Last year I got myself a 360 with Fifa 08 for the holidays. I really enjoyed it. So this year I did the same, only this time I went for a PS3 because of Little Big Planet. Initially I was a bit disappointed by Fifa09. It was sluggish and there was noticeable slowdown. But I remembered having the same problem with Fifa08. Just like then, I changed the camera to dynamic. Fortunately I can zoom it out just a tiny bit with 09. With the camera up close the slowdown is allot less, and its a real thrill to play. Now I am really impressed with the game. Ideally though, I rather play a bit more zoomed out, but immediately the gameplay will suffer because of it.
Im gutted to hear the 360 has less issues in this department. I guess that on the box slowdowns must be non-existent on dynamic. Wile playing on the PS3 I still have a tiny bit of slowdown when shots are released. Cant believe the team did not give the framerate the highest priority. Playing a smooth game is so important, it makes or breaks a game. In tele cam on the ps3 there is no way you can really get into the flow of the game. Its like riding a Ferrari with a busted engine. I just wish the player had the ability to tone down the graphics to make the game run smoother. Because in reality, I think everyone who is talking about slow response times, are actually talking about lag. Unbelievable really, what a bold mistake by Rutter and co, a team that seems to be so on it. I am still going to enjoy this game in dynamic, but at the same time god smacked by so much stupidity. Instead of tuning down the graphs they chose to allow more then occasional slowdowns. I say fuck that, or at least let the player choose what he thinks has the highest priority. For the same amount of money, PS3 users deserve the same game experience.
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