FIFA 16 Demo Available Now For Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PC

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Quote: Originally Posted by sroz39

I've played countless games and followed this thread throughout but just wanted to say, FIFA 16 is looking like a huge improvement over 15 in all the right areas and I loved 15, issues and all. I played both CM and Pro Clubs in 15 with some FUT to change things up once in a while so I got to see FIFA at its best and worst. This year looks like a great year for soccer games. Though I won't be getting PES 16 until a little later on, its great to have two top notch titles. I'm admittedly a FIFA first guy though and this year's demos have only solidified that. Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk

I agree and just recently went back to 15, a game I liked and this makes me even more impressed with the demo!

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Quote: Originally Posted by woody2goody

I love early crosses so I'm glad to see the computer doing it as well The heading is quite nice this year as well - you can get a lot of variety. Flick headers either on goal or X flicked headed passes (PS4) across the six yard area are good to use at last. I'm also liking what I've seen from goalies. There is variety on which shots they are letting in. Still not seeing any long ground shots going in but it's easy days. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

I am PS4 also, and just wondered if the people not seeing realistic AI from the CPU offenses are playing a different platform.

I am not a FIFA fangirl and have been known to be pretty crytical of EA Sports but the complaints about FIFA 16 just seem like others are playing a different demo than I am.

Honestly, this is the first sports game that has ever surpassed my expectations. It is not perfect but plays great football. IDK maybe I got lucky and the game just works with my play style. I honestly will play the women's mode for hundreds of hours. I have well over a hundred matches of USA vs Germany, when I can make a tournament I will be even more excited. May not touch offline CM (usually my favorite mode) for a few months.

Aanyhow, we all play different and see different things. I am bummed for those not having as much fun as I am with the demo. Just can not wait until Tuesday!

[orion523]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpritePuck

I am PS4 also, and just wondered if the people not seeing realistic AI from the CPU offenses are playing a different platform. I am not a FIFA fangirl and have been known to be pretty crytical of EA Sports but the complaints about FIFA 16 just seem like others are playing a different demo than I am. Honestly, this is the first sports game that has ever surpassed my expectations. It is not perfect but plays great football. IDK maybe I got lucky and the game just works with my play style. I honestly will play the women's mode for hundreds of hours. I have well over a hundred matches of USA vs Germany, when I can make a tournament I will be even more excited. May not touch offline CM (usually my favorite mode) for a few months. Aanyhow, we all play different and see different things. I am bummed for those not having as much fun as I am with the demo. Just can not wait until Tuesday!

I was playing more this morning and I agree, this is the best FIFA yet, surpassing even 14. I'm really looking forward to diving in to the full game later this week on Access. With that and the work Matt has done already, we should have a nice base set of sliders for release day.
As for those not seeing what you're seeing, it most likely comes down to options. On slow, WC, and full manual, 16 is drastically different than default, drastically, and this is without sliders. Add in some slight slider changes and I'll put this game against any other, I'm that confident.

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Quote: Originally Posted by orion523

I was playing more this morning and I agree, this is the best FIFA yet, surpassing even 14. I'm really looking forward to diving in to the full game later this week on Access. With that and the work Matt has done already, we should have a nice base set of sliders for release day. As for those not seeing what you're seeing, it most likely comes down to options. On slow, WC, and full manual, 16 is drastically different than default, drastically, and this is without sliders. Add in some slight slider changes and I'll put this game against any other, I'm that confident.

Exactly how I feel and great point about dificulty and settings in general. I always tweak things, to get the best sim I can. Kinda hard with 4 min halves but will get there and with Matt's sliders and other stuff. Even camera seems to change gameplay. Probably just my play causing AI changes in response but still.

Orion, when you get Access I hope you share your experience and thoughts. I really want to play a longer game. Plus hear about CM. I am really wondering if youth academy is improved in maybe players looking like their pics and stuff. If not I can deal because the game play is so well done. Still fingers crossed some CM issues have been adressed.

Is EA Access an Xbox Live only thing or am I just not understanding how to get it on PSN?

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by SpritePuck

Exactly how I feel and great point about dificulty and settings in general. I always tweak things, to get the best sim I can. Kinda hard with 4 min halves but will get there and with Matt's sliders and other stuff. Even camera seems to change gameplay. Probably just my play causing AI changes in response but still. Orion, when you get Access I hope you share your experience and thoughts. I really want to play a longer game. Plus hear about CM. I am really wondering if youth academy is improved in maybe players looking like their pics and stuff. If not I can deal because the game play is so well done. Still fingers crossed some CM issues have been adressed. Is EA Access an Xbox Live only thing or am I just not understanding how to get it on PSN?

I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

[nikolapfc89]

I totaly agree with you. Playing on X1, love the demo. I played most matches against my brother, game is superb when play human vs human.
Tried vs CPU, on pro seems so enjoyable to play. For me much better than world class or legendary.

Best thing for me is SPEED! Its perfect! Previous years it was like skating on ice. Now it feels like real FOOTBALL game. Also love variety of goals. Many random goals scored.

I just cross my finger that FULL will be similar to demo...Just hope for that.

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Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

This is kinda lame to most but in 15 I took the Wales job in every CM. That way I just ignored youth players and worked with what they had knowing regens would be coming as they aged out... I like the youth academy idea but it was teadious and because of issues unrewarding. So, I hope it is improved then I can develope a youth team.

[Gnemi]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I really hope they fix youth academy because it has been pretty terrible and just makes you never want to develop any youth players.

Yep, they completely $%#@ed up the Youth Academy in 15.

In 2014, it wasn't perfect but it was serviceable. I ended up with plenty of players in my career that were from the Academy.

In FIFA 15, every player I had ended up with terrible physical traits. By the time everybody discovered the workaround for the "bug" I was already in the 6th year of my career and that was like February or March.

I'm extremely hopeful that they at least get it back to being useful, if imperfect.