FIFA 17 News Post

FIFA 17 Demo Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

02:12 PM - September 13, 2016 by BenVenom

The FIFA 17 demo is available now. Queue it up from the links below, or search for them on your console:

Check out the full details below.

GAME OPTIONS
For the first time ever in FIFA, live your story on and off the pitch as the Premier League’s next rising star, Alex Hunter. You'll have the opportunity to play a select experience in The Journey which will be limited to playing as one of the world's top clubs Manchester United.

Kick-Off

Own Every Moment in FIFA 17 gameplay to experience complete innovation in the way players think and move, physically interact with opponents, and execute in attack to put you in complete control of every moment on the pitch.

Skill Games

As the Kick-Off matches are loading, play brand new Skill Games that are included in the FIFA 17 Demo. You'll be able to enjoy 4 Single Player Skill Games and 3 of the brand new Multiplayer Skill Games that will be available in FIFA 17.

PLAY AS WORLD CLASS CLUBS
12 clubs included that you'll be able to play as in Kick-Off.

Manchester United
Manchester City
Chelsea
Real Madrid
Juventus
Inter
Paris Saint-Germain
Olympique Lyonnais
Seattle Sounders
Bayern München
Tigres U.A.N.L. (MX)
Gamba Osaka

3 authentic stadiums available to play in Kick-Off.

CenturyLink
Stamford Bridge
Suita City Football Stadium

Game: FIFA 17Reader Score: Vote Now
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Member Comments

# 141 JHedges2 @ 09/14/16 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BL8001


	My concern with this is that if the shorter demo halves are condensed match action, should we not be seeing MORE AI activity in the demo? And if we make the halves longer it chills out the cpu. Which is the opposite of what needs to happen with the gameplay.

You have a fair point--but I think it's likely time wasted thinking about what may or may not happen with longer halves, on--more importantly, a different build of the game.

My opinion is that they do themselves a disservice giving us only 4 minute halves. There's NO WAY to get a 'feel' for how the game will be w/ 4 minute halves.

In other news, Schweinsteiger an 86 OVR? The heck...?

# 142 RoyceDa59 @ 09/14/16 10:43 AM

Played three matches last night on World Class difficulty two Juve vs Inter matches and one Bayern vs. Chelsea match. Right off the back I was impressed with how Frostbite engine looked especially those close up shots on the players. As someone who just didn't care for Fifa player models I feel like they are at a point when I am almost pleased with them and I know for a fact they will only get better in the future. The colors of the stadiums, the ad boards and lighting look really good and almost make me feel I was in the stadium BUT as soon as the match starts and the players start moving it literally kills the whole immersion for me lol.

I can't fully judge it but something just doesn't feel right and these 4 minute matches don't give me enough time to really even get in the match but for some reason shooting and passing just doesn't feels right as the ball physics just look off to me. The first two matches I played against Inter they just kept the ball played short passes the whole time and ended up with 95% and not one shot attempt on goal. The last match gave me hope against Chelsea as they actually played different with a few lobbed passes over the top mixed in with some crosses and finished the game with 84% passing. That game was a little more enjoyable but I felt like could easily through pass over the top their defence. I hope to play more tonight and will post more impressions but initially I wasn't too impressed with the gameplay I surely didn't give it enough time so I am eager to jump back in.

# 143 Entiae @ 09/14/16 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ettnollbajen


	I played a game on "The Journey" And instead of controlling A Hunter,I controlled the whole team,since I play both player and manager career on 15-16 that's a good base to compare this to 16. And compared to the exhibition game,the game plays so much better,still very much like 16, but slightly better,CPU not being crisp in passing,made more mistakes tan in kick off mode. But not a wow effect,and I wasn't able do judge how the CPU played (long short) since you only get 10 FIFA minutes to play that mode. But huge difference between kickoff and Cm.

Did anyone else try this?

# 144 nunogomes @ 09/14/16 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fearwhatnow


	- The AI is laughable. Playing on Legendary and they just run circles without creating chances. Dribbling, dribbling, going back and forth without a reason.

