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  • nccomicfan
    MVP
    • May 2006
    • 1530

    #76
    Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

    After becoming an Englishman named Jack Harkness, I played a couple of games on the demo once the Liverpool match went 3-0......some subtle tweaks but man does this feel like the same game.Everyone's criticism(AI,teams play the same etc) are spot on. I am going to give it alot more play this week.I've had this on pre-order since the day I bought my PS3...not sure now

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    • therizing02
      MVP
      • Apr 2003
      • 4176

      #77
      Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

      Ok. A few of the cooler things I've noticed:

      On World Class level if you are playing defense in a way to cut down the passing lanes it is much more effective this year than last. If you did it last year, the quick change of direction by CPU players controlling the ball made that type of defense useless.

      -Quick free kicks are great

      -The second defender press button is more effective/responsive this year. You can actually force CPU dribblers to a certain area of the pitch, press the second defender press button and stop the CPU's progress.

      -The new slide tackle tweaks are thing of beauty. If the player is close enough, they slide but at times they stick a foot in to try to steal the ball. And thank the Lord because if you go in too quick you'll get whistled for a foul!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      -The ball is not unfairly glued to the CPU players foot on WC. Remember how they would just cut on a dime and dribble in circles and it was nearly impossible to stop their progress?

      -Through balls are much improved. I actually feel that on Manual I control where the ball is going. It seemed like it was nearly impossible to play the ball into space the last two years. No matter what pressure you put on the Y button the pass was directed right at the player instead of into open space. Not this year.

      -I actually tried something for the first time in 3 years with this demo. I used the Broadcast cam. Yes it looks more like watching a game on TV but it also slows the pace of the game down to a more realistic looking level. I like this.

      After attending the FIFA Community Day last year and being able to spend an extended amount of time with the game I figured out that 09 had to be played a lot differently than 08. I think it's the same with FIFA 10. You can't play FIFA 10 like you did 09.

      In DaCzar's NBA Live video he says that you have to play basketball and not a video game. Maybe for FIFA 10 we have to play soccer instead of a video game.....for once.

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      • steveeee
        Banned
        • Dec 2003
        • 843

        #78
        Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

        ok.. i'm gong to play this more today...

        what are the best settings to play on in the demo?

        camera, controller, and difficulty?

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        • Whitesox
          Closet pyromaniac
          • Mar 2009
          • 5287

          #79
          Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

          All three of those depend on your preferences.
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          • Qb
            All Star
            • Mar 2003
            • 8797

            #80
            Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

            Originally posted by therizing02
            -Through balls are much improved. I actually feel that on Manual I control where the ball is going. It seemed like it was nearly impossible to play the ball into space the last two years. No matter what pressure you put on the Y button the pass was directed right at the player instead of into open space. Not this year.

            In DaCzar's NBA Live video he says that you have to play basketball and not a video game. Maybe for FIFA 10 we have to play soccer instead of a video game.....for once.
            Two jump-off thoughts:

            1) I was thinking about this today while cleaning. I think the 360-degree control is going to make things a lot more interesting when it comes to passing & shooting. I never thought about in this way before, but 8-directional input had to restrict aiming as well.

            I know I often felt like my manually directed passes/shots did not go where I wanted; rather they would go to the nearest approximation on a 45-degree axis. I've already placed a few purdy through balls that weren't parallel to the touch line or at a 45-degree angle to it. I need to try manual ground passing to get a larger sample size, but I think this could be big... if I'm not hallucinating again. I did crack my back earlier, maybe it's a flashback...


            2) I think the game will be a blast with two people playing at a realistic pace. The controls and responsiveness -- aside from defenders still chesting the ball down in your own box, is their a command for a user desperation clearance? -- are finally getting to where they should be, it looks very nice, runs smoothly, etc, etc...

            Anyways, to what Riz was saying, I think we're going to have some of the tools we need to play a more tactical game of football. I get the feeling charging at the ball won't be the best tactic in all situations as it certainly was in 08 and was to a large degree in 09. I think a lot of people aren't used to playing a containment style of D and looking to influence where the ball goes on the pitch. It's always been, "THERE'S THE BALL! GO GET IT! GO GET IT! GIMME, GIMME, GIMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Maybe we've turned a corner... or maybe it'll be the same old ****. Who knows.

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            • Bruins
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              • Mar 2004
              • 6433

              #81
              Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

              <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNTI3ODg2MTIzODQmcHQ9MTI1Mjc4ODYxMzU*NC ZwPTk1MDcxJmQ9Jmc9MSZvPWUxODJiYTA*MjE3YzQ3Njc5MWMx ZDQwZGY1ZDE2N2RjJm9mPTA=.gif" /><object width="640" height="360"><param name="wmode" value="transparent" valuetype="data" /><param name="movie" value="http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/110.2.0/flash/mdMediaPlugin/mediaplayer.swf?file=http://cdn.content.easports.com/media2/fifa10/311077/742A0001_3_FLV_VIDEO_DpM.flv&link=http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9198989&linkfromdisplay=true&linktarget=_top&image =" valuetype="data" /><embed src="http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/110.2.0/flash/mdMediaPlugin/mediaplayer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="640" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="height=360&width=640&file=http://cdn.content.easports.com/media2/fifa10/311077/742A0001_3_FLV_VIDEO_DpM.flv&link=http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9198989&linkfromdisplay=true&linktarget=_top&image ="></embed></object><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.easports.com/" target="_top" shape="rect">EA Sports</a>: <a href="http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9198989" target="_top" shape="rect">FIFA 10 DEMO: OM 1 - 3 Chicago Fire</a></div>

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              • greenhorn
                Rookie
                • May 2003
                • 85

                #82
                Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                Have gotten a handful of games in and really enjoying it.

