FIFA 15 Demo Gameplay Impressions

[BL8001]

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great stuff QB.

This looks terrific. This will be a huge help. The combo settings are going to rule.

Off topic slightly, when you go into orbit cam it sure is a shame you can't get up into the stands, even a little bit. I would love to be able to drag the camera behind the net for some goal replays, or up in the stands looking back end to end.

You can go to the far end but you cannot get the camera in the right spot near end.

[Hutton]

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How is everyone liking the new camera?
Or do you all revert backt Tele Broadcast.

I find the angle a bit too flat.

The "default" cam is unplayable to me. It's way too low on the pitch. I use a Tele Broadcast cam with custom settings to get the view up high, and zoomed in a bit.

Every time I try a different camera I am disappoint & promptly return to me staple.

[ElasticoChop]

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The game looks and feels amazing. It could/should be the best FIFA ever.

[Da-Man]

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As someone said before, game speed is too fast even on slow so I turn down passing and shooting to 40 and it kinda helps a bit.

I hope in the retail version its speed is slower so we can have better build up play.

[PhiPsi1]

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@OS Brethren -

I felt like I needed to share my experience with FIFA 15 b/c I feel that some of us may not be utilizing the 'new' system to its fullest. Basically, I was done with this demo. I played a few times, was let down b/c I felt defense on the 'Human' side of things was completely nerfed and we were left out on the virtual field to fend for ourselves! So I decided to just be done with it and delete it off my ps4 (yeah, I basically raged! LOL!).

But then I did two things ...

One, I was absolutely impressed by the presentation for the Premier League. The chants, the SkyTV presentation elements, the crowd immersion, the graphics ... Speaking of the graphics, one detail (its so freakin' random), but they got David Luiz's hair perfect! Its such a small thing, but something so noticeable. Ok..I digress. LOL! So I decided to take my ps4 and hook it up in my man cave (which is reserved for movie viewing only), but the presentation was so darn good (especially the team specific chants), I had to give it a try. OH....MY....GOODNESS! It was amazing! The immersion was at another level! There is no way around it...EA Sports have gone beyond expectation in presentation, graphics, etc...

Second, I had come across a post in one of the threads that quickly detailed 'Roles' for each individual player on the pitch. I was like...Hold up! This could change everything. So I picked Boca Juniors, adjusted all the individual roles to my liking (by no means am I an expert in tactics, roles, etc.) and set my strategy to 'Possession'... Then headed out on the pitch to face Borussia Dortmund...Another setting I decided to go with was Auto switch at High (I had seen in a previous thread in Fifa 14 that this setting changed the game in regards to defensive positioning). And put it on Legendary (left all passing at Assisted - I'm not the best gamer whatsover, but also heard that Legendary, the AI defense for Hum is much better).

Now let me tell you...The play on the pitch was a work of art! Now...let me preface...I'm not an expert on how gameplay should be, but I watch my fair share of the Premier League every week on NBC. What I saw on the pitch was absolutely night and day compared to when I didn't touch individual roles. There was TONS of midfield play. None of this hit turbo and get down the field like sonic the hedgehog type runs. Alot of passes cut off and intercepted by both sides. Some nice runs, give and go's, through balls, etc.

And here is the kicker for me....Borussia Dortmund Pass Accuracy % was at 75%! Now, I'm know this could be lower like around 65%, BUT I'm good with this...Then I played another match using Boca Juniors against PSG...PSG finished with a Pass Accuracy % of 79%...Ibra was his usual 'magician-self' and kept me on my toes when they were attacking (which is exactly how it should be). Seeing a good amount of fouls / cards for both sides considering its set at 4 minute halves..

Just wanted to share my experience with everyone b/c I feel once our slider gurus get their hands on this iteration of Fifa, I'm sure we will have an awesome representation of this beautiful sport! Game on fellas! Cheers!

Edit: ALSO...had to share this final caveat. Stay...off...turbo as much as possible and sparingly use the contain button! Trying to play D by pounding the turbo or the contain button will get you in a bad spot! Even when your counter-attacking, do not quickly hit your turbo...Pick your spots!

[BL8001]

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Mods,

Is there some way to merge the two FIFA 15 threads?

[Paradingwolves]

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Yes, you can do it during gameplay, check it out below. What I meant was since the change I make is relatively subtle, is switching from a side camera to end-to-end viable or is it totally disorienting as you're bearing down on the keeper?

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If you have a headset, kinect, or PS camera, the game will recognize verbal commands while you're playing. As you see in the video above, you can change the camera during gameplay; make tactical changes to your mentality, formation, tactics, etc; make substitutions; and even call for passes, shots, runs, etc from your teammates while playing Be A Pro.

I'm really excited for this. I love messing with all the in-game manager options, but pausing continuously is not an option if playing a friend, and it takes away from things even offline. Now most of it can be done without pausing or even d-pad gymnastics, and I expect it to be even more useful with saved customization in the full game.

Unfortunately, there's nothing like this in NHL yet. It would be HUGE... line changes & strategies are a real pain during play, especially with since the options all cycle. It's usually at least a few button presses to get what you want, not to mention diverting attention. Voice commands are a must for next year.

Just be careful during your CM, I've heard that if you swear (as some of us do) the game will recognize it and you may even be fired for "inappropriate touchline behaviour"

[robin2dl]

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The demo is good. I scored a sick goal with Sturridge in my first game. David Silva actually feels useful this year. Also when your jersey gets tugged on you can see it, that was awesome. Really looking forward to the game and playing with more teams. Can't wait to start my career mode with CITY!



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[JHedges2]

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Is there not a way to just practice in the demo like you could in the 14 demo? Just practice dribbling and shooting and such?


