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!

i can't wait to play this. great review, great game.

Yea, I wasn't impressed with Case Zero, definitely not gonna get this as Fifa 11 comes out the same day and I still have Reach multiplayer.
Not really a fan of Dead Rising, though I love L4D.

i like the 'pwn' scratched into the gun in the first map preview.

I can't believe they've done that.

That. Was. Awesome.

This looks great. I can't wait to play it. FIFA 11 is going to be simply amazing. I can't believe there are still people saying how PES is still better. FIFA took the crown 2 years ago and will make it 3 with no trouble this year.

woo i can't wait to play this. cannot wait. thanks for the great review.

Well, just an observation, and surprised it hasn't been made already, but that guy's right arm (the closer of the two) is giant. Maybe that's the way it is or something, but his ear looks kinda large too.
a possible side effect of plasmids or the precursor to plasmids.
i don't know just kinda tossin' ideas around.

I wasn't ever that interested in this to begin with, however, this was a good review. I just can't see myself spending money on it with Reach, Fable 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Medal of Honor...you get the idea...coming out in a few short months. Maybe I'll eventually check it out, though i feel like it's not necessarily for me.

cannot wait for this. this campaign is going to be so good. and what'll make it better is that everything your fighting for will be for nothing. no other game has done something. a shakespearean ending awaits our tragic heroes.