FIFA 12 Media Outlet Reviews Thread

[Scutch]

First up, IGN : 9.5/10

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/119/1195975p1.html

Thankfully, FIFA 12 has not innovated simply for the sake of it. The gameplay innovations greatly improve the way FIFA plays. Matches unfold with a more authentic tempo, taking it much closer to the real thing. Revolution? Evolution? Who really cares. More importantly, is FIFA 12 the best football game in the world? I don't think so. But I'd put it in my top one.

Add to the thread when reviews come in

Updated 27/09/11

Gameblog : 100%

FIFA 12 has not only improved upon FIFA 11, this episode is perhaps the one that takes the most risks, and the result is excellent. This redesigned gameplay, the revamped defense and the huge learning curve it offers makes for an impressive FIFA 12 that soccer fans will love.

Everyeye.it : 95%

FIFA 12 is simply the best soccer simulation ever made. Tactical Defending, Precision Dribbling and Impact Engine works perfect together, offering a freedom never experimented before.

IGN : 95%

FIFA 12 has not innovated simply for the sake of it. The gameplay innovations greatly improve the way FIFA plays. Matches unfold with a more authentic tempo, taking it much closer to the real thing.

MondoXbox : 94%

Yet another step forward for a great series: the new tactical defense system, the improved campaign mode and the new players collision engine make it an unmissable buy for every soccer fan.

SpazioGames : 93%

It's a step forward in obtaining what could be the "perfect soccer simulation" of tomorrow. Not just an upgrade in any way, it a fully new experience thanks to entirely reimagined phisics simulation engine.

Computer and Video Game : 93%

A more charismatic, tactical FIFA that's finally taking steps in a new direction.

3DJuegos : 91%

FIFA's series latest version makes enough enhancements to continue the saga forward march to perfect simulation. With the Impact Engine and Tactical Defending, there too much to learn this time.

GamingXP : 91%

A worthy sequel to FIFA 11 and more. Fans of authentic football simulation can't go wrong with this one.

Meristation : 90%

The best football game this season, with the new defense system, progress in AI and graphics, hundreds of options and a more sophisticated Manager Mode. FIFA 12 is really great, and EA Sports is bringing good ideas.

Official XBox Magazine : 90%

The biggest sport in the world. And EA has done it justice with FIFA 12, improving virtually every aspect of last year's game.

Eurogamer : 90%

FIFA has changed and you, as a player, will do so. FIFA 12 is the most realistic soccer game in this generation and the best one ever made.

Game Informer : 90%

Last year's game had a bare career mode and titles before that only produced incremental changes, but FIFA 12 delivers satisfying results in both its gameplay and career mode.

IncGamers : 90%

Once again, Fifa redefines what we expect from a football sim. Improved defensive systems and physics, along with expanded game modes, result in an even more beautiful 'beautiful game.'

Metro GameCentral : 90%

The risk taken with the new defensive system has paid off and all the changes add up to make this the most realistic football experience to date.

VideoGamer : 90%

I booted up FIFA 11 to gauge just how much has changed and the differences really are quite striking.

Official XBox Magazine UK : 90%

When you consider the revised physics engine and fine-tuned player AI, this year's FIFA steps up as one of the best updates in a long time. A goal machine of a game and a compulsive purchase that not even Arsene Wenger could resist.

Videogamezone.de : 89%

FIFA 12 delivers the most impressive virtual representation of football to date. The sheer amount of original licences and the quality of the atmosphere inside the virtual stadiums fills every true fan's heart with joy. But nevertheless there are some minor annoyances with the new impact engine producing absurd results and if you turn of the assistances for passing and shooting, you'll experience considerably less precision than in PES 2012. So on the pitch it comes down to a matter of taste between the faster, more organic PES 2012 and the slower, more tactical approach of FIFA 12.

 

[FlawlessCowboy]

Computer and Video Games - 9.3

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/319892/reviews/fifa-12-review/

 

[Scutch]

Gamesmaster Magazine : 94%

No direct link, yet.

