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RaychelSnr · 09-17-2012, 03:16 PM

I hope you weren’t hoping for any drastic changes.

After FIFA 12’s dramatic revamp of the series, the 2013 demo seems like FIFA 12¾. That is not a bad thing, mind you, considering that 12 did plenty of things right, and managed to incorporate three new and big features without suffering from any game-killing, first-year mistakes. Judging from the demo, FIFA 13 adds a layer of polish on the features that 12 brought, and it does so successfully.

Before we get to the actual impressions, can I once again make clear my disdain at the short lengths of the games? We got five minutes for PES and now six for this FIFA demo. If these demo impressions generally sound a little conservative, that’s because I really, really don’t want to leap to conclusions about a game’s engine over games of three minute halves. Having said that, here they are anyway.

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Broncos86 · 09-17-2012, 03:41 PM

A good write up, and I agree. I think FIFA 13 is a good move in the right direction. There are some issues, but none of them will prevent me from purchasing the game ASAP.

Profit89 · 09-17-2012, 04:12 PM

Nice write up. Very balanced and fair.

THE YAMA · 09-17-2012, 04:13 PM

Very nice read. The demo blew me away with how smooth the game ran. The first touch control is a nice touch of realism. Counting down the days until I pick this game up.

Altimus · 09-17-2012, 04:23 PM

Good read and I have the same thoughts about the game. The defending for me still brings a sour taste to my mouth though. I really hope the retail version is much better tweaked and the fact the games will be longer will "slow" the tempo down.

Gnemi · 09-17-2012, 05:20 PM

The "Normal" speed of the demo defies description or justification. I downloaded the Madden 13 demo and was blown away by its speed, but then again, these 350 lb dudes running the 40 at a pace of ~4.5 seconds only play for a max of 15 seconds at a time. It makes (more) sense in Madden, but it's a cartoon in FIFA. To run like that for an entire match would require every PED known to man.

KG · 09-17-2012, 06:52 PM

Solid review. I think the Season Ticket reviews are going to be helpful in giving this game its just review due to the short demo.

Gnemi · 09-17-2012, 07:13 PM

Because I'm insane and because I really badly want to play this game over the weekend, I may drop $25 to get Season Ticket. Who knows? Maybe I'll even like my Pokemon Team and take it online to get smoked by 13 year-olds!

09-17-2012, 03:16 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions I hope you weren’t hoping for any drastic changes. After FIFA 12’s dramatic revamp of the series, the 2013 demo seems like FIFA 12¾. That is not a bad thing, mind you, considering that 12 did plenty of things right, and managed to incorporate three new and big features without suffering from any game-killing, first-year mistakes. Judging from the demo, FIFA 13 adds a layer of polish on the features that 12 brought, and it does so successfully. Before we get to the actual impressions, can I once again make clear my disdain at the short lengths of the games? We got five minutes for PES and now six for this FIFA demo. If these demo impressions generally sound a little conservative, that’s because I really, really don’t want to leap to conclusions about a game’s engine over games of three minute halves. Having said that, here they are anyway. Read More - FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions Platform: Xbox 360 / PS3 / Wii U

09-17-2012, 03:41 PM	#2
Broncos86 Orange and Blue! OVR: 31 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,531 Blog Entries: 5	Re: FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions A good write up, and I agree. I think FIFA 13 is a good move in the right direction. There are some issues, but none of them will prevent me from purchasing the game ASAP.

09-17-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
THE YAMA Rookie OVR: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 274	Very nice read. The demo blew me away with how smooth the game ran. The first touch control is a nice touch of realism. Counting down the days until I pick this game up. Super Glock likes this.

09-17-2012, 04:23 PM	#5
Altimus Chelsea, Assemble! OVR: 58 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Shed End Posts: 27,294	Re: FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions Good read and I have the same thoughts about the game. The defending for me still brings a sour taste to my mouth though. I really hope the retail version is much better tweaked and the fact the games will be longer will "slow" the tempo down.

09-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#6
Gnemi Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,520 Blog Entries: 1	Re: FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions The "Normal" speed of the demo defies description or justification. I downloaded the Madden 13 demo and was blown away by its speed, but then again, these 350 lb dudes running the 40 at a pace of ~4.5 seconds only play for a max of 15 seconds at a time. It makes (more) sense in Madden, but it's a cartoon in FIFA. To run like that for an entire match would require every PED known to man. bukktown likes this.

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09-17-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
Profit89 Banned OVR: 8 Join Date: Feb 2006	Nice write up. Very balanced and fair.

09-17-2012, 06:52 PM	#7
KG Welcome Back OVR: 35 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,589 Blog Entries: 1	Solid review. I think the Season Ticket reviews are going to be helpful in giving this game its just review due to the short demo.

09-17-2012, 07:13 PM	#8
Gnemi Rookie OVR: 7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,520 Blog Entries: 1	Re: FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions Because I'm insane and because I really badly want to play this game over the weekend, I may drop $25 to get Season Ticket. Who knows? Maybe I'll even like my Pokemon Team and take it online to get smoked by 13 year-olds!