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

[Tomba]

Best Buy has it now for 39.99.

Due to the career mode I never thought this game was worth 59.99.

BUT with it now at 40 The gameplay is some of the best this sports gaming generation has seen

[kerosene31]

Did they ever fix the lack of fouls? I never got 12 this year mostly because this past fall was loaded with tons of big games.

Might be worth picking up for $40 now though.

[lhslancers]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

Did they ever fix the lack of fouls? I never got 12 this year mostly because this past fall was loaded with tons of big games. Might be worth picking up for $40 now though.

No but it isn't a game breaker for me.

[kerosene31]

Well I picked this up for $40. I only played 1 game, so these are initial impressions.

I played the demo last night and struggled as I tried to play it like past games (trying to steal the ball every moment). I read some of the great guides online and played defense as was suggested and had a great game. I took away space and passing options and used pressure with teammates and ended up in a scoreless draw (but a fun one). I set everything on manual and missed some opportunities that should have been finished (but not in a frustrating way, I'm just out of practice).

The foul thing did bite me once... almost. One of my center backs was about to clear when he was taken down from behind very questionably which ended up in a great scoring opportunity, but it didn't go in.

Still only 1 game, but I like what I've seen so far mostly. Well worth the $40 for anyone on the fence I would think. The NHL game always dominates my fall, but now I should have time for this.

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by kerosene31

I played the demo last night and struggled as I tried to play it like past games (trying to steal the ball every moment). I read some of the great guides online and played defense as was suggested and had a great game. I took away space and passing options and used pressure with teammates and ended up in a scoreless draw (but a fun one). I set everything on manual and missed some opportunities that should have been finished (but not in a frustrating way, I'm just out of practice).

Based on this paragraph, I think you'll have a good time with the game.

[longranger]

not a soccer buff, but played this game for the first time last night. I am not very good. need to learn some of the different ways to shoot and play defense. the online manual doesn't do much justice.
any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!

[kerosene31]

These were posted in another thread and have helped me out a ton, especially with defense.

http://www.fifa12tips.com/

http://fifaaddiction.com/

[kerosene31]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Based on this paragraph, I think you'll have a good time with the game.

Yeah, honestly this has been my biggest problem with the series in the past. The AI was about extreme pressure and tackling at every point on the field. It was never realistic.

Now you can actually stop with the ball for a moment and as long as you aren't closer to goal the AI won't be all over you. It also punishes you for being too aggressive. You can actually stop with the ball and look for a play as long as you aren't close to goal, just like in the real game. They take away your passing options, not attack you like a maniac.

I'm loving it, even if it took me a bunch of games to score my first goal.