FIFA 12 (PS3)
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DESCRIPTION
FIFA 12 is the latest instalment of the world's best-selling sports franchise. This year's FIFA includes major gameplay enhancements which will make playing the 'beautiful game' more realistic than ever. FIFA 12 incorporates the new Player Impact Engine, which makes player collisions more realistic and also less predictable than previous FIFA games.A new Tactical Defending System makes defending more strategic by placing an equal emphasis on player positioning, intercepting passes, and the timing of tackles made. The single-press 'defend button' system of previous FIFA games has been replaced with this more realistic system which now requires timing and tactics.
FIFA 12 introduces a new Precision Dribbling feature, and now players can use close control dribbling touches whilst fending off opponents or in tight situations. This close control occurs at below jogging pace, and players maintain tighter control of the ball by taking smaller, more frequent touches.
FIFA 12 will also feature AI players with greater awareness of their own abilities as well as the skill levels of their teammates, and will play accordingly. Other features include more realistic in-game injuries, over 500 officially licensed clubs, more than 15,000 available players, and brand new commentary teams.
FEATURES:
- Player Impact Engine - A new physics engine increases the realism of all player interactions on the pitch to provide an infinite number of outcomes for every contact. Players are now more resilient on-the-ball, being able to play through light challenges.
- Tactical Defending - A new system which changes the method of defending by placing equal importance on player positioning, intercepting passes and the timing of tackles made. Timing and tactics are now crucial.
- Precision Dribbling - Use close dribbling touches in tight spaces, whilst fending off opponents, and to give you more time on-the-ball.
- Improved Player AI - AI players now have self-awareness, and can make decisions based on their own abilities as well as the abilities of their teammates. Footballers with vision will spot options for through-balls that other players won't. Teams will modify their attack based on their strengths, and their opponent's weaknesses.
- Realistic Injuries - The game now monitors all contact between players, analyzing the force of collisions on various parts of the body to detect realistic injuries.
- Complete Authenticity - Over 500 officially licensed clubs and more than 15,000 players.
- Two Commentary Teams - For the first time two commentary teams are featured - Martin Tyler with Alan Smith, and Clive Tyldesley with Andy Townsend.
FIFA 12 - Game Review (IGN)
 Score 9.0 Superb | FIFA 12 is the definitive football game: challenging, addictive, and with more excellent features than ever before. The Good
And with the addition of the player impact engine, animations are more realistic than they've ever been. Excellent online modes and improved player handling further cement FIFA 12 as football at its best - gloriously deep, rewarding, addictive, and as close as you can get to the real thing without donning a pair of boots. |
 Score 9.5 Amazing | CLOSING COMMENTS Thankfully, FIFA 12 has not innovated simply for the sake of it. The gameplay innovations greatly improve the way FIFA plays. Matches unfold with a more authentic tempo, taking it much closer to the real thing. Revolution? Evolution? Who really cares. More importantly, is FIFA 12 the best football game in the world? I don't think so. But I'd put it in my top one. Presentation: 9.5 Unrivalled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation means FIFA remains peerless in terms of its look. Graphics: 9.0 Stadiums look magnificent and the appearance of some players is uncanny, but crowds don't stand up to close scrutiny. Sound: 9.0 Commentary is varied and games have an authentic buzz about them. Gameplay: 9.5 Bold innovation pays off, with a suite of new features that enhance not only your enjoyment of the game but take it one step closer to the real thing. Lasting Appeal: 10 With finely-tuned gameplay and a plethora of different modes and online features, you'll be playing FIFA 12 all season long. |
 Score 9 Essential | Player faces aside, there's very little to complain about. The lighting is excellent, animations are top notch and made even more realistic thanks to the game's new physics engine, and no other game has all the official kit licenses. Not so brilliant is the somewhat random commentary, which once again suffers from the pair failing to accurately read situations, often with comical results. It's also a shame that there's no licensed Champions League here, which can only be found in PES. I booted up FIFA 11 to gauge just how much has changed and the differences really are quite striking. The Tactical Defending feels entirely alien to begin with but stick with it and it makes FIFA 12 feel like a brand new, and more realistic football experience. The King is dead. Long live the King: FIFA 12.
