FIFA 17

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 970 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 357 out of 970
  2. Mixed: 215 out of 970
  3. Negative: 398 out of 970
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. cournioni
    Sep 27, 2016
    6
    If you've ever played The Order 1886 on the PlayStation 4, then the best analogy I can give to you is that FIFA 17 is The Order 1886 of sports games; all style, and very little substance.

    The game definitely looks brilliant from afar, which will be most of your in-game experience, and the presentation overall is very neat, much like the sport's representation on premium television    If you've ever played The Order 1886 on the PlayStation 4, then the best analogy I can give to you is that FIFA 17 is The Order 1886 of sports games; all style, and very little substance.

    The game definitely looks brilliant from afar, which will be most of your in-game experience, and the presentation overall is very neat, much like the sport's representation on premium television channels. In my opinion however, I think all of this is to the detriment of the game itself.

    FIFA 17 spends more time wanting to 'look' like football and how its seen on Sky Sports, than how football should actually play as a sport. The obvious comparison to FIFA is PES, and this area is where PES ultimately wins between the two in this year's iterations. FIFA's gameplay on the field lacks any kind of purpose, its entirely unbalanced in terms of individual player attributes and how they translate on the pitch, and tactics also are poorly implemented in match play. Both these elements are in stark contrast to how PES performs in these areas.

    Passing is sluggish and take an age to power up, goalfeel is non-existent, and AI defenses make space so easily - even on World Class and Legendary - that it's impossible not to score a goal against them; leaving the player ultimately unsatisfied even though it should be the opposite (i.e. goalfeel). Animations string well together, but they also take priority over user input and responsiveness, which ultimately results in a frustrating gameplay experience. PES' goalkeepers have been refined this year from a bad state into an excellent one, and now this highlights massive shortcomings in FIFA's goalkeepers, whose animations are limited, are slow to respond to medium-speed 30 yard strikes, and are often capable of making a hash of situations due to the games dodgy collision detection engine.

    Game modes such as FUT and Online Seasons will always have the upper hand on PES (even with their equivalent modes) due to EA's deep pockets and human resources, and The Journey now makes full advantage of such resources. It's a nice addition to the game and very entertaining, but its not quite as significant as EA would like it to be, with a campaign only lasting one season and resulting in about 16 hours in total (across both the story and gameplay elements). That said, this is one game mode that FIFA can claim is an advantage over PES' offerings, and one that Konami will probably never have the confidence in replicating for its PES franchise due to the lack of potential economic returns.

    FIFA's Career Mode is much the same as before, inspite of claims that EA have "vastly improved" it, which is old hat as far as many FIFA fans are concerned. Career Mode is still a good, well structured mode on the face of things. It could be argued however that PES's Master League has much more substance and depth behind it, especially considering it's transfer processes and team-based statistical analysis before and after matches.

    Even with all of FIFA's depth in game modes, graphical fidelity, licenses, and presentation, FIFA still falls short where it truly matters in a sports game: the gameplay - the transfer of the sport itself to the game and how it plays. In this regards, FIFA is way off, and has quite a bit of catching up to do with it's opposition. FIFA demonstrated so much promise with the introduction of the Frostbite Engine, and aesthetically FIFA has vastly improved and is now outclassing PES, but the hope that the core game from FIFA 16 getting an overhaul with its addition will leave many people very disappointed.

    The Journey has been the only real redeeming factor from FIFA 17, and even it can't really save FIFA from it's own poor core gameplay. What it does do, however, is stop me from giving the game a 5/10, and instead redeeming a respectable score of 6/10.

