FIFA 16

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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1044 Ratings

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  1. huseg
    Dec 5, 2015
    1
    This game sucks, there`s no more beauty about playing this game. This game is for those who have lot of time to practicing, it`s all the same, all about speed, hard to defend any tackle is a penalty, any defender is faster than any top player, if you are a classic player who like to pass the ball from player to player until you find the right moment to finish this game is not for you, gameThis game sucks, there`s no more beauty about playing this game. This game is for those who have lot of time to practicing, it`s all the same, all about speed, hard to defend any tackle is a penalty, any defender is faster than any top player, if you are a classic player who like to pass the ball from player to player until you find the right moment to finish this game is not for you, game made for who wants to run and score nothing else. Never gonna buy another fifa again.… Expand
  2. amuro
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    FiFA is very nice soccer game and poor soccer game
    Same FIFA game every year since new generation. $60 + tax every year for updating team squads it's a joke. Graphics remained the same and flaws in the dynamics of the game play
  3. IPintheForest
    Sep 28, 2015
    2
    Fifa 16. the gameplay is just plain awkward, even with amazing ratings in agility, balance, ball control and dribbling you never feel like you are 100% in control of your attackers movement. Defending is made easier which would be a good thing if they didn't nerf attacking play to hell. Every match's outcome seems to be a coinflip and I havent seen any legit ways of dominating a game. FifaFifa 16. the gameplay is just plain awkward, even with amazing ratings in agility, balance, ball control and dribbling you never feel like you are 100% in control of your attackers movement. Defending is made easier which would be a good thing if they didn't nerf attacking play to hell. Every match's outcome seems to be a coinflip and I havent seen any legit ways of dominating a game. Fifa 14 was all about exploits, fifa 15 all about skill (great stuff), fifa 16 seems to be all about chance.… Expand
  4. tonka819
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    The negative reviews on this game must be from all the players who used to just use Messi/Ronaldo and hold the sprint button down. I enjoy the gameplay of this iteration of Fifa much more than the prior several years because if forces you to actually plan your attacks and then execute.
  5. renegade213
    Nov 3, 2015
    10
    I didn't like it as much as PES 2016 when I first started playing it. But after a while I actually prefer this to PES. Graphics are much better making the game much more realistic.
  6. Tubey
    Sep 24, 2015
    6
    FIFA16 isn't a "bad" game. It's competent in what it sets out to do, it offers a decent game of footy on the PS4 and is a very polished overall package.

    The problem with it is the lack of innovation throughout for a good three years now; it is essentially the same game as the last iteration - except in all honesty the gameplay has took a minor step back and the additions to the title    FIFA16 isn't a "bad" game. It's competent in what it sets out to do, it offers a decent game of footy on the PS4 and is a very polished overall package.

    The problem with it is the lack of innovation throughout for a good three years now; it is essentially the same game as the last iteration - except in all honesty the gameplay has took a minor step back and the additions to the title are by and large gimmicky and pointless.

    The biggest problem by some way, however, is that Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 has came from out of nowhere, shrugged off the habit of being woeful every year and is comfortably the better actual football game of the two. While FIFA does have the nice bells and whistles if licencing and stadia etc., it really does get its' arse handed to it on a plate by PES in terms of actual gameplay - and gameplay is always king with sporting titles.

    That said, FIFA Ultimate Team is far, far superior to PES's MyClub, so if that's the mode for you, you'll be best served sticking with FIFA - but be aware you'll be spending money on a feature that is built on gameplay that isn't as good as what you could be enjoying elsewhere.

