FIFA 15 Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (PS4, XB1)

[cadalyst17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krebstar

Should we ignore it and instead talk about how pretty the game looks? How about we do both?

I never said you couldn't

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It's an impressions thread, hence the impressions that are being shared, both positive and negative.

Exactly!! Remember that when addressing people like me. The door swings both ways :-)

[Hutton]

Quote: Originally Posted by cadalyst17

I never said you couldn't Exactly!! Remember that when addressing people like me. The door swings both ways :-)

Here's my rub with people like you hailing this the "best FIFA ever". Post some detailed reasons why. What does the CPU AI do so well? What exactly does your AI do so well? How about some video's showcasing what you believe is so great?

The people who love the game don't follow through with anything concrete about what they like about it, but there have been numerous detailed examples of poor AI along with video evidence to support.

All you can provide is a quip about "it's a video game"....that's real insightful mate. Thanks.

[TheLetterZ]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hutton

Here's my rub with people like you hailing this the "best FIFA ever". Post some detailed reasons why. What does the CPU AI do so well? What exactly does your AI do so well? How about some video's showcasing what you believe is so great? The people who love the game don't follow through with anything concrete about what they like about it, but there have been numerous detailed examples of poor AI along with video evidence to support. All you can provide is a quip about "it's a video game"....that's real insightful mate. Thanks.

It's a tough situation because the game is REALLY good if you don't expect it to be much of a simulation of real-life sport. It just FEELS terrific. If you just want a fun video game to play that includes famous players and clubs, you're going to love FIFA 15.

The problem is when you care a lot about it looking and playing like the real sport. And I'm not saying everyone SHOULD. If you can appreciate FIFA for what it is — a very good VIDEO GAME — you'll be really happy.

But I need my games to feel more like the real sport, and it's why FIFA 15 has left me very disappointed.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by cadalyst17

I never said it was. Perhaps you need to lower your expectations on how you think one should design a game :-)

What has me & others in this thread upset is how things that were ok in FIFA 14 are now not ok. I had very little issues with tactical defending in FIFA'14 NG. Like all FIFA's, I had to do a lot of the work but I never felt like the offense was that overpowered, especially not with slider tweaks.

You couple that with new features not working and things missing (man marking, etc...) it's left some of us feeling as if the game is incomplete.

I don't knock your enjoyment of the game but for me, I was hoping that FIFA'15 would have progressed a little bit more and build off what was by far the best EA NG game in FIFA '14.

[cadalyst17]

Quote: Originally Posted by Hutton

Here's my rub with people like you hailing this the "best FIFA ever"

It's my opinion. If it bothers you...well....to be honest. I couldn't care less. I have my opinion and you have yours. You don't like the game and I do, and I have nothing to prove to you no do you to me mate :-)

[BL8001]

Quote: Originally Posted by cadalyst17

It's my opinion. If it bothers you...well....to be honest. I couldn't care less. I have my opinion and you have yours. You don't like the game and I do :-)

We are just asking you to show us what you like about it or even just explain it further.

Something I like, the work of the art department for the Kits, Stadiums and Weather.

[Hutton]

Quote: Originally Posted by KG

What has me & others in this thread upset is how things that were ok in FIFA 14 are now not ok. I had very little issues with tactical defending in FIFA'14 NG. Like all FIFA's, I had to do a lot of the work but I never felt like the offense was that overpowered, especially not with slider tweaks. You couple that with new features not working and things missing (man marking, etc...) it's left some of us feeling as if the game is incomplete. I don't knock your enjoyment of the game but for me, I was hoping that FIFA'15 would have progressed a little bit more and build off what was by far the best EA NG game in FIFA '14.

This^.

FIFA'14 ng was fantastic. My xb1 was essentially a fifa machine for 8 months. That's the only game I played. It had some issues (lack of CPU attack, randomly called handballs resulting in inopportune CPU PKs etc.)

I expected FIFA'15 to improve in these areas and take forward progressing steps in other areas. They achieved some progress, EPL content is great. The game looks great visually. The controls feel nice. There's a lot to like here.

The problem is many backwards steps were taken in areas that functioned rather well in '14. These have been well documented.

[mfp]

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt10

The only default value that could work with achieving what I mentioned above would be injury sliders @ 50/50 The defensive AI is there, but you have to modify line settings and marking (and pass speed) to start. If there were any true fundamentals, those would be it.

The defensive AI is most certainly NOT there. I've tried various slider sets, including yours and Orions, I've made adjustments myself, and no matter, though the impact of the flaws can be lessened somewhat, the flaws are still there and can have match-deciding influences.

No slider improves the run tracking, tactical discipline, player awareness, threat analysis, and player decision making. These are elements either programmed within the AI or not, and no slider adjustments make them magically appear.

Slider tweaks are great for slowing the game down, and are great for making the game play better with manual, and they can somewhat adjust the nature of gameplay, but if you're one of the many people like myself who enjoy the game at default, and especially if you want to play online, then the necessary fixes to 15's AI and defensive woes can only come from EA.