FIFA 14

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4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 606 Ratings

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  1. Lambo316
    Sep 29, 2013
    5
    This game has been scored mid 80's by critics. How many of them rely on EA for income?

    Like real football the game is a matter of opinion and mine is that this version is broke. Not sure why but the play is too slow. The animation of the players is too slow when turning. Its like they all have hip and pelvic injuries the players do not move like athletes. Defending is odd in that    This game has been scored mid 80's by critics. How many of them rely on EA for income?

    Like real football the game is a matter of opinion and mine is that this version is broke. Not sure why but the play is too slow. The animation of the players is too slow when turning. Its like they all have hip and pelvic injuries the players do not move like athletes. Defending is odd in that defenders go missing when you least expect it. First touch into space appears to be a skill that you are no longer allowed to use. The through ball is too potent.

    The game feels like the version before Fifa 13. Fifa 12.5 if you will. This game is a backward step.

    Other niggles include online games when you play against a team with the same colour strip or with a ref who clashes with one team. This is annoying and has been an issue for several versions. If you think about it another Fifa 14 is going to be released for PS4. Development of this version must have impacted on the development of this version.

    Very sloppy of EA. Like they care.    … Expand
  2. loadstone007
    Sep 29, 2013
    5
    Disappointing. EA don't seem to give a no more. My recommendation is to wait for the PS4 version maybe then you'll get something a bit better than last year's. Avoid this one if you have FIFA 13.
  3. Alg-Mazb
    Sep 30, 2013
    6
    A waste of money, the way EA scam people every year by telling them their game has vastly improved is pathetic, funny thing is, EA hasn't even put in the effort to do even that, we're left with a game lacking in the graphics and innovation department despite minor improvements to its FUT mode. The fact this game costs as much as it's predecessor is a sham, a very big let down...
  4. FanboySEGA
    Oct 14, 2013
    5
    Graphically it is a good game, and when compared with the first FIFA generation, change is evident. The game modes uneventful, and quite complete in this sense, as the whole saga. Its gameplay is painful, destroys the whole game, the games are too slow, the players seem orthopedic when they have to control the ball, the pass system is complicated, the AI defense is too rocky, do a goodGraphically it is a good game, and when compared with the first FIFA generation, change is evident. The game modes uneventful, and quite complete in this sense, as the whole saga. Its gameplay is painful, destroys the whole game, the games are too slow, the players seem orthopedic when they have to control the ball, the pass system is complicated, the AI defense is too rocky, do a good shot on goal is difficult, and if you succeed, the goalkeeper makes a good stop you, they all look international. The defense tactic, without comment, the biggest step back from the FIFA series. In a video game, the most important is the gameplay, and is a very big step back in the FIFA series, which debunks other work. In summary, good graphics, good and fun game modes, but a very bad gameplay. FIFA Best of all, it's FIFA 11, as of this saga to fallen sharply.

    Now in Spanish, my native language.

