i can haz?!?

Completely disagree with this. (Kind of like another infamous 8 score given around this time last year, I won't name the game) If you give the game time and are committed to learning the new changes in defending and passing, there is no way you can say this game is less enjoyable than FIFA 11.

I've spent some time playing each mode to get a grasp on the entire package, and FIFA 12 is better than any other FIFA game/ sports simulator out there. I understand the frustrations of experienced FIFA players when I say it sucks at the beginning. Now, literally 5 days after getting the game, I can go in and play as a 3 star team on world class and take Chelsea in to extra time and penalties. Also overlooked is the fact that if you are a soccer player and understand the game and how to properly defend, things become much easier. I have been able to use actual in-game knowledge and defensive tactics in FIFA to greatly decrease the learning curve in this iteration of FIFA. Never before could I say that about ANY sports sim.

Yes, there are a number of things that are frustrating, such as the ball just bouncing off your defenders and into the path of a waiting forward, but that's just the same as anything else. I feel like all the negatives pointed out in this review were the result of a limited time playing a fantastic game that goes and decides to be different from last year. In my opinion, this game is a 10. In reality, It's probably a 9 or 9.5. It's a shame that something this good gets an 8 when literally everything they did, they improved from FIFA 11.

My final words are to keep at the new defensive system. It's extremely rewarding when you grasp it and can make it work to your advantage. Patience is a virtue.

ricky ross the boss OUT

That's lame. I liked the hanging guy. I gives more of a weight to the whole paradise island gone wrong. Literally there are people hanging themselves from trees just to escape madness that is Dead Island. Typical that we'd have to fix it up for N.A. Because god forbid a mature game can handle mature themes maturely.

yea dude, that 8 out of 10 for Reach was crap. I think it's cause Charlie is probably terrible at halo.

this is always one of my favorite features of the year. Good work! i'm laughing my ass off here at the moment.

lol. this is awesome. though i did skip the ones that are on my to play list. thanks for confirming the games i didn't get. also, i still hate charlie for giving reach an 8. I have no idea where that came from, and the entire review was skewed.

awesome. one of the top games of '98. what up?!?

Yea, no dice on the video top ten. Please remember you aren't Rooster Teeth/ Achievement hunter.

Top 7 should be list form. This wasn't good. Please don't do this again. Otherwise, this would have been a good top 7.

GD these spammers.
also, I can't wait for this map-pack. Right now halo and i are having relationship problems and hopefully this will spice things up.

lol. this is awesome...i want one!