    It's impossible to review FIFA without mentioning PES, and vice versa, and the ultimate point of a review is to say which is the better game - and this year, without question, it's is PES. FIFA has a lot to do to regain the crown next year.    … Expand
  7. sjosssa
    Nov 1, 2015
    0
    I have played fifa since 99. Fifa 16 is the worst so far.. The gameplay is broken. I have played 150 fut games, 50 online season and 3 seasons in career mode. I want it to be good beacuse i love Fifa so much! But this game is not fun to play! The passes are completely terrible and it is so full of strange things that happens all the time. Since fifa 13 the Fifa games have been bad..
  8. katonazo
    Oct 26, 2015
    0
    The game is sooo broken, the worst thing about the gameplay is pasing. And forget about feeling the diference between using messi or icardi... is the same ****
  9. Cutline
    Jan 2, 2016
    0
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  10. Wardrobechaos
    Aug 31, 2016
    5
    For the last years i chose FIFA over PES. now i am starting to wonder why. for me its actually two separate reviews: 1. playing with friends in front of one screen, 1v1 or 2v2, amazing how much fun you can have. i really love it. i would rate it at 8/10 for that. 2. Single Player: horrible, disgusting, unplayable experience - who can really say that this is fun? its embarrassing what theyFor the last years i chose FIFA over PES. now i am starting to wonder why. for me its actually two separate reviews: 1. playing with friends in front of one screen, 1v1 or 2v2, amazing how much fun you can have. i really love it. i would rate it at 8/10 for that. 2. Single Player: horrible, disgusting, unplayable experience - who can really say that this is fun? its embarrassing what they offer here - even second league teams play total football, only tikki takka, incredibly frustrating.

    on top of the above i want to mention the ridiculous menus, omg who was in charge with this? they should kick his ass and never let him in front of a game again :)

