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Since 6414 DaysSame as usual, stuck at work when a demo is coming out again! GRRRR
Please if you're lucky enough to have the time to get the demo, post your impressions.
Would also be good if this could not turn into a PES vs FIFA thread, there'll be time for that later! :D
I'm looking for impressions from those like me, who enjoyed 08, hurrah
Since 6531 DaysI will try post some impressions after i play it :)
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Since 6336 DaysAnyway, impressions later. (The best bit about the demo is that Chelsea are in it :P)
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Since 6531 DaysThe teams are: Chelsea; Marseille; Milan; Real Madrid; Schalke 04; Toronto FC.
The matches last 4 minutes.
The main menus are the same as on last year Fifa, just have a new option: Adida live season.
After select teams, the layout of menus is diffrent.
Theres a new option. Custom tactics, since its demo we cant tweak all, only few like: Positioning, Crossing, and pressure of defence, seems pretty nice.
After start, when loading we are at the arena (as usual :p). After load, it transport us to the stadium we are going to play the match. So we can keep mess around playing 1on1 vs Goalkeeper, but now on the stadium full of crowd.
Graphics look good as usual. The gameplay is bit faster than Fifa 08, good thing, because it was quite slow sometimes :p
I remember playing demo of Uefa 2008, and didnt seem players move as fast as in there, bit slower on Fifa 09.
Personally i think they got the good speed now, not very slow, and not very fast either.
When passing its not automatic now, theres a bar that fills up the more we press the key. Way better.
It shows the referee now runing around on the field, finally :p
The 10vs10 online, looks pretty interesting too, might be cool in the full game.
Looks like a step forward from the good Fifa 08, and im almost sure will buy it. Still will need play PES09 demo :p
Since 6414 DaysCan't wait to try this out! :D
Since 6531 DaysCan't wait to try this out! :D
If you liked Fifa 08, you will like this. :)
Since 6414 DaysSuperb, thanks.. i'll try it out after work asap!
Since 6336 DaysI know we shouldn't be bringing PES into this thread, but the Champions League license is a huge boost for the game. Hopefully the FIFA demo delivers, otherwise I'll have a very difficult decision to make.
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Since 6336 DaysGraphics are great, as is the presentation. But both were to be expected. Now, the gameplay has definitely been slowed down since Euro 2008 (as UrukHaiPT pointed out) and this is evident as soon as you start playing. Whether that is actually a good thing I don't really know, because now the gameplay feels a bit slugglish and slow - not like in real life. The controls feel a bit unresponsive, which is an issue that was meant to have been sorted out. A big concern is how slowly players turn because it makes dribbling often frustrating. The opposition AI is quite well done, especially on the higher difficulty levels. There are also some nice touches of animation, like players pointing where they want the ball and goalkeepers shouting at other players when a goal goes in.
All in all, I am not convinced FIFA 09 will match PES 09 in terms of gameplay. The demo didn't sparkle like I was hoping it would and now I have a very tough decision to make. I have a very strong feeling that PES 09 will get my money this year (although it doesn't really deserve to). Still, it's good to see that FIFA has finally got the gameplay up to a decent standard and if they keep improving like they are it is good for us gamers.
Also, why is Chelsea's kit in the game such a weird colour? It's almost purple...
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Since 6336 DaysI like the improved physical side of the gameplay. When you're playing as Drogba you should be able to shrug players off the ball and you can on this one. The game is very good in that department. I just scored a sweet goal with Ballack - scissor kick.
I think the game is something you have to get used to before you fully appreciate everything it has to offer. It still isn't up there with PES in terms of fun factor, but it is a very realistic simulation of the beautiful game.
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Since 7126 DaysShooting improved, everything else went downhill in terms of gameplay. Sad.
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Since 6336 DaysIt looks as though PES 09 is going to get my money this year, which is kind of strange because I never thought I'd be saying that after last year's effort.
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Since 7126 DaysI had really high hopes for this one. If they had just left the player controls the same it would have been PERFECT! The thing is when you make a sharp turn, they send the ball so far from them it isn't even funny. Basically, you can NOT dribble at all unless it is an actual move--which we know are useless.
The best way to explain would be to say that it feels like controlling a fat dude after hours of exercise. I'm not saying the game is totally crap, but it isn't worth the purchase at full price.
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Since 6336 DaysYou sum up the player movement perfectly by the way.
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Since 6748 DaysThe best way to explain would be to say that it feels like controlling a fat dude after hours of exercise. I'm not saying the game is totally crap, but it isn't worth the purchase at full price.
From what I can tell, Fifa 09 tops Euro 2008 is every department, theres so much more depth to the gameplay, especially in terms of passing. I think the game is awesome.
Love, Bungie.