Fifa World Cup 2010

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 9:04 pm

Is there any OTP in this one at all?

DrCosta · Post by **DrCosta** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:39 pm

I dont think theres OTP, but I could be wrong.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 3:44 pm

Zeppo wrote:Is there any OTP in this one at all?

No.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:03 pm

Presentation of the game was a little meh for me, but what I liked so far is the pace of the game. Haven't tried 'Captain your country' yet but I assume it's a lot like 'Be a Pro'. Keepers no longer charge off the line towards lone, incoming strikers and chip shots are harder to make this time around.
The Refs are not as keen in blowing the whistle as 2010 and overall I like what I see so far.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Sat May 01, 2010 11:07 pm

I DL'd the World Cup demo,and have enjoyed it for a change of pace. I've never owned a soccer game before,and have been starting at beginner mode trying to get the feel for the game (as well as the rules). I know its early for this game,but what game would you all suggest between this title and Fifa 10 ? Demo wise I seem to be able to move the ball easier in W.C.,but it sounds that from some of you that W.C. is a little tougher. Also for what little soccer I've watched, I have enjoyed watching the "Premier League",and if all things being relatively equal, I'd get Fifa 10 just for the amount of teams,etc. W.C. I understand has 9 stadiums ? How many does Fifa have,and just 1 more question if I may, could I play out a Premier League season thru Fifa ? Thanks in advance for any questions you guys can answer for this newbie to soccer.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sat May 01, 2010 11:43 pm

I really like the gameplay in FIFA WC 2010. Did they do away with the turbo button? I couldn't find it but was able to move the ball and defend without it. If this is whats in store for FIFA 11 it's an instant preorder for me.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Sun May 02, 2010 1:15 am

Don't think it's tougher. I think there's more scoring which bothers me.

Defense is a mixed bag as it's nearly impossible to contain anyone or shut down passing lanes.

There's far too many times that you can get behind the defense for a 1 on 1 with the keeper.

Overall I find it blah and just not fun. That doesn't mean it's bad but there's something missing from the game and I don't know what it is.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sun May 02, 2010 11:49 am

Lack of OTP makes the decision easier on whether to buy.

More scoring?

Isn't there generally less scoring in the WC, unless it's a power vs. a minnow which somehow qualified?

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sun May 02, 2010 12:15 pm

I started yesterday the captain your country mode playing for 'Montenegro' and after two games, I have yet to score. Had good chances though.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Mon May 03, 2010 3:44 am

10spro wrote:I started yesterday the captain your country mode playing for 'Montenegro' and after two games, I have yet to score. Had good chances though.

I created a guy on the U.S. team. Now granted I'm playing Guatemala, T&T and Cuba but I have a hat-trick in my last three games.

The game just seems thrown together at times. For example Landon has been dropped to being on squad the level down from subs but starts every game. This in in CYC mode.

I somewhat regret buying the game. I think with so many teams that game would capture some fun on WC 98, sadly it just feels stale and easy.

TheTruth · Post by **TheTruth** » Tue May 04, 2010 7:59 am

JRod- what difficulty level and do you play with all manual controls? If you are playing on atleast world class with all manual controls and it is still way too easy for you then more powr to you. If you haven't tried all manual controls you need to.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Tue May 04, 2010 11:35 am

TheTruth wrote:JRod- what difficulty level and do you play with all manual controls? If you are playing on atleast world class with all manual controls and it is still way too easy for you then more powr to you. If you haven't tried all manual controls you need to.

Yeah I'd like to know that as well. I play on semi-pro and I get low scoring games. If JRod is playing on Professional or World Class then i'd hate to play him online.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:23 pm

I am playing on Pro and for Montenegro (2 stars) ON CYC, I have a heck of time scoring. But again, I am getting my chances. But like the Canucks game last night, I just haven't executed 'em.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Tue May 04, 2010 1:15 pm

Rodster wrote:
TheTruth wrote:JRod- what difficulty level and do you play with all manual controls? If you are playing on atleast world class with all manual controls and it is still way too easy for you then more powr to you. If you haven't tried all manual controls you need to.
Yeah I'd like to know that as well. I play on semi-pro and I get low scoring games. If JRod is playing on Professional or World Class then i'd hate to play him online.

I was playing the CYC mode on World Class as a Strike. I bumped it up to Legendary and found little difference though we somehow managed to lose to Costa Rica at home. I scored a goal and they scored 2. The only difference was that my team couldn't hold onto the ball.

I play all manual except for passing which is semi-assist. With the camera in CYC always turning, manual passing seems to harder than it should be.

