There seems to be some kind of conspiracy going on with Fifa 12.

I didn't like it either, although I didn't try it hard. I just changed it to what it was in FIFA11.
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And those scores are spot on, the game is hands down the best football game ever made.

im still shocked a sports game got a 9.5.......eboyishere

[QUOTE="eboyishere"]im still shocked a sports game got a 9.5.......Lexter45

ign sweetheart....

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]im still shocked a sports game got a 9.5.......eboyishere

ign sweetheart....

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]im still shocked a sports game got a 9.5.......eboyishere

ign sweetheart....

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[QUOTE="Lexter45"] A 9.......Lexter45

ign sweetheart....

i thought most people would know which place i mean since they were one of the only ones that gave it a 9.5 and one of the only different sites people talk about in game scores

HAHA lol. They stated that it takes time to get used to, and is very rewarding when you get it down. Just keep practicing with it.

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]

ign sweetheart....

eboyishere

i thought most people would know which place i mean since they were one of the only ones that gave it a 9.5 and one of the only different sites people talk about in game scores

Well SW loves its conspiracies :lol:

They have a different opinion, nothing you can do about it.

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]

i thought most people would know which place i mean since they were one of the only ones that gave it a 9.5 and one of the only different sites people talk about in game scores

eboyishere

man......tonight

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[QUOTE="Lexter45"] You thought wrong.Lexter45

man......tonight

7 page thread on ign score?

and for a "new guy" your so bent on the rules

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]

man......tonight

eboyishere

7 page thread on ign score?

and for a "new guy" your so bent on the rules

[QUOTE="Lexter45"][QUOTE="eboyishere"]

man......tonight

eboyishere

7 page thread on ign score?

and for a "new guy" your so bent on the rules

Try this for a conspiracy. Sports games usually remain pretty similar or change little so scores tend to stay the same or increase here with each iteration. Well one of the few exceptions (if not the only one) is MLB a PS3 exclusive. MLB09 got a 9 here and MLB10 allegedly did everything the same if not better and got an 8 the same for MLB11. So why the inconsistency? Fifa has remained pretty similar and they all got 9. Also you see in Metacritic MLB09, MLB10 and MLB11 basically have the same score. GS being biased against the PS3 yet again. How much do I win for this much elaborate conspiracy which is definitely true? ;)kuraimen

Try this for a conspiracy. Sports games usually remain pretty similar or change little so scores tend to stay the same or increase here with each iteration. Well one of the few exceptions (if not the only one) is MLB a PS3 exclusive. MLB09 got a 9 here and MLB10 allegedly did everything the same if not better and got an 8 the same for MLB11. So why the inconsistency? Fifa has remained pretty similar and they all got 9. Also you see in Metacritic MLB09, MLB10 and MLB11 basically have the same score. GS being biased against the PS3 yet again. How much do I win for this much elaborate conspiracy which is definitely true? ;)kuraimen

im still shocked an EA sports game got a 9.5.......eboyishere

Fixed.

After playing it for a few hours:

• The defending seems like it could be excellent with time. I've spent hundreds of hours with FIFA 11 so it will take some getting used to, but so far I have noticed I've improved a lot over a short period of time.

• The pace of the game has slowed down for the most part as it has become more realistic. You have to jockey the attacker & hold structure. For example, say their CDM has the ball, I don't intend to take the ball from him unless the chance arises; I'll instead try to manipulate the way he'll play, trying to block off dangerous passes up the middle & make the player play it out wide. I try to force mistakes this way. The only time I'll really go in trying to make a tackle is once they get into my third of the field. Until then I just pressure them and force them to make harder passes if they want to make attacking plays.

• I've only been playing human opponents. Perhaps it will be much harder against a computer-controlled opponent. However, I feel they're trying to make the game more realistic and the above playstyl3 is really how the game is played, instead of the FIFA 11 "hold sprint + A/O" torpedo defending.

• The new ball control thing seems a bit strange. I've read that it's meant to be used in quick, short bursts to quickly turn or pull a ball in a direction for a shot or a pass. I've had some success with it, but I wonder if there is more to it.

I haven't played anything but the basic kick-off matches yet. Seems really packed with content though, I'm really looking forward to playing it over the year; FIFA games tend to take up most my gaming time simply because of how easy it is to jump into a match when I haven't got much time. I only got Gears 3 on Tuesday, but I finished the campaign so I'll be jumping in between the two for awhile.

I got the game yesterday and I've been playing it since then. Still I cannot get used to the tactical defending and I'm not sure if I ever will. Maybe if I do get used to it then I might appreciate it? I appreciate that EA took a risk, but it doesn't seem to be the best defending method like many reviewers have been saying. It's really awkward and it always favors the attacker. Most people who got Fifa 12 seem to be complaining about Tactical Defending, so why is this game getting the highest scores when it has arguably the worst addition to any Fifa game? I call conspiracy...especially since they didn't add much more than that to the game.percech

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[QUOTE="Lexter45"]You should specify that in your OP, Seeing as this is Gamespot...Lexter45

i thought most people would know which place i mean since they were one of the only ones that gave it a 9.5 and one of the only different sites people talk about in game scores

I got the game yesterday and I've been playing it since then. Still I cannot get used to the tactical defending and I'm not sure if I ever will. Maybe if I do get used to it then I might appreciate it? I appreciate that EA took a risk, but it doesn't seem to be the best defending method like many reviewers have been saying. It's really awkward and it always favors the attacker. Most people who got Fifa 12 seem to be complaining about Tactical Defending, so why is this game getting the highest scores when it has arguably the worst addition to any Fifa game? I call conspiracy...especially since they didn't add much more than that to the game.percech

I'm not a fan of this new defending method. Played some online games yesterday and got ridiculous scores. 6-4 / 8-2 / 5-6.
Precision dribbling has made scoring goals so much easier, while the TD has made defending next to impossible.

Hope I'll get used to it soon....

You can change the controls so that the defending is the same as it was in Fifa 11. EA tried to make the game more realistic and it worked. You can't just hold down circle and get the ball straight away this time around, you actually have to think what you're doing.

Practice makes perfect, perhaps you should practice more. The new defending gameplay seems more realistic to me.

You can change the controls so that the defending is the same as it was in Fifa 11. EA tried to make the game more realistic and it worked. You can't just hold down circle and get the ball straight away this time around, you actually have to think what you're doing.

LazyMushroom

Played a few more matches and there's no more ping pong passing. The accuracy of through balls has been greatly reduced and finishing is much harder. The game deserves a 10 8)

im still shocked a sports game got a 9.5.......eboyishere

A well made game getting a 9..who would have thought :o

oh wait its system wars where theres seems to be a stigmatism that sports games = rehashes and/or = madden.

[QUOTE="eboyishere"]im still shocked an EA sports game got a 9.5.......SRTtoZ

Fixed.

considering the fact its EA sports vancouver that makes this and NHL and in general their history with sports games and being well made its unsurprising its scored so well.Tiburon really need to take notes from them when it comes to sports games.

The tactical defending is great you have to get used to it . If it's causing you trouble go to the controller settings and return the defending to legacy defending .D-RS

You have to use tactical online though.

For people having difficulties with the new defence system; try swapping R1 and X in the control settings. Worked wonders for me !

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[QUOTE="Lexter45"] A 9.......senses_fail_06

ign sweetheart....