Welcome to FIFA 23, the ultimate football adventure from FreakyGe. Whether you're building your dream squad in Ultimate Team, crafting a legendary career as a player or manager, or getting your street game on in Volta Football, FIFA 23 offers deep gameplay across multiple modes. Master the fundamentals, develop your pros, and conquer the pitch against challenging AI.
This guide dives deep into FIFA 23, covering everything you need to excel. We'll provide essential tips for building your ultimate team, mastering Career Mode's intricacies, and unlocking peak performance in every match. Get ready to crush the competition and achieve football glory.
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Unlock the full potential of FIFA 98 with our comprehensive guide to basic and special moves, including keyboard controls, special moves, and penalty kick techniques. Dominate the pitch!
This guide provides detailed information about the controls and special moves for FIFA 98, supplementing the in-game manual. It covers basic actions, advanced techniques, and specific scenarios like free kicks, penalty kicks, and throw-ins.
Basic Moves:
| Action | Keyboard | Grip | Gamepad Pro | Gamepad | JoyStick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run | Arrow Keys | D-Pad | D-Pad | D-Pad | D-Pad |
| Pass | S | B | Yellow | Yellow | 1 |
| Shoot | D | C | Green | Green | 2 |
| Lob | A | A | Red | Red | - |
| Tackle | D | C | Green | Green | 2 |
| Slide Tackle | A | A | Red | Red | - |
| Sprint | W | Y | Blue | Blue | - |
| Skill Moves | Alt/Ctrl | L/R | L2/R2 | - | - |
Special Moves:
When your team has the ball:
- Alt or Ctrl + A: Flick the ball up to yourself.
- Alt or Ctrl + S: Beat player by rolling the ball around them.
- Alt or Ctrl + D: Fake a shot then beat a player.
- Alt or Ctrl + E: Fake one way but go the other way.
- Alt or Ctrl + W: 360-degree spin to beat a player.
- Alt or Ctrl + Q: Run foot over the ball then flick it to the side.
Double Tap:
- A: Flick the ball up to yourself.
- S: Through pass.
- D: Chip shot.
- E: Take a dive.
Give and Go: Press Q to pass the ball to a teammate. Run into space using the passer of the ball (the teammate will be computer-controlled) then press S to receive the ball back.
When the opposition has the ball:
- Press Q: Vicious tackle/lunge.
- Double Tap Q: Hip check or elbow.
When the ball is in the air:
- Press and Hold A: Header to a teammate.
- Press and Hold S: Headed pass.
- Press and Hold D: Powerful header/headed shot on goal.
- Tap & Hold A: High Volley.
- Tap & Hold S: Volleyed Pass.
- Tap & Hold D: Volleyed Shot.
- D + left or right: Bicycle kick.
When taking a Free Kick, Corner or Goal Kick:
- Press Alt: Swing the ball to the right.
- Press Ctrl: Swing the ball to the left.
When the Keeper has the ball:
- Press A or B: Throw ball.
- Press B or C: Drop Kick.
- Press Z: Drop the Ball.
- Double Tap A or B: Through Pass.
Penalty Kicks:
- Press C: Shoot the Ball.
- Keypad: Aims shot.
- Press B: Change shot taker.
- Press A: Changes the side the player shoots from (Left or right side of the ball).
Throw Ins:
- Press B: Switches receiving players.
- Press A: High throw.
- Press C: Low throw.
- Press X: Passback throw.
- Press Z: Switches from target to normal modes.
Celebration Sounds: In FIFA 98, when your team has scored and are in the process of celebrating, press the Shoot Button to hear a special sound.
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FIFA 23 system requirements: Learn the basic, ideal, and multiplayer specs including OS, processor, RAM, and more.
Basic Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 95
- Processor Speed: 100Mhz Pentium
- Hard Drive Space: 20 MB
- Memory (RAM): 16 MB
- CD-ROM: 4X w/ Windows 32-bit Drivers
- Video: 1 MB PCI w/ Direct Draw Compatibility
- Controls: Mouse and Keyboard
- Drivers: DirectX 5.0 (Included with CD)
Ideal Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 95
- Processor Speed: 166Mhz Pentium
- Hard Drive Space: 100 MB
- Memory (RAM): 32 MB
- CD-ROM: 8X w/ Windows 32-bit Drivers
- Video: 4 MB PCI w/ Direct Draw Compatibility
- Controls: Gravis Grip or Game Pad Pro
Multiplayer Requirements:
- Network: 2-8 PCs (up to 4 players per PC, 20 players maximum), Pentium 100 MHz CPU or faster, IPX compliant network, 1 CD per computer
- Modem: 2 PCs (up to 4 players per PC, 8 players maximum), 100% Hayes compatible 28.8 kbs or faster modem, High speed serial port (16550 UART), 1 CD per computer
- Serial Play: 2 PCs (up to 4 players per PC, 8 players maximum), Null modem cable, High speed serial port (16550 UART), 1 CD per computer
- For lob passes, the duration you hold the lob key determines the distance.