    Not good enough for a AAA title of it's magnitude. If you're looking for a good football game this year, buy Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 (or FIFA 12, or PES 3-6)....    … Expand
  2. mtpsxscene
    Oct 18, 2016
    6
    FIFA 17 With New Engine Frostbite Have A Great Graphic and Player Face Like Real But Defending System Is Bad and Defender Confused With Himself On The Pitch I See A Lot Of Bugs On That . Online Servers Is Better Than FIFA 16 . The Story Mode ( Journey ) Is Good But You Can Only Play With Alex Hunter and Can't Create Your Own Character . New Penalty , Corners and Free Kick System Is ReallyFIFA 17 With New Engine Frostbite Have A Great Graphic and Player Face Like Real But Defending System Is Bad and Defender Confused With Himself On The Pitch I See A Lot Of Bugs On That . Online Servers Is Better Than FIFA 16 . The Story Mode ( Journey ) Is Good But You Can Only Play With Alex Hunter and Can't Create Your Own Character . New Penalty , Corners and Free Kick System Is Really Good But Some Times Have Problem and Shots Gone So Far Away . Totally FIFA 17 Is a Good Game and You Can Enjoy With Playing Online Like Season Or FUT Or Friendlies .… Expand
  3. Buick
    Oct 25, 2016
    5
    A downgrade from FIFA 16 in a lot of ways without adding much new. The lack of UEFA license and therefore Champions' and Europe Leagues also really hurts the game for newcomers to the series or soccer genre.

    Average soccer game at best.
  4. Malaun
    Sep 30, 2016
    5
    Disappointed with the overall gameplay. The menu & input seems to be lagging. Been playing PES last year & FIFA17 is not even come close in terms of gameplay. Player passing & movement does not seem smooth & overall movement of the play more to arcade than simulation. The only good thing about FIFA17 is style & official club name & kits are correct.
  5. craigstone_
    Oct 21, 2016
    5
    FIFA17 is unlike any FIFA before. I've been playing the series for years. I'm 36 years old. I play on Legendary Mode. I say this not to flop my manhood onto the table to compare girth and pubic quantity, it’s said only to be clear. We all know, deep down, that buying FIFA every year is a bit like being in an abusive relationship, where we are punched in the face regularly but never leave,FIFA17 is unlike any FIFA before. I've been playing the series for years. I'm 36 years old. I play on Legendary Mode. I say this not to flop my manhood onto the table to compare girth and pubic quantity, it’s said only to be clear. We all know, deep down, that buying FIFA every year is a bit like being in an abusive relationship, where we are punched in the face regularly but never leave, telling our friends and PES players that they don’t understand EA, that deep down they love us really, that EA are just insecure, and still trying to get over the hand job we gave cousin Thomas at the family summer BBQ in ’98.

    I was excited about Journey Mode. And for a 36-year-old to get excited about anything is a difficult thing; someone in their mid-thirties is a cynic, we’ve reached that age where our dreams have been swallowed by the inevitable rise of responsibility, and burped back out by the failure of our aging digestive systems to stomach anything remotely next-gen. And it was good to feel alive again for a few moments. I waited by the front door for the delivery. It was like Christmas, for a while. Or waiting for the birth of my first child, only less bloody and more neatly packaged, with a menu that made sense. But then you get the game out of the box, and like with every FIFA and having a child, you have to wrestle with expectation vs. reality. Expectation as in ‘this is the one’ meets the reality of ‘this isn’t the one, this is just another one night stand that’s turned into a relationship with an evil insecure elephant I have no hope of escaping.’

    After spending quite a few hours on Journey Mode, a few things are clear. It doesn’t matter what you do as the player, the game has a storyline and the storyline is going to happen. Score a hat-trick in all of your games in the beginning and you are still going to get loaned out at the same point as someone who threw a poo at a disabled child sitting in the front row of a home match. Play badly when you are meant to play well, and your rating won’t go down, and it will leap up to a 9 for making a simple pass. FIFA says ‘control your own destiny’ but it’s just you being controlled to think you are in control of your own destiny. And it irks. But still, I was enjoying it. I was thinking it’s all fixed, but who cares? I could see plenty of hours being spent playing a career with Alex Hunter (letting us edit our own player at this point would have been nice, but then that wouldn’t have been like EA), then becoming a manager etc. But, nope, I soon find out you can only play the Journey for one season. ONE SEASON?! What is the point?! Ah, FIFA, at this point I want to pick my teeth off the floor, and move into Sarah’s house until the divorce goes through. You can keep the house, the car. I don’t care anymore. OK, I want the ‘I love you forever’ bear I got you after 1993, but you can keep the rest.

