On the whole FIFA 19's gameplay is a big improvement over last year. Some of the new mechanics are well-implemented scripting is less prevalent than ever before at first glance anyway and the riotous Kick Off options open up a whole host of possibilities for on-the-couch multiplayer.
Spend significant time playing the game as this footy-mad fan has since Tuesday and you'll come to terms with what is different and what cheap tricks you can still get away with.fifa 19 coins Gone are the days of going 1-0 up then parking the bus though; EA have realised that such tactics worked every time and they've endeavoured to reward budding tacticians for thinking about each match individually.
Of course you'll still get your arse handed to you on Ultimate difficulty. That is unless you start forming mini-game plans and work to exploit the game's robust new AI. The following 10 expert tips and tricks should help ease the pain of those absolute maulings when coming up against the better sides and there's even some insight into squeezing the most from Career Mode and tackling human players online...
1. Don't Ignore The Training Suite In Career Mode
In previous games the in-hub Training suite was a pain in the you-know-whats. It didn't seem much fun to actually play the drills and that five-second countdown when simming them felt like five hours at times. In 19 it's been streamlined. The needless delay has been removed and that makes the 'Simulate All' option less tedious.
According to EA's world of football players develop with alarming quickness. The key thing here is challenging your team by putting them in drills better than they are. After a while they'll acclimatise and their overall ratings will shoot higher than you could have imagined.
Young players develop the best in FIFA 19 (which is logical) and it's a great idea to train unwanted squad members you plan on selling for a month or two before the transfer window opens. Even one extra point added to their overall can add a few million onto the price tag.
2. Use Chipped Shots Aplenty Against Human Players
Back in the halcyon days of FIFA 09 chipped shots were an unbelievable asset. Goalkeepers would sprint off their lines like they were running away from danger and would be easily picked off with a deft chip sailing right over their heads into an empty net. That had to change for obvious reasons and yet chips haven't been consigned to the nearest bin completely.They're well-worth trying online.
Think about what that means for a second and it all makes sense. Human players unlike their CPU-controlled counterparts are more prone to knee-jerk reactions and split-second hair-brained decision-making that leaves them vulnerable. Online this writer has already come across countless gamers who enjoy holding Triangle/Y and bringing their keepers out willy nilly.
That's when to chip and it's a satisfying way to relive the good old days. Just be wary that chipping AI goalies is harder than ever. They don't leave much space meaning you're better off blasting a shot rather than attempting any finesse.
3. Combine New Goalie Animations With Attacking Wing Backs
Get the party hats out fetch the balloons and start baking up a celebration. For the first time in years goalkeepers in FIFA aren't ham-fisted idiots more prone to flapping at crosses than ensuring they're a reliable presence between the posts.cheap fifa 19 coins They have some new animations this year as well.Now instead of lofting a throw in the vague direction of a defender keepers will look to throw an arrowed ball into space. This is something you can profit from if the team's formation and tactics happen to be set up right. It also goes hand-in-hand with the previous point.
By deploying wing backs and encouraging them to bomb forward late in the match you can pull off rapid counter attacks that leave the AI helpless. Think of how Liverpool's Andy Robertson or Man City's Kyle Walker operate in real life. That's achievable in FIFA 19 and it's a joy to behold.If timed right such movements are lethal. Push wing backs on throw them the ball and watch them turn into target-hitting wingers within seconds.