FIFA World Cup 2014: 10 Things It Does Better Than FIFA 14
7. Better Responses
EA threw a lot into the mix for this game, adding Adidas ball physics (which we'll talk about later), pinpoint passing, heading improvements, new penalties and response dribbling. It was a very brave move as taking on so much in one go, as spreading the resources too thinly can often leave certain areas severely lacking in development. However, EA has erased these concerns from the minds of fans with what is a terrific game, particularly when you look at the responses players now make to loose balls or rebounds. They're no longer sluggish or absent-minded, and they actually look like they know how to play football. It's a cause for celebration - the most annoying thing about FIFA may have been eradicated, as now players respond to everything. The most notable difference here is the way players will respond. There was nothing more annoying than wanting to clear the ball out of your danger area, only to see your player take a touch, compose themselves and then swiftly lose the ball, concede a goal and earn themselves a foul-mouthed tirade from the ticked-off gamer in control. Thankfully, players will now actually do what you want.
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