FIFA 16

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  1. samiseppo
    Sep 24, 2015
    0
    The worst experience ever. The only reason I buy FIFA anymore is because of the UT. The concept of the game mode is beautiful but EA has completely ruined it over the years. Nothing in it makes absolutely any sense anymore. It has been clear for few years now, that the actual stats of the player do not really determine how he is going to play on the field. Now, however, the chemistry ofThe worst experience ever. The only reason I buy FIFA anymore is because of the UT. The concept of the game mode is beautiful but EA has completely ruined it over the years. Nothing in it makes absolutely any sense anymore. It has been clear for few years now, that the actual stats of the player do not really determine how he is going to play on the field. Now, however, the chemistry of the team doesn't seem to matter either.

    Passing is so broken. Everytime you pass it feels like a roll of a dice. Power of the pass and stats of the player have nothing to do with the outcome. The movement of the players, on and off the ball is completely ridiculous. Runs do not make any sense, and it often feels like no team mate is trying to help you out. Possession, due to the passing and the movement is a utopic idea. The lock passing for the player in offside position still remains to be fixed. The gameplay itself is so broken it is so far beyond not fun. I honestly do not believe that anyone playing this game is having or will have any fun with it.

    Please, do not buy this game if you think:

    that, the demo was okay, because the final version is a lot worse

    if you think the UT is fixed,

    if you think the gameplay is fixed,

    if you are trying to have a good time.

    Also, look at the positive user reviews on this page. Same as last year, they sound way too much like paid reviews or something.

    ''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''

    This is just one example. Commenting on the exactly same stuff that EA marketed FIFA with. And exactly same ''reviews'' can be found from the XBOXONE reviews as well.

    I am so pissed that you can not get a refund from PS store and I sincerely hope that EA is gonna get its ass kicked by PES this year.    … Expand
  2. Boudz
    Sep 23, 2015
    0
    EA have once again decided to exploit a loyal fanbase. No new "real" innovations in gameplay since FIFA 14. This approach worked wonders for them in the past because there was no competition. They are overestimating their appeal and I don't think they will wake up until they see a hit in sales. Fifa fans, vote with your wallet!
  3. medcss10
    Sep 24, 2015
    0
    EA loves to release day one patches to drastically change the gameplay and the game becomes a UT client, dont buy it if u like the demo the demo was perfect . but the first day patch ruined the game . the changed the tempo and speed . it s now faster and fells like an aracade game i rather play fifa 16 demo than is game . EA continue not to care about it fans they only care aboutEA loves to release day one patches to drastically change the gameplay and the game becomes a UT client, dont buy it if u like the demo the demo was perfect . but the first day patch ruined the game . the changed the tempo and speed . it s now faster and fells like an aracade game i rather play fifa 16 demo than is game . EA continue not to care about it fans they only care about money . thank you EA for ruining such a good game With the new PES 2016 FIFA is dead .Next year i think no one will buy fifa… Expand
  4. Exotnik
    Oct 6, 2015
    0
    Demo was a LIE!

    I would love to get my money back but i can't, so you should waste any. GK are pathetic, i can't score with straight shots акщь 5 metres or from the edge of the box but there are certain spots where it goes in 100%, it is so annoying. And the way they save and hold the ball when you shoot with so much power. At the same time there are tons of rebound goals where it    Demo was a LIE!

    I would love to get my money back but i can't, so you should waste any.

    GK are pathetic, i can't score with straight shots акщь 5 metres or from the edge of the box but there are certain spots where it goes in 100%, it is so annoying. And the way they save and hold the ball when you shoot with so much power. At the same time there are tons of rebound goals where it is not logical.

    Pace is not a king anymore, they thought in EA, so HEY LETS MAKE SLOW DRIBBLING A NIGHTMARE!
    So theres like 11 Messis on the field now, right in your freaking penalty box, dancing around, with penalties when you do not even press anything.

