For the PES/eFootball players out that have made the switch to FIFA we’d like to welcome you. I know it’s been rough waiting for “Friends Mode” so we can at least play with our best friends FUT 23 Coins, but this game is the closest to PES dribbling as it is going to get so enjoy it before the “it’s not responsive crowd” complains and EA starts patching the game. On the ball, I’m able to left-stick my way out of pressure I can block players and turn them and the basic areas of dribbling have been improved from last year.
I’m a big fan of the feeling when you’re using the ball. I’m also looking for games that mimic the unique player characteristics. Tanks like prime Yaya Toure are going to be different from a younger Neymar. A majority of players fall between, as these two examples are the extremes, but the sense of being heavy with enough strength and control to ride difficult situations with just a click of the left stick is what I enjoyed PES and am really enjoying the dribbling action in FIFA 23. I’ve never been a skilled person, even in real life , I like the low-center of gravity dribblers like Messi and Hazard rather than step-over merchants like Antony or Saint Maximin. Technical dribbling assists players like myself bridge the skill gap online , while practicing it offline.
One of the bigger changes to FIFA 23 is the brand new Accelerate feature. A lot of the slow behavior that fans complain about is tied to ratings and an inability to comprehend the feature. For reference, here’s screenshot from a previous EA blog detailing the three different archetypes for players:
These player archetypes are purely rating-driven, so it’s essential to be aware of your players and how they will respond and move when incorporating this into consideration. For further reference, here’s an excellent Twitter thread on how all this works and how it impacts players:
I’m a fan of these three enhancements. In terms of balance, Accelerate provides those lengthy striders like Halaand a valuable purpose to counteract the meta that was swift and quick players cheap FIFA 23 Coins. My only complaint is on the general point of HyperMotion 2 and the impact it has on team defense.
