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Guffers · 09-26-2011, 01:27 AM

Well I'm switching between enjoyment and sofa punching frustration with this game. The new improvements are great but the lack of fouls and tactical adjustment from the CPU is a really sore point.

I have also decided that the new defending controls are almost a waste of time. All I do is draw myself out of position ball chasing. A far better strategy is to make sure that your team maintains it's shape and only attempt to steal the ball when the chance presents itself. Your AI team mates actually do an ok job of of tackling on their own and I've really noticed the absurd CPU passing percentage come back down to earth now that I'm playing like this. Now I just wish that I wouldn't give up so many soft goals from crosses and that my own crosses were far more effective. In real football there is a palpable whiff of danger when the ball is swung in on a cross. I feel that when the computer crosses but my own team is always beaten soundly by the perfect CPU defense.

Overall this is the best FIFA since 08 for me. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the one patch that they usually issue actually addresses some of the AI problems.

09-26-2011, 01:27 AM	#97
Guffers Glory to the Brave! OVR: 16 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,016	Re: FIFA 12 Season Ticket Early Release Available Now, Post Impressions Here (360, PS Well I'm switching between enjoyment and sofa punching frustration with this game. The new improvements are great but the lack of fouls and tactical adjustment from the CPU is a really sore point. I have also decided that the new defending controls are almost a waste of time. All I do is draw myself out of position ball chasing. A far better strategy is to make sure that your team maintains it's shape and only attempt to steal the ball when the chance presents itself. Your AI team mates actually do an ok job of of tackling on their own and I've really noticed the absurd CPU passing percentage come back down to earth now that I'm playing like this. Now I just wish that I wouldn't give up so many soft goals from crosses and that my own crosses were far more effective. In real football there is a palpable whiff of danger when the ball is swung in on a cross. I feel that when the computer crosses but my own team is always beaten soundly by the perfect CPU defense. Overall this is the best FIFA since 08 for me. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the one patch that they usually issue actually addresses some of the AI problems.