Honest, no irony or disdain question:

Isn´t this exactly what was happening last year with the CPU offense? I remember a post of mine saying those exact same words here, and this was the reason why i abandoned FIFA very early last year (also abandoned PES early because, mainly, of the R2 placed shot sure goal).

FIFA CPU offense last year felt without any purpose, desire to score, almost no shot´s from outside except first-time shot´s, 90%+ pass accuracy but no goals/shot´s to show for it, no misplaced risky passes...

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Originally Posted by JHedges2


	My opinion is that they do themselves a disservice giving us only 4 minute halves. There's NO WAY to get a 'feel' for how the game will be w/ 4 minute halves.

I honestly believe this is absolutely intentional! The short halves. I mean, it´s absolutely enough to be mesmerized with the graphics, lightining, presentation, commentary, sound, wich are all awesome... and it´s juuuuust enough for most people not having a chance to see the AI offense problems. Of course, people who have been playing FIFA for a long time, will immediately see how bad the AI offense is, but for the most part, the short halves do make it difficult for people to notice it.

# 145 fearwhatnow @ 09/14/16 11:12 AM

@nunogomes : Nope. Cpu AI offensively was great last year compared to other years. Direct passing, less dribbling, long shots, crosses, etc. It was a joy for me to play EPL in Fifa 16. Not perfect but I had fun. Now after 10+ matches it really feels like EA went back to 2009 at least regarding Cpu AI.
I'll wait for some extended impressions from Matt but I have a feeling he's also massively disappointed by the AI.

# 146 KG @ 09/14/16 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Simaofan-20


	I've experienced just the opposite. Strange

I haven't seen too many fouls either. Sometimes it's hard to get close to the CPU attackers on the higher levels though and my FIFA strategy is mainly geared at avoiding contact.

# 147 nunogomes @ 09/14/16 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fearwhatnow


	@nunogomes : Nope. Cpu AI offensively was great last year compared to other years. Direct passing, less dribbling, long shots, crosses, etc. It was a joy for me to play EPL in Fifa 16. Not perfect but I had fun. Now after 10+ matches it really feels like EA went back to 2009 at least regarding Cpu AI. I'll wait for some extended impressions from Matt but I have a feeling he's also massively disappointed by the AI.

Honestly, i have never experienced that last year, no long shots, no variety on CPU offense, no risk, no difference between teams, too much ball hogging and passing around... so, this year feels like last year to me. But many people enjoyed last year game, so i guess it´s my point of view.

# 148 DirtyCobra @ 09/14/16 11:35 AM

Is it just me, or does the computer take every single corner kick short? Is anyone else noticing this?

# 149 MJH @ 09/14/16 11:40 AM

I played a couple of matches but had to turn it off, it was just boring.

I do like the presentation and manager visuals, but after the first game I was over it. It just wasn't fun to play. I prefer the feel of 16, if I'm honest.

Gonna try The Journey tonight and see how it goes.

# 150 bredfan @ 09/14/16 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nunogomes


	Honestly, i have never experienced that last year, no long shots, no variety on CPU offense, no risk, no difference between teams, too much ball hogging and passing around... so, this year feels like last year to me. But many people enjoyed last year game, so i guess it´s my point of view.

I agree with you.

When I play Fifa the CPU is almost never a threat organically. If I kept track of how many times the CPU beat me in possession but didn't even take one shot, or scored on their only shot (most times shortly after I score or near 45/90 minutes), it would be a landslide in favor of that.

In fairness, the pattern isn't as noticeable unless you play career mode, but since that's all I play, it's a total drag.