    Just don't buy it. Its terrible    … Expand
  5. rizzyD10
    Sep 30, 2015
    0
    Yet another garbage by EA. I think they forgot how to make football games. The gameplay is the main component, yet they always focus on FUT, graphics, and other cosmetics. Played over 25 games online and not a single game were entertaining. Even the wins were frustrating. Just as a waning, online games are scripted. I was 5 yards ahead with 82 speed ST and somehow a CB managed to just goYet another garbage by EA. I think they forgot how to make football games. The gameplay is the main component, yet they always focus on FUT, graphics, and other cosmetics. Played over 25 games online and not a single game were entertaining. Even the wins were frustrating. Just as a waning, online games are scripted. I was 5 yards ahead with 82 speed ST and somehow a CB managed to just go through my body and get the ball. The game prevented me from reaching full speed. The players on attack are simply unresponsive. The body feint is useless.
    The improved defense is a positive, however, with the errand passing and lack of flow this game is anything but beautiful. Get PES this year. Play both games and you'll see the difference in gameplay.    … Expand
  6. SmashingMelons
    Sep 28, 2015
    0
    I bought a football sim not a **** tank sim, the players feel like im trying to turn battle ship not a professional footballer. would not recommend if you don't enjoy trying to manoeuvre 11 hummers around a football pitch.
  7. DestructiveCon
    Sep 23, 2015
    4
    A game for kids between 3-14 years...nothin more nothin less
    The gameplay hasalmost nothin to what happens on the real pitch.
    Changings tactics barely has an impact...this is a broken game
  8. ramidh1998
    Sep 23, 2015
    1
    the demo was perfect . but the first day patch ruined the game . the changed the tempo and speed . it s now faster and fells like an aracade game . people who want real football should avoid this . thank you EA for ruining such a good game
  9. ddenon
    Sep 23, 2015
    4
    Graphics, Ball Physics, Licenses: Good. But, non-existent learning curve, I feel still the
    script controlling my game. This is very very bad.
    I agree : Since fifa 12/13 , nothing has been made ​​to make this game better.
  10. danielpsnz
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    they changed the tempo and speed with a day one patch once again, it plays faster and feels arcade, it seems people under 20 needs that faster gameplay to keep buying coins n UT. Good bye EA. The king is Back.
  11. missdeadredhead
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    Arcadish gameplay, need a new engine. EA loves to release day one patches to drastically change the gameplay and the game becomes a UT client, dont buy it if u like the demo, before u spend some money try the full retail game with the day one patch.
  12. Hangar18
    Sep 23, 2015
    0
    Yet more scripted nonsense from EA. It just gets worse each year. It's at the point now where it's really a footy mgt game without most of the mgt aspect(!) as you have no control over the outcome. You pick the team sheet sure, you have that "freedom". But in reality there's no guarantee an 88 rated player won't have his stats dumbed down to oblivion nor a 52 rated players boosted to PeleYet more scripted nonsense from EA. It just gets worse each year. It's at the point now where it's really a footy mgt game without most of the mgt aspect(!) as you have no control over the outcome. You pick the team sheet sure, you have that "freedom". But in reality there's no guarantee an 88 rated player won't have his stats dumbed down to oblivion nor a 52 rated players boosted to Pele status. It seems each players stats just go into some random number generator for the each game, changing perhaps only around the 40-45m mark or 85-90. Very predictable.… Expand
  13. letiz7
    Sep 22, 2015
    1
    Stodgy mechanics; dodgy shooting; player models that inhabit too much space, making collisions more likely. FIFA 16 can do one. It's PES for me this year. Oh, and FIFA points are outrageously priced.

    We've had Nick Channon bleating on about balance every damn interview he does, and it's just tedious having to listen.

    What a scam, EA. Shame on you.
  14. TA3
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    Gameplay wise very poor though it is slow paced which is good. But still poor gameplay and poor facial expressions from players.All the players move the same, play the same, all teams play counter attack and another poor career mode.
  15. fjnunez
    Sep 22, 2015
    4
    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 (passing, physics, and speed).
  16. d0m0chevsky
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    I won't talk about changed FIFA from the last version or not, eveyrone will decide for himself, because there changes in several departments, they are not that major after all. But WTF with a game pace? Demo was ok, but what about release? Why everyone is moving like Road Runner Flash mutant? Movements are SO unnatural, that's ridiculous and looks like joke. Who cares about draft, UT andI won't talk about changed FIFA from the last version or not, eveyrone will decide for himself, because there changes in several departments, they are not that major after all. But WTF with a game pace? Demo was ok, but what about release? Why everyone is moving like Road Runner Flash mutant? Movements are SO unnatural, that's ridiculous and looks like joke. Who cares about draft, UT and be a pro while your basic gameplay is broken? Dunno if it's planned to be fixed but right now football itself feels like crazy merry-go-round without sence of game at all. After three games online I even dunno how to get back to the game.