    Gráficamente es un buen juego, y si lo comparamos con el primer FIFA, de la generación, el cambio es evidente. Los modos de juego sin novedades, y bastante completo en este sentido, como toda la saga. Su jugabilidad es penosa, destroza todo el juego, los partidos son demasiado lentos, los jugadores parecen ortopédicos cuando tienen que controlar el balón, el sistema de pases se ha complicado, la IA de la defensa es demasiado rocosa, hacer un buen remate a portería es difícil, y si lo consigues, el portero te hace una buena parada, que parecen todos internacionales. La defensa táctica, sin comentarios, el mayor paso atrás de la saga FIFA. En un videojuego, lo mas importante es su jugabilidad, y es un paso atrás muy grande en la saga FIFA, que echa por tierra el resto del trabajo. En resumen, buenos gráficos, buenos y divertidos modos de juego, pero, una muy mala jugabilidad. El mejor FIFA de todos, es el FIFA 11, a partir de este la saga a caído en picado.    … Expand
  5. Goughy
    Nov 26, 2013
    7
    Personally i'm not that big a fan of FIFA but when it comes to football games there is no competition, this is easily the best on the market, and improves upon its predecessor with better graphics and more fluent controls. The problem though is that to make it more realistic the players are slower, skills are generally redundant and a simple sidestep is sufficient against most players,Personally i'm not that big a fan of FIFA but when it comes to football games there is no competition, this is easily the best on the market, and improves upon its predecessor with better graphics and more fluent controls. The problem though is that to make it more realistic the players are slower, skills are generally redundant and a simple sidestep is sufficient against most players, finally to score all you need to do is get near the box and tap it in with the basic shot as long as you move the analogue stick slightly away from the keeper, it'll go in.… Expand
  6. slipkornswitch
    Oct 28, 2013
    5
    Having not played this game, I am awaiting the FIFA 14 release on PS4, EA made it clear there would be nothing major overhauled on this version as their focus is on the Next Gen of console and the new intuitive Ignite Engine, so it seems a waste of time and money if you are planning on buying the new console.
    Having read many negative reviews and seen alot of gameplay videos.
    I can come    Having not played this game, I am awaiting the FIFA 14 release on PS4, EA made it clear there would be nothing major overhauled on this version as their focus is on the Next Gen of console and the new intuitive Ignite Engine, so it seems a waste of time and money if you are planning on buying the new console.
    Having read many negative reviews and seen alot of gameplay videos.
    I can come to the assumption that while still having alot of elements from previous installments it just doesnt come up to par. AI has been dumbed down and by the looks of it the overall game has become tedious and sluggish. It is clear from animations its just a quick cash grab by EA before (hopefully) blowing us away on PS4 and Xbox One.    … Expand
  7. maartor
    Dec 23, 2013
    5
    I've given up. Sure it is a quality package, with a lot of features I'll never use. But the game is just to frustrating. Worse than that it just doesn't give me any enjoyment. Used to be a division 1 player in fifa 13 and 12. Accepting a certain amount of frustration for the thrill of scoring a great goal. But not in this game. For the first time in years I'm considering stopping withI've given up. Sure it is a quality package, with a lot of features I'll never use. But the game is just to frustrating. Worse than that it just doesn't give me any enjoyment. Used to be a division 1 player in fifa 13 and 12. Accepting a certain amount of frustration for the thrill of scoring a great goal. But not in this game. For the first time in years I'm considering stopping with football games.

    Ps, I'm no PES fanboy. Used to play before switching to fifa. Have also played the new PES, but has the same slow gameplay and is a budget title compared to fifa.    … Expand
  8. thunderball001
    Dec 29, 2013
    5
    I really don't know where to start. after a few months now, I love the game but hate this game. so many little things make the game good(licensed teams, new shooting mechanics, new scouting system for career) but then there's those things that drive u mad. players standing as the ball goes past them., ur players turn like tanks while the computer turns like messi. this is more of an reviewI really don't know where to start. after a few months now, I love the game but hate this game. so many little things make the game good(licensed teams, new shooting mechanics, new scouting system for career) but then there's those things that drive u mad. players standing as the ball goes past them., ur players turn like tanks while the computer turns like messi. this is more of an review of career mode and I tell u now. u have moments of absolute joy(scoring a winner, winning with Newport county against Manchester city in the capital one cup final) and then all those bitty and frustrating moments of players falling over, not marking when if they had intelligence they would, making a tackle but some how the ball finds them again. it kills me to say it but this game sucks. how can play if you are not able to control a game then why should I play it. almost forget auto selecting is worse. selects a guy no where near the opponent. really ea. if they fixed all those little problems then gg fifa but comn on. ur lucky this year as pes was just as bad but remember this. professional football players don't turn like tanks and look like there gonna collapse like a granny on crack. I do love this game but u have to be patient and not have a temper because I go fakking mental like I do watching my real life team. U have good moments that make u come back for me and then moments that make want to never ever play this game again just like my team. some games they win and some they lose but Christ almighty this game is MAD AS HELL. gg ea.… Expand
  9. Vandiel
    Sep 24, 2013
    5
    Well... Am going to my tv and start to play FIFA 13... Oh wait!!! is FIFA 14!!!... I know we football fans spend year after year our money to buy the latest versión of our beloved football games, is like a religious pilgrim each year to the videogame store, i love videogames, i love football and i DONT love Fifa anymore... Reason??? It is the same game as 12,13 and i can go on and on andWell... Am going to my tv and start to play FIFA 13... Oh wait!!! is FIFA 14!!!... I know we football fans spend year after year our money to buy the latest versión of our beloved football games, is like a religious pilgrim each year to the videogame store, i love videogames, i love football and i DONT love Fifa anymore... Reason??? It is the same game as 12,13 and i can go on and on and on... dont take me wrong, there is a saying, if it is not broken dont fix it... But i think EA just made some little improvements and repacked fifa 13. We are in a new age for videogames, the next gen is around the corner, and EA is lazy to not improve whit a new engine like the japaneses. It is more of the same, if i want new transfers added, maybe is a better idea to sell a dlc for fifa 13 because i cant see a significant improvement or any dramatical change in fifa 14. It's like Barbie lol.. the same doll...ohh!!! but it comes whit a new hat WTF!!!… Expand
  10. logaems
    Oct 6, 2013
    6
    EA is trying their best in order to give us the most realistic experience. They succeeded but I don't think it's a good thing. Players are not as precise as before: passing, control There is some randomness in it. And because of that; I find the game incredibly frustrating. I don't have fun & the game is wrecking my nerves. Congratulations to EA for doing a brilliant simulation but theEA is trying their best in order to give us the most realistic experience. They succeeded but I don't think it's a good thing. Players are not as precise as before: passing, control There is some randomness in it. And because of that; I find the game incredibly frustrating. I don't have fun & the game is wrecking my nerves. Congratulations to EA for doing a brilliant simulation but the game is simply no fun for me. I feel like I have no control, I can win against Manchester United 3-1 and lose the next game against Southampton 3-0. And it's all due to the randomness of the game.… Expand
  11. AK7
    Sep 24, 2013
    7
    A good solid FIFA game. I'm happy EA listened to their fanbase this time around, I love the slower gameplay. Thank God for the new improved AI, your team mates are not brain dead anymore. As always FIFA has a fantastic presentation. If you want a realistic football game, you should get FIFA 14.
  12. Migz_PT
    Feb 14, 2014
    6
    Still no UEFA Champions Leagues and UEFA Europe League.
    Many Stadiums are missing inclusing "Estádio da Luz" in which the Champions League will be host.

