Whether you adapt to these changes will largely be down to preference, and how you like your football games to ‘feel’ but a regrettable consequence of the beefed up player mass is even lengthier control input delay than usual. You can actually use a large, strong striker as a proper target man this year. Shielding (LT by default on the 360 controller I was using on PC) is now much more necessary, both as a means to hold off incoming challenges, and for holding up play while you wait for team-mates to get into better areas. As a result, quality dribbling in FIFA 17 is much harder (because you have to remain aware of your own player’s momentum), and it’s easier to get nudged out of possession by a jostling defender.

There’s much more emphasis on remaining balanced while on the ball. In terms of this year’s gameplay changes, the increased importance of a player’s mass and physical presence makes the most difference. They did change corners though, you get a little aiming cross-hair now.

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