FIFA 12 Reviews - Incredible Gameplay, More Realistic, Phenomenal.

Early reviews of FIFA 12 are in and the response couldn't be more positive with the game described as incredible, phenomenal and beautiful.

By Peter Willis /

FIFA 12 Reviews have been flooding in and the overall response has been hugely positive. IGN were first off the mark with an exclusive online review of the game - describing it as "Incredible". If you're yet to order the game, ShopTo.net are still promising delivery in time for release day, though you best get in quick with just days until the big release. IGN scored the game 9.5
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.
The Daily Mirror, who also claimed their review to be "exclusive" (perhaps among newspapers), described the game as a phenomenal package.
As ever, EA Sports have put together a phenomenal package but for the first time since possibly €08, it will be the grass roots changes that grab the headlines. FIFA 12 isn't quite a whole new ball-game, but it is the most beautiful take on the beautiful game yet.
Another positive review of FIFA 12 comes courtesy of CVG, though they do highlight the new physics engine as occasionally being a little farcical.
FIFA 12 isn't the total reinvention some expected just yet (and we're not sure real FIFA fans would want it to be) but this year's additions are certainly more than just updates of the same old features and they're the most significant we've seen in years. FIFA has more character, depth and tactical weight than ever before, and with the new physics engine and tackling system comes promise for the future.
VideoGamer meanwhile hail the new king of football games, FIFA 12, and rate it 9 out of 10.
FIFA 12 feels like a brand new and more realistic football experience. The King is dead. Long live the King: FIFA 12.
If you can't wait until Friday to play the game, the demo is still available for free via the XBox Live and PS3 marketplaces. You can read our thoughts on the FIFA 12 demo... and if you're lucky enough to have got your hands on FIFA 12 early, do leave us your opinions below.