FIFA 15 News & Discussion Thread

I don´t want to seem like a blind fan, but from what I can see, EA made a game that is unforgiven with our mistakes. If I start to abuse my luck and go up on the pitch, I start creating chances but then I leave my CB´s alone if a counter comes up, and usually it turns a very dangerous situation, just like in real life.
I´ve had a couple great 0-0 matches and never had so fun in previous years, because this time I had to work really hard to avoid goals in my own net and at the end of those matches I :RSCARF: instead of :BRICK:, because finally this game offers me something I never had in any other soccer game.
Kudos to EA... sorry if you don´t agree, I respect that, but for me, damn I´m totally adicted to this gem.
 
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just picked it up on the ps4 today and i think the ps3 version pretty much trained me up for the defending on this version

the ps3 version the AI cut and turn and the most insane angles and speed im finding the ps4 version a bit easier against the AI in defence but i wont deny it needs some work by EA still


EDIT- just some things that help me in defence is using jockey when they CPU cuts inside other wise your player will skate past and be too far away to recover, select a midfielder when they attack to drop right back and sit between your CB while holding r2 to pressure the ball carrier

helps me anyway I really like how you have to work in defence but it doesnt help the difficulty when you look on a replay of a conceded goal and notice a defender you are not controlling running the wrong way ..
 
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Anyone else finding that when trying to defend against the dreaded lofted through ball that the defender they are controlling suddenly changes direction for a split second, losing all momentum and leaving the forward through 1v1?
 
they need to implement some tactical options for the back 4 for like assign a leader of the defence so when he steps up while you control him the rest do or even set them to contain for example and have them all in the jockey position ready to back peddle

just something so they work in unison and not as individuals would help alot
 
Okay, I'm going to take back what I said about online. It is better than single player, mainly in that it's actually a challenge to score because for some reason defending is easier online. Really easy to dominate possession online which sucks that so many goals come from cheap

But man the goals are terrible when you're up against people who do the same thing every possession: clear ball, one long pass to striker, dribble to goal or one-to-pass, shot.
If you player super cautious in defense and use teammate contain it's pretty easy to defend, but man it gets boring. No buildup play.

Out of a dozen matches, did have one brilliant game with someone who was actually interested in playing football. Won 3-1 against Barca, though the goal I conceded was a silly header by Messi.

Having lots of network issues; only two lag free games. Can't believe I'm going to say this, but with CM not improving this year, maybe online Seasons is for me this year.
 
online fifa 15 is so frustrating,attackers run in circles around your defenders,in fifa 14 NG defending was a joy, but in fifa 15 standing tackle out of jockeying stance has no efect ,or is always to late ,also speed is over the top.
if EA has this gameplay for there FUT mode i dont care .
but for the rest of the game i want a balanced game,where defence is as important as attack,if it stays like this its only singleplayer tournements or career with serious slider adjustments ,and hoping pes 2015 delivers this time.
 
Melody-Mae said:
Yeah :)

Looks like the Xbox One version is best imo, not much in it though!.
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They say Xbox has no motion blur and frame rate drops though.

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Is it just me or have they removed man marking?
I see a generic vague version on the player instructions but no way to pick who they're marking.
 
xicpanad said:
I don´t want to seem like a blind fan, but from what I can see, EA made a game that is unforgiven with our mistakes. If I start to abuse my luck and go up on the pitch, I start creating chances but then I leave my CB´s alone if a counter comes up, and usually it turns a very dangerous situation, just like in real life.
I´ve had a couple great 0-0 matches and never had so fun in previous years, because this time I had to work really hard to avoid goals in my own net and at the end of those matches I :RSCARF: instead of :BRICK:, because finally this game offers me something I never had in any other soccer game.
Kudos to EA... sorry if you don´t agree, I respect that, but for me, damn I´m totally adicted to this gem.
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I have to agree, I'm not finding any problems apart from my own poor defending. I'm not seeing loads of shots going in apart from one screamer from Erikson. I am enjoying this game at the moment and have just started a CM with Spurs. I'm guessing that those not happy with it are not playing on PS3 like myself, maybe the PS3 version doesn't have those problems. Also, I'm not on the top level so maybe that is a factor too.

What i am pleased about is that they have finally got the foul system sorted so now I can get a few free kicks around the area. So, So far I am enjoying this and I'm hoping that it's not just the honeymoon period for me.
 
I'm enjoying this. Only played around half a dozen matches today but they have all been low scoring and good fun with some nice goals and build up play in the mix. Scored a beaut with Alcacer of Valencia - nice dink over the defence which he half-volleyed just in front of the approaching keeper, stroking the ball under him and taking a deflection on the way in. Looked as realistic as any goal I've seen in a football game.

Then again I'm 'only' playing on pro with semi-assisted controls (through/high balls on manual) and legacy defending so I'm not a hardcore player according to the standards of some on here, but most importantly I'm enjoying the game this way and getting good games from the CPU. That's what it's all about.