    Other stuff is pretty solid for FIFA series, starting from OST, ending with cool single player career mode. But everything won't be important without pace fixing, that's how I see.    … Expand
  17. SebastienBishop
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    An improvement on last year's iteration, but still very arcadey. The game prioritises high-scoring, over-the-top action, instead of focusing on the fundamentals of football such as the midfield battle and defence. Subsequently, we are left with a game that is entirely unable to recreate the rhythms and cadences of a real football match.
    Perhaps one for the casuals.
  18. asifh
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    Unfortunately FIFA has stood still since FIFA 14 and we are beginning to see PES emerge as the better football once again. I have stuck with FIFA since FIFA 09 and avoided PES but reluctantly I had to go with PES this year and as many other people and critics now beleive, PES now offers better gameplay which is what matters to those who really love football. For those of us who preferredUnfortunately FIFA has stood still since FIFA 14 and we are beginning to see PES emerge as the better football once again. I have stuck with FIFA since FIFA 09 and avoided PES but reluctantly I had to go with PES this year and as many other people and critics now beleive, PES now offers better gameplay which is what matters to those who really love football. For those of us who preferred FIFA over PES over the last few years, it can only be a good thing that PES is finally back to it's best - it can only mean EA will take changes more seriously next time around.
    Personally i would prefer FIFA to remain on top as its overall the better package and includes all licences but this year I have jumped ship to PES. Hopefully FIFA can fight back strongly next year.    … Expand
  19. Danlap1986
    Sep 22, 2015
    6
    Since fifa 12, not much as been made to make this game better. Yes the graphics looks better each year but the gameplay is pretty much the same, the animation , the player creation. Fifa gameplay isn't that much realistic compare to it's competitor PES 2016. Off course EA got all the licences and the kits plus the stadiums , this makes the game more attractive. Overall the game is notSince fifa 12, not much as been made to make this game better. Yes the graphics looks better each year but the gameplay is pretty much the same, the animation , the player creation. Fifa gameplay isn't that much realistic compare to it's competitor PES 2016. Off course EA got all the licences and the kits plus the stadiums , this makes the game more attractive. Overall the game is not convincing to be a must buy.

    If you truly enjoy gameplay and you are a football player, go with PES 16.

    I don't think that EA screwed their games but they should really look forward to next year and create a good game for all the football fans that respect their sport    … Expand
  20. hb1209
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    Very good game so far. Better than Fifa 15, less momentum, better gameplay, no more long passes, the defense and the goalkeepers are even better (in pes they are complete joke). nice atmosphere, good soundtrack and commentary. graphics looks good but they could be better when you look at the order for example. nevertheless its a damn good game, i am hyped for ultimate team. maybe theyVery good game so far. Better than Fifa 15, less momentum, better gameplay, no more long passes, the defense and the goalkeepers are even better (in pes they are complete joke). nice atmosphere, good soundtrack and commentary. graphics looks good but they could be better when you look at the order for example. nevertheless its a damn good game, i am hyped for ultimate team. maybe they could bring ultimate team 2on2 or draft mode 2on2 online, that would be funny aswell.
    Draft Mode is kinda hard, because you dont get the tokens in every pack. i hope they make draft for free and not for 15.000 coins, its kinda hard to be honest to win all 4 games. because good gamers will play the draft mode all the time to win the packs, after winning it they should receive nothing and leave draft mode for the weak players. and please make better trophys like make 100 ultimate team matches or achieve 50% in pro club, make it to division 3 atleast to win a trophy because the thophys in fifa 16 arent that funny to make. i liked how they changed the passing, its not x x x x anymore, you need to use ur brain for the pass. shooting is a little bit to weak in my opinion but its okay i will get used to. pes has a little better gameplay with passing and shooting but the keepers and everything else is better in fifa. better package so i go with fifa this year. improve the graphics and a little bit the passing and the shooting and pes cant even reach you. its a really good game and see you next year.    … Expand
  21. bodkin
    Sep 28, 2015
    2
    EA have produced a game that would be good if anyone actually had time to play 45 minute halves, but this is so annoying at the moment.

