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  • TexasRyan
    Rookie
    • Jun 2015
    • 284

    #46
    Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

    Am I just too bad for Legendary? I was playing on Legendary pretty comfortably in FIFA 20 I wasn't winning every game, but I was very much competitive. This year I'm not saying I can't win any games, but it seems like every time I get near the box the defense blocks every attempt, wether it be a cross or a shot. And every time I make a move like a cut back, the defense steps in and cuts me off. Are people having this issue on other levels, or is Legendary just tougher this year? And that's with competitor mode turned off.

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    • Azamien
      MVP
      • Mar 2005
      • 1475

      #47
      Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

      Originally posted by Hunkerdown
      I have been doing trial to try giving fifa 21 a fair shake in career mode, but had freeze during career mode happen multiple times where you cannot control players on field or button to advance, stuck with one player just walking and walking. Really strange. Huge problem. Tested a chelsea cm, happened again game 2 of season.

      PSN: TheGritsBlitz
      Was it after a penalty was given for handball? If so, I finally figured out that hitting R1+L1 would make it stop. Or maybe it was both triggers. It's been a few days. Been playing PES while waiting for some kinks to get worked out of FIFA.
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      • sportsfan8812
        Rookie
        • Aug 2012
        • 401

        #48
        Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

        Originally posted by TexasRyan
        Am I just too bad for Legendary? I was playing on Legendary pretty comfortably in FIFA 20 I wasn't winning every game, but I was very much competitive. This year I'm not saying I can't win any games, but it seems like every time I get near the box the defense blocks every attempt, wether it be a cross or a shot. And every time I make a move like a cut back, the defense steps in and cuts me off. Are people having this issue on other levels, or is Legendary just tougher this year? And that's with competitor mode turned off.
        I had the exact same problem. I played on Legendary on FIFA20 and did very well. Played on Legendary on FIFA21 and was getting completely decimated lol. Losing like 8-4 and stuff like that. So I was able to score but getting trashed on defense. I moved down to World Class for now on FIFA21 and I am having a blast. The scores are more realistic. 2-1, 1-1, 1-0, etc

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        • L4velle
          Rookie
          • Oct 2014
          • 94

          #49
          Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

          Originally posted by nikolapfc89
          Reading reviews on many websites, blogs and forums. As always many complains about cpu and team players ai. I agree with that, but my point of view is different. So here are my game thoughts so far.



          First to say i dont play cm or fut. I play only kick off matches something like predictions. Take best matches of the day and play them. Main reason is many different leagues, trying many players and teams and i love it. I play like that since FIFA 13.



          WHAT i really like is FUN. For me, its mistake that they are trying to create simulation. Why? Because when i want that i take ball and go outside and play simulation with my friends. I just want game to be fun. To have moments to remember. I dont care about ai or fouls.

          My setup is on PRO, i dont play just to win, but to enjoy that specific match. I dont even attack cpu so much, i let them play a bit.

          This game is so similar to last one but its updated. Many new stuff that i like, shoot ball into net after scoring goal. I see that there is a lot of random gameplay stuff, animations and random goals like reflecting shot from DF into goal, or by GK ant its superb. I had like 5 random goals in 10 games and i love it.



          I dont know, found this game fun and love to enjoy every match. Also with new grass and goalnet settings game is now less repetitive or monotonous cause many generic stadiums have unique look with different teams.





          And talking about good stuff (atmosphere, graphics etc) that little touch custom goalnets is fantastic. It makes game much less repetitive. I mean check Court Lane. Even with artifical turf and custom goalnet its different stadium.



          Spoiler




          Also i like when ball hit post goal movement







          And after scoring goal now you can shoot ball into goalnet



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          How do you change the settings for the goal nets colours / patterns, ive looked through and I can't find anything in the options?

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          • ImmortalMindz
            Rookie
            • Nov 2015
            • 494

            #50
            Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

            Game has grown on me the more I play. The improvements are just enough to be noticeable and make me want to give EA props, but still minor enough that it doesn't just feel good enough overall.

            At this point, I have three main criticisms:
            1. Not a fan of the look and feel of the players. These janky *** stick figure animations need to go. I want to feel like I'm controlling real athletes. For a variety of reasons, I really dislike how the players look, handle, and feel.

            2. There's too little midfield play and it's way too easy to just bypass. Considering how most of the top teams play out from the back super deep now, FIFA feels like it's playing a decade-old brand of football.

            3. The AI and positioning of players. This might be my biggest pet peeve. Midfielders and teammates in general do not help out enough. I'm okay with EA wanting to make this a bit more of a one on one game, but at least you gotta have my guys in the right spot. They're too often late to get goal side and really poor at tracking runs. They're slow to loose balls. They refuse to come back enough and mark in the final third. The attacking movement and AI isn't much better, but at least those problems don't cost you easy goals.

            Game is fun. If there's enough of a graphical and performance improvement with the next gen version, maybe I'll play longer this year. There's some massive weakness when it comes to football IQ and just how it handles, but this year was probably never going to be a great year for sports titles.

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            • opius
              Rookie
              • Aug 2017
              • 32

              #51
              Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

              Originally posted by ImmortalMindz
              Game has grown on me the more I play. The improvements are just enough to be noticeable and make me want to give EA props, but still minor enough that it doesn't just feel good enough overall.

              At this point, I have three main criticisms:
              1. Not a fan of the look and feel of the players. These janky *** stick figure animations need to go. I want to feel like I'm controlling real athletes. For a variety of reasons, I really dislike how the players look, handle, and feel.