 

[Scutch]

Videogamer : 90%

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/fifa_12/review.html

Official XB360 Magazine : 90%

http://www.oxm.co.uk/34105/reviews/fifa-12-review/

 

[Tom]

Eurogamer.net: 9/10

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-25-fifa-12-review

 

[PLF]

Videogamer : 90%

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/fifa_12/review.html

Ouch! First real bad bit of news I've read in a while comes from this paragraph for those who like to play BAP mode like I do. :/


"While FIFA 12 includes an improved Career Mode, complete with a tweaked youth academy and scouting system, the various options here still feel lacking. Playing through a career as a single player suffers due to the AI's poor managerial decisions. As Luca Modric for Tottenham, I had to sit back and accept that the manager was playing Scot Parker as a striker and repeatedly subbed the team's best players before half-time!. Taking on a management and playing role is far better, but the transfer negotiation side of the game is so basic it'll frustrate anyone who has dabbled with a proper management sim."

 

[Scutch]

Gameblog : 100%

FIFA 12 has not only improved upon FIFA 11, this episode is perhaps the one that takes the most risks, and the result is excellent. This redesigned gameplay, the revamped defense and the huge learning curve it offers makes for an impressive FIFA 12 that soccer fans will love.

Everyeye.it : 95%

FIFA 12 is simply the best soccer simulation ever made. Tactical Defending, Precision Dribbling and Impact Engine works perfect together, offering a freedom never experimented before.

IGN : 95%

FIFA 12 has not innovated simply for the sake of it. The gameplay innovations greatly improve the way FIFA plays. Matches unfold with a more authentic tempo, taking it much closer to the real thing.

MondoXbox : 94%

Yet another step forward for a great series: the new tactical defense system, the improved campaign mode and the new players collision engine make it an unmissable buy for every soccer fan.

SpazioGames : 93%

It's a step forward in obtaining what could be the "perfect soccer simulation" of tomorrow. Not just an upgrade in any way, it a fully new experience thanks to entirely reimagined phisics simulation engine.

Computer and Video Game : 93%

A more charismatic, tactical FIFA that's finally taking steps in a new direction.

3DJuegos : 91%

FIFA's series latest version makes enough enhancements to continue the saga forward march to perfect simulation. With the Impact Engine and Tactical Defending, there too much to learn this time.

GamingXP : 91%

A worthy sequel to FIFA 11 and more. Fans of authentic football simulation can't go wrong with this one.

Meristation : 90%

The best football game this season, with the new defense system, progress in AI and graphics, hundreds of options and a more sophisticated Manager Mode. FIFA 12 is really great, and EA Sports is bringing good ideas.

Official XBox Magazine : 90%

The biggest sport in the world. And EA has done it justice with FIFA 12, improving virtually every aspect of last year's game.

Eurogamer : 90%

FIFA has changed and you, as a player, will do so. FIFA 12 is the most realistic soccer game in this generation and the best one ever made.

Game Informer : 90%

Last year's game had a bare career mode and titles before that only produced incremental changes, but FIFA 12 delivers satisfying results in both its gameplay and career mode.

IncGamers : 90%

Once again, Fifa redefines what we expect from a football sim. Improved defensive systems and physics, along with expanded game modes, result in an even more beautiful 'beautiful game.'

Metro GameCentral : 90%

The risk taken with the new defensive system has paid off and all the changes add up to make this the most realistic football experience to date.

VideoGamer : 90%

I booted up FIFA 11 to gauge just how much has changed and the differences really are quite striking.

Official XBox Magazine UK : 90%

When you consider the revised physics engine and fine-tuned player AI, this year's FIFA steps up as one of the best updates in a long time. A goal machine of a game and a compulsive purchase that not even Arsene Wenger could resist.

Videogamezone.de : 89%

FIFA 12 delivers the most impressive virtual representation of football to date. The sheer amount of original licences and the quality of the atmosphere inside the virtual stadiums fills every true fan's heart with joy. But nevertheless there are some minor annoyances with the new impact engine producing absurd results and if you turn of the assistances for passing and shooting, you'll experience considerably less precision than in PES 2012. So on the pitch it comes down to a matter of taste between the faster, more organic PES 2012 and the slower, more tactical approach of FIFA 12.