FIFA 15

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4.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 463 Ratings

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  1. cristiadu
    Dec 2, 2014
    6
    It got better in graphics, but poorer in performance/gameplay. It's not bad at all, but I think that the Fifa 2014 was a better buy.

    Also, the PC version has some performance problems no matter which configuration you have on your computer, so it's kind of annoying.
  2. FreakyFunka
    Oct 20, 2014
    6
    Right, this is easy, FIFA is going back to its old ways (1990s) Re-hash after re-hash and not a single consumer listened too. I really feel EA should try something new and let a real person play the game and listen to their concerns before it is released. I also know this will never happen as the only time FIFA will improve is when another company comes along and produces a better game.Right, this is easy, FIFA is going back to its old ways (1990s) Re-hash after re-hash and not a single consumer listened too. I really feel EA should try something new and let a real person play the game and listen to their concerns before it is released. I also know this will never happen as the only time FIFA will improve is when another company comes along and produces a better game. (It took PES in the 90s to do it.) as EA realised it was worth investing the money for the return.
    This feels like EA have gone the same route as the Football Manager series has gone. Player stats mean diddly squat as a player with a speed of 85 (Human controlled.) will be caught overtaken and tackled by a player with speed of 60 (CPU controlled.) I hit the post and bar at least eight times in one match the comp had one shot in extra time and won. (Just like a match in FM14.) Even when I do score there is no great feeling of satisfaction as there where in other FIFA / PES games.
    Now lets start on the referee, if you give an opposing player a dirty look your in the book but they hack ten bells out of you and nothing.
    I feel EA are really trying to cover up the extremely poor AI by making the game excessively bias. Why are my players stupid and the computer controlled players are all golden balls. The only player on the pitch that is of any use is the one you control.
    On the plus side it looks great. Once you turn your crossfire/sli off and mess about with driver settings to stop the micro stutter and fix FPS.
    EA makes a huge amount of money from us and I truly believe their company motto should read "EA. The Consumer Sucks." After all it is not like we pay their wages or anything.
    Free kicks, corners, penalties and throw ins are still by far the worst in any footy game ever.
    Anyways if you look at this as a computer game of a made up sport it is O.K. and I am sure I will have hours of (was going to say fun.) game time.
    Please, please, please can a software house start making a footy game and put it out as early access and listen to US the consumer. I want a new king of the Great Game.
    EA you need to take a long hard look at yourself for your own good, not mine.
    People really are getting fed up with you and your money grabbing ways.
    Not a bad GAME. I just expected more changes to what have been spoken about for at least five years now, but nothing :-(
    Glitz and glamour alone does not make a great game. Do not give up just get a group of experienced football gamers together and LISTEN.    … Expand
  3. ThomasJ
    Oct 4, 2014
    6
    Firstly, I don't think this game could deserve a zero unless you somehow played an advanced copy of FIFA 2050 and this game seems primitive in comparison. Likewise, it does not deserve a ten unless the last football game you played was International Superstar Soccer on Super Nintendo. Now that would be a mind-blowing transition! I should also note that I'm reviewing this game primarilyFirstly, I don't think this game could deserve a zero unless you somehow played an advanced copy of FIFA 2050 and this game seems primitive in comparison. Likewise, it does not deserve a ten unless the last football game you played was International Superstar Soccer on Super Nintendo. Now that would be a mind-blowing transition! I should also note that I'm reviewing this game primarily from a career/FUT mode perspective, and that at the moment I am playing at a Professional/World Class difficulty level (I have played exclusively at World Class difficulty for the last few years, but I'm struggling with FIFA 15); so, no, I am not a virtual superstar, and I'll have no choice but to tell you to jog on if the sole rebuttal you can provide is "youz jus suxxors at dis game."

    There's no doubt that the graphics and user interface update is smooth and beautiful - coming from FIFA 13, it's a marked improvement. The menu is far less clunky and navigating your way around the various modes and settings is easy. The actual game graphics are pleasant to look at, with the more realistic animations and crowds adding atmosphere. It would have been nice to have more video options than 0x/2x/4x MSAA and Low/High rendering quality, but that's a fairly minor gripe.