                I think the length of the demo may be forcing teams to play a little out of their usual manner. Would like to see EA confirm this…

                Teams may not play a normal ball control offense because they are trying to win the game in the short time given. Just a wishful thought.

                I have also seen defenders joining the attack much more than last year. When I played Chelsea, Ashley Cole was constantly pushing up the sideline.

                Also found Juventus to play the ball back to the defenders quite frequently to set up the attack at the half line.

                Besides those tactical things that seem to be going against the grain of what has been stated here already, the player movement and animations are fantastic. And the L2/R2 control is superb with skilled players. Really enjoying it!

                A question, is there a button command to initiate a quick free kick? I have seen the computer do it on multiple occasions, but I have yet to do it myself?

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                • marcoyk
                  Pro
                  • Mar 2009
                  • 744

                  #83
                  Just made a European account and am currently downloading.
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                  • steveeee
                    Banned
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 843

                    #84
                    Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                    right now I play everything manual except passing I play semi sometimes to try to keep more ball possession ..

                    tele and intermediate

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                    • marcoyk
                      Pro
                      • Mar 2009
                      • 744

                      #85
                      This is a pretty fun game. Really similar to last year's. I'll post some videos shortly.
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                      • frajuve
                        Rookie
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 15

                        #86
                        Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                        Hello people, great feedback on this demo but I've noticed thru your videos that the goal mesh doesn't move once you've scored just like a few years back, I hope its just me having bad eyesight could someone please elaborate on this thread Thank you!!

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                        • calcutta
                          MVP
                          • Oct 2004
                          • 1149

                          #87
                          Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                          They've got Victor Valdes' playing style spot on

                          <img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNTI4MTY*NzUwOTMmcHQ9MTI1MjgxNjQ4MzQwNi ZwPTk1MDcxJmQ9Jmc9MSZvPTcwOGZhMWIwMzRjNzQ3MGI4OGJl ZTBhNzUzMTAyNjVhJm9mPTA=.gif" /><object width="640" height="360"><param name="wmode" value="transparent" valuetype="data" /><param name="movie" value="http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/110.2.0/flash/mdMediaPlugin/mediaplayer.swf?file=http://cdn.content.easports.com/media2/fifa10/1031617/742A0001_0_FLV_VIDEO_LpI.flv&link=http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9217901&linkfromdisplay=true&linktarget=_top&image =" valuetype="data" /><embed src="http://cdn.www.easports.com/static/110.2.0/flash/mdMediaPlugin/mediaplayer.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="640" height="360" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="height=360&width=640&file=http://cdn.content.easports.com/media2/fifa10/1031617/742A0001_0_FLV_VIDEO_LpI.flv&link=http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9217901&linkfromdisplay=true&linktarget=_top&image ="></embed></object><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://www.easports.com/" target="_top" shape="rect">EA Sports</a>: <a href="http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/9217901" target="_top" shape="rect">FIFA 10 DEMO: Bayern München 2 - 0 Barcelona</a></div>

                          I'm Bayern, btw.

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                          • Moses Shuttlesworth
                            AB>
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 9435

                            #88
                            Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                            i think the demo is incredible...certainly not a goal fest when i play.

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                            • Qb
                              All Star
                              • Mar 2003
                              • 8797

                              #89
                              Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                              Yeah, so after seeing a bunch of fouls the other night including six in one demo game, I barely saw any in several games last night. *Sigh* I'm done speculating...

                              Based on my time with the demo, I think it will be a solid game, particularly online head-to-head against the right people. Hopefully with globabl CTTs for all teams & manager mode improvements I'll be able to play a few seasons offline.

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                              • clivo1050
                                Pro
                                • Aug 2006
                                • 715

                                #90
                                Re: FIFA Soccer 10 Demo Available in Europe (17th for US), Post Impressions Here

                                To the contrary of what many are saying, i've seen great variation in the attacking styles of different teams. No two games have been the same as i've been switching teams and difficulty levels.

                                The game feels like a highly polished version of Fifa 09 which was already a great game.

                                I like how they upgraded the crowd and their reactions. During a penalty shootout, they'll jump around and cheer when the home team scores and throw their hands in disgust when the away team scores.

                                The quick free kick is something they've been needing to copy from PES and is a great (realistic) addition. The 360 degree dribbling makes the control feel much tighter and smoother. I can't wait to play the final build.

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