I don't disagree with many of the criticisms on here - they are valid - they don't annoy me as much as they clearly do others. No football game is perfect, FIFA 15 is far from it and PES 15 certainly wont be either (give it another week of the demo for the moaning to really start), but I feel this is the best FIFA in a long time. I love the freedom in the ball physics and the improved player individuality.

Perhaps it's because I don't hammer football games these days, just play a few games when I get time. The flaws aren't so critical to me.
 
Radiation said:
Is it just me or have they removed man marking?
I see a generic vague version on the player instructions but no way to pick who they're marking.
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I was asking the same thing mate. I can't find an option for man marking. The tutorials say nowt about it either. Why the feck would EA remove that? Half the problem with defending, As proven by the videos uploaded a couple of pages ago (totally reflects my experience with 15 so far), defenders just do not pick up or track attackers. Its a glaring problem that affects every game i play.
 
stuartyd said:
Anyone else finding that when trying to defend against the dreaded lofted through ball that the defender they are controlling suddenly changes direction for a split second, losing all momentum and leaving the forward through 1v1?
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Same here i have returned the game no point bothering with fifa it will never change, the lofted throughball is still more effective than the ground passing and the defensive ai is still stupid. I am surprised people were saying the pace and individuality stood out lol. My lofted throughball spamming friends picked up right where they left off from 14.
 
Check out my humdinger only goal in all my matches that made me fist pump so far.v sorry about low resolution forgot to change setting on my mobile.

I thought they had goal line technology introduced in FIFA 15? Would have turned my semi into a full erection


Fifa 15 Suarez goal: YouTube - Fifa 15 Suarez goal
 
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zeemeister said:
Check out my humdinger only goal in all my matches that made me fist pump so far.v sorry about low resolution forgot to change seeing on my mobile.

I thought they had goal line introduction in FIFA 15? Would have turned my semi into s full erection


Fifa 15 Suarez goal: YouTube - Fifa 15 Suarez goal
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Goal line tech is definitely in, maybe just as part of the Premiership deal though as I've only seen it between two prem teams. Silly though, should be there for all modes/teams.
 
Are handballs turned on in career mode? I've had a few not given now and thought maybe they're off by default. but I cant find any option to turn them on like you can in exhibitions.

Another odd removal maybe?
 
Jamezinho said:
I'm enjoying this. Only played around half a dozen matches today but they have all been low scoring and good fun with some nice goals and build up play in the mix. Scored a beaut with Alcacer of Valencia - nice dink over the defence which he half-volleyed just in front of the approaching keeper, stroking the ball under him and taking a deflection on the way in. Looked as realistic as any goal I've seen in a football game.

Then again I'm 'only' playing on pro with semi-assisted controls (through/high balls on manual) and legacy defending so I'm not a hardcore player according to the standards of some on here, but most importantly I'm enjoying the game this way and getting good games from the CPU. That's what it's all about.

I don't disagree with many of the criticisms on here - they are valid - they don't annoy me as much as they clearly do others. No football game is perfect, FIFA 15 is far from it and PES 15 certainly wont be either (give it another week of the demo for the moaning to really start), but I feel this is the best FIFA in a long time. I love the freedom in the ball physics and the improved player individuality.

Perhaps it's because I don't hammer football games these days, just play a few games when I get time. The flaws aren't so critical to me.
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Totally agree with you. I know I'm not a hardcore fan as some so my passing percentage is low (even on semi assisted) but also the CPU passing percentage is low, around 65-75%. Legacy defending is the best for me, and before anyone says it, I don't push pressure all the time and run into the CPU as it can leave gaps at the back so I just take time and press when needed and sometimes I just sit back and let the CPU try to work around the defence.

I also find that on semi assisted shooting the stats come into play. Couldn't hit the target with Soldado outside the box but Erikson had a few good shots and then thumped a screamer in. I wish I recorded it, it was curling away from goal but then curled back wickedly at the last moment.
 
Radiation said:
Are handballs turned on in career mode? I've had a few not given now and thought maybe they're off by default. but I cant find any option to turn them on like you can in exhibitions.

Another odd removal maybe?
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They are off by default, Ive had it turned on since my first game and ive yet to see a single handball decision, same with the demo. Got a feeling there maybe a bug (in a Fifa game, surely not lol) and there are no handballs?

Anyone had any handball decisions??
 
I adore it!,best football game made for me. Yes 14 was "tighter" in places but it was sterile 15 has seen it opened up with true unpredictability. Last year I wanted to love it but every match was the same well no longer. Loads of individuality from players and teams. Cant get enough, I even love the new keepers, rather have a mistake every now and then than a perfect machine in goal. Game feels human for the first time ever.
 
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
I had a few matches and they were nice, slow paced like in demo.
Than I started a tournament (FA Cup with Liverpool) and the match vs Scunthorpe united was a disaster; speed was atleast 50% faster, almost every attack by me or CPU was shot at goal, Škrtel was running like Usain Bolt, Midfield and Defence was non-existent. It turned into NHL.
 
