Now before anyone starts bashing me, i'll just like to point out this is MY OPINION.
Now after playin FIFA 2005 for about 2 days, i'll have to admit its one of the best FIFA game gameplay wise. the game has a massive improvement in terms of gameplay this year and it seems that EA have listened to some of the issues that many of their fans have pointed.
However, why is that anytime they do something good, there just totally forget about the other aspects of the game. My point is that although they improved the game in the aspect that matters the most (gameplay) but the presentation and atmosphere as taking a step back.
Firstly, the menus, although better than FIFA 2004, are not still as fluid as the past games. its a small point, i know, but it still helps the total package
Also, ingame, what happened to the "we want it to be like you are watching a game live on TV" idea. No confirmation, except through commentary, when substitutions take place or no indication of a player getting injured anymore (you have to find out for yourself which IMO is poor) Also, i remember the old days of FIFA where there were cinematics for substitutions taking place and that would have help the presentation of the game.
Also, the commentary seems to get worse every year. its a rehash of last years commentary with some dialogue taking out and some put in. Commentary was one of the good thing about FIFA but it is truly appaling in comparison to what we know EA can deliver. the commentary is now almost as bad as the PES commentary and thats shocking.
Also, the atmosphere in the stadiums need to be worked on. the volume is not just enough for some stadiums. places like Old Trafford, San Siro etc. are almost never dull in any real life game but it sounds extremely dull in FIFA 2005
Just my 2 cents really.
Now after playin FIFA 2005 for about 2 days, i'll have to admit its one of the best FIFA game gameplay wise. the game has a massive improvement in terms of gameplay this year and it seems that EA have listened to some of the issues that many of their fans have pointed.
However, why is that anytime they do something good, there just totally forget about the other aspects of the game. My point is that although they improved the game in the aspect that matters the most (gameplay) but the presentation and atmosphere as taking a step back.
Firstly, the menus, although better than FIFA 2004, are not still as fluid as the past games. its a small point, i know, but it still helps the total package
Also, ingame, what happened to the "we want it to be like you are watching a game live on TV" idea. No confirmation, except through commentary, when substitutions take place or no indication of a player getting injured anymore (you have to find out for yourself which IMO is poor) Also, i remember the old days of FIFA where there were cinematics for substitutions taking place and that would have help the presentation of the game.
Also, the commentary seems to get worse every year. its a rehash of last years commentary with some dialogue taking out and some put in. Commentary was one of the good thing about FIFA but it is truly appaling in comparison to what we know EA can deliver. the commentary is now almost as bad as the PES commentary and thats shocking.
Also, the atmosphere in the stadiums need to be worked on. the volume is not just enough for some stadiums. places like Old Trafford, San Siro etc. are almost never dull in any real life game but it sounds extremely dull in FIFA 2005
Just my 2 cents really.
but still I did not see league leader stats. Most goals, Most assists, Most blocks etc...etc.. that sucks! Other than that THANKS EA for the MEXICAN LEAGUE!!!!!!!