    However, despite the shiny new interface and the graphical realism, EA has consistently failed to address the underlying flaws that have been at the core of the franchise for a number of years. In fact, that's why I skipped 2014's version (and only the second time I skipped a FIFA game going back to FIFA 97). The tone and 'feel' of the game has changed significantly, now sporting a frenetic end-to-end battle that allows for very little build-up and no real midfield competition. Although this in itself doesn't seem that representative of football in reality, it's not as much of a problem compared to the AI. In some ways, it's the behaviour of the AI that exacerbates the absurdity of this play style. Friendly AI has practically remained unchanged for years: they remain static, rigid and lack any of the dynamic smarts or vision that the CPU AI enjoys at the higher difficulty levels. Friendly defenders get drawn out of position all over the place and don't react well to the way the attack is being setup, leaving massive gaps everywhere that inevitably results in you the AI having acres of space. Frankly, at the mid-to-upper difficulties, the defenders are mostly useless, with the player often frantically scrambling all over the shop to stop the opposition from scoring. Combine that with the champagne one-touch football that the CPU employs at World Class+, it seems like a losing battle, even if they don't score as often as they probably should.

    Of course, this wouldn't be such a major issue if it weren't for the fact that your attack, in terms of penetration and getting in and behind the defence, is like being Accrington Stanley vs Bayern Munich. It's practically impossible to play any tight one-twos near the D to get past their defensive wall, often having to resort to long shots or crossing just to create half-chances. I can only assume that the CPU AI defense are some kind of hive mind, each knowing exactly what the others will do and where to go accordingly. The semi-randomised shooting just compounds matters. Of course there is the counter-attack, which is a reasonably successful tactic, providing you can outpace the defense. Even should you beat the man, he will turn on a dime and catch up to you faster than the Flash on amphetamines, so it's never a done deal even when you manage to bypass the defender. Basically, FIFA 15 (and its predecessors) almost have two sets of rules and behaviours - one for your AI, and one for the CPUs. EA can bang out all the catchy slogans they want or talk about their new 'next-gen' mechanic, but it's not what they should be looking to improve. It's the core behaviour that needs an overhaul.

    Ultimate Team is practically unchanged to previous versions. This mode could probably use a bit of an overhaul - particularly when it comes to chemistry. I don't see why chemistry shouldn't increase as the team plays more together, with the degree of improvement linked to the skill of the player (e.g. that world class players are good enough to slot in new squads quickly, etc). Likewise, Career mode remains a staple that progresses much as it has before hand. Yet again, my favourite 'mode' is simply playing co-op leagues/tournaments with a couple of beers - it's about the only time I don't get irritated at FIFA's lack of genuine improvement and innovation.

    It's a fun game, don't get me wrong, and I'll like spend hundreds of hours playing it as I have with the others, but it's about time EA really pushed the envelope. It's a shame EA are such bastards with licensing, it could do with some serious competition to keep things moving forward instead of relying solely on yanking the status quo teat of the cash cow.    … Expand
  4. Llaerrick
    Sep 23, 2014
    6
    no doubt about it, the graphics and presentation of FIFA15 are very good. in fact almost everything not connected to the game play itself (single player, career mode - have not much time multiplayer/online yet so will reserve comment on that aspect) is very nice.

    one noticeable change is that there tends to be more goal mouth frenzy and deflections in this edition. in the last three    no doubt about it, the graphics and presentation of FIFA15 are very good. in fact almost everything not connected to the game play itself (single player, career mode - have not much time multiplayer/online yet so will reserve comment on that aspect) is very nice.

    one noticeable change is that there tends to be more goal mouth frenzy and deflections in this edition. in the last three hours, i've probably scored more deflected goals than my entire FIFA14 play through. the goalkeeping handling is also more realistic with more spilled shots and slightly slower reflex saves. there are noticeable attempts to incorporate more AI management (the AI manager does occasionally switch formations and tactics during the course of a game).

    but unfortunately, underneath all that glitter and bling, there are still some pretty irritating and poor aspects of the game especially in career mode when you control only your player. player AI is still generally poor with limited wing play and crossing. way too many square passes to each other and the less said about your team's AI defence the better (like having 4 Djimi Traores in your defence ...). the AI problem is highlighted as generally chances are only created by your player either actively or passively (i.e. either beating your man, giving/getting a through ball, or crossing) which means that the opposition team has a really hard time scoring. on legendary setting with default sliders (except for injuries which i turned up), in 20 games, my AFC Wimbledon has only conceded 1 goal ... as much as I like winning games, there isn't much point if there really isn't that much of a challenge. also, they really need to work on the realism aspect of the game somewhat, i get it that England sucks in real life, but getting a call up in my rookie season while playing in League Two is stretching it a bit.