    The Rest if Fine, but please, next time bring UEFA to the game ;)
  13. Gamingrules37
    Oct 5, 2013
    7
    It is a really well designed game gameplay is amazing and fun new ways to tackle situations and excellent menu design.Graphics are not so amazing they have a lot of screen tearing and issues.Playing with friends is fun and that is why you should get Fifa 14 but other than that it is decent and great but gets boring and graphics are dated
  14. poklane
    Mar 24, 2015
    5
    I wouldn't recommend this game unless you haven't played a football game in years. The gameplay isn't improved enough compared to FIFA 13, and there isn't enough new content when compared to FIFA 13.
  15. GamerDK2000
    Oct 12, 2013
    5
    the game has changed a lot so it had ups and downs career mode has never been better but ultimate team is laggy as so that kinda messed it up because only managar was good and removing two player career just because you add a new way of gaming it will get boring because you have a lot of competition so its fifa 13 but new way of gaming and less things to do....what a shame
  16. shrimper92
    Sep 28, 2013
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor game play AI defending is terrible cannot clear the ball
    Players run like there on sand
    Shoting takes toooooooooo long cant take quick shots
    Again defending is difficult this game is set up just for scoring goals not for the art of defending

    This game isn't football its American soccer lots of goals there is more to football than the ft score    … Expand
  17. dinosauryoshi
    Jul 1, 2014
    7
    Same old same old for me, yes the game looks great and seems fluid but I don't feel very in control. There seems to be a delay from me pressing a button to something actually happening, this seems to be done for the sake of making it look fluid rather than making it have fun gameplay. I liked the ultimate-team thing but it sometimes felt as if the computer had already decided who was goingSame old same old for me, yes the game looks great and seems fluid but I don't feel very in control. There seems to be a delay from me pressing a button to something actually happening, this seems to be done for the sake of making it look fluid rather than making it have fun gameplay. I liked the ultimate-team thing but it sometimes felt as if the computer had already decided who was going to win before the match started which meant it got very frustrating and I stopped playing after a short while. This is still good fun to play against friends but I maintain that no football game has ever beaten PES 6 on the gameplay front and this doesn't come close.… Expand
  18. Englishclass
    Aug 6, 2014
    5
    This game isn't the best of the series, but fun and nice to play. The modes are realistic, players trading and managing the clubs is interesting .
    The gameplay isn't easy but it is cool you should buy this game.
  19. MrDavidBen
    Sep 13, 2014
    5
    I really do not understand why FIFA get's high reviews, is it because it's the only worthwhile football game on the market? Magazines and sites post compareable ratings to games that go on to win awards and golden joysticks which I must say is incredibly irresponsible of them when customers buy their publications to read their reviews.

    Firstly I'll cover the cons of FIFA and I'm sad to    I really do not understand why FIFA get's high reviews, is it because it's the only worthwhile football game on the market? Magazines and sites post compareable ratings to games that go on to win awards and golden joysticks which I must say is incredibly irresponsible of them when customers buy their publications to read their reviews.

