While it goes without saying that FIFA 14 has improved the defensive side of its game, it's still one of the weakest areas: defenders have two options at their disposal - either to commit to a tackle or pressure the opponent - but it's not the user input that's the problem. From corner kicks and fast breaks, defenders not under your direct control behave more like headless chickens than professional footballers, despite EA Sports' attempt to eradicate dumb AI behaviour. Positioning wise, defenders make the most absurd decisions such as trying to play offside or completely jumping out of the way of a clear header. Meanwhile goalkeepers will still behave like superhuman acrobats when a shot is taken outside the box but they still don't command the area, and simple catches are tipped over the bar and they still parry the ball back into the box nine times out of ten. Hopefully, with the power of next gen goalkeepers have their own unique player models.
Barry O' Halloran has been a whatculture writer for the last two years and having recently graduated, now plans on writing about games & movies until his hands fall off. Follow him on twitter!