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[BL8001]

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Is there not a way to just practice in the demo like you could in the 14 demo? Just practice dribbling and shooting and such?


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Oddly, only on the past gen demo. 360 has the arena and you can also play 4 bronze level skill games. I guess ps3 is the same.

Not sure why those are missing from the NG demo.

[acreinha]

Good work there. One can definitely see the advantages when playing with manual.

I have tried manual myself many times. I keep trying it every year and tried it again with the demo.

The problem I have is that I play on Broadcast camera which changes the perspective considerably. I have no problem when the action is around the half line, but when you are playing deep in your half and deep in the opposition half, the camera / controller match is more awkward.

As a result, manual passes are much more difficult to execute in those areas and on many occasions I have given the ball away in my area, when all I wanted to do was pass to the next defender. In the end it became such a frustration that I had to go back to semi for passing. I keep going between manual and assisted for the through ball. You are right in that an assisted through ball will often go to a near player (when in fact I intended it to go to a far player).

So yes, you are right, but Manual doesn't work for me as it's too unpredictable on Broadcast camera and too risky where risk should not be a factor.

So what camera angle is best to play with the manual control scheme? I've only played FIFA with the default camera.

[Gnemi]

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FrodoFightsMillwall,

You aren't wrong. That's the sad part. I am having fun with the demo but everything you wrote is true.

Shooting should be fixed on the full game according to reports from people who have claimed to have played the full game.

The rest of it. No clue if any of it will be fixed.

Yep, he's definitely right.

I just played about 30 games over the last two days and I'm more and more disappointed. The beauty of its presentation has worn off and I'm not just staring at all the pretty imagery anymore, instead focusing on the way the football feels.

Defending is broken. I pretty much just grab a player and either zone mark or get as close to an attacking player without, you know, doing anything helpful because tackling is nearly useless and contain merely invites the CPU attacker to nutmeg me repeatedly. If you play even sorta tight, you're gonna get burned ad nauseum.

Attacking is also broken, but mostly because I feel like my players run/sprint/dribble at about 80% the proficiency of the CPU. I have been playing defaults @ World Class difficulty. My average scores after playing Liverpool vs. Napoli were 3-1 in favor of the CPU.

Physics. OH DEAR. Just awful? I'm playing on Slow and there are moments where the game looks a bit like Ice Hockey on NES. The players move very quickly and almost look like...robots? I dunno, but the animation is really uncanny and bizarre this year. Wayyyyy too fast on Slow. The buildup play is laughably non-existent. The CPU can grab the football with a fullback or centre half and punt it 60 meters. This was happening CONSTANTLY with Hiquain. Napoli would either dispossess/tackle/grab a 50-50, then move .25 seconds before unleashing a howitzer link up the pitch. Instantaneous attack.

So, part of this stuff might be fixed with the retail build and lots of sliders. However, I went and played my FIFA 14 game and was like, "Ahhh, bless."

That is a first for me in many years. I preferred 14 over 13 and 13 over 12, etc.

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm really unimpressed/unenthusiastic at the moment.

[therizing02]

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Yep, he's definitely right.

I just played about 30 games over the last two days and I'm more and more disappointed. The beauty of its presentation has worn off and I'm not just staring at all the pretty imagery anymore, instead focusing on the way the football feels.

Defending is broken. I pretty much just grab a player and either zone mark or get as close to an attacking player without, you know, doing anything helpful because tackling is nearly useless and contain merely invites the CPU attacker to nutmeg me repeatedly. If you play even sorta tight, you're gonna get burned ad nauseum.

Attacking is also broken, but mostly because I feel like my players run/sprint/dribble at about 80% the proficiency of the CPU. I have been playing defaults @ World Class difficulty. My average scores after playing Liverpool vs. Napoli were 3-1 in favor of the CPU.

Physics. OH DEAR. Just awful? I'm playing on Slow and there are moments where the game looks a bit like Ice Hockey on NES. The players move very quickly and almost look like...robots? I dunno, but the animation is really uncanny and bizarre this year. Wayyyyy too fast on Slow. The buildup play is laughably non-existent. The CPU can grab the football with a fullback or centre half and punt it 60 meters. This was happening CONSTANTLY with Hiquain. Napoli would either dispossess/tackle/grab a 50-50, then move .25 seconds before unleashing a howitzer link up the pitch. Instantaneous attack.

So, part of this stuff might be fixed with the retail build and lots of sliders. However, I went and played my FIFA 14 game and was like, "Ahhh, bless."

That is a first for me in many years. I preferred 14 over 13 and 13 over 12, etc.

Hope I'm wrong, but I'm really unimpressed/unenthusiastic at the moment.

I had the exact same thoughts for the first few days I played the demo. It seems that the built in CPU advantages on the higher levels are even more ridiculous this year....and then I changed a few sliders.

CPU Pass Error-100....Getting CPU pass percentages in the high 70s and low 80s
CPU Sprint and Acceleration-45
Line Height, Width, and Length-49...thanks Orion!
Marking-53
Legacy Defending or Tactical Defending

With the USER defenders as bad as they are this year I have no issue with dropping the CPU speed sliders to sort of even things out on World Class. It also allows for a realistic amount of USER tackles. You know how the CPU somehow always manages to dribble around your tackle or you just slide through him? This helps. It also helps the USER foul count.

Probably will make a few more changes as I think the shot and pass speeds are a little high.

[L_Diddy]

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Damn it! Why did I download this? I had no intentions of buying it at all this year. But after playing this demo think I might have to.

[MachoMyers]

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Damn it! Why did I download this? I had no intentions of buying it at all this year. But after playing this demo think I might have to.

Same here. Was happy to wait it out for 2k15 but whoa, this is the stuff.