2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

[Steve_OS]

The 2010 FIFA World Cup demo is available now, weighing in at 913 MB. Please post your impressions here.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

I just played it,the last real soccer game I put time into was the 2006 World Cup game. Graphics looked great, but the announcers sound like they are announcing the game over a CB radio or something. Just sounded weird.

The menu for choosing your team was awful, took me 5 minutes just to figure out that you can only use Italy and Spain. Next time EA, how about having only those 2 teams available instead of 190 locked teams. And why wouldn't the United States be usable? Seemed odd to me. But what do I know.

It was fun though, will probably pick it up when it's cheaper.

[Qb]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

The menu for choosing your team was awful, took me 5 minutes just to figure out that you can only use Italy and Spain. Next time EA, how about having only those 2 teams available instead of 190 locked teams. And why wouldn't the United States be usable? Seemed odd to me. But what do I know.

Looking forward to this, as it's a good three month or so football fix. As for it being Italy and Spain, Italy won the last World Cup and Spain won Euro 2008. More appeal to the world audience, as the US is a sliver of FIFA sales in the big picture. I can imagine the menu being cumbersome if it's the globe thing shown in the videos. But I think it's cool... free geography lessons for the kiddies!

[TreyIM2]

While not a soccer fan, I ironically had played the Fifa 10 demo, again, last night, prior to reading, last night, that THIS demo would be avail, today. I must say, once I learned how to defend and control the players more, "Fifa is DOPE!"
I haven't owned a Fifa since my Genesis days and even the one I owned, someone gave it to me, brand new for free. I dug it back then but times have changed.

So, I downloaded this new World Cup demo today and played about 11 games straight. I think I may be addicted. I can't do an adequate comparison to previous Fifas, on any level, but what I do know is that I may be purchasing this game in the near future. I am mcluvin this demo. The animations, the controls, the fun factor is enormous and once I dig into the nuances of the game, it will become even more so.

[soxnut1018]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Is it available for PS3 because I cannot find it.

[Whitesox]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Anyone know if there are penalties after a draw?

It was like that in the FIFA 10 demo, and I want to try the new system.

[clivo1050]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

compared to fifa 10, world cup seems much more fluid. The game speed seems faster but more realistic. The graphics have been much improved and the pitch seems slightly larger. It still seems pretty easy to chip the keeper. The camera angles on cutaways are nice and the presentation got a much-needed upgrade.

There are no penalty kicks if you end in a draw. I wanted to try out the new penalty mechanics but with no luck.

i wasn't going to purchase, but i'm really liking the upgrades.

[veritas1]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Anyone know if there are penalties after a draw?

It was like that in the FIFA 10 demo, and I want to try the new system.

Just played it for about 2hrs straight. Early impressions are very good, the improvements over FIFA 10 are minor but excellent. Really enjoyed it.

Dissapointed that you can't do the new penalties though! game just finishes as a draw.

[alexgamez122]

Is it on the PSN, because I cannot find it

[TreyIM2]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Is it available for PS3 because I cannot find it.

Is it on the PSN, because I cannot find it

I'm in the US but I also have a EU account so I got it off that PSN Store this morning. It probably won't hit the US PSN Store til later tonite, like usual.

[TreyIM2]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

compared to fifa 10, world cup seems much more fluid. The game speed seems faster but more realistic. The graphics have been much improved and the pitch seems slightly larger. It still seems pretty easy to chip the keeper. The camera angles on cutaways are nice and the presentation got a much-needed upgrade.

There are no penalty kicks if you end in a draw. I wanted to try out the new penalty mechanics but with no luck.

i wasn't going to purchase, but i'm really liking the upgrades.

I didn't want to speak on the presentation comparisons because I have only played the Fifa 10 demo but, yup, there seems to be better presentation based on the World Cup version with cutscenes of the coaches and the ticker tape actually falling from the ceiling at the beginning AND staying on the pitch edges. I like that.

[Whitesox]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Yeah guys, it's really easy to make a euro account, I would do that. USA PSN doesn't update until around 7 EST I think.

You can google how to do it, or I could explain it if you want.

[PeruvianPlaya954]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

Yeah guys, it's really easy to make a euro account, I would do that. USA PSN doesn't update until around 7 EST I think.

You can google how to do it, or I could explain it if you want.

I made one long ago. I used the address of Wembley Field. :P

Early impressions are that there are minor changes which add to the realism of the game. Like trapping a ball in the direction you want to go in. Also, seeing life-like coaches is incredible. I'll keep at it on my PS3 and will post more later.

[BrianFifaFan]

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Can someone let me know if Be a pro cam is in this game? Normally they don't put it in the Euro and WC games. If it isn't , it's a definite pass. Thanks, Brian

[clivo1050]

Re: 2010 FIFA World Cup Demo Available Now, Post Impressions Here

I was lucky to draw a penalty shot against the CPU. I missed it badly, but this is a good sign. I hope you can practice them in the arena in the full version.