FiFa 17

[Nerf]

Yeah I'm not sure what to think of it yet. It's definitely better than 16, which isn't exactly glowing praise, but the passing system still leaves a lot to be desired. That ball shielding mechanic is overpowered as fuck, too. It feels like the AI shield the ball almost every time they touch it and there's not much you can do about it. I did win my first game 2-0 on Legendary though, so it must be at least slightly better than last year. I anticipate a lot of 1-0 and 0-0 games still though. Eh.

[Baddar]

Someone post a clip of this shielding bollocks. This came up in the beta testing too.

[Benji]

I liked it, definitely favours a considered passing game now rather than some wazzock just trying to run around every defender in the box by themselves.

[Nerf]

Initial thoughts:

Keepers seem to be much improved. They actually attempt and succeed at stopping shots now, but they're more prone to spilling the ball. Realistic.
We can actually counter attack with pace again! At least if FIFA doesn't decide to fuck your decisive pass for seemingly no reason!
Set pieces, especially corners, are gonna take a lot of getting used to.
Legendary is still frustrating. Every team plays like Barcelona and the AI appears to be able to do things you can't.
AI runs, strikers coming deep to collect the ball, and players actually showing for a pass are fantastic additions.
Unless you pass, shoot, or move before you actually receive the ball, there seems to be a slight delay in your player responding to your next control. Not a fan.
Passing is still weird. It'll be fine until the game inexplicably sends a pass in the opposite direction you were aiming, or over/underhit it for no good reason.

[Adam]

On that last point, that sounds like every Fifa game since '08 to be fair. Otherwise largely sounds encouraging, I was/am hoping a new engine would freshen up the gameplay a good amount. Will probably try and find some time to play this demo over the weekend.

[Gazz]

2 hours ago, Baddar said:

Someone post a clip of this shielding bollocks. This came up in the beta testing too.

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/GazzPriest/video/21521464

 

 

Edited September 14, 2016 by Gazz

[Jimmy]

I thought passing was pretty good on Fifa 16, the hard pass especially allowed you to play some really great diagonal balls. Maybe y'all just rubbish at passing

[Baddar]

2 hours ago, Gazz said:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/GazzPriest/video/21521464

 

 

That's gonna get spammed so much online. Hate it already.

[DavidMarrio]

3 hours ago, Baddar said:

That's gonna get spammed so much online. Hate it already.

Just two foot them from behind. What can possibly go wrong???

[Chris2K]

Really struggling to get the hang of things on World Class, every time I even try and shoot there's five defenders making sure I can't. I'm sure I'll work out how to get into space some time in the next year.

[Adam]

On 14/09/2016 at 12:28, Gazz said:

http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/GazzPriest/video/21521464

 

If it's like that in the full game I have mates who are going to spam that to the point I'm going to launch my pad at their teeth.

[MDK]

On 9/14/2016 at 17:44, Davidmarrio said:

Just two foot them from behind. What can possibly go wrong???

Didn't realise you'd played with me

[Jimmy]

4 hours ago, MDK said:

Didn't realise you'd played with me

i'll play with ya 

[Nerf]

I think I like this a lot, but I'm not quite sure yet. I just won a game 3-0 on Legendary (even with 4 minute halves). That would never have happened last year even with more time to play. AI defense is still ludicrous to try and get through, mind, and the balance of things isn't to my liking, but judging by the demo it blows FIFA 16 away.

[MDK]

1 hour ago, Jimmy said:

i'll play with ya 

I'm not on your casting couch now, sunshine

[DavidMarrio]

12 hours ago, MDK said:

Didn't realise you'd played with me

My Sunday league career was based on two footed tackles, pulling of the shirt and pushes. 

[Gazz]

 

[King Ellis]

Just checking the release date for the EA Access trial, apparently it'll be limited to UT and the new story mode. Bullshit, no Dragons!

[Roster Depth Sicko No. 2]

When does the Web App start this year? Need to start Ultimate Team already

[Chris2K]

I've been checking all weekend because EA haven't given a specific time. First guess was midnight yesterday, next guess was midnight tonight, and assuming that is wrong the next guess is Tuesday at 6pm.