    But, OK, there is still be a pro, career mode, playing online. But I’ve played career mode – why is the menu screen so slow? Sometimes the loading screen starts up and you can’t move the player, and now the game itself is so structure and dull. Every team plays the same way – get the ball, keep possession in front of the keeper, make little triangles. How come every game is 0-0 or 1-0? When it rains, what is with the odd glitchy thing that’s meant to be rain but looks like static? And even when it doesn't rain, what's with the glitchy specs at the bottom of the screen? Players start runs and stop, to score you have to tap the button, and if you hold it down to what feels right, the blazes over the bar. Goalkeepers are unbelievable and every player passes like Doug Henderson - my mate who played with me for Pheonix in the mid-nineties. Dave could drink anyone under the table, but he couldn't make a straight pass to an elephant in a lift.

    It doesn't matter if you ask all of your players to get in the box for crosses in the tactics screen, they won't - FIFA will leave a striker as CB, and move the CB up to the edge of the box.

    My favourite football playing memory on Playstation was on the PES, Beckham played a long 40-yard ball and before it bounced Michael Owen volleyed the ball into the top right-hand corner. Despite years of FIFA, nothing has ever felt as superb as that moment. And I think that was 1999. I think this tells it’s own story; I’ve been hoodwinked by the bright lights and the sounds, but a few days into #FIFA17 and I yearn for gameplay.

    This is the first FIFA where I’ve thought I’m probably going to back to PES. I know I should go back to PES. But even as I type this, even after knowing that EA are a piss-take, and they are never going to give us a complete game, even after all this, part of me deep down is still thinking I might buy FIFA18.

    And that’s FIFA’s real magic, it’s not that they have accurately captured the magic of football, it’s that after 17 attempts, they have still deliberately not captured it, and yet I keep coming back for more.    … Expand
  6. McLeftwich
    Sep 30, 2016
    5
    It seems to be one of EA Sport's most popular titles, yet it continues to disappoint each year. Looking past the new and interesting "The Journey" mode (which ends up lasting not as long as many might have hoped), the game suffers from frustratingly bland career mode options which seem to be left behind in development in the game each year. So what do EA do during the year they have toIt seems to be one of EA Sport's most popular titles, yet it continues to disappoint each year. Looking past the new and interesting "The Journey" mode (which ends up lasting not as long as many might have hoped), the game suffers from frustratingly bland career mode options which seem to be left behind in development in the game each year. So what do EA do during the year they have to create their game? Yes, it seems that they have been able to upgrade their graphics to make the game look a little bit more bright and colourful, but honestly other than a few tweaks to gameplay to make it a more pacy experience, the game lacks any real innovation. I don't see how they can continue to push away from improving their game modes and adding beneficial new features. Why does customisation lack so much? Why can't we create our own teams in the game? Why not allow us to create a team that can be used in manager mode, or simply add the ability to customise kits and sponsors throughout the years in manager mode? These are only small details that could help the game out. The game could be expanded on so much more, yet the game is stuck in the past. Despite the large sale numbers, FIFA continues to disappoint with a real absence of any substance to keep you interested.… Expand
  7. Sky-Line___
    Oct 16, 2016
    5
    No real gameplay improvement, they just changed the way you shoot penalties (it's a monumental fail, the goalkeepers make very strange and unexpected movements) and corners, which are worse than ever because of glitch that allows you to score at every single corner.

    Frostbite graphics argument of EA is a pure joke, the game looks ugly concerning the details and environment around the    No real gameplay improvement, they just changed the way you shoot penalties (it's a monumental fail, the goalkeepers make very strange and unexpected movements) and corners, which are worse than ever because of glitch that allows you to score at every single corner.

    Frostbite graphics argument of EA is a pure joke, the game looks ugly concerning the details and environment around the field.

    The new french commentary is boring and rarely says something interesting, and note that the audio mixing is catastrophic, you will have to go into settings to ear the french commentators properly.

