FIFA 14 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions (360, PS3)

[4EverBlowingBubbles]

Well, I managed to get the FIFA 14 demo on XBox 360.

It definitely feels a lot heavier and slower than last year's edition, which is good but it still has that arcady feel to it. Ball physics are good and the presentation is top notch as usual. The defensive AI is also a lot better at marking players, covering runs and closing down the ball. You really have to plan your strategy and play a passing and build up style of football in order to create good goal scoring chances.

Unfortunately, the fun is over once the opposing team gains possession of the ball. They will always play the same one dimensional attacking style of football and I'm afraid no amount of editing and slider adjusting is going to ever change the fact that every team and every match feels the same. I hate that as much as I did back in FIFA 12/13.

All in all this was total a let down. I was really looking forward to playing in Sky Bet League 2 . I'm definitely going to miss the good old career mode this year.

Time to go back to the PES 2014 demo. Looks like the old king is back.

[lnin0]

I really like the improvements but the speed is still a bit too fast. I will probably just wait for the Xbox One version to release or better yet the next gen World Cup version.

[RoyceDa59]

My Fifa demo won't load up properly anymore on my PS3, I just get a black screen after the Messi screen. I guess I have to re-download it, anyone else experiencing this?

[NaturalSelected]

Quote: Originally Posted by 4EverBlowingBubbles

Well, I managed to get the FIFA 14 demo on XBox 360. It definitely feels a lot heavier and slower than last year's edition, which is good but it still has that arcady feel to it. Ball physics are good and the presentation is top notch as usual. The defensive AI is also a lot better at marking players, covering runs and closing down the ball. You really have to plan your strategy and play a passing and build up style of football in order to create good goal scoring chances. Unfortunately, the fun is over once the opposing team gains possession of the ball. They will always play the same one dimensional attacking style of football and I'm afraid no amount of editing and slider adjusting is going to ever change the fact that every team and every match feels the same. I hate that as much as I did back in FIFA 12/13. All in all this was total a let down. I was really looking forward to playing in Sky Bet League 2 . I'm definitely going to miss the good old career mode this year. Time to go back to the PES 2014 demo. Looks like the old king is back.

I've seen conflicting things in this thread regarding style of play. Unfortunately, I didn't get more than 20 minutes with the demo last night, and most of the time spent was adjusting to the change in pacing/dribbling.

Can anyone else speak to whether we're seeing anything different in regards to attacking styles? Maybe between Juniors/Red Bulls and a team like Man City or Barca?

[VTPack919]

Early impressions from a guy who played Fifa 13 to death last year:

1) Pace will not longer be as dominant as it was in past FIFAs. I am very excited about this. I believe this will also help slower players become more effective in this game. Gone are the days where you needed to fast CBs to keep up with a team bombing through balls all day.

2) Players feel much heavier. Agility is a stat that will be very important because maneuvering guys with low agility is a pain. Just as it should be.

3) Shooting physics feel improved.

4) AI seems to be improved although I need to play a lot more to get a better feel on the improvements.

5) Normal speed feels much slower and less hectic. I imagine slow speed will be a great setting to play on.

So far I am really, really liking what I am seeing.

[razorkaos]

overall, i like the game. but i see some problems.

looks like it's impossible to play through the middle of the field, there's no space at all, and you're forced to play on the wings only. i always thought the field was smaller than it sould be, but this year, it's even more noticeable.

also, the problem with the strikers who runs towards the defenders instead of running into open spaces, is stil in the game. i've had a lot of situations when i was waiting for my winger to get on the open space, and he ran to the box, towards the defenders. it makes no sense at all.

also, the left and right backs always make bad choices, they still don't know how to cover, and if you switch to one of them, then, you centre back goes out of position, he comes to "help" you, but now there's a hole on your defense, and guess what, you can't fix the problem, cause is too late.

[pfgosher]

I played Tue demo only 2 games. Dortmund vs ny red bulls both match. I was Dortmund. The first match I lost 1-0. The second one was a draw0-0. Though I played on world class level. Also I didnt change any sliders n played on manual passing. It was more harder in the final third specially was not able to make one shot on goal. Its definitely better than 13 but still I think acceleration has not yet been corrected coz red bulls players were able to easily catch me

[pfgosher]

Quote: Originally Posted by orion523

Wow, I must say I never, ever expected this. Although the changes are on the subtle side, they completely change the way you must play the game, especially playing full manual/legendary with minor slider adjustments to tighten up the lines and modify the pace a tad. It's nary impossible to dribble for any extended time, you're dispossessed quickly, just as you should be. The game has now become about passing, build up, and most importantly intelligent decision making. It's actually so much different I can see a certain segment becoming quite frustrated with the slower pace. And by slower pace I don't mean the speed of the players, I'm talking about the actual flow of the game, it's much much more deliberate. It's more about the one on one battles, it's no longer possible to just sprint dribble past defenders in good position. You actually have to stop, shield the ball, look for the pass, and most importantly exploit space. At first the CPU was dominating me, 60-70% possession, as I've adjusted I've gotten a little better still however I lose the possession battle every match. Shots are nearly non-existent due to the shortness of the halves. Here are some other random thoughts: -The crab walk is GONE -There's a distinct difference between players, much more so than in 13 -As far as movement goes there some new additions(I think) that will become necessary. RT + RS is knock on LB is stop and turn RT(no direction) stops the ball LT + RT faces up LT + LS allows you to receive the ball and turn RT is still sprint skill moves are performed using the right stick only holding LT with B is a flair shot RB + X is a bouncing lob pass LT is used to protect the ball Some of these may not be new, but their definitely going to be used a lot more LOL.

Orion any idea which button to press on PC for protecting the ball while standing. While dribbling the opponent players were able to catch upto me and tried to take the ball away from me. If i stay for a long time on course with them they r sure to take the ball away. Please reply so that i can try in further games on world class level and tne go up a notch higeher to legendary. And thanks for all the slider settings in fifa 13 which made my experience to play in legendary very beautiful