    so after a few hours into the game, it's pretty much more of the same except that it's better looking. don't get me wrong, while it's not a bad game and it's pretty fun, aside from all the cosmetic differences, i am a little disappointed that there aren't more real changes to gameplay/simulation in FIFA15 - for starters, better AI team-mates and opposition, more intelligent/realistic management, and less arbitrary match ratings (i get more points standing around doing nothing sometimes than actively pressing and defending). oh yes, and still the worse set pieces and set piece AI this side of the known universe. freekicks are pretty much an exercise in randomness, the AI's set-piece taker's decision making leaves so much to be desired, a throw-in routine routinely gives the ball back to the opposition 50% of the time    … Expand
  5. Saff3rUK
    Sep 27, 2014
    7
    OK, I have to eat a little bit of humble pie. I first reviewed this game and game it a 4, believing I had played enough games to make an accurate determination. I decided to go give it another go, ramping up the difficulty to World Class, adjust some sliders to slightly increase the CPU's error frequency in passing and first touch. The result? A MUCH more rewarding experience! Now, I amOK, I have to eat a little bit of humble pie. I first reviewed this game and game it a 4, believing I had played enough games to make an accurate determination. I decided to go give it another go, ramping up the difficulty to World Class, adjust some sliders to slightly increase the CPU's error frequency in passing and first touch. The result? A MUCH more rewarding experience! Now, I am having to seriously play the ball, and, giving the my players a little more time while holding the ball, they actually do run into space more intelligently than I thought.
    You see the truth is, in previous FIFA outings, I would dink the ball about the pitch fairly quickly, trying to move it up as quickly as possible, and it worked. Trying to do the same again in 15 can work, but it was this way of playing that caused me to become frustrated. Holding onto the ball, waiting for the runs, and being a little bit more patient is paramount.
    I've played about 10 games on World Class now and I am thinking more about my tactics, what instructions to give my players and using more quick tactics than ever before.
    World Class seems to also have unlocked varied ways in which the CPU will try and score against you. I mentioned before that most of the time, on Professional, they would constantly trot up to my corners and then try and wind in. Now I'm getting shots coming at me from all over the pitch which is much better.

    Finally, the biggest revelation and realisation that occurred to me last night is when I realised that defending is VERY different to how you would approach it compared to FIFA 14. I used to use the jockey and contain buttons all the time, but it seems they have been nerfed in 15, now instead, the trick seems to be to get close enough to the opposition player and time the standing tackle right, and suddenly, your defenders are not useless anymore!

    So, I can't delete my initial review, and I will caveat the positives with the fact that it is still a bit of a grind and not quite the beautiful game of football we would all love to play and see, but putting more time in to this game has made me realise I was wrong on some aspects.

    I'm somewhat nervous to play online because I think that will just annoy the living **** out of me again.    … Expand
  6. orisnas
    Sep 24, 2014
    5
    FIFA15 is a great game```````If you didn't have FIFA14. I think I should get a 50% off for FIFA15 since I've got a same thing last year,then I will give it a 8
  7. xTobyMc
    Sep 26, 2014
    6
    FIFA 15 is definitely an upgrade to FIFA 14 for PC users, with the developers finally giving us the Ignite engine, something we should have received when FIFA 14 was out. With the Ignite engine's new physics and animations, the game definitely feels a lot more realistic in terms of the players looking like real people and showing emotion, as well as the expanded techniques for shooting,FIFA 15 is definitely an upgrade to FIFA 14 for PC users, with the developers finally giving us the Ignite engine, something we should have received when FIFA 14 was out. With the Ignite engine's new physics and animations, the game definitely feels a lot more realistic in terms of the players looking like real people and showing emotion, as well as the expanded techniques for shooting, making saves, etc.

    However, despite the new engine, the game doesn't feel hugely different, as you'd expect with this type of game that's simply recycled annually. There are still so many bugs in-game too, and considering the game doesn't expand beyond the stadium, I'd expect them to iron out all glitches and bugs by now. If MMO's can be bug free on release, surely this game should. I've already experienced moments where the ref is giving my player a yellow card, and the screen just gets stuck looking at the ref, I had to wait about a minute for it to return to the game.

    PC performance is also poor. When the game runs normally, I get well over 100fps on max settings and everything is fine. However, for some stupid reason, when going into replay animations or taking a goal kick, the FPS drops to 30, it's extremely annoying (I have turned off Vsync for those that may wonder). I also cannot Alt+TAB out of the game, because when returning to FIFA, it enters windowed mode with a letterbox view which is unchangeable unless I restart the game.

    Players still act like idiots as well. Goalkeepers still make saves and take about 5 seconds to stand up again, meanwhile the opponent has tapped in a rebound shot. Players go flying to the floor (due to the physics engine) from the smallest of contact. Players go to control the ball and somehow it deflects off their shin about 6 metres ahead of them, despite the pass being extremely low powered. etc, etc, etc, the list goes on.