    New journey mode is scripted and is very short, another joke argument of EA.
    Pro Clubs mode is slightly improved but the changes are too minor, if not useless ingame. Same for career mode.
    FUT mode also suffers from scripting, at certain times your players will fail to make any good pass or shot, no matter if they are 75 or 89 rated. It often happens that the best gamer of an online match looses because of scripting. And yes, everything in this mode is still related to money, it may explain some things.

    So to resume, gameplay and scripting are the big problems of this game. No detailed analysis here, but even passing doesn't feel as it should in a true good football game.
    That being said, there is a lot of content in this game, but it is only an updated content mostly. And we can't enjoy it because of bad gameplay.    … Expand
  8. ThatOneGuy52
    Oct 17, 2016
    7
    Game is better than 16 but still has flaws. For starters what I call autopassing is bad still. There's times when I aim the pass forward just so the player can pass it all the way back. Also there's a weird thing. I struggle more against small teams than I do against the big teams which is weird. I play a lot with Man City and I beat teams like arsenal three to one or man united like twoGame is better than 16 but still has flaws. For starters what I call autopassing is bad still. There's times when I aim the pass forward just so the player can pass it all the way back. Also there's a weird thing. I struggle more against small teams than I do against the big teams which is weird. I play a lot with Man City and I beat teams like arsenal three to one or man united like two to nothing but then I go lose to a team lIke Balton. Overall yes the game is enjoyable but I expect d much more. The ai is unfair the reaction speed is lighting flash. I swear there's a time when a player passed from the midfield to a striker on the box who headed in an easy goal. Which reminds me. Ai long passes r back and they r spammed. There's also times where I do like ten tackles for no results just so they get the ball back with one touch while I'm doing the pace control. Yes the game is way better than the last one but I expected so much more. EA needs to put a little less effort into the graphics and actually work on the gameplay for the first time in the past what like five years
    Graphics- 9.4
    Overall Gameplay-7.6
    Shooting-8
    Passing-7
    Skill Moves-6.4 (performed much slower)
    Defending-7.2
    Dribbling-7.2
    Friendly Ai-7
    Enemy Ai fairness-3
    Free Kicks-5 (if the taker doesn't have at least 85 free kick accuracy then it will go wrong trust me)
    Penalties- 8.9
    Corner Kikcs-7.9
    Goalkeepers-9

    Overall-7.4 (it has flaws yet it's good I just once again expected so much more)
    Btw I know I'm no expert I play on professional but still just because I win games doesn't mean I don't notice flaws REAL flaws    … Expand
  9. Jafenhar
    Sep 27, 2016
    6
    The new Frostbite Engine adds more physicality to the game, but the gameplay is more or less the same as the last couple FIFA's. Midfielders will make a few more runs than we're used to, but outside of that it's more of the same. If the Journey wasn't included this game would be getting much, much lower critical reviews. If FIFA didn't have all the fluff of licenses and game modes and wasThe new Frostbite Engine adds more physicality to the game, but the gameplay is more or less the same as the last couple FIFA's. Midfielders will make a few more runs than we're used to, but outside of that it's more of the same. If the Journey wasn't included this game would be getting much, much lower critical reviews. If FIFA didn't have all the fluff of licenses and game modes and was judged strictly on gameplay it's an inferior game to PES this year (first time I've said that since the PS2 days.). Overall this release is very underwhelming. No real tweaks to the career mode and outside of the Journey there's nothing that really makes this release stand out.… Expand
  10. SenoSaden
    Oct 4, 2016
    7
    Since everyone is talking about the journey mode and its positive reception, I will focus only on the gameplay aspect. Compared to last year installment of fifa 16, the movement of the player is better this year, passing problem has been fixed, and pace is more realistic unlike last year system where Mertesacker can easily catch bale. This improvement is really appreciated given howSince everyone is talking about the journey mode and its positive reception, I will focus only on the gameplay aspect. Compared to last year installment of fifa 16, the movement of the player is better this year, passing problem has been fixed, and pace is more realistic unlike last year system where Mertesacker can easily catch bale. This improvement is really appreciated given how messy it could have been if they stick the previous year system.
    Sadly, however, fifa 17 still suffer from feeling of playing and arcade game of football instead of real life simulation football because of one aspect of the game, that is in my view, the finishing. I have played every installment of fifa since 2013 to 2017, and fifa 17 is the easiest in term of scoring goals from seasons online and FUT that I have played. Crossing to the box often result in player succesfully head the ball, to the net, running to the corner of the field with bale and pass it to the box almost everytime result in player in the box receiving it and easily score a simple tap-in goal, and the far post as well as the low-shot finish is very OP.
    The goalkeeper doesn't help either, compared to last year, goalkeeper is nerfed to make it more realistic to a real life situation. This, unfortunately, also make the keeper too easy to score against and also sometimes there is a situation where the goalie just do not know what to do if the defender is trying to tackle the ball inside the box from the opponent.
    Compared to pes 17, as I own both, gameplay of pes is alot smoother, the finishing as well as the goalkeeper is also better. From this gameplay experience, fifa still have some aspect of the game that lacks the good football simulation.    … Expand
  11. Karimchii
    Oct 5, 2016
    7
    This fifa is definitely better than the last few that came out, some of the annoying things that made fifa 16 annoying, such as manually chaining minimum price on the transfer market has been made easier with a simple button command. Dribbling is also better...BUT goal keepers are still crap in this game!
  12. Stradh
    Oct 5, 2016
    7
    There should be a minimum IQ to review a game like this one.. Hope the people who seek the user's true opinions won't relly on the "0" ratings the kids post here. Want a good review, look at the magazines reviews.. the user's reviews are completely biased on their game choice (aka PES 2017), they probably just tried the demo and thus, they commit to review a game that they even didn't evenThere should be a minimum IQ to review a game like this one.. Hope the people who seek the user's true opinions won't relly on the "0" ratings the kids post here. Want a good review, look at the magazines reviews.. the user's reviews are completely biased on their game choice (aka PES 2017), they probably just tried the demo and thus, they commit to review a game that they even didn't even purchased.