    overall very lazy, average...    … Expand
  11. Strangerfi
    Nov 3, 2015
    9
    Fifa has transformed from a game of sprint into a proper balanced soccer game. In pro clubs you notice that there are still a few players who play it as fifa 11 trying to be messi and failing horribly. It is satisfactory to see ball hogs without patience and knowledge of the game stumbling to shine. This enables more people who actually love the real sport and have wisdom of tacticalFifa has transformed from a game of sprint into a proper balanced soccer game. In pro clubs you notice that there are still a few players who play it as fifa 11 trying to be messi and failing horribly. It is satisfactory to see ball hogs without patience and knowledge of the game stumbling to shine. This enables more people who actually love the real sport and have wisdom of tactical gameplay to flourish and thrive. The game looks so much like real football that i was astounded at watching a champions league game and notice the game flowed very much like fifa 16. The AI is more intelligent than ever. Investing in a goalkeeper is actually worth it in career this year as is players you would never bother to try out. All because speed and acceleration have lost a lot of value. It makes the game as a whole a joy to play. I love the fact that this game encourages me to explore the many countries and leagues for hidden gems. The training aspect of this game makes it similar to an rpg where you work on certain attributes and increase their usefulness. Instead of using the same old 14 players on my team i focus a lot more on the lesser know players and it is great. This year players who are playing for their country actually leave and make you have to scramble for replacements on your team. It was a much needed feature. The commentating this year is superb and am greatful for the detail they capture on and off the pitch. I am actually playing all the modes as much as the next due to their polish this year even though i have a soft spot for manager mode. I cannot express how satisfied i am with this years fifa and am glad when a speedster transfers to Pes because that game is not what i want in a game or teammates. Fifa 16 is the best simulator game on ps4 if you are looking for realism and awarding moments like the real life game ,don't listen to the naysers and pick this gem up. Not perfect, but oh so close. 9/10… Expand
  12. DynamoHotRun
    Nov 11, 2015
    0
    The same game, again. It's all I have to say, every year they release the same game, and the stupid people buy it, Why? Anybody knows... It's just sick.
  13. xBuncey
    Nov 17, 2015
    10
    I feel like everyone hating because they're not good at the game. It's a Fifa game and a good one at that. They've done what they do well and stuck to what they know. Fair enough it doesn't bring anything new except game play and some features to Ultimate Team and career mode, but that's all I expected, so I don't see how this game has scored so low, maybe because the people playing it areI feel like everyone hating because they're not good at the game. It's a Fifa game and a good one at that. They've done what they do well and stuck to what they know. Fair enough it doesn't bring anything new except game play and some features to Ultimate Team and career mode, but that's all I expected, so I don't see how this game has scored so low, maybe because the people playing it are scoring so low.....… Expand
  14. danger-t
    Jan 27, 2016
    0
    One of the worst FIFA titles in a very complacent franchise. This has been the first FIFA game that I've played on a 4th generation console and frankly it could be my last. The fundamental mechanics of the game are so frustrating that it's impossible to have any enjoyment, even when you're winning.
    The primary subject of my ire is the passing. It doesn't work. At all. In an average game I    One of the worst FIFA titles in a very complacent franchise. This has been the first FIFA game that I've played on a 4th generation console and frankly it could be my last. The fundamental mechanics of the game are so frustrating that it's impossible to have any enjoyment, even when you're winning.
    The primary subject of my ire is the passing. It doesn't work. At all. In an average game I end up exasperated that the player has passed to the wrong player at least 20-5 times, and this is just in 10 minutes. The players always seem to pass to the player furthest away and in the worst position, so that when I try short simple passes out of defence, instead I end up with attempted long passes down the pitch which are easily intercepted. You'd think that this would be easy to remedy, just put less power on the passes right? Wrong. This results in all passes being drastically underhit and again possession being lost as the player receiving the pass cannot be made to react to the terrible pass and come to the ball. Even on the rare occasions that the passes are played to the right player, they still end up being intercepted by virtue of the terrible accuracy. On numerous occasions I have tried to pass to players who were slightly covered by an opponent. For example, the intended player is in space, but an opponent is closing me down and is close to the line of an ideal pass. I tried to lead the pass away from the opponent, but the passing assist just plays it straight to the opponent. Maybe I expect too much as someone who has actually played football at a low level for 15 years, to think that a simulated professional footballer can make passes that amateur Sunday league players can. I tried turning on and off all the assistance on both through and standard passing, but there is no cure. The weight of pass is the most important thing in football, and FIFA 16 has kicked it to the wayside. Through balls are often overhit for absolutely no reason. The receiving player is in space, the player passing is unchallenged and bang he fizzes it miles past his target (who often stop or change their run as soon as i press the through ball button anyway) and an easy opportunity is wasted.
    Eventually, with some luck, your pass will find someone on your team. A through ball might be played with a decent weight, but even now the problems are not over as the touch and dribbling mechanics are equally atrocious. Considering that this game is meant to represent professional athletes it's laughable ho most of them take about 5 minutes to just turn 180 degrees with the ball. The game is far too focused on 'skills' and tricks and has lost any reality that it once might have featured. Players apparently cannot change direction in under 5 seconds with the ball unless they perform some skill. I have tried just running without sprinting at all and the results were comically bad. If you try to cut inside a speeding defender by slowing down and turning sharply inside, your player will do the first part well, the defender will run by, but then instead of accelerating inside, your player will tentatively nudge the ball centremetres at a time until the defender you had just successfully beaten has managed to come back, rendering the whole operation completely pointless. It seems to me that FIFA has become too wrapped up in skill moves and looking cool, rather than producing a football simulation game. If you watch a real match then you are unlikely to see many tricks and skills on show, and even less likely to see any player who does so, do a skill move for any real advantage. Rhyad Mahrez Vs Stoke has been the only example all season, and yet EA seems to think that skill moves have to happen all the time and without them players cannot possibly change direction or take the ball past an opponent.
    As well as the problems with changing direction, the first touch has become comical, especially when the ball is in the air. If the ball is bouncing you can forget about doing anything with it for at least a minute, or until you're inevitably tackled. It's reached the point where having a throw in is a disadvantage as even if you throw it to someone in acres of space, he will be tackled before he can control it because controlling a bouncing ball is apparently impossible. When the ball is on the ground the first touch is only slightly better. Receiving the ball from a pass and wanting to go in the other direction literally never ends well. All the problems I mentioned about changing direction are present, and this time you haven't got extra time because you've fooled a defender. Even receiving a through pass, going the right direction doesn't give satisfactory results as for some reason it takes about 2-3 touches for the player to get up to sprint speed, making the through pass pointless. I haven't tries many chip through balls, as it seemed very janky in the drills, but I imagine the bouncing ball slows the player down even more.
    Terrible game.    … Expand
  15. RisingPride
    Oct 22, 2015
    0
    Worst game ever made by EA Sports! The passing is crap, the players overwhelm each other, the keepers are s*** etc. I regret to buy this piece of s*** of a game!!
  16. foxviewchannel
    Sep 30, 2015
    6
    FIFA is playing it safe every year, even though the games are fun to play it just feels less interesting after playing Pro Evolution 2015+2016. Pro Evolution manages to provide this extra special touch that FIFA still cannot. Scoring a goal in Pro Evolution just feels more satisfying, yes FIFA beats Pro in the presentation but who cares about the presentation when all that matters is theFIFA is playing it safe every year, even though the games are fun to play it just feels less interesting after playing Pro Evolution 2015+2016. Pro Evolution manages to provide this extra special touch that FIFA still cannot. Scoring a goal in Pro Evolution just feels more satisfying, yes FIFA beats Pro in the presentation but who cares about the presentation when all that matters is the gameplay? I Enjoyed this game but Pro Evolution takes the crown again this year.… Expand
  17. mazewaxie
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    I don't know why so many people hate this game, but in my opinion is really great. The game-play is good as always and the graphics have been improved. Also there are new game modes and the game looks more realistic.
  18. omar_2ooo
    Sep 22, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In all honesty, FIFA 16 is not much different from it's younger sibling that is FIFA 15. Although EA have not brought much to the table, one of the biggest improvements is defending. It allows for the game to move more swiftly and fluently. Furthermore, one is no longer able to run through another individual's defence as people did in FIFA 15, which was just completely aids and made me shed a tear. Pace is also not too significant this year compared to the previous games, and other stats such as strength seem to play a more crucial role. This has been done so that no more twelve year olds can run down the wing with Theo Walcott and cross it into cheeky Remy who is lingering in the box.

