06:03 AM - September 11, 2008 by BrianFifaFan
The FIFA Soccer 09 demo is available, please post your impressions here.
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06:03 AM - September 11, 2008 by BrianFifaFanFIFA Soccer 09 Videos
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This demo really is a tease. Just when you start to get into it, time runs out. Because of this, you can't play as you normally would, as you're rushing everything, just trying to drill shots on net to get a goal before time expires.
From what I've experienced though, I like it. The only FIFA title I've purchased is 06 World Cup, which is fun, though somewhat arcadey because of the perfect passing, easy through balls, etc.
I like how passing is more unpredictable and punishing in this game. All in all, looking forward to it, but I will wait for reviews and credible user feedback before purchasing.
Having a blast with NCAA Football 09 and NHL 09, Madden 09 is collecting dust until the second patch, and if that doesn't improve the experience, it will be traded in, likely for FIFA 09.
Lots of good games this year, so little time to play them, unfortunately. Oh, and then there's NBA 2k9 coming out. ... I don't know how people find the time to play these games. It seems I spend half of my available playing time staring at the boxes and trying to decide which game to play.
From what I've experienced though, I like it. The only FIFA title I've purchased is 06 World Cup, which is fun, though somewhat arcadey because of the perfect passing, easy through balls, etc.
I like how passing is more unpredictable and punishing in this game. All in all, looking forward to it, but I will wait for reviews and credible user feedback before purchasing.
Having a blast with NCAA Football 09 and NHL 09, Madden 09 is collecting dust until the second patch, and if that doesn't improve the experience, it will be traded in, likely for FIFA 09.
Lots of good games this year, so little time to play them, unfortunately. Oh, and then there's NBA 2k9 coming out. ... I don't know how people find the time to play these games. It seems I spend half of my available playing time staring at the boxes and trying to decide which game to play.
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Does anyone know if the gfx on PS3 will be improved for the Gold version?
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Hunkerdown @ 09/18/08 11:23 AM
Love the demo compared to 2008, can actually make a goal now, sometimes. When does retail come out?
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BrianFifaFan @ 09/18/08 04:18 PM
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Tomasperez9 @ 09/18/08 06:22 PM
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I'm not a soccer fan, but it's strange how, in this sport, I don't necessarily need to score a goal to have fun. I get a kick out of controlling the play, making good passes and rushes, getting decent shots off, winning one-on-one battles for possession.
I'll wait for reviews and trustworthy feedback before purchasing, but I suspect I'll be getting this game, just my third FIFA purchase (have 2006 world cup and before that 98 road to the world cup on PS1).
With demo's only being 2 minute halves it is going to be hard to score unless you are playing on the lowest level.
That's the thing about demo's that companies seem to neglect. Instead of giving us 2 min halves, or 2 min qtrs(NCAA), give us one long half.
Short qtrs or halves tend to make the CPU play a little more aggressively. I can't tell by a demo if the CPU is rushing their attack because they know how short the halves are or if that is a sign of things to come once the full version drops.
That's the thing about demo's that companies seem to neglect. Instead of giving us 2 min halves, or 2 min qtrs(NCAA), give us one long half.
Short qtrs or halves tend to make the CPU play a little more aggressively. I can't tell by a demo if the CPU is rushing their attack because they know how short the halves are or if that is a sign of things to come once the full version drops.
Holy ish I just scored my first goal from the run of play. A half volley by Borriello(sp?) of Milan this game is awesome lol and yes I'm excited
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therizing02 @ 09/23/08 12:19 AM
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I've even gone a few games where neither team has gotten off a shot!
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SoCal-Phenom @ 09/23/08 05:12 AM
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therizing02 @ 09/23/08 11:12 AM
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kerosene31 @ 09/23/08 12:36 PM
I finally gave the 09 demo a fair look and played a bunch of brief games.
As someone who did not like 08, Fifa 09 is growing on me so far, just like the NHL series.
The demo is of course disappointingly short, and really limits what you can do. I'm always afraid to turn the ball over, because basically once you do, the half is over
The clunky game from 08 has been improved considerably. It still feels "slow" when I'm trying to knock a ball down out of the air. The top players in the EPL can knock a ball out of the air with their feet more smoothly than I could catch one and set it down. This is much improved though.
I think I like the shooting controls, although they still feel touchy. It is hard to gauge outside of the arena though. With practice though I think I could actually hit a long shot.
The biggest improvement in the game is that the CPU isn't destroying me on lower levels. I feel like I have a fair chance to actually win a ball one on one, especially if the player is good at that. I don't feel the need to always bring in a 2nd player every single time. Also the CPU doesn't seem to just try to run though you every time. It still seems that your teammate AI is better at stealing the ball away than my human player is, which always seems strange. In Fifa 08, you are better off to back your player off and let the CPU try to take the ball.
I'm playing on pro I think and feel I'm getting a fair game. Things could get more difficult in the final version just like the NHL demo did, but it feels much improved over last year.
As someone who did not like 08, Fifa 09 is growing on me so far, just like the NHL series.
The demo is of course disappointingly short, and really limits what you can do. I'm always afraid to turn the ball over, because basically once you do, the half is over
The clunky game from 08 has been improved considerably. It still feels "slow" when I'm trying to knock a ball down out of the air. The top players in the EPL can knock a ball out of the air with their feet more smoothly than I could catch one and set it down. This is much improved though.
I think I like the shooting controls, although they still feel touchy. It is hard to gauge outside of the arena though. With practice though I think I could actually hit a long shot.
The biggest improvement in the game is that the CPU isn't destroying me on lower levels. I feel like I have a fair chance to actually win a ball one on one, especially if the player is good at that. I don't feel the need to always bring in a 2nd player every single time. Also the CPU doesn't seem to just try to run though you every time. It still seems that your teammate AI is better at stealing the ball away than my human player is, which always seems strange. In Fifa 08, you are better off to back your player off and let the CPU try to take the ball.
I'm playing on pro I think and feel I'm getting a fair game. Things could get more difficult in the final version just like the NHL demo did, but it feels much improved over last year.
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sportsdude @ 09/23/08 06:46 PM
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For real I can't wait for the 14th. This is going to be a very good game.
I don't know how good 08 was as I didn't purchase it. I think EA made a bad tactical error with the 08 demo. It was very hard to score and it turned me off, kept me from buying the game.
This demo is so much better, being able to adjust difficulty. It's really addictive.
This demo is so much better, being able to adjust difficulty. It's really addictive.
Has anyone seen CPU players perform tricks at all? Even simple ones like stepovers etc because i certainly haven't seen it (playing on Professional) and i usually jockey the ball carrier rather than rush in to tackle, which gives them enough time and room to perform them.
To be fair, the one player who'd be most adept at continual performing tricks in the demo is Robinho who usually doesn't make an appearance until very late, but i also haven't noticed CPU Ronnie perform anything 'tricky' whn i play against Milan.
I hope this isn't an indication of the full game...or perhaps they do so on World Class? (i played a few games on WC but i don't recall any tricks there either)
To be fair, the one player who'd be most adept at continual performing tricks in the demo is Robinho who usually doesn't make an appearance until very late, but i also haven't noticed CPU Ronnie perform anything 'tricky' whn i play against Milan.
I hope this isn't an indication of the full game...or perhaps they do so on World Class? (i played a few games on WC but i don't recall any tricks there either)
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No, I never see the computer perform a skill move. Surprised when I see a fake shot or pass. Last year’s game was the same way, so I don’t expect it this season…
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