Previously, ball control was done automatically, giving average of players a first touch which matched the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but now gamers will have to pick their passes in a more careful and realistic way as slip ups could lead to the opposition getting a scoring opportunity. This changes the way in which players control the ball, taking into account their abilities and attributes. In-game capabilities have also been given an overall score, with first touch control being a very welcome addition.
The game has licenses with all the world's leading clubs and features realistic looking kits as well as players have been designed to look exactly like them in real life. Improved graphics and new in-game abilitiesĪ key improvement of FIFA 13 on the previous year's version is better 3D modelling.
In the late 2000s, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer series had secured dominance in the football sim market, but Electronic Arts came back with vengeance when it launched FIFA 11 in the Autumn of 2010 and FIFA 13 continues to use that game's blueprint, but with a host of added features and tweaks. It is the 20th edition of the video game franchise that began with FIFA International Soccer back in 1993 and it gives players a realistic feel of the beautiful game on their PC. A complete and realistic soccer simulationįIFA 12 manages yet again to surprise fans thanks to the all-new physics engine that confers an extra dose of realism to the most popular sport on the planet.īesides other addition in the performance and gameplay departments, the new career and online modes are the stars of the show and the ones that will surely keep you and your friends pinned at your PCs at least until the next installment comes out.FIFA 13 is a soccer sim that gives players the ability to chase glory with the favourite teams and build their own line-ups as well as challenge friends in one-on-one games. In terms of licenses, FIFA 12 features 42 national teams, and 29 licensed leagues from 22 countries as well as a few other remarkable teams placed in the Rest of the World category. Including the new Head to Head Seasons, which places players in a 10 seasons league, where they will have to do their best and promote with their team by winning or drawing matches.
The Online mode has also received a few additions.
For example, the highest rated clubs will often look to acquire the very best players on the market, while smaller ones will adopt other strategies to build the best possible team with a smaller budget. The AI that takes care of club transfers has also been improved allowing more diversity during transfer windows. Salaries, team selection, match success, and even the manager's relationship with both players and the media will have a direct impact on your players' performance on the pitch. Overhauled Career and Online ModesĬareer mode in FIFA 12 has received fresh features that will have an impact upon the players on your team. Furthermore, CPU players are now smarter than ever making use of their native skills more often while taking in consideration the strengths and attributes of their teammates. In addition to that, defense has also received an overhaul that adds equal importance to tackling, positioning, and intercepting passes. Speaking of interactions, with FIFA 12 you will experience improved on-the-pitch controls that will make room for more subtle passes and a greater ball control thanks to the new Precision Dribbling feature. One of the biggest additions to the game is the all-new Player Impact Engine that aims to deliver an unprecedented level of realism with real-world physics applied to every interaction on the pitch.
With its yearly releases, EA managed to bring something new with every title in the franchise and FIFA 12 makes no exception. Soccer/football is the most popular sport on the planet, but when it comes to gaming, Electronic Arts manages to raise the bar every year with awesome new features added to its long lasting FIFA franchise.