    In terms of Ultimate Team, FUT Draft is a disappointment. The reward for winning the initial four games you play in single player are not enough, however it does vary depending on the difficulty you pick.

    Ultimately, FIFA 16 is a slightly improved game from it's predecessor and is a suitable game for a FIFA fan.    … Expand
  19. emanuelfer
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    Failures in defense and goal of FIFA 15 have been corrected , especially in regard to the keeper , and dependence on fast players is now virtually banished , especially in driving the ball . The rest is history : it is the best. Not perfect , but ... who is in this life? Long live the king.
  20. soccerfanatic
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I've been playing FIFA since the mid 90s, and it's been fun, but this is the first version that feels fantastically like real soccer. You have to concentrate on each pass in terms of the direction your player is facing, the power and direction of the pass, defensive coverage on the target, overall offensive strategy, etc... If you love these things about the beautiful game, you'll loveI've been playing FIFA since the mid 90s, and it's been fun, but this is the first version that feels fantastically like real soccer. You have to concentrate on each pass in terms of the direction your player is facing, the power and direction of the pass, defensive coverage on the target, overall offensive strategy, etc... If you love these things about the beautiful game, you'll love FIFA 16. Keep it up EA!… Expand
  21. snowtiger65
    Sep 25, 2015
    7
    A good football game, but these days good isnt enough. Played Pro Evo for a week, fluid exciting gameplay, great graphics and many many modes ie world cup. Fifa is good and im keeping it!, but graphically inferior, the usual gripes as in goalies and defending when the ai has decided to score for the other team. The only really good feature is watching the highlights. Only a 7.5 for me andA good football game, but these days good isnt enough. Played Pro Evo for a week, fluid exciting gameplay, great graphics and many many modes ie world cup. Fifa is good and im keeping it!, but graphically inferior, the usual gripes as in goalies and defending when the ai has decided to score for the other team. The only really good feature is watching the highlights. Only a 7.5 for me and Pro evo was a 9… Expand
  22. Gazombie
    Nov 18, 2015
    0
    Unfortunately FIFA gets worse every year and I buy it but play it less and less.