So far I have 16 goals through late 2009 in all games. I don't do any tricks, all I do is I get into space and make diagonal runs. It helps that the CPU knows to pass to me when I'm open.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Sat May 08, 2010 11:07 am

After playing on legendary for a few games, I have to take back some of what I said. I've played on legendary on both the CYC and Road to the Finals - team mode.

After a stint with Holland losing in the quarters and taking England to the Semis before I had to quit -- the game seems to play fairer and better than ever before on Legendary. There was virtually no cheating, no lame passes to a player the kicks through a defender for a super volley top corner goal. And for the most part all the through pass goals one-on-one goals have stopped well atleast you have to play it right.

Here's a small run down of my extended impressions.

-Teams have mostly the same styles. No minnow plays route one football while keeping 10 men behind the ball.

-Teams do seem to have a collective ability. As England, I whipped Germany 3-nil but I wouldn't say it felt like i had control. Shots were even, possession was even and tackles were even. Yet playing Uruguay, I dominated in all categories.

-And some teams are able to maintain control better.

- Star plays are good and the CPU seems to give the ball to them for the most part. You aren't going to see C. Ronaldo force the ball but the AI does seem to work to star players as their touches and passes are higher than other players (check out the player rating screens.)

-Game may be too easy. I'm playing Legendary.

- Not enough long shots as the AI will try to often to pass it into the back of the net.

- And the game is still too much like other FIFA's, the only way the game is played is to close down and shoulder tackled to play defense. I'm beginning to hate this.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:32 am

Which would you guys recommend for the 360? This or FIFA 10?
thanks

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:20 pm

JackB1 wrote:Which would you guys recommend for the 360? This or FIFA 10?
thanks

^^^^^

anyone?

I really want to pick up a footie game for the 360 but am not sure which is better. I was very impressed with the FIFA 10 demo.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:18 pm

Well it really depends. FIFA WC has some additions and plays a pretty good spot of football. The problem is that there just isn't much to do in between games. So all you do is play qualifying games or in the cup but even then it doesn't capture the emotion and feel of the games. I'm not talking presentation but the ebb and flows of the WC games. If it did that I would still be playing it.

I think you could get more out of FIFA 10 and that would take you through out the WC.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:42 pm

JRod wrote:Well it really depends. FIFA WC has some additions and plays a pretty good spot of football. The problem is that there just isn't much to do in between games. So all you do is play qualifying games or in the cup but even then it doesn't capture the emotion and feel of the games. I'm not talking presentation but the ebb and flows of the WC games. If it did that I would still be playing it.

I think you could get more out of FIFA 10 and that would take you through out the WC.

I am really just interested in the gameplay and playing out games.
Don't really care about what there is to do "in between games". I just want the game that's more fun to play.....simple.

JRod · Post by **JRod** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:55 pm

What I meant was that there's not a lot of creating a sense of the tournament. Three's little snippets but it really feels like playing a bunch of exhibition games. But my expectations differ in terms of how I want the CPU to play.

I think you could get enough out of rental before you bought it. Or if you have gamefly, then I would go with FIFA WC to get your fill of the WC.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:02 pm

A couple of tweaks in the new EA WC game, gameplay is pretty much the same. FIFA 10 has more options in terms of leagues what not, WC is country vs country. Must admit that I enjoy captain your country in WC.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:27 pm

I really like this game and would recommend it at Best Buy's $40 price tag this week. You could always buy it this week, play it through the summer, and sell it when FIFA 11 comes out.

snaz16 · Post by **snaz16** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:50 pm

JackB1 wrote:
JRod wrote:Well it really depends. FIFA WC has some additions and plays a pretty good spot of football. The problem is that there just isn't much to do in between games. So all you do is play qualifying games or in the cup but even then it doesn't capture the emotion and feel of the games. I'm not talking presentation but the ebb and flows of the WC games. If it did that I would still be playing it.

I think you could get more out of FIFA 10 and that would take you through out the WC.
I am really just interested in the gameplay and playing out games.
Don't really care about what there is to do "in between games". I just want the game that's more fun to play.....simple.

Jack...I was in the same boat awhile back and picked up Fifa 10. Its got all the teams from MLS thru S. America,and all the Euro teams,Premier L. and lower echelon teams in England as well. And all the country teams. You can't really go wrong with it for a pick up and play. And probably pick it up cheaper than WC.

JackB1 · Post by **JackB1** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 9:20 am

Leebo33 wrote:I really like this game and would recommend it at Best Buy's $40 price tag this week. You could always buy it this week, play it through the summer, and sell it when FIFA 11 comes out.

I didn't know it was still on sale. Thanks Leebo!