    Based on these few days since i bought it, the gameplay seems a bit messy, the cutscenes in the game are kinda messy too (i'm refering to the faults, complaints, cards, players rambling etc) fast paced and slow movements at the same time, some of them do not seem natural at all, i don't know if it's the new engine mode.

    The gameplay is fuzzy sometimes, gkeepers look at the ball, while it enters to goal, they just stand there watching it.. sometimes, it feels like it's not responsive in every way. It may be me, or still i need to get used to it. The interface, it's the same as Fifa16, which is.. i don't know.. a diferent interactive UI based menu would be nice.. but i don't know.. maybe it can't be more interactive than the previous one, i can't say because i'm not a designer.

    But it's a very good game though, some good improvements as players motion in the field with or w/out the ball in beetween many things that improved too, awesome graphics and very good sound effects in field.. but still alot of work to do (patches and updates).. and please.. fix Renato Sanches face.. is it about licensing? If not.. c'mon..    … Expand
  13. CenkAlp
    Mar 1, 2018
    6
    Hikaye = 7
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 7
    Keyif = 7
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  14. pfus2
    Nov 14, 2016
    7
    One of the bests Fifa's. It has it's failures, but it's a good game. The new journey mode it's good, but can be improve it. The rest of the games stays the same, comparing to the previous games.
  15. Jiano74
    Nov 10, 2016
    7
    This was a huge step forward from the dreadful FIFA 16, it isn't brilliant to say the least I have recently gone back and played older FIFA's and even though the graphics are nowhere near as good they are just better games. The Journey was good, if it or something similar is to be in FIFA 18 there is a lot of work to do but overall it is a lot better than FIFA 16.
  16. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 3, 2017
    5
    Same **** graphics/ animations ruin experience, too many bugs and mediocre commentators
    Story mode is kinda cool, but that's all, does not deserve all the sales
  17. Kakarot26
    Mar 5, 2017
    5
    Same thing year after year. The new extremely short story mode is nothing but make-up to the fact there is nothing different in this game compared to FIFA 15. Yes 15, beacuse I didn´t play 16 and still found basically no difference in gameplay mechanics to the two year earlier version. The game is not a fail because it gives you what you are coming for, soccer. But the lack of innovationSame thing year after year. The new extremely short story mode is nothing but make-up to the fact there is nothing different in this game compared to FIFA 15. Yes 15, beacuse I didn´t play 16 and still found basically no difference in gameplay mechanics to the two year earlier version. The game is not a fail because it gives you what you are coming for, soccer. But the lack of innovation makes it impossible for me to honestly give it more than a 5.… Expand
  18. Blanche
    May 9, 2017
    6
    With the introduction of The Journey, this chapter of all the FIFA games that have been released over the years received far more attention than usual. A completely different mode based around the rise of a young football player transitioning from a kid that kicks ball to a sports superstar. I am quite impressed by what EA delivered here, never thought they would put this much effort intoWith the introduction of The Journey, this chapter of all the FIFA games that have been released over the years received far more attention than usual. A completely different mode based around the rise of a young football player transitioning from a kid that kicks ball to a sports superstar. I am quite impressed by what EA delivered here, never thought they would put this much effort into it but they did and it has paid off in many aspects. Next time, they should make