Fifa 08: First Look26.Sep.07

I just played 2 games using direct ip and I got some stuff to say about the game.

First of all I found it to be quite smoother than the previous versions. I am in Colombia, and I played a player from Sweden, and it was not bad at all, a bit heavy, but very playable; he hosted.

The first game was Spain vs. Sweden (I was Spain using 343) I won 3-2. I have to say I like the Spaniard team, its very offensive although with that formation, at the back I felt kinda  empty. The gameplay is quite improved. Those analog passes really help out everywhere on the pitch. Its amazing really how the analog presence really helps the game. The shooting is more responsive in the sense that if a player does not have the angle or shoots without ball possession then the AI makes sure the shot does not travel close to the goal box. I like the ball movement and the player movement as well. I found it hard to control the goalie in tough situations, I guess I have to go back to the training manual. It is much more realistic than before, I have to say that, and I was impressed by how the IP mode is quite playable as I only have half a meg. There are many new features that let you put spin on the ball and do many tricks with the right analog. When you run, you really have to look out for defenders as the ball goes wayyyyy forward here and you can easily loose possession.

That’s all for now, if you guys want a match, leave a comment with your MSN Messenger ID.