              2. There's too little midfield play and it's way too easy to just bypass. Considering how most of the top teams play out from the back super deep now, FIFA feels like it's playing a decade-old brand of football.

              3. The AI and positioning of players. This might be my biggest pet peeve. Midfielders and teammates in general do not help out enough. I'm okay with EA wanting to make this a bit more of a one on one game, but at least you gotta have my guys in the right spot. They're too often late to get goal side and really poor at tracking runs. They're slow to loose balls. They refuse to come back enough and mark in the final third. The attacking movement and AI isn't much better, but at least those problems don't cost you easy goals.

              Game is fun. If there's enough of a graphical and performance improvement with the next gen version, maybe I'll play longer this year. There's some massive weakness when it comes to football IQ and just how it handles, but this year was probably never going to be a great year for sports titles.
              I think the last point is the one that needs tuning from EA. I like the fact the players seem to be more unique to control but defensively the marking and positioning is poor. Midfield runs from CAMs and CMs are only sometimes tracked by the midfielders and CBs which leads to goals.

              The other thing is shooting is too easy to get on target and goalies don't save well enough. I am also having a lot of shoot outs with 7-2 score lines happening too much.

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              • CujoMatty
                Member of Rush Nation
                • Oct 2007
                • 5445

                #52
                Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                I was real late to fifa 20 this year so I've been playing it quite often but I have the EA play subscription on PC so this games included and I downloaded.

                After only playing 3 matches I cant go back. The game just feels smoother and organic. I play manual passing and it's so much better. Passing is crisp and feels like it has more zip.

                I'm really impressed. Now I just gotta wait for the modding community to get rolling.
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                • TexasRyan
                  Rookie
                  • Jun 2015
                  • 284

                  #53
                  Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                  I'm having more fun with this game on World Class, Legendary is just too difficult for me in FIFA 21 right now. My only complaint is that the generic players look horrible. Like Mason Greenwood I could live with last year this year the player model looks horrible. And it's like 17 year old generic players look like they're 35 years old. At least make the generic players look younger.

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                  • face2face
                    Rookie
                    • Jan 2011
                    • 250

                    #54
                    Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                    Originally posted by L4velle
                    How do you change the settings for the goal nets colours / patterns, ive looked through and I can't find anything in the options?

                    Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
                    I read somewhere it's FUT only for goal net colours.

                    CM or kickoff, you can adjust:
                    - the field color (green-to greener, to super not green , etc)
                    - the field lines (i think theres 3 choice: blue-orange-third one?)

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                    • Bgrd1080
                      Pro
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 533

                      #55
                      Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                      First off let me say I enjoy the game, however it seems to easy this year. I think I am fairly average and play on world class. That has been my skill level. I win some I lose some, but this year on WC I win ALL and in convincing fashion. Playing as Watford I am 6-0 with a goal difference of 27-8. Also haven't had any issues signing players, transferring in new players but turned on strict policy. Not sure how that is supposed to work but I've gotten El Sharwaay and a few players from Argentina, and Spain without as much as a hiccup. How exactly is that suppose to work? I enjoy the sim coaching option as well as training, resting and all the morale stuff so far but idk. I can't quite put my finger on it. Something still seems to easy in gameplay and as manager. I expected as Watford to struggle to get my targets in but its been simple in game and on the transfer side of things.
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                      • Hunkerdown
                        MVP
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 5415

                        #56
                        Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                        How does not anyone notice players just standing around the pitch? This makes game unenjoyable for me. Especially in midfield?

                        PSN: TheGritsBlitz

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                        • face2face
                          Rookie
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 250

                          #57
                          Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                          Originally posted by Hunkerdown
                          How does not anyone notice players just standing around the pitch? This makes game unenjoyable for me. Especially in midfield?

                          PSN: TheGritsBlitz
                          It has been noticed, dont worry.
                          Hopefully a patch will fix it.

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                          • RoyceDa59
                            Chillin
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 3830

                            #58
                            Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                            Originally posted by Hunkerdown
                            How does not anyone notice players just standing around the pitch? This makes game unenjoyable for me. Especially in midfield?

                            PSN: TheGritsBlitz
                            Yeah I didn't even finish my trial because of some of the issues I was having with this. I don't need to say anymore honestly there are some that are enjoying this and good for them but at this point hopefully a patch can fix the abundant of issues I noticed on the defensive side of game for me even to think about jumping back into this.

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                            • L4velle
                              Rookie
                              • Oct 2014
                              • 94

                              #59
                              Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                              Originally posted by face2face
                              I read somewhere it's FUT only for goal net colours.



                              CM or kickoff, you can adjust:

                              - the field color (green-to greener, to super not green , etc)

                              - the field lines (i think theres 3 choice: blue-orange-third one?)
                              Cheers mate. It was just the chap that mentioned it said he only played kick off matches and didn't play career or FUT so I was expecting to see an option. Would like to see the capability of changing things like seat colour and net colour and style for teams that have generic grounds. Serie A for instance only has San Siro as they have lost Allianz Stadium and now Stadio Olimpico. Would be good for instance to be able to have blue and white stripey nets at Napoli like in real life to just add something different to the generic stadiums. Surely easy enough to implement if they have added it for FUT

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                              • mrsaito
                                Pro
                                • Nov 2009
                                • 743

                                #60
                                Re: FIFA 21 Trial Available Now on EA Play (EA Access/Origin) - Post Your Impressions

                                Is there a way to play a season without dealing with all of the team management tasks such as transfers? A season mode or a way to turn off or automate all of the other stuff?

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