did last year.

I posted over there but wanted to post here so you guys know I'm straight up no matter what the game.

Anyway, is there any chance that anything can be done to induce the cpu to get the heck out of a 4-4-2 when down a goal late? Maybe a developer can answer that. I mean, what the heck good does it to have a 4 man back line when you're down a goal?

I'm still searching

[instantpop]

[quote=ezio;2042919374]

Quote: Originally Posted by instantpop

3. The fluidity of the game is amazing. Just love the ebb and flow. The frenetic pace to something more controlled. Finally feels like a real match. this is one thing I really like in the other game so it's good to know Fifa has it too. 4. LOVE that the CPU will pass backwards. Absolutely love it. The most annoying thing in '11 was the constant push forward and the CPU's ability to just shred your defense with pinpoint passing. I'm not seeing that as an issue anymore. The first backward pass by the CPU was a great moment for me. What level are you playing on? I played the demo on Pro and really didn't notice this too much.

I'm playing on Pro - and when using the contain defense, maintaining control of one defender rather than swapping and chasing - I can routinely keep the opposing team in their half. They move the ball backwards quite a bit and it's refreshing to finally see it. Keeping your distance and shutting down lanes instead of applying pressure makes the all the difference in the world. There are times when I've reverted to bad habits of old (i.e., chasing and pressuring) and I've been burned and scored on every time.

[slthree]

Quote: Originally Posted by slthree

I have made it clear that a futbol game has to make me feel like I felt when I played and coached. Well, obviously it can't be duplicated. After all, its a video game. But, I want to FEEL certain things. I've posted here that I love many aspects of FIFA but had one really nagging issue that basically makes the game unplayable. That is the fact that the cpu does not change formation and tactics as it should. For instance, I had more than one game where i would have a 1 goal lead with under 10 minutes left to play and the cpu never changed formation, never pulled a defender to add an attacker, never even pushed the lines up, never even changed shape, showed no urgency. Well, in fairness I'd like to say I have 3 different times been in the same situation with PES12 and had the cpu fail to do those things as well. But, I'm almost certain it did last year. I posted over there but wanted to post here so you guys know I'm straight up no matter what the game. Anyway, is there any chance that anything can be done to induce the cpu to get the heck out of a 4-4-2 when down a goal late? Maybe a developer can answer that. I mean, what the heck good does it to have a 4 man back line when you're down a goal? I'm still searching

Nevermind. This just happened:Copied from my post in PES forum

Spoiler

Check this out:


2nd Group Stage Game against Egypt


Despite only 4 shots for me in the 1st half, I'm up 2-0


At the half I double check Egypts lineup to see nothing has changed.


Second half whistle blows and immediately Egypt makes a sub. I wait for the sub to come on then go back to the game plan screen.


Egypt dropped one of there 2 defensive mids and brought on a striker.


Now, they have 3 attackers right up in my keepers face. YAY!


Plus, they pushed 3 midfielders way up below the circle at midfield.

[J-Unit40]

What is with the slow load times on the team management in-game menu and constant signing me out of the servers? Awful.

Other than that (and lack of fouls and CPU not changing tactics) solid game.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Unit40

What is with the slow load times on the team management in-game menu and constant signing me out of the servers? Awful. Other than that (and lack of fouls and CPU not changing tactics) solid game.

I am 3 for 4 in disconnects tonight online. The last one was in the 89th minute. What system you playing it on Zook?

[J-Unit40]

Quote: Originally Posted by KG

I am 3 for 4 in disconnects tonight online. The last one was in the 89th minute. What system you playing it on Zook?

360. Why you gotta call me Zook when we are talking footy?