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ROONEY!! FIFA 12 is here, or at least the demo is. The sight of Rooney kicking the ball into a net, like he does every year, to start the FIFA game was thrilling to say the least.

In case you didn’t get to know, a free demo of FIFA 12 was released to the public yesterday. For PlayStation users, the demo can be downloaded from the PlayStation store.

Although only 5 teams can be used in the demo: Dortmund, Arsenal, Milan, Man City and Barcelona, the demo still provides an exciting preview of FIFA 12. There are a lot of changes in this game compared to FIFA 11. Long time FIFA co-commentator, Andy Gray, has been replaced (due to the controversy surrounding him in the beginning of the year) by ex Arsenal striker, Alan Smith. The ever present Martin Tyler partners with him in commentating in the game.

Tyler to the left, and Smith to the right

Another big change is the increase rating of players. Normally in FIFA, the best player in the game (for the past two years it has been Messi and Ronaldo) has a 90 rating, but in the demo Messi has a rating of 95. Yes, that’s right 95; his fellow Barcelona team mates Xavi and Iniesta both have ratings of 92. Obviously Barcelona is the best team in the game.

Also, the defending in the game seems to be different than normal. It’s harder and more advanced. So advanced that before you start playing the game, an in-depth tutorial on how to defend is offered. I was so eager to check out the demo that I skipped the tutorial, oh boy was that a big mistake. I almost conceded in the 2nd minute as I did not know that a new defending skill called ‘contain’ (which I still don’t know how to use) had been added to the game. It became easier as the game went on, I managed to win my first ever game on FIFA 12 on penalties. You know the quick free kick that was introduced to the game a couple of years back? Well quick throw ins have also been introduced; so don’t drop your controller, your opponent might just take advantage of that.

Overall, I can’t wait for the release of the full game on the 27th of this month. Like most FIFA addicts, I have already pre-ordered the game and you should do so as well in case you have forgotten. A complete review of the game would be available on the night of its release. Sadly, people who live in Europe will have to wait at least another two days to get the game. The earliest release date there is scheduled for the 29th.

Have you played the demo yet? What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below. As for me, I’m going back to play FIFA.

Ehima Osazuwa

Ehima Osazuwa is a student who is currently enrolled in a 4 year program in the Engineering faculty of McMaster University. He attended Whitesands Secondary School in Nigeria and graduated in the year 2009. He decided to join the Technesstivity team because he has always been interested in various forms of technology. Aside from technology, he enjoys watching and playing sports

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