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FIFA Soccer 13 Demo Impressions

04:16 PM - September 17, 2012 by RaychelSnr

I hope you weren’t hoping for any drastic changes.

After FIFA 12’s dramatic revamp of the series, the 2013 demo seems like FIFA 12ľ. That is not a bad thing, mind you, considering that 12 did plenty of things right, and managed to incorporate three new and big features without suffering from any game-killing, first-year mistakes. Judging from the demo, FIFA 13 adds a layer of polish on the features that 12 brought, and it does so successfully.

Before we get to the actual impressions, can I once again make clear my disdain at the short lengths of the games? We got five minutes for PES and now six for this FIFA demo. If these demo impressions generally sound a little conservative, that’s because I really, really don’t want to leap to conclusions about a game’s engine over games of three minute halves. Having said that, here they are anyway.

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# 1 Broncos86 @ 09/17/12 04:41 PM

A good write up, and I agree. I think FIFA 13 is a good move in the right direction. There are some issues, but none of them will prevent me from purchasing the game ASAP.

# 2 THE YAMA @ 09/17/12 05:13 PM

Very nice read. The demo blew me away with how smooth the game ran. The first touch control is a nice touch of realism. Counting down the days until I pick this game up.

# 3 Altimus @ 09/17/12 05:23 PM

Good read and I have the same thoughts about the game. The defending for me still brings a sour taste to my mouth though. I really hope the retail version is much better tweaked and the fact the games will be longer will "slow" the tempo down.

# 4 Gnemi @ 09/17/12 06:20 PM

The "Normal" speed of the demo defies description or justification. I downloaded the Madden 13 demo and was blown away by its speed, but then again, these 350 lb dudes running the 40 at a pace of ~4.5 seconds only play for a max of 15 seconds at a time. It makes (more) sense in Madden, but it's a cartoon in FIFA. To run like that for an entire match would require every PED known to man.

# 5 KG @ 09/17/12 07:52 PM

Solid review. I think the Season Ticket reviews are going to be helpful in giving this game its just review due to the short demo.

# 6 Gnemi @ 09/17/12 08:13 PM

Because I'm insane and because I really badly want to play this game over the weekend, I may drop $25 to get Season Ticket. Who knows? Maybe I'll even like my Pokemon Team and take it online to get smoked by 13 year-olds!

# 7 ezio @ 09/17/12 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelvin


	I have a theory, though it’s one that’s solely based on my own experience from playing FIFA 12 and 13: it’s not that the CPU is incapable of attacking in different ways, it’s that, since the defenders are inherently too conservative to force the issue, there’s no need for the CPU to take an alternate route or even slow down. However, again, there is the danger of reading into this too much as all the teams in the demo do tend to play the ball on the ground—if I see Stoke playing like this in the full game, then it’s a definite problem.

I had the same thought on the part in bold. Because the defense is too conservative and neve really close down any space there is no need for them to try and posess the ball and move the ball backwards and actually try and break down the opposition. Also, as for your Stoke reference, I agree and I may have to play them in my first game with ST

# 8 steelerfan @ 09/17/12 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gnemi


	The "Normal" speed of the demo defies description or justification. I downloaded the Madden 13 demo and was blown away by its speed, but then again, these 350 lb dudes running the 40 at a pace of ~4.5 seconds only play for a max of 15 seconds at a time. It makes (more) sense in Madden, but it's a cartoon in FIFA. To run like that for an entire match would require every PED known to man.

You know you can change the game speed, even on the demo, right?

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# 9 keator @ 09/18/12 10:11 AM

cant wait for this game to drop on season pass.

# 10 OliDegu2008 @ 09/18/12 11:18 AM

I'm excited but fear it will be a replica of last years.

# 11 BRxSKINSx @ 09/18/12 04:09 PM

I'm downloading the demo right now.... Checking it out to see if it's worth a buy..... I don't know the game of soccer....BUT the game always looks good.... Haven't bought it in the last 2 years though....

# 12 kelvinmak @ 09/18/12 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ezio


	I had the same thought on the part in bold. Because the defense is too conservative and neve really close down any space there is no need for them to try and posess the ball and move the ball backwards and actually try and break down the opposition. Also, as for your Stoke reference, I agree and I may have to play them in my first game with ST

Haha, yeah, if they get the first touch control thing right, I'm really tempted to start a career mode with Stoke and play with Pulis' tactics. Basically, hoof as many balls up at Terry as possible

# 13 ezio @ 09/18/12 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kelvinmak


	Haha, yeah, if they get the first touch control thing right, I'm really tempted to start a career mode with Stoke and play with Pulis' tactics. Basically, hoof as many balls up at Terry as possible .

What i really want to see is if the CPU will play that way. I doubt they will to be honest but we will see on Friday

# 14 baggio77 @ 09/18/12 07:29 PM

I couldn't score or defend in FIFA12. I'm not great at soccer games, but always loved playing them. Last years game took the joy out of it. FIFA13 looks and plays a lot better to me, and its only the demo. Looking forward to getting my hands on the complete game.

# 15 razorkaos @ 09/19/12 07:57 AM

overall, 13 looks and plays better than 12. but i think Attacking AI dont works as it should, defensive AI is dumber than ever, the normal speed is too fast for my taste, and, one more thing...

its just me, or manual passing/crossing looks easier this year? i know im playing full manual for more than a year, and passing is, by far, my best weapon in this game, but in the demo, im able to switch the play whenever i want, with an incredible accuracy, and even considering the power of the pass due to the first touch control...

# 16 DBMcGee3 @ 09/19/12 04:42 PM

I had fun with the demo, but it's definitely starting to feel stale for me, and I can't justify shelling out another $60 this year. May just rent this one a few times during the season to get my fix, and if the retail version blows me away somehow...........bada bing bada boom.

# 17 Broncos86 @ 09/19/12 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DBMcGee3


	I had fun with the demo, but it's definitely starting to feel stale for me, and I can't justify shelling out another $60 this year. May just rent this one a few times during the season to get my fix, and if the retail version blows me away somehow...........bada bing bada boom.

Fascinating. Not that your view is wrong, but I can't stop playing the demo. I'm choosing it over retail NHL 13.

# 18 UntilTheNxtRnd @ 09/20/12 04:28 PM

I looking forward to the game after finally playing the demo. I'm sure adjusting sliders will help out the overall experience but I still enjoyed the game demo as a whole and I'm thoroughly excited for the release next week

# 19 DBMcGee3 @ 09/20/12 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Broncos86


	Fascinating. Not that your view is wrong, but I can't stop playing the demo. I'm choosing it over retail NHL 13.

Haha, that lockout doesn't have you pumped to play a hockey game? Like I said, I'll definitely rent Fifa, and if history is any indicator, I'll cave in and buy it just to play with friends. I just wasn't particularly floored by anything in the demo. As mentioned in the article, it's tough to judge a game based on 3 minute halves, but honestly I didn't really notice any of the first touch "unpredictability" that is getting such positive feedback. Probably more noticeable when you aren't playing with really, really good teams like the ones on the demo.

# 20 Broncos86 @ 09/20/12 10:30 PM

I saw first touch work on various occasions; in including passes that went off the foot to a defender, go out of bounds, etc. I saw and felt the difference between better and lesser players.

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