    Graphics not changed really from last game the phisics feels worse and the "momentum" in the game still ruins the ultimate team aspect of the game.

    FIFA is a cash cow for EA and they don't listen to the fans one bit. I think I've finally bought my last FIFA game.
  23. T-STONES-T
    Dec 14, 2015
    0
    Feels like I bought Fifa 15 again but only worse. Been a loyal Fifa fan for many years and now it is time to say no more. It has been a good fun ride through the years but I think my money is better spend elsewhere.
  24. soltane7posh
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This year's edition saw many changes in
    In particular, the addition of women's national team
      And accurate simulation dribble
    Celebrations after goals
    Better defenses
    Accurate simulation figures
    And many other features
    Thanks for FIFA
  25. Rhume91
    Sep 22, 2015
    8
    FIFA has played it very safe this year.

    They have made enough changes that the gameplay feels new, more difficult to pass the ball, crossing/header feels different and the whole game is more physical. The menu's are still the same from last year, the tried and trusted modes like Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs & Online Seasons are still the same so don't go looking for many changes here.    FIFA has played it very safe this year.

    They have made enough changes that the gameplay feels new, more difficult to pass the ball, crossing/header feels different and the whole game is more physical.

    The menu's are still the same from last year, the tried and trusted modes like Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs & Online Seasons are still the same so don't go looking for many changes here.

    The addition of the Draft Mode in FUT is a nice touch, enjoyable to play however the 15,000 coin entry will maybe put some people off later on.

    Overall I have enjoyed what I have played of FIFA, the only criticism I can have of EA is that they have played it a little safe this year.    … Expand
  26. Awooga
    Oct 24, 2015
    8
    After playing this game for about 20 hours or so at first I didn't like it. The AI was far superior on World Class and above difficulty and I felt the passing felt a little off and your players would constantly have poor first touches and finishing took a bit of getting used to. How ever once I changed the sliders slightly for both myself and the AI it made a huge ammount of difference toAfter playing this game for about 20 hours or so at first I didn't like it. The AI was far superior on World Class and above difficulty and I felt the passing felt a little off and your players would constantly have poor first touches and finishing took a bit of getting used to. How ever once I changed the sliders slightly for both myself and the AI it made a huge ammount of difference to both the flow of games and the difficulty is just right, challenging but not infuriating. I'd reccommend people play about with the sliders until you find something you feel is just right. The presentation is great as always and the large ammount of stadiums and teams keeps this ahead of the pack in my opinion.… Expand
  27. tobbiminn8
    Dec 21, 2015
    1
    This game is just a **** re-skin of fifa 15, like fifa 15 was a reskinning of fifa 14, these fifa games prove that EA cannot do **** with games, it should not even be considered a game company, it just reskinning its games... and also when i saw the ea logo on battlefront i immidiatly did not trust this and whoops !
    No story, not that good multiplayer, 4 MAPS and just a piece of ****    This game is just a **** re-skin of fifa 15, like fifa 15 was a reskinning of fifa 14, these fifa games prove that EA cannot do **** with games, it should not even be considered a game company, it just reskinning its games... and also when i saw the ea logo on battlefront i immidiatly did not trust this and whoops !
    No story, not that good multiplayer, 4 MAPS and just a piece of **** compared to the other battlefornts,
    but this game is just terrible    … Expand
  28. AMMANN7
    Sep 27, 2015
    8
    8/10