    You can no longer get the ball off the cpu even on pro level, the cpu holds possession like Barcelona and gets 70% possession stats. They camp in their own half and hold the ball then ping pong it forward to score first touch goals. What a joke. It's    EA have produced a game that would be good if anyone actually had time to play 45 minute halves, but this is so annoying at the moment.

    You can no longer get the ball off the cpu even on pro level, the cpu holds possession like Barcelona and gets 70% possession stats. They camp in their own half and hold the ball then ping pong it forward to score first touch goals. What a joke.

    It's not that the mechanics of the game are bad but if you like playing GM mode then be prepared to be frustrated. The CPU tactics need to be adjusted so it's not so possession orientated. You can no longer tackle the cpu even playing against poor teams they just kill you with possession.    … Expand
  22. Thelocore
    Oct 1, 2015
    2
    EA have seemingly just given up on the single player aspect of the game in favour of its cash cow Ultimate Team. Anything deemed 'over powered' on online play last year have now been made useless, such as pace and over the top through balls. Simple things such as trying to select the right player becomes controller breakingly annoying, the game auto switching you even when you have it onEA have seemingly just given up on the single player aspect of the game in favour of its cash cow Ultimate Team. Anything deemed 'over powered' on online play last year have now been made useless, such as pace and over the top through balls. Simple things such as trying to select the right player becomes controller breakingly annoying, the game auto switching you even when you have it on manual, and not allowing you to control the player on the end of your cross.

    The game is incredibly slow paced, weighed down by the sluggish passing. The non-existent opponent 'AI' means you are playing against the same team every time. Trying to add useless features such as 'no touch dribbling' has further bogged down the already convoluted control system, with one button providing 3 or 4 functions before adding on trigger button toggles.

    The addition of scripting for the AI to go into some kind of Fergie Time mode at the end of each half and usually scoring from a corner of free kick is incredibly frustrating especially if you have just controlled the game for the other 80 minutes.

    Every time EA try to add realism they just make it less so, and less fun to play, players take 4 or 5 touches to turn, cant make simple 5 yard passes, the game literally stops you playing certain passes, its so annoying when you want to pass to feet and it passes it like a through ball. The game over all is just incredibly frustrating. Im playing and winning on legendary, the frustration of the game is not the difficulty, its in its restrictive nature, EAs inability to balance different aspects of the game will always lead to them nerfing some things into the ground leaving everything else strong, resulting in extremely monotonous game play.    … Expand
  23. ergulerhan
    Oct 18, 2015
    2
    The game became more realistic than its predecessor; but i dunno whats the reason but they've taken all of its fun. Graphics are the same as FIFA 15, actually i think graphics are worse than last year. I can't believe they are expecting 60 bucks just because they made minor squad update and added some gals to play. Nice play EA, nice play but I'm done unless you guys decide to make a goodThe game became more realistic than its predecessor; but i dunno whats the reason but they've taken all of its fun. Graphics are the same as FIFA 15, actually i think graphics are worse than last year. I can't believe they are expecting 60 bucks just because they made minor squad update and added some gals to play. Nice play EA, nice play but I'm done unless you guys decide to make a good game for spending the most important thing in the universe: time.… Expand
  24. dancooper
    Oct 18, 2015
    2
    SCRIPTING IS HERE T STAY.

    Everytime I win 5 times in a row I will lose/draw the next 2 games because my defender will insist on passing the ball to the opponents' midfielder. When I get the chance to shoot one of my player will try their best to block my shot. One time my centre back made 3 scissor kicks clearance where a normal header would suffice resulting in 1 goal since none of the    SCRIPTING IS HERE T STAY.

    Everytime I win 5 times in a row I will lose/draw the next 2 games because my defender will insist on passing the ball to the opponents' midfielder. When I get the chance to shoot one of my player will try their best to block my shot. One time my centre back made 3 scissor kicks clearance where a normal header would suffice resulting in 1 goal since none of the kick made contact with the ball.

    Usually I try to change the formation which is a lot of work for me and the scripting reduce a bit. It does not work all the time and when that happens I just stop playing wishing they forgot my winning streak.

    You know you are scripted when your passes to your winger will go over the line just when your player about to get it. When you passing is like the pitch is full of water ad the ball is hardly moving. When your trough balls end up at their goal keeper or fantastic ball but to the offside player. And since when a winger dribble across the pitch just to make a pass to a full back who is in my own half when the striker is in the clear?