statistic tables available so we can see how well the protagonist is playing compared to the rest of the players in the league. Is he top scorer, is he topping the assists table, how many yellow cards has he received etc. Not being able to see Match Facts after a game is completed is nothing but an immature error on EA's part. They should also give the user the option to continue beyond the first season, minus the cut scenes. It feels like all the training is a bit of a waste. Having predetermined attributes like having low FK accuracy regardless of what position you play is also a far-sighted move. Not all strikers in real life are terrible at free kicks. I think a player type on top of being able to choose what position would have sufficed, like a shooter who's shooting stats are better than normal, a target man who's physical and heading stats are better than normal, or a player maker with good passing and vision stats etc. There's already more depth looking at it like this, which would no doubt improve the game mode. I also think the interview triggers and social media reactions need a lot of work, I could score two goals and bag an assist in one game and then the interviewer tells me I got one goal and an assist. If I bag a hat-trick, the reactions on social media are either non-existent or "a goal from" you, "what a player". Significant events that go beyond a goal or an assist such as winning the league or breaking other records aren't highlighted at all by social media. This is extremely unrealistic and requires a lot of tweaking to reflect reality better.

    Elsewhere, they announced they were making changes to Career Mode. Having played it, it quite clearly is barely any different from before. No real improvements to be seen here unlike how they portrayed it before the game release. They need to revamp it with some features reminiscent of the older FIFAs, namely FIFA 10 with the ticket pricing and stadium building etc. It's been the same for ages.

    In terms of FUT, the new Squad Builder Challenge mode is an excellent addition to the game, as it means that leftover players who otherwise have no use for gameplay can still be used to trade in for the chance (or guaranteed depending on the description of each of these challenges) to obtain better players who are more useful. It also greatly affects the market to a surprisingly large degree, which is always a good thing as it keeps me more on my toes and make the overall experience more challenging, more competitive but ultimately more rewarding.

    Gameplay wise, mostly some slight improvements. Moving mechanics are mostly more fluid, FK's can now be adjustable to make them more versatile and ultimately more experimental, although clunky at the moment I'm sure this will improve in the future. Shooting is pretty much the most improved feature in this game, there are so many ways and techniques to shoot the ball and I'd say it's the best feature of the game. There is a lot to be enjoyed with shooting in this FIFA particularly. However, there is without a doubt a button lag problem where your player doesn't respond quick enough when I press the most important buttons in pass, move and shoot. I understand that this is a meant to be a stroke of realism as no one reacts to balls or situations instantly but the amount of time it takes for basic functions to be completed is utterly ridiculous sometimes. First time shooting for instance is awful in this game. Fouls are also the worst they've ever been, they allow defenders to shove attacking opposition off the ball despite not getting the ball at all while doing so and allowing their teammates to pick up the ball. There is a difference between shielding the ball - which is legal - and shoving the opponent off completely while they're running or dribbling. EA clearly haven't got the distinction right here. Through balls are also dodgy at times when my players ignore great balls at times. It's way too easy to overshoot them too.

