Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:52 am  

Already nearly smashed my PS3 with this new Fifa. Just warming up on FUT playing against the CPU. Why, in the second half, do the opposition just run backwards with the ball? I am chasing strikers back to their own corner flag and all they do is put it out for a throw. I can't get the frigging ball because the opposition run backwards with it. My first half possession was 61%, my second half has now changed to 37% because I can't get the ball back!

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:58 am  

Roddy B wrote:

Already nearly smashed my PS3 with this new Fifa. Just warming up on FUT playing against the CPU. Why, in the second half, do the opposition just run backwards with the ball? I am chasing strikers back to their own corner flag and all they do is put it out for a throw. I can't get the frigging ball because the opposition run backwards with it. My first half possession was 61%, my second half has now changed to 37% because I can't get the ball back!

Never heard that one. What difficulty level is it? I'm seriously considering putting it the drawer for a month until they fix the most serious flaws.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:04 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Never heard that one. What difficulty level is it? I'm seriously considering putting it the drawer for a month until they fix the most serious flaws.

It's only my second game, on semi-pro against Liverpool. I will eventually put it up, I just like to enjoy the game before I put it on scum mode.

Couldn't believe that then, when the games are so short, it really frustrates that 5/10 minutes of the half can be wasted chasing one player backwards.

One (possibly minor, could be major) fault I've seen so far is the player's actions during the game. My defender just gave away a free kick and automatically argued with the ref, problem is, the opposition took a quick free kick when he should have been getting back. The idea is nice, but they need to make sure players aren't pratting around, especially if you're in control of them. Hopefully it doesn't result in any problems, but it wound me up when I was trying to get back and couldn't because of auto-crap.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:07 pm  

Roddy B wrote:

It's only my second game, on semi-pro against Liverpool. I will eventually put it up, I just like to enjoy the game before I put it on scum mode.

Couldn't believe that then, when the games are so short, it really frustrates that 5/10 minutes of the half can be wasted chasing one player backwards.

One (possibly minor, could be major) fault I've seen so far is the player's actions during the game. My defender just gave away a free kick and automatically argued with the ref, problem is, the opposition took a quick free kick when he should have been getting back. The idea is nice, but they need to make sure players aren't pratting around, especially if you're in control of them. Hopefully it doesn't result in any problems, but it wound me up when I was trying to get back and couldn't because of auto-crap.

I'm going to play 7 or 8 minutes halves I think. I'm so bad at creating chances that it'll take me that long to have a reasonable attempt on goal. I think I went 24 games on the demo without scoring.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:37 pm  

Is it not that good then?

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:12 pm  

Roddy B wrote:

One (possibly minor, could be major) fault I've seen so far is the player's actions during the game. My defender just gave away a free kick and automatically argued with the ref, problem is, the opposition took a quick free kick when he should have been getting back. The idea is nice, but they need to make sure players aren't pratting around, especially if you're in control of them. Hopefully it doesn't result in any problems, but it wound me up when I was trying to get back and couldn't because of auto-crap.

Yeh I've noticed that happening quite a lot and It happened in fifa 11 to, Really can cause massive holes in the defence when your CB can't be controlled because he's to busy flailing his arms at the ref. something that I hope gets fixed.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 1:54 pm  

Mark_W wrote:

Is it not that good then?

FIFA always has issues upon release. Whole game modes don't work, it's buggy and the servers are simply unable to cope with demand. It'll settle down and within a few weeks it'll be fine.

It's one of the most highly acclaimed games I've seen, reviews are consistently high and it has a metacritic score of 92.

The changes to the defensive system are a fantastic improvement, but it will take time for players to get used to it and also for EA to iron out the deficiencies there will unquestionably be in the AI because of it.

It all comes back to the 12 month release cycle. If it were done 2 years or even 18 months, it would be a lot more polished upon release.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:37 pm  

I've had enough and lost my rag with this game now and nearly just broke my console . Maybe I should be playing on semi pro first to get used to it, But ive just played 3 games, had between 60 and 75% possesion, had around 10 shots compared to the oppositions 2... and yet im still being beaten in what feels like an impossible situation, super opposition goalies, conceding the softest goals possible. probably foolish to be using wigan ath as my team mind.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:52 pm  

Robbo wrote:

I've had enough and lost my rag with this game now and nearly just broke my console . Maybe I should be playing on semi pro first to get used to it, But ive just played 3 games, had between 60 and 75% possesion, had around 10 shots compared to the oppositions 2... and yet im still being beaten in what feels like an impossible situation, super opposition goalies, conceding the softest goals possible. probably foolish to be using wigan ath as my team mind.

You are doing a lot better than me on semi pro on the demo. I could play for a day and not create a chance. Used to play FIFA 11 on legendary as well.

Re: PS, Xbox, Wii, PC and other Gaming #9 : Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:01 pm  

On my third game now, as already mentioned defending will take alot getting used to.
When I'm dribbling with the ball and a defender close to me. How do I 'cut' back inside to lose my man?