But year one is always the most difficult because you're laying the foundation. We can devote most of our time to new features. There's nothing that needs doing. You can just build on top of it. And the Wii U version doesn't include FIFA Ultimate Team, the add-on virtual trading card game that is immensely popular among the series' gargantuan fanbase. Prior said this is the result of the Wii U's online offering being in its "infancy".
FUT took five years to appear on and PS3. They're very complex features. It's potentially something we could do further down the line.
But in terms of initially getting the foundation set, that wouldn't have been technically feasible, because it is such a complex mode. That's the bad news. Now, the good news. And, somewhat surprisingly, utilising the GamePad as a second screen does not impact on performance.
Doing this brings up a first-person view of the goal, and you're then able to touch where you wish to aim. The new lift and look mechanic lets you see the game from the player's on-field perspective to take free kicks and penalties.
Here, you lift the GamePad and look through the screen to aim, then touch to add curve. But chief among the new features is Manager Mode. This mode, designed for casual players, lets one player impact on the action going on on the TV by acting as a manager.
You can tap the GamePad screen to pass and drag players to make runs. The Manager Central view displays a radar view of the action that rekindles memories of Football Manager. From here you can make quick substitutions and quick formation changes without pausing the game - even when playing online. This negates the annoying wait you have to suffer when you opponent pauses the action.
You're also able to quickly trigger man marking, and there's a new morale system, which lets the manager either motivate or criticise up to three players at half time to try to force improved performance - manifested in game by a boost to stats - for the second half. You can misjudge this, though. Furthermore, players can insist on certain transfer terms — such as clearing space on the roster, or guaranteed first team starts — as part of the deal.
Managers who renege on these terms lower their acquisition's morale. Wage and transfer budgets can be blurred like last year, but for the first time, players can be offered as part of a transfer bid. Players can opt to play as a manager, player, or a player manager, and as they make their reputation they're given certain goals to accomplish. If they hit their targets, they'll receive international call-ups — the chance to play or manage their country's national side — and they'll have the opportunity to play in international friendlies, qualifiers and tournaments.
EA Sports has also added a series of Skill Games based around the different disciplines in football; passing, crossing, dribbling, shooting, advanced shooting, lobs, taking penalties and taking free kicks. Not only is this a handy introduction to the game's controls for newbies, but it gives veterans something to shoot for. FIFA 13 is inarguably very solid. It just doesn't contain any mind-shattering innovations we've come to expect from this series. Maybe that'll come with the next generation of consoles.
FIFA 13 may be more an enhancement than a revolution, but it's still the strongest football simulation on the market. Franchise shows its unwavering popularity amongst gamers.
Share Facebook Post. Twitter Tweet. Email Email. Comment Comment. Purchase More Info. Concept Improvements in many areas give this game a sheen. But some of the gameplay still feels scripted. Sound The up-to-date Match Day commentary is cool, and the results updates in Career mode are hypnotic. Playability The series still suffers from bad defense in the box and pre-determined animations.
The manual controls can help, though. Pros and Cons 3. Key Specifications 4. Trusted Score Share:. Pros More fluid and unpredictable action Even stronger online features Addictive skill games. Cons Rare AI and physics glitches Bewildering menus.
Trusted Score. Score in detail Value 9. By Stuart Andrews. Stuart Andrews contributed gaming reviews to Trusted Reviews between and
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