- When shooting, wait for the goalie to challenge you before aiming for the corner of the net.
- For corner, free, and offside kicks, use the 'E' key to select a player, 'S' key to select the player to head the ball, 'A' key to lob the ball, and 'D' key to head the ball.
- You can steal the ball from the keeper as he is about to kick it using the lunge tackle (shot button).
- Tap-and-hold moves are more powerful than hold moves as the player uses their legs. The time between the tap and hold must be minimal.
- Practice special moves in practice mode with no defenders and only a goalkeeper.
- Team setup is critical; try setting players as midfielders and forwards with high aggression for offensive dominance, but be aware of defensive vulnerability.
- Sometimes passing the ball is better than crossing, especially if a forward has a clear shot.
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Understand FIFA 23 icons, player ratings (FAT/BIO), Radar, Kit Clashing, and troubleshooting tips for PC and console.
- 1Icon Meanings: To understand what each icon on the screen does in FIFA 23, simply hold the arrow over it. A message will pop up explaining its function.
- 2FAT and BIO Ratings: The FAT rating indicates a player's fatigue level, ranging from 0% to 100%. A higher number means more fatigue. The BIO rating is the player's fitness level; a higher BIO means the player will fatigue slower and is less prone to injury, while a lower BIO means they will fatigue faster and are more easily injured.
- 3Radar: The Radar (a type of minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen)) allows you to see the position of every player on the field during a match. This is useful for setting up plays, especially when you cannot see all players on the screen at once. You can toggle the Radar on/off using the '8' key.
- 43D Display Issues: If you experience a messed-up screen when trying to play FIFA 23 in 3D, even with certified drivers, ensure you have the latest drivers from your video card manufacturer. If problems persist, download and install the file grtvgr.exe from the specified website, as this patch is known to fix many 3D issues.
- 5Kit Clashing: Kit Clashing is an option that addresses team color conflicts. If the colors of the two teams playing are too similar, one team will wear a white jersey to avoid confusion.
- 6Visual Indicator: The Visual Indicator option displays indicators to show you an open teammate to pass to, helping you make successful passes without the other team intercepting them.
- 7Automatic Crosses: When this option is enabled, performing a lob down the sideline towards the opposition's endline will automatically send the ball towards the front of the goal, regardless of the directional key you are pressing.
- 8Commentary Player Names: While all player names should be included in the commentary, some players may not be mentioned even if they play the entire match.
- 9Player Attributes: Player attributes are ratings from 0 to 100 for different abilities. Higher numbers indicate better performance. Key attributes include: SPD (Speed), SPW (Shot Power), PBS (Passing Bias), AGG (Aggressiveness), SAC (Shot Accuracy), SBS (Shot Bias), AWR (Awareness), BCT (Ball Control), AGL (Agility), HAC (Heading Accuracy), ATB (Attacking Bias), RCT (Reaction), ACL (Acceleration), TAC (Tackling), and FIT (Fitness).
- 10Rain and Snow Option (PC): On a PC with a 2D video card, the rain and snow option does not visually display weather effects; you will only see an overcast sky. However, the gameplay is affected: the ball bounces less, and players fatigue faster. Rain and snow may be visible with a 3D card, and are reportedly visible in the N64 and PSX versions of FIFA 98.
Hot Keys:
- Pause Menu: ESC
- Camera Views: F1 (Tele Cam), F2 (Sideline Cam), F3 (Action Cam), F4 (Goal Cam), F5 (Stadium Cam), F6 (Shoulder Cam), F7 (Ball Cam), F8 (Tower Cam)
- Network/Modem: F9 (Chat), F10 (Hangup/Disconnect)
- Quit: F11 (Quit FIFA RTWC 98), F12 (Quit Current Match)
- Menu Navigation: 1 (Controller Select), 2 (Team Management), 3 (Options), 4 (Instant Replays), 5 (Match Statistics), 6 (Scoring Summary), 7 (Foul Summary), 8 (Toggle Radar on/off), 0 (Toggle sound and music on/off)
- Visual Toggles: T (Toggle Stadium textures/details on/off), Y (Toggle Pitch textures/details on/off)
- Screen Size: = (Increase screen size), - (Decrease screen size)
Improving Game Speed:
- Reduce screen size using the '-' key.
- Toggle field and stadium details off using the 'Y' and 'T' keys, respectively.
- Close all background programs by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL, and shutting down everything except Explorer and Systray. Repeat if necessary.
- Perform a full installation of the game to avoid significant performance drops caused by frequent CD-ROM access.
Modem Play Setup:
- Connection Types: Modem connections can be direct (requiring a serial cable with a null-modem adapter) or indirect.
- Requirements for Indirect Connection: FIFA 23 requires at least a 28.8k modem or faster, and a high-speed (16,550 UART) serial port.
- Setting Up a Two-Computer Match: Ensure your modems are configured correctly. At the modem connect screen, one person must select "Dialing Directory".
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