# 151 heroies @ 09/14/16 11:59 AM

Well this is my short review . Let me start with pes gameplay wise is just way better than FIFA. And I have been buying both games every year from the time the started making them only cause I've never been on a budget and I practically only play all sports games from nba to NHL go madden. And ppl who moaned about pes not having licences well it's pretty easy to put em in with the option files. The think I like about pes is the games feel way more exciting then FIFA. The ball weight is just perfect . FIFA just feels a bit of a drag but I would still buy both. I'm disappointed in FIFA but it's still a must buy . For me

# 152 nunogomes @ 09/14/16 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bredfan


	I agree with you. When I play Fifa the CPU is almost never a threat organically. If I kept track of how many times the CPU beat me in possession but didn't even take one shot, or scored on their only shot (most times shortly after I score or near 45/90 minutes), it would be a landslide in favor of that. In fairness, the pattern isn't as noticeable unless you play career mode, but since that's all I play, it's a total drag.

Yeah, that was my experience too. Also in career mode.

# 153 BSDShoes @ 09/14/16 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyCobra


	Is it just me, or does the computer take every single corner kick short? Is anyone else noticing this?

AI most certainly lacks variety, but then again every EA sports game has that very issue.

# 154 therizing02 @ 09/14/16 12:33 PM

Played a few more games this am hoping that I missed something from yesterday. Sadly, nothing has changed.

Mindless "build up" by the CPU and more of FIFA just with a new engine and some fancy marketing jargon and menus. This demo is an absolute snoozefest.

Czar said it best: "stop playing video games and start playing basketball". Unfortunately with FIFA there have been only a handful of times within the last 8-10 years where I felt like I was playing *plug in team name* and not playing a video game. No matter the package it ALWAYS feels like you're playing against the engine and not the team. No formation adjustments and the "strategy adjustments" happen when the CPU decides it's your turn or theirs to score a goal. Simply put it's just FIFA. I'm sick of the dev team, their philosophies, approach, and priorities.

I'll definitely download the EA Access trail, hoping for different results but with other great titles releasing at the same time I may wait until its a free download from the Vault.

# 155 AnnihilusLivius @ 09/14/16 12:47 PM

Really enjoyed this goal from Sterling. Dunno how to feel about some aspects of the game. The thing that annoys me most in FIFA this previous years still exists in this demo -- every damn team plays like Barcelona. 85% accuracy in passing the ball...70% possession of the ball. It pisses me off lol

# 156 PPerfect_CJ @ 09/14/16 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AnnihilusLivius


	Really enjoyed this goal from Sterling. Dunno how to feel about some aspects of the game. The thing that annoys me most in FIFA this previous years still exists in this demo -- every damn team plays like Barcelona. 85% accuracy in passing the ball...70% possession of the ball. It pisses me off lol

That stripe on City is not right. Seriously, why would kits be so obviously wrong? That better be fixed for the retail copy!

# 157 bigeastbumrush @ 09/14/16 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Saintslfc13


	I might be wrong but I think for the retail version you can play The Journey with any premiership club

You're right. I just saw Hunter on Manchester City in a pic.

This is great news. So I'll just join the worst PL team.

# 158 Chalupajuana @ 09/14/16 01:06 PM

Did a video with my impressions

I thought the AI was solid first couple games but once I looked at defensive AI tendencies on my recordings on my ElGato I saw how bad their positioning is. Some schoolyard stuff in this video. I do like the physical play overhaul for the human player but the CPU tends to be way too passive because of it. Couple of times where they had chances to shoot or push down touchline but instead posted up a defender and layed the ball off to someone outside the box.

# 159 talucchesi @ 09/14/16 01:20 PM

I honestly feel I'm playing a different game than you all

Played 4 games on World Class and loved every single one.

Someone actually said there's no long balls but my first game I saw about 4. This game isn't revolutionary, but I think it's AT LEAST right up there with PES for different reasons.

Whatever, to each their own I guess...

# 160 Ettnollbajen @ 09/14/16 01:53 PM

Played a few more games,and went back and forth between this one and the PES demo,unless the final product is really improved,I won't be getting this one.
To me,and that's a personal view on it,it's all make up and zero depth,kinda the opposite to PES.
Again,personal opinion.
Think I'm most disappointed with the fact that I love FIFA 16, still play it,think I have around 2,5 seasons done the past month and a half.

So basically disappointed not compared with PES,but with FIFA 16.
Hopefully it's a fixer upper,but not for me at release day and full price

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