    Oh, and Ultimate Team FIFA points are far too expensive as always.    … Expand
  8. CoSm1c_gAm3r
    Apr 6, 2015
    5
    As for now it is the best game in FIFA series and it is the best football game in 2015.

    But I hate that it focuses only on that FUT feature that for me is not existent. I play single player career mode and here is very poor experience. My player contract in first team never expires so I always earn the same amount of money even if I am great player. That achievement system that    As for now it is the best game in FIFA series and it is the best football game in 2015.

    But I hate that it focuses only on that FUT feature that for me is not existent.

    I play single player career mode and here is very poor experience. My player contract in first team never expires so I always earn the same amount of money even if I am great player.
    That achievement system that develops my player is uber idiotic. I liked how earlier PES dealt with that. It was fun to develop player while in FIFA it is ALWAYS the same. I like to be striker and I have only 3 YES freaking 3 options to make my stats start from different values! PES always put random numbers and that was freaking awesome compared to FIFA idiotic stat system. Then I am always developed in the same way because my gameplay style is the same so every year fifas experience in terms of player development is the same. THAT IS PATHETIC!
    Also game forces player to be the best! Very early player can get offer from best teams! I remember in PES it was hard to be popular while in FIFA it is like OH you scored 15 goals in season for team in english league 2 so Bayern Monachium want you badly! PATHETIC!!!!!

    They ignored completely bug that is present in importing game face. Player have gum teeth and his ears have no texture making ears look detailed like other players ears on field. Again all they care is that F**** FUT because it is popular between casuals that care only about beating some human through game. Pathetic.    … Expand
  9. I34C0N
    Feb 16, 2015
    5
    The game is ok, however the demo is WAY BETTER. Unless you love football do not buy this game it is the same as 14 but with even **** keepers and even more op lob passes if you want to play this game just play the demo as it is pre patch and what people like about fifa 15 not the post patch **** it is now.
  10. TheHeavenOnFire
    Dec 24, 2014
    7
    Es ist ein gutes Spiel, nur was mich aufregt ist, Grafikbugs, trotz High-End PC. Verstehe ich nicht. Aber sonst ein schönes Spiel.
    Freue mich auf die nächsten Teile.
    Also EA, macht das nächste besser! Keine Bugs auch bei High End Rechnern ;)
  11. WhiteTigerRO
    Feb 1, 2015
    7
    I don't know what to say,I played Fifa four years,but Fifa 15 is a disaster,I like it but I don't see difference from Fifa 15 to Fifa 14,passes is completely different but anything NO,but still remains my favorite game.
  12. gattienzo
    Jul 13, 2015
    7
    Uno de los mejores simuladores de fútbol que probé hasta el momento, tiene algunos fallos el modo Ultimate Team online por lo menos en Pc, y como todo juego de fútbol tiene una vida de un año desde su lanzamiento hasta el proximo fifa 16.
  13. daenerys12
    Sep 2, 2015
    6
    The new engine was good for Fifa, but it is too easy to take the ball through midfield, so it feels like midfield actually doesn't exist. (PING-PONG) There are only offense and defense.. The decisions of referee could be more realistic. There are too many unnecessary animations and showings. The grass is excessive, because it flows pell-mell. I think these should be fixed in the future.The new engine was good for Fifa, but it is too easy to take the ball through midfield, so it feels like midfield actually doesn't exist. (PING-PONG) There are only offense and defense.. The decisions of referee could be more realistic. There are too many unnecessary animations and showings. The grass is excessive, because it flows pell-mell. I think these should be fixed in the future. And I also think a new engine would be great and DX 11 too !!… Expand
  14. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 9, 2021
    5
    Avarage FIFA game, which doesn't mean its not fun to play with friends. Just the changes are minimal.
  15. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    5
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  16. Giero
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
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  17. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    6
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#41 Best PC Game of 2014
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#50 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#60 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 12, 2014
    80
    A finely tuned game that doesn't need to overhaul anything and offers a gameplay experience without any compromises. [Issue#246]
  2. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 27, 2014
    82
    If the team at EA Sports gets the balance right between attack and defence, this game would be near perfect. But as it stands, FIFA 15 feels like a slightly improved version of FIFA 14, a game that itself was near footballing perfection.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 25, 2014
    88
    EA Canada has done an excellent job. Yes, there are some rough edges like too many player errors during throw-ins or kicking the ball over side line in cases where it would be better to kick it to the middle of the field. Too many hits on the goal posts and bar. But developers have managed to conquer new heights where they will sure nest and polish this flagship series, until the time comes for a new breakthrough. [Nov 2014, p.96]
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