There’s some inconsistency between player movement on the ball.

Posted by wang on November 3rd, 2022

Player weight feels more defined this year with a greater variation between heavier and FUT 23 Coins quicker players. Stronger players can lean on attackers and not allow them to try and turn them. A little more tussle (arm jockeying) could help visually improve these battles, but the outcomes remain realistic.

Four-minute halves? FIFA demos have been this way for years and it appears they won’t change. At times it’s hard to properly evaluate the AI when you know they’re working off coding that kicks in at pre-determined and organic times.

To be blunt, it’s way too precise resulting in very high passing percentages by the CPU. This can be toned down by sliders, but even some of the lesser squads on the demo can ping the ball around with ease on the higher difficulty levels. On the flip side, this does help the CPU hold better possession making the battle for midfield more balanced.

For me, FIFA 23 shines from box-to-box but suffers a little once you enter the eighteen. An odd combination of CPU passiveness and loose marking leads to far too many successful passes in the penalty area. In matches against Bayern Munich, I have seen the likes of Lewandoski and Robben dribble aimlessly around the box without the malicious intent they display in real-life.

The only way I can describe this is “off” right now. After watching several Champions League fixtures yesterday (all of which are played at night) and then jumping into the demo, there seems to be a huge disconnect. On both the PS4 and XB1 the night lighting seems too artificial and unnatural.

There’s some inconsistency between player movement on the ball. Running at pace often feels like players are sliding, but turning and other movements not associated with the turbo button feel superb and respect both momentum and inertia. True foot planting would go a long way towards advancing this series, but perhaps playing the game on a slower speed would help to cheapest FIFA 23 Coins nerf this sliding feeling.