    Conclusion, FIFA is bad for experienced players. It was good the first week of release to con people into thinking the scripting is over.    … Expand
  25. Ramsey16
    Sep 29, 2015
    0
    Games broken. the ultimate team game mode doesn't work. Every time I complete a game to collect my coins i end up waiting about a minute for something to happen and then it kicks me out. Turns out this is a very common problem among a lot of users. DNF messages after beating players is very common as well, this problem is due to the EA servers. If you're buying the game for the ultimateGames broken. the ultimate team game mode doesn't work. Every time I complete a game to collect my coins i end up waiting about a minute for something to happen and then it kicks me out. Turns out this is a very common problem among a lot of users. DNF messages after beating players is very common as well, this problem is due to the EA servers. If you're buying the game for the ultimate team i strongly advise to save your cash for something else.… Expand
  26. Secto
    Sep 30, 2015
    4
    What a big mess of a game, there is so much disconnections in online play that it's unplayable, cheaters, the top 3 divisions are stacked with cheaters. How a company this big can release such a big title with such big problems is a big, big fail. Did I say big? Oh yeah, I give this a big 0.
  27. FranktheTank12
    Oct 16, 2015
    1
    How this game got postive reviews from critics I will never understand. Same FIFA that has been sold to us year on year. Ultimate team online is nothing short of a disgrace. First off the only way to build a half decent team is to either spend the next 5 months of your life playing non stop or give them more money on top of the 75 euro you have just paid them. Although this is nothingHow this game got postive reviews from critics I will never understand. Same FIFA that has been sold to us year on year. Ultimate team online is nothing short of a disgrace. First off the only way to build a half decent team is to either spend the next 5 months of your life playing non stop or give them more money on top of the 75 euro you have just paid them. Although this is nothing compared to the actual game play, while trying to switch players more time than not the AI will switch to a completly random player on the pitch instead of the nearest to the ball or anyone even close to the ball allowing your opponent to rather easily walk the ball up the pitch and into the net. Passing just seems to go anywhere no matter what direction or weight to the pass you have put in at one point tried to play a pass up the left wing from half way line and the player turned and played it across to my RB giving the ball away in the process and leading to a goal. Terrible game that offers nothing more than any previous Fifa that we all had to hand over 75 euro for aswell. Rip off… Expand
  28. galactafunk
    Oct 6, 2015
    0
    No Creation Centre at all. Which they hid from telling us throughout the release. EA Sports must view their customers with just complete contempt. I already knew that, but I'm just so mad at myself for buying this crappy update. What 'amazing' game these corporate shills are reviewing I have no idea.
  29. lexrjroland
    Sep 29, 2015
    3
    I skipped fifa 15 because nothing has really changed from fifa 14. I bought 16 expecting that i will experience something new but i was wrong it's still feels just like fifa 14 although a bit slower. I should've bought pes if not for the **** goalkeepers.
  30. tonyneculai
    Oct 21, 2015
    1
    PES 2016 is a great game, I saw many people complain that goalkeepers are bad. Actually this is how the game is build: goalies get better the more matches they play.(I talk about myclub where most people play). If they have Team Spirit low they play bad, but at maximum team spirit is a totally different story.

    Why do I talk about PES and not FIFA? Just in the smaller probability of any    PES 2016 is a great game, I saw many people complain that goalkeepers are bad. Actually this is how the game is build: goalies get better the more matches they play.(I talk about myclub where most people play). If they have Team Spirit low they play bad, but at maximum team spirit is a totally different story.

    Why do I talk about PES and not FIFA? Just in the smaller probability of any EA person looking to see that not all of us who get frustrated by their bad game keep buying their product every year. Last FIFA I bought was FIFA 2013, then I received as a gift FIFA 2014, I played it and then told to all my friend not to buy me any FIFA game in the future. I played FIFA 2015 and FIFA 2016 though at some of my friends who keep buying it and breaking joysticks every year and I am glad I stopped buying it.
    I give it a 0 because this is not a new game, is a DLC at max - it is the same game since 2012 or when they inserted 360 degrees movement.
    I have never seen in my life such a bad game with so bad user reviews that has such a big marketing behind, never ever. I would be ashamed to say I work at EA Sports in the FIFA department    … Expand
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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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