This includes being able to instantly jump into recently played modes and display scores from earlier matches, among other useful things. More importantly, the user interface feels practical, allowing me to quickly access and view stuff.
As you can imagine, this took a little while to get used to, but the menus definitely look sleeker than those in FIFA 13. The most obvious modification is in the UI, which now has a Windows 8-esque feel to it. For the most part, the various game modes remain untouched, though ones like Manager Career have seen minor adjustments when it comes to scouting talent for your team. While this specific element isn't particularly novel, it's without a doubt more noticeable than in past versions of the game. Still, the players' movements do appear to be more fluid and lifelike, meaning that controlling an agile player like Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is easier than, say, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Given how FIFA 14 is also powered by EA's Impact engine, the overall gameplay here feels similar to the last version. Avid FIFA players know exactly what I'm talking about - keeper blunders, anyone? However, that's not to say the computer isn't to blame for mistakes made across the pitch that led to a score I wasn't happy about. Of course, online mode can be slightly different, since it depends heavily on the skill level of the person controlling the opposing team. (For reference: I play in Legendary, using manual controls.) As such, it's harder to score goals, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. I noticed a few of the differences during my first Kick-Off match - namely, that the AI is smarter and the players' defensive skills have clearly improved a bit.
I couldn't not buy a copy, even if the next-generation consoles are right around the corner.Īt its core, FIFA 14 still has everything that was great about last year's version but with some gameplay and user interface changes in tow. But, as EA Sports tends to do, it refreshed its beloved football franchise, this time with a 2014 edition. It wasn't long ago that I shared my feelings about FIFA 13.
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