    FIFA is back after the trainwreck FIFA 15 was and yes this is an amazing game of soccer ! Stop complaining about stupid #@%$. This year FIFA and PES delivered and that's what we should be celebrating as soccer sim fans + FIFA Ultimate Team more fun + Career Mode Innovations + Gameplay Innovations with less overpowered techniques + FUT Draft + Women in the game - Too many    8/10

    FIFA is back after the trainwreck FIFA 15 was and yes this is an amazing game of soccer ! Stop complaining about stupid #@%$. This year FIFA and PES delivered and that's what we should be celebrating as soccer sim fans

    + FIFA Ultimate Team more fun
    + Career Mode Innovations
    + Gameplay Innovations with less overpowered techniques
    + FUT Draft
    + Women in the game

    - Too many battles on the midfield
    - FIFA Points price
    - Pay to win feeling in Ultimate Team    … Expand
  29. gaposto
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    First things first: That's the best FIFA ever. Atmosphere, presentation,commentary,options, multiple weather conditions, tweaked game play. More chess, less powerball. Keepers are better, refs are ok, goals are not easy and they are realistic, crowds are superb, pace is fine tuned.Graphics a bit better than 2015, women's teams are fresh and play different than men. Creation Center returnFirst things first: That's the best FIFA ever. Atmosphere, presentation,commentary,options, multiple weather conditions, tweaked game play. More chess, less powerball. Keepers are better, refs are ok, goals are not easy and they are realistic, crowds are superb, pace is fine tuned.Graphics a bit better than 2015, women's teams are fresh and play different than men. Creation Center return in PS4 and XONE a big plus. FIFA and PES are so different that it's all about taste: some like meat some are vegs. So no debate about that. Pick your poison and enjoy but a note to EA: You really need a beast next year to do better than '16 and the trick is in the graphics, where there's a lot to do more.… Expand
  30. Berenwulf
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    Nach fast 20 Jahren Videospielerfahrungen in Sachen Fussball habe ich mich dieses Jahr für Fifa 16 entschieden. Beide Demos (PES 2016 und Fifa 2016) für die PS 4 ausgiebig getestet und bei Fifa stimmt einfach das Gesamtpaket. Spielerisch ist PES etwas besser, aber mehr fun macht Fifa. Wer 0 Punkte auf Fifa gibt, hat sich eh als PES Fanboy geoutet und versucht durch diese extrem negativeNach fast 20 Jahren Videospielerfahrungen in Sachen Fussball habe ich mich dieses Jahr für Fifa 16 entschieden. Beide Demos (PES 2016 und Fifa 2016) für die PS 4 ausgiebig getestet und bei Fifa stimmt einfach das Gesamtpaket. Spielerisch ist PES etwas besser, aber mehr fun macht Fifa. Wer 0 Punkte auf Fifa gibt, hat sich eh als PES Fanboy geoutet und versucht durch diese extrem negative Bewertungen den Schnitt zu drücken, von daher muss ich 10 Punkte geben, um diesen miesen Trend entgegen zu wirken. Normalerweise wären 8 Punkte gerecht.… Expand
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#35 Best PS4 Game of 2015
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#25 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2015
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#26 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2015

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    85
    FIFA 15 was a huge disappointment for me and instead of playing it for a year (like I used to do with previous renditions) I buried it on the shelf right after I finished a bitter review. FIFA 16 showed up at my door with flowers and we worked things out. Casual gamer may not notice all the tweaks (i.e. more responsive defenders and better AI), but for me they were invaluable as they helped to rebalance the gameplay and made the game enjoyable again. [12/2015, p.50]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Dec 15, 2015
    90
    This is a year in which FIFA switches down a gear in terms of pure speed, yet provides marathons' worth of value, if you have the stamina for it. [Christmas 2015, p68]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2015
    90
    The most challenging FIFA to master in years, if not ever - but that's exactly why you'll be playing it for ten months rather than ten matches. [Dec 2015, p.76]
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