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FIFA 15 Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here (PS4, XB1)

08:17 AM - September 23, 2014 by MikeGiani

FIFA 15 has found its way into stores, and many of you are no doubt spending big parts of your day playing this year's game. You can check out our initial impressions of the game here.

What do you think about the game? Post your impressions here!

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# 181 VTPack919 @ 09/25/14 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KG


	If you go with Liverpool will you get caught in trying to replicate them IRL? That & the fact that it's so much easier with a good club always ruins my enjoyment in using Chelsea. Ramires has a poor game IRL & I bench him as punishment for my next FIFA match, lol.

Probably so, I am always hesitant to use my favorite club in FIFA because I have a hard time selling players that are on the team IRL, stuck using the same formations BR does, and trying to keep it true to life.

If I pick a random bottom to mid table club it's more challenging and I don't have any issues shaking things up.

Anyone finding free kicks easier this year? I had a hard time with them last year after being ace with them on '13. I think I have made 4 or 5 in 20 or so games. Either way, that, combined with the upped frequency of foul calls adds a lot to this years game.

# 182 IlliniMatt @ 09/25/14 10:29 AM

Anyone else notice that the player name search in career mode is completely broken?

# 183 demencia_total @ 09/25/14 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniMatt


	Anyone else notice that the player name search in career mode is completely broken?

With all this Early Access crap you would think they would catch things like this, but nope. I guess even if they did there wouldn't be enough time to fix it on disk, but at least have a Day 1 patch for it. EA never ceases to amaze me.

# 184 VTPack919 @ 09/25/14 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniMatt


	Anyone else notice that the player name search in career mode is completely broken?

Yep, can't quite figure that one out. I thought it may have been that it only searches the countries which you have scouts in; but that wouldn't make any sense at all.

# 185 Inhocmark @ 09/25/14 10:36 AM

I'll preface this by saying that you can always nitpick and find something wrong with a game, EA will ALWAYS err on the side of action vs. simulation in all of their sports games and I'm ultimately willing to overlook minor imperfections and glitches and look at the bigger picture.

The big picture is that the game is a blast. I've found a difficulty and a slider set that I like and have gone on my merry way. So far no two games have really been the same which is awesome. Goals go in different ways and games have felt truly alive. As much as I loved FIFA 14, it almost did not matter who you were playing against, the game would follow usual patterns and have the same rhythm. So far in FIFA 15 I haven't seen it.

I've had games against teams that I'm evenly matched with that have turned into comfortable results based on the timing of goals and the realistic feeling of the tactics. I've had games against teams I should be dominating that I've fallen behind but eventually broken down with a mixture of tactics and substitutions. I'm thrilled

A perfect example of what I'm talking about was in my career with Liverpool. I played Manchester City with a 4-5-1 like formation and tried to find some joy up the right with Markovic. City's strength up their left made it a hard night for the young winger and a strong performance from Hart and a few mistakes at the back by myself and we lost. Two games later in the Champions Cup against Benfica, Markovic had a serious speed advantage over the left sided players for Benfica and ravaged them attack after attack and contributed a goal and two assists in a 3-1 victory. And stuff like this is happening all the time.

The game just feels better. For years now I've got the sense that a lot of the battles on the pitch are pre-ordained. A through ball could only be realistically targeted by one player the AI deemed the target and by the time you forced over a player switch the opportunity is gone. This year the at times chaotic nature of the physics means that an errant through ball can sometimes bounce the right way. When I started to get the feeling that the through ball this year was going to be an area where the result was pre-ordained (ie. the ball seeming to speed up a little and get hoovered up by the keeper) I had an instance where Sterling was able to use his speed to get to the ball moments before the keeper and poke it past him enough that the trailing forward was able to bundle it into the net. It feels unpredictable for the most part.

I'll find stuff wrong with it, I'll eventually see similar patterns emerge and will likely find areas where you're more likely to score...but after 10+ games, they aren't appearing as fast as they did last season and scoring positions have felt organic.

