I just played 1.1 for couple of matches now(around 7 or 8) and I must say it's a clear improvement over 1.0. Here is my overall impression:
Good(Improvements on vanilla FIFA):
- Perfect passing speed
- Perfect CPU AI crossing frequency
- Good tempo/pace to the match
- Good amount of long shots frequency by the CPU AI
- Realistic amount of error in long balls with excellent ball physics making long balls more viable
- Realistic amount of interception by AI Controlled Player taking stats into account
- Realisitc balaced player inertia making every movement random and exciting
- The spacing between the ball and the player is good and removes the "glue to the ball" feeling that the FIFA normally has
- Referee AI is much more better at calling fouls
- Midfield tracking back based on the position, instruction and the stats and even workrate. Players like Kante stands out a lot now
- Crossing the ball feels good and it isn't overly floaty like the vanilla FIFA
- CPU Attacking AI is again versalite and unexpected. Keeps the match engaging
- The speed difference between slow player and fast player is almost perfect. Maybe needs to be a tad bit higher?
- Animation transition is much more smoother. I love it. Way less clunky
- CPU AI doesn't magically guess my next dribbling move which makes 1-1 feel realistic as I can out-smart them just using left-stick
- CPU doesn't try to shoot from very acute angle and instead crosses the ball into the box. I love this!
- Shooting error is nice and realistic. Not every shot from the CPU in legendary is a goal
- Positioning seems much more controlled and less chaotic. There is also proper amount of cover when a player is out of position
- 1 on 1 Finishing is now actually possible and doesn't always end up being an amazing save by the keeper
- First touch is perfect now with a good distinction between players with bad first touch and players with good first touch
- CPU AI depending on the type of player and attributes can be very good at incisive dribbling making the AI more dynamic
- Heading feels better now. It's impossible to score with headers now
- CPU AI have less tendency to pass the ball straight through the midfield
Neutral(No changes / similar to vanilla FIFA):
- I don't see any notable changes to the speed of shots or the chance of miskicking a shot
Bad(Regression to vanilla FIFA):
- Passing ability(short passing, long passing) doesn't seem to have as much impact as I would like. It's really easy to pass around
accurately with a team in League 2 against Man City. And teams like Man City and Arsenal can make very consistent sloppy passes too.
- Shooting ability(long shot, finishing) same as above. More differentiation between bad and good players would make me very happy
- Marking ability of players with low marking attribute is too good. It makes players with high marking attribute stand out less.
- Sometimes's CPU defender is not responsive fast enough to long balls over the top
Here are some half time stats
Crawley Town(me) vs Man City(cpu)
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Crawley Town(cpu) vs Man City(me)
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