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

[mebby]

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

I downloaded FIFA and PES while home for lunch today and here are my impressions.

PES still sucks (and this is coming from a guy that LOVED PES back in 2004 or so).

FIFA seems to have made some decent strides. I wouldn't say that the game is revolutionary but it's definitely improved and worth the $60. Here is what I noticed most (although it's hard to tell much in a 3 minutes demo)

• As mentioned by others, the ball physics seem to be improved. This may translate into improved free kicks as well where you won't always send your ball flying over the cross bar with even the smallest amount of power.
• The 360 degree player movement is nice. It will take some getting used to but is whole heartedly welcome.
• The players now have some momentum. I noticed this mainly in going from a stand still to a run. They make realistic movements in this transition so that they don't just go from standing to sprinting automatically.
• The game speed has been slowed a bit.
• The off-the-ball runs are improved and more realistic. This opens up the options for build-up play and I like it.
• There's a new camera angle on corner kicks which is (IMHO) much improved.

[Tomasperez9]

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

• The off-the-ball runs are improved and more realistic. This opens up the options for build-up play and I like it.
• There's a new camera angle on corner kicks which is (IMHO) much improved.

I love the off-the-ball runs. It allows you to actually make smart passes onto runs instead of just holding LB+Y if you wanted to pass through the defense. The corner kick camera is a huge improvement. You can now, pretty much, aim for the head of player, instead of last year where you aimed to a part of the box because you couldn't distinguish one player from another (unless of course they were like Jo or Fellaini or Zigic).

[Molarmite]

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

I am loving the demo so far, much improved over 09 IMO. Especially in the overall feel of the game, the players just feel like they move so much more realistically. I think 360 degree dribbling plays a huge part in it, but ball physics is also huge.

My only problem with the game is that it's still too fast. I played on the default setting and I felt that it was even faster than 09. I could still run full speed at a guy, knock him over and steal the ball although it happened a lot less.

Another thing, how is Buffon only a 66?!

[BrianFifaFan]

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

Finally got it! Love it so far. Much more footie feeling. I really like the new physical nature of the game. I'm liking that it's harder to get break-aways. Barca ate me alive with Chelsea. Had to step down to Pro, WC was just too much. My beloved Pro-Cam has been tweaked. It's smooth all the way around the pitch, no herky-jerk pans anymore. Just beat Marseille 2-1 at Wembley. It was a nice pass fest. Both goals came from beautiful passes to set up the shot. It's just so much more smooth and controlled to me from 09. Even positioning seems more intelligent. So far, so good. Will get footage tomorrow night!

[Hunkerdown]

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I have played both demos, FIFA and PES; while FIFA definitely better in many ways as been mentioned before; why does playing the PES AI seem more realistic. Actual midfield play in PES, FIFA seems always the same? Anyone else play both demos and see difference?

[Whitesox]

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

I have a question, how do you play at wembly?

I can only play at the FIWC stadium.

[Altimus]

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

Just played it and I am pretty impressed from what I have seen so far.

Disappointed that there are no cut scenes/camera cuts in the game. I was hoping the intro presentation would be much better.

Loved that the AI makes mistakes in the passing game. They lead too far or completely miss the run which I love. No more super passing.

Also like the more control part. I was able to bring in the ball and felt like I had much more control after a trick then past editions.

[Tomasperez9]

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

I have a question, how do you play at wembly?

I can only play at the FIWC stadium.

I've only been able to play at Wembley. Hmmm...

[Tomasperez9]

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Disappointed that there are no cut scenes/camera cuts in the game. I was hoping the intro presentation would be much better.

Really? That's something I think all of us wanted out of the game. I think the majority of us still think there are too many cut scenes still in the game. I guess in matters of opinion, no one can be wrong.

[BrianFifaFan]

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

Just played it and I am pretty impressed from what I have seen so far.

Disappointed that there are no cut scenes/camera cuts in the game. I was hoping the intro presentation would be much better.

Loved that the AI makes mistakes in the passing game. They lead too far or completely miss the run which I love. No more super passing.

Also like the more control part. I was able to bring in the ball and felt like I had much more control after a trick then past editions.

I like the ref running up with the card vs. the close-up, but had one where it ended up cutting to the ref like in Fifa09. Would have liked to have seen some better intro shots. I'm liking the new camera angles for corners and goal kicks. But there's still something that is lacking in the overall atmosphere. But I'll take those little niggles in light of how much more fluid and intelligent the game plays now. Just wondering how MM will end up. That's my Fifa bread and butter.

[Whitesox]

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I've only been able to play at Wembley. Hmmm...

Perhaps a PS3 vs. 360 thing?

It sucks, because I'm not a fan of playing at dusk.

[Gizmo]

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I just downloaded the demo and played 2 games so far and I like the gameplay so far. Either that or I'm just craving some soccer right now LOL. Even though some of the graphics are a lot like last year and not that it's a bad thing, but I wanted some kind of improvement because gameplay is just as solid.

Don't know if any of you have tried the camera angeles, but I played one game on Broadcast and I like that angle even though when the ball is on top of the pitch, it seems far away, but I like the way the camera moves with the ball.

[Altimus]

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

Really? That's something I think all of us wanted out of the game. I think the majority of us still think there are too many cut scenes still in the game. I guess in matters of opinion, no one can be wrong.

They could always put a option to turn on/off. Personally I liked the cut scenes I saw in Euro UEFA 08.

I see why some wouldn't like it though. I at least hope winning a championship brings a more dynamic celebration.

[Altimus]

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I like the ref running up with the card vs. the close-up, but had one where it ended up cutting to the ref like in Fifa09. Would have liked to have seen some better intro shots. I'm liking the new camera angles for corners and goal kicks. But there's still something that is lacking in the overall atmosphere. But I'll take those little niggles in light of how much more fluid and intelligent the game plays now. Just wondering how MM will end up. That's my Fifa bread and butter.

Yep, the ref running up with the card is awesome and I like it better as well compared to the close up.

Like you though man, I'm hoping MM scores this year as that mode has been neglected for a while.

[Mad 69]

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After playing both the PES and FIFA demo's, I have to say I like the PES one better. PES does feel a bit unresponsive, but I'm hoping the demo is from an early build of the game and the final will be more polished.

FIFA looks the same as 09 graphics wise, while PES looks light years better than last year. The pace of FIFA still seems off, its still basketball on grass, PES pace feels just right. Once again the camera angles suck in FIFA - I want to throw up after playing - trying to use the Pro view which has been terrible for the past couple of years, I can't understand how Konami can get the Pro angle perfect and EA can't even come close.

This will probably be the first year I won't buy FIFA - maybe I will get it further down the road, I have bought and played it for years and only got into PES in the last few months. PES looks and plays more like a soccer game is supposed, even without offical licenses,
I prefer to edit the game myself anyway.