# 186 IlliniMatt @ 09/25/14 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BigTimeTimmyJim


	Yep, can't quite figure that one out. I thought it may have been that it only searches the countries which you have scouts in; but that wouldn't make any sense at all.

It screws up players last names. I search "Lampard" and got a guy named Carl Lampard. When I click on him it takes me to some Danish guy named Carl with a completely different last name. Bizarre.

# 187 half-fast @ 09/25/14 10:53 AM

Am I the only one that feels like most of the goals being scored on me are because I can't control the right player? I think whats happening is, I'm getting outplayed in general, and the game thinks the AI deserves a goal, but they still can't score one. The game thinks the AI deserves a goal because of momentum, so they pull this crazy crap on me where there's a huge mix up in which guy I control and the ball goes in because my AI d-man doesnt even attempt to stop the attacker. Knocking it down one difficulty isnt an option as it's far too easy. Just seems very cheap still, regardless of how much better the action looks.

Any tips? Obviously I need to improve in general. I'm a full manual player who is finding it difficult to adapt to passing this year, and as a result can't retain possession as well as I was last year. Also, the new animations and ball dribbling is great, but like others have said already, I think the defense has been left behind. if youre challenging an attacker and try to run to grab the ball off the opposing player, even if it is available for the taking, if you dont run exactly right at it, your player will run straight brushing right by the attacker and not even make an attempt at the ball, and look as if the play has moved far past the opposing player. It's a bit weird, though I can get used to it.

# 188 IlliniMatt @ 09/25/14 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Grallis


	Am I the only one that feels like most of the goals being scored on me are because I can't control the right player? I think whats happening is, I'm getting outplayed in general, but the AI still can't score. The game thinks the AI deserves a goal so they pull this crazy crap on me where there's a huge mix up in which guy I control and the ball goes in because my AI d-man doesnt even attempt to stop the attacker. Knocking it down one difficulty isnt an option as it's far too easy. Just seems very cheap still, regardless of how much better the action looks. Any tips?

Switching to the right player on defense was a problem for me in 14, and it is again in 15. It's especially tough in frantic situations like you mention. I turned auto switch to air balls so I can decide when to change players for the most part. If you use auto-switch, try setting the move assistance to high.

# 189 half-fast @ 09/25/14 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniMatt


	Switching to the right player on defense was a problem for me in 14, and it is again in 15. It's especially tough in frantic situations like you mention. I turned auto switch to air balls so I can decide when to change players for the most part. If you use auto-switch, try setting the move assistance to high.

I'll give that a shot, thanks!

# 190 xicpanad @ 09/25/14 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Grallis


	Am I the only one that feels like most of the goals being scored on me are because I can't control the right player? I think whats happening is, I'm getting outplayed in general, and the game thinks the AI deserves a goal, but they still can't score one. The game thinks the AI deserves a goal because of momentum, so they pull this crazy crap on me where there's a huge mix up in which guy I control and the ball goes in because my AI d-man doesnt even attempt to stop the attacker. Knocking it down one difficulty isnt an option as it's far too easy. Just seems very cheap still, regardless of how much better the action looks. Any tips? Obviously I need to improve in general. I'm a full manual player who is finding it difficult to adapt to passing this year, and as a result can't retain possession as well as I was last year. Also, the new animations and ball dribbling is great, but like others have said already, I think the defense has been left behind. if youre challenging an attacker and try to run to grab the ball off the opposing player, even if it is available for the taking, if you dont run exactly right at it, your player will run straight brushing right by the attacker and not even make an attempt at the ball, and look as if the play has moved far past the opposing player. It's a bit weird, though I can get used to it.

You really have to try harder in defending. If you have space somewhere, CPU will use it, that�s granted.

