FIFA 13 Demo Available Now - Post Your Impressions

[bad_philanthropy]

I'm disappointed with the direction the developers have taken in the default tuning the game. I was encouraged last year, as it seemed like they were slowing things down a bit and inviting more tactical play, but after playing the '13 demo (slow/legendary), I can't believe how fast things are, how overly precise players are to control, and the flow is just back and forth. Hopefully the full version will differ.

[electrickeeper]

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

I'm disappointed with the direction the developers have taken in the default tuning the game. I was encouraged last year, as it seemed like they were slowing things down a bit and inviting more tactical play, but after playing the '13 demo (slow/legendary), I can't believe how fast things are, how overly precise players are to control, and the flow is just back and forth. Hopefully the full version will differ.

I've caught myself saying this time after time (about multiple games). I can count on one hand the amount of times the full version has differed from the demo.

[Broncos86]

The one thing I noticed was the new first touch stuff. I had guys lose the ball and really noticed the more skilled players were able to make better touches.

[daddytorgo]

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

I'm disappointed with the direction the developers have taken in the default tuning the game. I was encouraged last year, as it seemed like they were slowing things down a bit and inviting more tactical play, but after playing the '13 demo (slow/legendary), I can't believe how fast things are, how overly precise players are to control, and the flow is just back and forth. Hopefully the full version will differ.

Sliders man. Sliders.

[hyacinth1]

I started playing FIFA just last year. I played WC2010 and loved it, but I really didn't get into it like hardcore players have, but it was fun.

So FIFA 12 I started as a brand new videogame soccer player and started from rookie and worked my way up to Legendary in some 7-8 mo time frame. I thought for someone like me who was a casual soccer gamer, FIFA 12 was the prefect game.

Now FIFA 13, it' just adds to FIFA 12, but I am not sure by how much. I enjoyed the demo, and I liked that touch thing they have this year,but I felt like FIFA 13 demo was easier than FIFA 12.

The new features this year look great, and online is going to be probably the the place to be. I am happy the game is improved but at the same time, I am not sure how much better it will be than FIFA 12 for offline play.

[AnnihilusLivius]

I suggest one thing only for the people who found FIFA 13 demo boring and such. Try playing it on legendary with manual settings or auto if you feel the need to. I assure you...you're gonna love it. Everything feels so natural, plays like a real football game. Competely hooked with the demo. Can't wait for the game to drop.

The only negative thing i found playing was the freaking bouncy passes, it's annoying really.

[UK0wnag3]

Tried to download it Tuesday night, only to find my router had stopped working. So two days and a new router later, i was finally able to have a go.

First impressions, the game seems a lot harder this year. I usually play Legendary/Manual, but I'm using professional on the the demo as I like to leave myself a learning curve for the proper game, but so far I've been routinely played off the park and am yet to score in my four matches.

There's some new animations in there and the game is altogether aesthetically pleasing. Not decided on how much I like the first touch system, but fortunately I am seeing the AI take poor touches and make poor passes. I also like how shooting has more zip to it, as in previous years players with poor power ratings were equivalent to pre-schoolers when trying to shoot from outside the area.

Dissapointingly, through four games I'm still yet to be fouled by the AI, I'm still yet to win a free kick even. And there is still NO midfield, pretty much. And there is still no difference between the playstyles of one team to the next.

However, the new features with a hopefully in-depth career mode will give me more than enough to sink my teeth into, so I see no reason to cancel my pre-order.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnihilusLivius

I suggest one thing only for the people who found FIFA 13 demo boring and such. Try playing it on legendary with manual settings or auto if you feel the need to. I assure you...you're gonna love it. Everything feels so natural, plays like a real football game. Competely hooked with the demo. Can't wait for the game to drop. The only negative thing i found playing was the freaking bouncy passes, it's annoying really.

Yeah I play on manual and it makes it more rewarding for me but too bad it doesn't apply to the CPU who completes ~90% of their passes despite tweaking the pass error slider.

I will say that Juvenuts plays a slower game (would love to see their CTT but it's greyed out).

One that thing that is becoming more evident is the lack of closing down by my own player in the box. Playing as Dortmund I was shocked to see the CPU controlled Hummels and Subotic just standing flat-footed in the box. On the other end the CPU defenders would throw themselves in front of shot.

Presentation is better than last year. The skill games that load pre-match are fun and help you hone your manual skills. The music that plays before the match creates a nice build-up and the commentary seems to flow better. I gave up a goal to Giroud in the 9th minute and the announcer made a reference like "Arsenal in nine".

Does anyone know if we can choose our own weather/time in the retail version? I like that touch in the demo.