    Firstly I'll cover the cons of FIFA and I'm sad to say that this list is longer than the pros.

    - Pacing and Crossing Mechanics
    Simply... crossing and heading/volleying is far to easy, you can take apart the highest difficulty of opponent by multiple goals if you can break and cross to your strikers. It doesn't matter so much about the defender's AI (though it can help) it's just the fact that headers go in most of the time even when they are close to the keeper and would be realistically saveable.

    -Bugs and Freezes and Career Mode woes
    One of my favourite modes has always been Career Mode and it's sad to see that FIFA (perhaps deliberately) are letting it stale. I really don't care about Ultimate Team, I'd much rather play as my favourite League Two team and get promoted all the way to the heights of the Premier League.

    Firstly is the ridiculous retire rate of players which quite frankly can wreck teams when one of your best players decides to quit at the age of 29. As an example I bought Marvin Emnes when my team were promoted to the Championship and he retired a season later at 29... realistic no? XD

    The game freezes in Career, moreso than in other modes which can be a pain when it does it before an autosave.

    -EA Server Instability
    Just annoying to be honest, even to a point that I had to change passwords in order to access FIFA online (whilst every other game I had still worked). The EA Football Club also decides it randomly wants to disconnect when every other online game I play is fine.

    -EA Support/Community
    They are well known for being terrible and with FIFA it seems the case once again with countless problems being ignored on the forums and I know a few frustrated customers who are swearing off buying another FIFA game on this gen of console.

    Pros

    Gameplay -
    Under the bugs there is a competent football game which is enjoyable to play especially in parties of friends. The pacing and movement is better than 13 with improvements to the defensive controls which were irritating on 13 for me personally.

    Besides the easy crosses most other aspects seem to be well balanced with the ability to be able to take on players and play to the touchline (something you could do on PES with great ease for many years until FIFA noticed how clunky their control was).

    On balance this review is based on measuring FIFA against other franchises and companies sports games and many, many, many offer much more depth and less buggy problems. EA have a real winner in FIFA once they repair the rips and iron out the creases. However you need to look towards more recent previous instalments or the next gen consoles for a better game than this one.    … Expand
  20. Alvokun
    Mar 30, 2017
    6
    The team I support had just been promoted this year and was going to appear on a FIFA game at last, so my wish to have the game was huge, as you can imagine. My team did appear, but unfortunately -and unexpectedly- the game was awful in comparison to FIFA 13.

    This FIFA is extremely orthopaedic, with slow controls and terribly clumsy movements on the part of the players. What is worse,    The team I support had just been promoted this year and was going to appear on a FIFA game at last, so my wish to have the game was huge, as you can imagine. My team did appear, but unfortunately -and unexpectedly- the game was awful in comparison to FIFA 13.

    This FIFA is extremely orthopaedic, with slow controls and terribly clumsy movements on the part of the players. What is worse, the influence of the player on defending was reduced dramatically, and now each center into the area was much more dangerous than they should really be.

    They just ruined the game. I still played it because I love FIFA and, more importantly, my team was there for one year. If only it had been like the previous game.    … Expand
  21. RandomWhorie
    Jul 6, 2017
    5
    Mi último FIFA, este juego era el más lento de los Fifa's que recuerde y además tiene un aparatoso sistema de defensa que es necesario sacarse un doctorado para dominarlo completamente, debes de darle al cuadradito en el momento justo pero raramente se lo quitas ya que un imán hubicado en los pies del rival lo evita, todo lo contrario sucede con la IA obviamente: una ligera mirada de reojoMi último FIFA, este juego era el más lento de los Fifa's que recuerde y además tiene un aparatoso sistema de defensa que es necesario sacarse un doctorado para dominarlo completamente, debes de darle al cuadradito en el momento justo pero raramente se lo quitas ya que un imán hubicado en los pies del rival lo evita, todo lo contrario sucede con la IA obviamente: una ligera mirada de reojo accidental puede llevar a tu jugador con pelota controlado lisiado y al anfiteatro.… Expand

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#13 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2013
    85
    The best simulation of football, but only slightly better than its predecessor. If you’re planning to buy a new console I recommend waiting for the next-gen Fifa 14. [12/2013, p.48]
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Oct 29, 2013
    80
    FIFA 14 is a well done game and should keep fans interested for another season.
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  3. games(TM)
    Oct 23, 2013
    80
    There's nothing significant to complain about really. [Issue#140, p.104]
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