How accessible is this franchise to a first-timer?

[jbuc14]

I just got into soccer this year (I live around St. Louis, so it’s probably not a surprise), and I’m a veteran of MLB The Show, Madden, and, to a lesser extent, NHL. But I’ve never played FIFA, and I’m thinking of checking out next year’s version.

I looked at the controls online just to see how in-depth the game is, and it appears a bit intimidating at first glance. There are a few games that had so many controls that I just couldn’t stay with them (NBA 2K20 and UFC 3), and I don’t want this to be one of them. So, from people who have actually played this series, how much of a learning curve would you say there is?

Maybe worth noting: I’m not an online player; I only play offline matches against the CPU.

[JWDixon120]

Re: How accessible is this franchise to a first-timer?

I just got into soccer this year (I live around St. Louis, so it’s probably not a surprise), and I’m a veteran of MLB The Show, Madden, and, to a lesser extent, NHL. But I’ve never played FIFA, and I’m thinking of checking out next year’s version.

I looked at the controls online just to see how in-depth the game is, and it appears a bit intimidating at first glance. There are a few games that had so many controls that I just couldn’t stay with them (NBA 2K20 and UFC 3), and I don’t want this to be one of them. So, from people who have actually played this series, how much of a learning curve would you say there is?

Maybe worth noting: I’m not an online player; I only play offline matches against the CPU.

This game definitely takes a few hours to warm up to. The controls can get very advanced, but at lower AI levels you won’t need any of them.

You can get by with just Pass and Shoot.

As you get more comfortable you can work in skill moves, different pass types, etc.

The game also now has a Trainer that teaches you alot do these moves and in no time you’ll have them figured out.

Fifa has its issues but overall it’s a very fun game imo. The career mode experience will be a blast for you as a first timer, although it’s in need of some updates as it’s been stale for the last few years (like all career mode sports games).

You’ll have a blast. If you have any questions always feel free to reach out! I’ve been playing since FIFA 13 so I’m well versed.


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[Broncos86]

Re: How accessible is this franchise to a first-timer?

My 9 year old figured the game out in about a day and now plays on World Class with default sliders. It doesn’t take much. just turn on the tutorial stuff while you play.

[steelerfan]

Re: How accessible is this franchise to a first-timer?

I never played FIFA until FIFA 12. It has a learning curve for a newbie, but it's not impossible. As someone else said, you can get away with just a few buttons on the lower skill levels as you are learning.

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