# 191 Inhocmark @ 09/25/14 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Grallis


	Am I the only one that feels like most of the goals being scored on me are because I can't control the right player? I think whats happening is, I'm getting outplayed in general, and the game thinks the AI deserves a goal, but they still can't score one. The game thinks the AI deserves a goal because of momentum, so they pull this crazy crap on me where there's a huge mix up in which guy I control and the ball goes in because my AI d-man doesnt even attempt to stop the attacker. Knocking it down one difficulty isnt an option as it's far too easy. Just seems very cheap still, regardless of how much better the action looks. Any tips? Obviously I need to improve in general. I'm a full manual player who is finding it difficult to adapt to passing this year, and as a result can't retain possession as well as I was last year. Also, the new animations and ball dribbling is great, but like others have said already, I think the defense has been left behind. if youre challenging an attacker and try to run to grab the ball off the opposing player, even if it is available for the taking, if you dont run exactly right at it, your player will run straight brushing right by the attacker and not even make an attempt at the ball, and look as if the play has moved far past the opposing player. It's a bit weird, though I can get used to it.

That's part of it. Another big part is that if you allow yourself to be lead out of position or make a commitment at the wrong point you leave your remaining defenders in positions where they can be exploited.

You can also look at the individual settings for players and adjust them based on your playing style. Sometimes I find the default settings too passive allowing too much time to the ball carrier to find that through ball.

# 192 xicpanad @ 09/25/14 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Inhocmark


	I'll preface this by saying that you can always nitpick and find something wrong with a game, EA will ALWAYS err on the side of action vs. simulation in all of their sports games and I'm ultimately willing to overlook minor imperfections and glitches and look at the bigger picture. The big picture is that the game is a blast. I've found a difficulty and a slider set that I like and have gone on my merry way. So far no two games have really been the same which is awesome. Goals go in different ways and games have felt truly alive. As much as I loved FIFA 14, it almost did not matter who you were playing against, the game would follow usual patterns and have the same rhythm. So far in FIFA 15 I haven't seen it.

Sorry but I really loved this one. Just like me, I was constantly looking at the tiny fails and small details, that eventually would become a gamebreaker. Not anymore!
I wanna have fun playing and this game is soooo awesome if you just look at the "big picture"!!

# 193 half-fast @ 09/25/14 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by xicpanad


	You really have to try harder in defending. If you have space somewhere, CPU will use it, that�s granted.

This isnt the problem at all. They rarely score an actual goal on me. Almost all goals scored on me at this point are crossed in headers or passes into a sort of group of players where the AI gives me the wrong player and I'm too far away to react and by the time I manage to get to the right player, the damage is done. I'm not leaving space open, they start a standard attack that looks like a standard defensive situation, but they give me the wrong player.

# 194 half-fast @ 09/25/14 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Inhocmark


	That's part of it. Another big part is that if you allow yourself to be lead out of position or make a commitment at the wrong point you leave your remaining defenders in positions where they can be exploited. You can also look at the individual settings for players and adjust them based on your playing style. Sometimes I find the default settings too passive allowing too much time to the ball carrier to find that through ball.

I'm much more willing to believe this is part of the problem. I'll look into it, thanks for your opinion.

# 195 xicpanad @ 09/25/14 11:09 AM

Anyone else enjoying super Bar�a playing? Damn they�re the perfect example of effectiveness. I fu@�ing love the way they counter on me.

# 196 Altimus @ 09/25/14 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KG


	I think they screwed up the formation UI big-time. For one, if you have a CAM sitting right behind your ST you cannot read the players name because it's blocked. Secondly, when you go to change formation the players names or #'s don't appear on the graphic. Lastly, it seems like they removed a lot of formations or like Hutton said, incorrectly named them 4-5-1 or something similar. UGH!

Yep, this was an issue in the demo and it's disappointing they chose NOT to fix it.

