We've finally got our our unwashed mitts on FIFA 14, after previewing it at length in April, and we're generally impressed at how EA is going about trying to make a more exciting, realistic game of football. It's no mammoth overhaul, clearly, but the devil does appear to be in the detail. The full hands-on preview will be in next month's issue of OXM, out 7th June, but here are a few preliminary thoughts from Richard Meade on how the new FIFA will force you to change your tactics.
Prepare to think more
From our first experience with the game FIFA 14 is shaping up to be more of a thinking man's FIFA. It feels slower and more deliberate, with emphasis placed on picking the right time to play the killer ball or skin a defender. The heart of the game is in the midfield, so be prepared to think harder about how you can win the midfield battle and create attacking opportunities.
Get more physical
The new Protect the Ball feature brings an added layer of physicality to the game without getting all Joey Barton. Strong players have a new advantage on the field and the best, such as Yaya Toure, can use their strength to dominate, winning the ball, holding off tackles and making penetrating runs.
Speed isn't everything
Having pace in FIFA 14 isn't an advantage on its own. Unless your pace is coupled with a keen sense of when to use your speed and at least a decent amount of dribbling skill you'll find that sprinting can be a quick way to lose possession. Lumbering defenders who sprint into challenges can be sidestepped easily and find themselves out of position meaning you'll have to think twice before charging with or without the ball.
Shoot from range
The new shooting animations and ball physics mean that shots bend, twist and curve more, and you can generally hit them harder. As such, it's an absolute delight to channel Paul Scholes in his heyday and just shoot on site from outside the area. We scored some absolute belters in our short time with the game. It already feels like Career Mode lovers may want to stock up on players with good long-shooting stats.
Mix it up
EA wants to reduce the number of cheap goals that result from FIFA's long-established love affair with pace. Fielding a full variety of tactics is now much more effective. We had great fun trying out a few different styles, from continental passing to the long-ball game - FIFA 14 seemed to realistically reward and punish each approach. The developers want any style of play to be an option, and if they deliver on this it'll be worth having a few alternative ideas as to how you'll fashion chances, just in case plan A goes to pot.
Source: OXM
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Prepare to think more
From our first experience with the game FIFA 14 is shaping up to be more of a thinking man's FIFA. It feels slower and more deliberate, with emphasis placed on picking the right time to play the killer ball or skin a defender. The heart of the game is in the midfield, so be prepared to think harder about how you can win the midfield battle and create attacking opportunities.
Get more physical
The new Protect the Ball feature brings an added layer of physicality to the game without getting all Joey Barton. Strong players have a new advantage on the field and the best, such as Yaya Toure, can use their strength to dominate, winning the ball, holding off tackles and making penetrating runs.
Speed isn't everything
Having pace in FIFA 14 isn't an advantage on its own. Unless your pace is coupled with a keen sense of when to use your speed and at least a decent amount of dribbling skill you'll find that sprinting can be a quick way to lose possession. Lumbering defenders who sprint into challenges can be sidestepped easily and find themselves out of position meaning you'll have to think twice before charging with or without the ball.
Shoot from range
The new shooting animations and ball physics mean that shots bend, twist and curve more, and you can generally hit them harder. As such, it's an absolute delight to channel Paul Scholes in his heyday and just shoot on site from outside the area. We scored some absolute belters in our short time with the game. It already feels like Career Mode lovers may want to stock up on players with good long-shooting stats.
Mix it up
EA wants to reduce the number of cheap goals that result from FIFA's long-established love affair with pace. Fielding a full variety of tactics is now much more effective. We had great fun trying out a few different styles, from continental passing to the long-ball game - FIFA 14 seemed to realistically reward and punish each approach. The developers want any style of play to be an option, and if they deliver on this it'll be worth having a few alternative ideas as to how you'll fashion chances, just in case plan A goes to pot.
Source: OXM
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