FIFA 18 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (Xbox One, PS4, PC)

[Steve_OS]

The FIFA 18 demo is available now for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The demo allows...

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[SilverChaosVII]

Played one half. Initial thought... I'm actually very very impressed.

Love the pace of the game and the weight of the players. It doesn't feel like they are running on air anymore.

Computer AI has blown me away with the tactical style they are playing. Granted, I have only played one half and this is FIFA so I'm sure there are plenty of issues that I'll start to notice.

But initial thoughts are positive.

EDIT: Also, I think I'm so blown away because I had very low expectations after the last few years. I feel this is a huge step in the right direction. Hopefully they don't make tons of changes to speed up the game and make it more arcade play like they have in the past to appeal to the masses.

[PhillyPhanatic14]

Anyone have a rating on Martial?

[SilverChaosVII]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyPhanatic14

Anyone have a rating on Martial?

82 overall

90 speed
92 acceleration
85 agility
83 balance
80 jump
81 reactions
80 stamina
80 strength

other notables -

84 ball control
88 dribble
81 finish
84 shot power

[PhillyPhanatic14]

Quote: Originally Posted by SilverChaosVII

82 overall 90 speed 92 acceleration 85 agility 83 balance 80 jump 81 reactions 80 stamina 80 strength other notables - 84 ball control 88 dribble 81 finish 84 shot power

Dude thank you! My boy can't get the respect he deserves from Mourinho but at least Fifa knows what's up.

[Shadak]

Quote: Originally Posted by SilverChaosVII

Played one half. Initial thought... I'm actually very very impressed. Love the pace of the game and the weight of the players. It doesn't feel like they are running on air anymore. Computer AI has blown me away with the tactical style they are playing. Granted, I have only played one half and this is FIFA so I'm sure there are plenty of issues that I'll start to notice. But initial thoughts are positive. EDIT: Also, I think I'm so blown away because I had very low expectations after the last few years. I feel this is a huge step in the right direction. Hopefully they don't make tons of changes to speed up the game and make it more arcade play like they have in the past to appeal to the masses.

Same here, very low expectations, put it on medium difficulty and AI actually makes sense sometimes now! They pass back, play a bit of midfield, they misplace passes, Ive seen some fouls too and thats 4min halves! Compared to PES this actually plays like football.

[wordtobigbird]

Played one match as PSG vs Chelsea on Pro.

4-0

8 shots/8 on target vs 2 shots/0 on target
50/50 Possesion
0 Fouls (advantage played a couple times)
2/1 Corners
88%/85% pass accuracy

-Players feel weightier. Bigger difference between big/slow vs short/fast.
-Very glad they have the arrow below the players without the rest of the trainer stuff, helps a ton with the "pass didnt go where I wanted it to go" that is a complaint from many. Also helps when aiming shots. (If you watch the replay it shows pass path, intended target, direction of shot aimed)
-Felt very in control of my players direction/dribbling. Pulled off some nice simple but effective dribble moves with Neymar and Cavani to beat defenders.
-On one of my goals I had Di Maria breaking free and sent a driven through ball into open space. Luis was running with Cavani but had to try and get to Di Maria and attempted to go behind Cavani but tripped on Cavani's heels and stumble onto his hands and knees. Leaving both players open and the last defender in no man's land led to an easy volley.
-Seeing the crowd jump over their seats to get to the front row is pretty cool
-Graphics are clearly downgraded for the file size I'm guessing
-There is a new tackle mechanic if you hold B that I will have to figure out
-Overall felt very in control of what I wanted to do which may be why it felt so easy? Will have to try a game on World Class after the champions league match.

[Mr_AVB]

Played one quick game now, Real vs Atleti on Professional.

Pros:

• Initial La Liga presentation is top drawer
• I like the little arrow indicating where you're pointing a lot.
• Players feel responsive and the ball moves nicely
• The AI gave me a good challenge in a 1-1 draw. I've not played in a while but they seemed noticeably better going forward.

Cons

• It feels very fast, but that may be me being used to PES
• Penalties, whilst easier, still look ridiculous.
• Corners also still use that annoying reticule
• PES still feels like a game with more match variety

To be fair, only one game but it felt a lot smarter than 17 and didn't have the whole midfield minefield feel of 16 either.

Need to play a few more games but promising.