FIFA 12 Review
Price: $4.99
Version Reviewed: 1.0.2
Device Reviewed On: iPod touch 4
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The controls are what will make or break this game for players. There are a wide number of commands to fit on to the touchscreen, especially the smaller screen of the iPhone and iPod touch. The controls have been mercifully culled down to a three button control scheme, with each button having different context depending on the situation, and different mechanics when sliding up and down. It leads to an amazing amount of control over time, but it also makes it difficult to learn the controls because so many options are available. As well, this means the screen can get very cluttered, and aiming shots is often difficult on the iPhone and iPod touch. The iPad controls are much easier to navigate due to the additional screen space.
However, this is a solid game of soccer. The daily challenge mode encourages the kind of long-term daily playing that makes a game like 1000 Heroz (now known as Thousand Heroes) so addictive. As well, the Manager mode, while daunting for newcomers, should provide a quality combination of management and gameplay for those looking for a deeper experience from this game. This game is best served for the soccer faithful who wants a deep game on the go, more than just the casual player looking for a quick game on the go.