# 197 xicpanad @ 09/25/14 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Grallis


	This isnt the problem at all. They rarely score an actual goal on me. Almost all goals scored on me at this point are crossed in headers or passes into a sort of group of players where the AI gives me the wrong player and I'm too far away to react and by the time I manage to get to the right player, the damage is done. I'm not leaving space open, they start a standard attack that looks like a standard defensive situation, but they give me the wrong player.

Hmm, strange. I�m on PC here and didn�t notice that much. Maybe its just me distracted with all the other good stuff... I did find defending extremely hard (I�m not any hardcore fan anyway), so I changed to legacy defending and of course, it improved like hell. Suits me for sure. Also playing in a mix of semi and assisted settings on WC and all matches are a blast.

# 198 PhiPsi1 @ 09/25/14 11:14 AM

NOTE: I started a thread earlier on these incidents I noticed, but realized I could have just posted it here (my apologies to the mods)...

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I noticed in 2 matches I had last night, Chelsea (me) - Aston Villa (Match Day Live) and ManU (me) - PSG that when a CB, LB, or RB would get injured, play would not stop and they would nonchalantly walk off the field ... This had a HUGE influence in the outcome of my ManU - PSG match b/c I was up 1 goal and my CB got injured. He then walks off the field and Matuidi sends a through ball into Ibra. I was thinking, damn, he is WAY OFFSIDES, so was expecting the flag to go up. Then I see Ibra bang the goal into the net and no flag! So I got into instant replay and I see my CB who was hobbling off the field kept Ibra onsides...

Then in my next game as Chelsea, I got the advantage b/c the Aston Villa RB gets injured, hobbles off, and I send in a beautiful through ball, but noticed in the bottom right corner of my screen that there is a dude just chillin' like a boss, walkin' off the field with no care in the world. BUT I miss the shot! LOL!

Just wondering if anyone has had this happen before. I thought that when there is an injury, ref will stop play and then the team with the injured player will send the ball out and play will resume.

BUT overall this game is awesome! The immersion, player emotion, broadcast presentation, and overall gameplay has been impressive.

Anyone encounter this as of yet?

# 199 IlliniMatt @ 09/25/14 11:31 AM

I'm glad I found this topic so I can post a couple impression (and gripes) of FIFA 15 from my first couple days playing. Most of these are on the field things, gameplay, AI, graphics, etc. The game modes (namely the lack of anything new) is disappointing, but expected from EA.

The Good:
- Dribbling feels much more responsive, its now possible to beat a defender without using the ridiculous skill moves.
- When playing in career mode, opposing teams clearly change tactics during the game (although Alan Smith instantly pointing it out is a little cheesy). Weaker teams will also sit back and defend.
- Lighting is noticeably improved, and rainy conditions now look great, no more stupid rain streaks in front of the camera!

The Bad:
- Goalkeepers are ridiculous. They save vicious bombs heading for the top corner, but let in trickers. Sure it looks great, but it's like the dev team watched a great saves montage on YouTube and decided that's how all keepers are. It's one thing when Courtois or Neuer make a spectacular save, but when I'm playing in the Championship and I can't get a shot past Adam Federici, something isn't right.
- To make matters worse, shooting is far too floaty. That's not to say shots are slow or inaccurate, they just act like fast-traveling beach balls. I play with a fairly poor team (Fulham) in CM, but I can count on one hand the number of shots I've had that really felt satisfying. EA, if you're going to mare the keepers ridiculous, give shooting some weight and give attackers a chance.
- "Emotional Intelligence" feels more like a gimmick than anything of substance. Beyond players going chest-to-chest after fouls, it really isn't noticeable.

Rant over.

In general FIFA 15 is fun to play, and sliders save the day for some problems, but I agree with others that have said this feels more like FIFA 14.5 than FIFA 15.

# 200 ezio @ 09/25/14 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Inhocmark


	The big picture is that the game is a blast. I've found a difficulty and a slider set that I like and have gone on my merry way.

Can you share what difficulty level and sliders you are using?

Thank you.

Ezio

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