✓ Loads of new online functionality ✓ Physics are greatly improved ✓ Tactical Defending is more authentic x AI above semi-pro is rock hard |
 Score 9 Excellent | Graphically, FIFA 12 looks absolutely solid. Players look more like their real-world counterparts than ever, though the crowd in the stands is still a blurred mob. The soundtrack is as exact as in previous years, although Andy Gray is no longer doing commentary - players instead have a choice between Martin Tyler and Alan Smith or Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend depending on the context of the fixture. The changes to commentary may have been forced by circumstance, of course, but the majority of FIFA 12's considerable updates to gameplay were not. The point of evolution is to improve in order to adapt and dominate one's environment, and FIFA 12 has done this - it keeps the best elements of FIFA 11 and builds on these already impressive foundations. The changes to the gameplay may not suit all players initially, but then evolution isn't always painless. What it is, though, is a step forward, and after playing FIFA 12, going back to previous entries in the series seems almost unimaginable. It's another step closer to reality, and this time it's a very welcome one. |
 Score 4.5 Must Buy (Out of 5) | There are a lot of "carrot and stick" gameplay elements like this that are meant keep the player motivated, and I'm delighted to say it's all done tastefully. The game controls fine, though there's a slight learning curve for timing things properly, but the controls are fully customizable. When all is said and done, the fundamentals of the sport are extremely well represented, and as of this writing you'd be hard pressed to find a better soccer game. Graphics: 4.2 Players look and act like their real-life counterparts. Animation can be a bit stiff at times. Control: 4.0 Controls are good, but come with a slight learning curve. They're also fully customizable. Music/Sound FX/Voice Acting: 4.5 The sound is easily the most impressive I've heard in any FIFA title. The score was also enjoyable. Play Value: 4.4 There's a lot to do here that will keep the most dedicated completionists busy for some time. |
 Score A Excellent 95% | A brand new defensive system helps EA continue its stellar run of form. FIFA 12 isn't perfect: for every incredible moment the new collision system creates, there's one that just looks awkward or buggy. The new dribbling setup can be great with space, but I often come across unrealistic movement with players pushing the ball around through a series of touches that made them look more like someone playing futsal rather than as a professional on an outdoor pitch. These little gripes could likely be fixed in future patches, but for now I can't help but be slightly distracted when the rest of the game just looks and plays so well. That being said, FIFA 12 is a remarkable achievement. EA could have easily rested on its laurels, but instead decided to be ballsy and went about overhauling some fundamental gameplay mechanics in a game that was already garnering universal praised. Many gamers will think it's just an update, but they'll miss the newness and refinement going on under the hood. FIFA 12 requires an unprecedented degree of patience and concentration, while providing the style and substance we've come to love. |
 Score 9.0 Gold | EA’s soccer series has been getting better each year, and FIFA 12 takes another tangible step forward. Last year’s game had a bare career mode and titles before that only produced incremental changes, but FIFA 12 delivers satisfying results in both its gameplay and career mode. Concept: FIFA 12 has changes on both the micro and macro levels, and is an improved experience Graphics: The new physics engine produces some cool results, and player faces look really good Sound: There are two broadcast teams you can choose from (Martin Tyler and Alan Smith or Clive Tyldesley and Andy Townsend) for any match. It’s also cool to hear commentary about transfer speculation for players Playability: The control dribbling button (left bumper) and new defensive option to shadow players (hold down A/X) make a big difference Entertainment: Noticeable gameplay improvements and a deeper career mode make this the best FIFA title in years Replay: Moderately High – Good for a long while, but the thrills won’t last forever |