Thanks for posting all those videos, mfmaxpower, and for saving to a lot of us countless posts describing the glaring AI issues of the game.

I am fine with goalkeepers even if now and then the look stupid, but for the rest of the time they feel a lot more human and make for some amazing reaction saves and unpredictable plays. I very much love that and would be ready to sacrifice those 5-10% moments of stupidity.

Now, the whole AI of the game is 100% of the time stupid, it's killing me. I am playing Legendary with semi settings and waltzing with Wolves in the Championship, scoring at least 3 goals each match. Counter-attacking is even easier than before, lofted through balls even more accurate, player runs even more dangerous. And on the other side, there's nothing in deffense to counter all that. There's no sense of positioning, there's no marking at all in the game, nothing.

I spend all the time swapping players, moving them, containing the CPU AI, etc... but I feel I'm the only one thinking on deffense, the other 10 players I simply can't understand what they do. I can spend literally 30 seconds containing the CPU with 6 or 7 of my players packed inside the box parking the bus, and then suddenly the CPU does an inside pass and... 2 CPU strikers completely alone in the heart of the box to score (or shoot to the corner flag, you never know), then you watch the replay and the CBs took some holidays and suddenly decided to go astray.

Deffensive AI is simply broken. And all the beauty and technical awesomeness of the game goes down the toilet with it.
I put myself into the shoes of an EA marketing guy and I'll be very tempted to charge double for the game. After all you get a football and a NHL game for the price of one!

PS: Forgot to add, handballs are non-existant, surely a bug, and tactic changes done in the fly are often completely ignored. I put my team to park the bus and when I took the ball there were 5 of my players running up like there's no tomorrow.
 
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Yes, no matter what, all midfielders tend to be in or around the box if you do a long positional attack. Thus leaving the field open to counter by the opponent. It's been like this for years to a point but now it's even worse. It's just absurd.
 
Jamezinho said:
I'm enjoying this. Only played around half a dozen matches today but they have all been low scoring and good fun with some nice goals and build up play in the mix. Scored a beaut with Alcacer of Valencia - nice dink over the defence which he half-volleyed just in front of the approaching keeper, stroking the ball under him and taking a deflection on the way in. Looked as realistic as any goal I've seen in a football game.

Then again I'm 'only' playing on pro with semi-assisted controls (through/high balls on manual) and legacy defending so I'm not a hardcore player according to the standards of some on here, but most importantly I'm enjoying the game this way and getting good games from the CPU. That's what it's all about.

I don't disagree with many of the criticisms on here - they are valid - they don't annoy me as much as they clearly do others. No football game is perfect, FIFA 15 is far from it and PES 15 certainly wont be either (give it another week of the demo for the moaning to really start), but I feel this is the best FIFA in a long time. I love the freedom in the ball physics and the improved player individuality.

Perhaps it's because I don't hammer football games these days, just play a few games when I get time. The flaws aren't so critical to me.
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I play with the same controls as you because full manual doesn't feel quite right. Semi assisted with through balls/long passing on manual). It seems to suit the game better, having the semi approach rather than fully assisted or fully manual.
 
goldfinger35 said:
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!
I had a few matches and they were nice, slow paced like in demo.
Than I started a tournament (FA Cup with Liverpool) and the match vs Scunthorpe united was a disaster; speed was atleast 50% faster, almost every attack by me or CPU was shot at goal, Škrtel was running like Usain Bolt, Midfield and Defence was non-existent. It turned into NHL.
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You are playing on Xbox One right?
 
Jamezinho said:
I'm enjoying this. Only played around half a dozen matches today but they have all been low scoring and good fun with some nice goals and build up play in the mix. Scored a beaut with Alcacer of Valencia - nice dink over the defence which he half-volleyed just in front of the approaching keeper, stroking the ball under him and taking a deflection on the way in. Looked as realistic as any goal I've seen in a football game.

Then again I'm 'only' playing on pro with semi-assisted controls (through/high balls on manual) and legacy defending so I'm not a hardcore player according to the standards of some on here, but most importantly I'm enjoying the game this way and getting good games from the CPU. That's what it's all about.

I don't disagree with many of the criticisms on here - they are valid - they don't annoy me as much as they clearly do others. No football game is perfect, FIFA 15 is far from it and PES 15 certainly wont be either (give it another week of the demo for the moaning to really start), but I feel this is the best FIFA in a long time. I love the freedom in the ball physics and the improved player individuality.

Perhaps it's because I don't hammer football games these days, just play a few games when I get time. The flaws aren't so critical to me.
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Sounds like I wrote this! You play with the same control set up,as me, so perhaps we'd have some good games online?

Radiation said:
Are handballs turned on in career mode? I've had a few not given now and thought maybe they're off by default. but I cant find any option to turn them on like you can in exhibitions.

Another odd removal maybe?
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Handball is off by default. I turn it on except for pens.
 
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