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

[ezio]

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Quote: Originally Posted by ezio

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.

Ok thanks. Good to know.

[OSUFan_88]

I have no idea how to score in this game.

I think I need to get used to shooting when I'm in the box. Get too cute.

This game is awesome when you put some passes together in the box.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by J-Unit40

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

LOL...I didn't want to use your gov't name.

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I know there are a few who feel like they haven't been seeing enough tactical changes throughout a match, but I just played a great game that had me slack-jawed for some of it because of what the CPU was doing.

Played a quick game - 10 minute halves - Professional - Slow. LA Galaxy (me) vs. Portland Timbers (CPU).

I went up in the game early but then scored an own goal to tie the match for Portland. Game progressed as normal. They scored another. Kept going. Then they hit a third goal and went up 3-1. That's when things got cool.

Sensing that my defense was crap (because it was since I'm still trying to get used to the new system), Portland went on the offensive. As soon as they got the ball back after their 3rd goal, they pushed and pushed hard. Really felt like they were going for the kill shot. Once they gave up possession, they settled back in for a bit - setting up a firmer back line than they had all game.

But then they brought on another striker (giving them a total of 3) and went for it again. Again, I had to fight them off and really felt the pressure. I was able to get the ball back, held possession for a while (something I didn't do a great job of earlier in the game) and the CPU basically set up a brick wall. I had the ball, but couldn't do anything with it. They gave up a gimme goal at the end, but they had clearly won the match by that point.

Was pretty cool to see the back and forth and the on the fly changes that the CPU was making. I never adjusted my tactics as I was too busy being giddy that the CPU had done what they did.

I think the lower level teams seem to behave differently (and this has been the case in previous FIFAs as well). There's more variety in the play, more tactical things being played out. The top-ranked teams play a game of perfection which is why you see the lack of fouls, the apparent lack of tactical changes, etc. The changes may be there, but are definitely more noticeable on the lower league games I have played.

[OSUFan_88]

Not sure if you guys have played with or against Villa yet, but Alan Smith tells you before the game with Villa, he openly acknowledges that he is a Villa fan and will be pulling for them today.

It's pretty cool

[bosoxfan1]

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lol this happened right now... my brother playing as barcelona

[guaps]

I've seen some glitches, but compared to all the realism I've seen so far, it does not matter at all to me. Had one incident, a counter-attack late in the game, where I was one-on-one against the keeper and then -- out of the blue -- my striker grabs his hamstring. It was unfortunate for me as I didn't end up scoring, but it looked very realistic.

About the defense, I still need to learn the contain people and not be too aggressive, most of the goals I've given up has been because I've tried to use the tackle button at the wrong moment.

And I like the new commentary team and the small stories they tell from time to time - in particular during one game, both commentators wandered down memory lane for about a minute, just talking about old footy stories

Overall, I really like this game and cannot wait to try career mode.

[Matt10]

Seriously, other than not defending very well, will the AI ever make a mistake? Maybe a bad pass, a bad touch - anything??? There needs to be more HUMAN in the AI approach - it's just robotic at the moment.

Im trying hard to give this game a chance, but the glaring issues for the offline experience far outweigh the good small bits of game play that mimic its real life counter part.