    Arena is also completely broken now. I cannot choose players outside the starting XI for any club to perhaps test them out for the Player Pro Career mode. They've removed Set Piece training and Practice Matches. Free kicks within the arena are also completely broken, you cannot move the player normally to aim at all.

    Other than that, it is a decent to good game. As always with games like FIFA, they can be really frustrating at times but I feel that EA have done a decent job on the game as a whole.    … Expand
  19. spjones12
    Nov 6, 2016
    6
    I've been a Fifa guy all of my life and after playing '17 it's tough to see where they improved from last year. I feel as though they haven't done anything to improve the passing or game control. When I'm winning I feel like I can never connect any passes and my goalie is just short of stupid in late game situations. When I want to "park the bus" I feel really vulnerable and it doesn'tI've been a Fifa guy all of my life and after playing '17 it's tough to see where they improved from last year. I feel as though they haven't done anything to improve the passing or game control. When I'm winning I feel like I can never connect any passes and my goalie is just short of stupid in late game situations. When I want to "park the bus" I feel really vulnerable and it doesn't seem to go as planned. Also, there have been too many times I have given up a goal in the 45th or 90th minute because of a breakdown defensively that I have no control over. That part of the game has seemed to carry over through the past couple years.

    There are a couple things that I did notice a change in and that is the on the ball dribbling, free kicks/corners, and penalty kicks. I feel like i have more control dribbling the ball through the midfield and can connect my tricks with little no problems at all. As for free kicks, I like that you can change your angle of striking the ball. I think this gives you an advantage to be able to bend the ball a certain way. Plus, it makes me feel like I have more control of what's going on. I really like the new corner kicks because you can now control where the ball ends up and how it gets there. Whether that be through a high lob or a low liner with the right amount of bend to catch the goalie off-guard. Lastly, penalty kicks are the worst change I have ever seen. In my opinion, a pk should be an automatic goal, with the change they have taken that completely out of the game. It is more difficult to get down and I don't feel as confident when I'm awarded a pk in a game. I've lost games because of it.

    One last little bit, they have done a great job with the goal celebrations over the past couple years and I think there's something to be said for that. I always like to "dab" on my haters when I score.
    All-in-all, I like playing this game and I will continue to support Fifa as they continue to make these games. I just think that they still need to clean up a couple aspects of it and it will be gravy.    … Expand
  20. destinyfan1
    May 21, 2017
    7
    A game that is really fun but frustration or technical issues make the game feel mediocre

    positive + fun with 2 + a lot of your favorite players to get + great passing and mostly tactics needed + the journey is a new refreshing thing negative - FRUSTATION LIKE HOW THE **** WAS THAT POSSIBLE - internet issues - microtransactions conclusion: while it is really fun the game has    A game that is really fun but frustration or technical issues make the game feel mediocre

    positive
    + fun with 2
    + a lot of your favorite players to get
    + great passing and mostly tactics needed
    + the journey is a new refreshing thing
    negative
    - FRUSTATION LIKE HOW THE **** WAS THAT POSSIBLE
    - internet issues
    - microtransactions
    conclusion:
    while it is really fun the game has to many issues to be the ultimate football game.    … Expand
  21. NorbertoElCUBA
    Feb 9, 2017
    6
    Es un juego de fútbol bastante decente, pero le falta mucho para llegar a ser un buen juego, para estar a la altura de un Batman Arkham o de un Uncharted le falta mucho, la jugabilidad no es buena, y el Trayecto yo pensaba que iba a ser mejor pero al final acaba aburriendo porque es siempre lo mismo elijas lo que elijas.
  22. DanBenevenuto
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    FIFA 17 is one of the best franchise games of EA sports. Certanly the best soccer game of the year(again beating PES), FIFA 17 has a great mechanics set to play, a awesome Story Mode, they keeped Ultimate team and add some other online modes. But, I saw some mistakes, that could be removed or replaced with att, first one is the penalty shoot mechanic, is too hard score in a penalty shoot.FIFA 17 is one of the best franchise games of EA sports. Certanly the best soccer game of the year(again beating PES), FIFA 17 has a great mechanics set to play, a awesome Story Mode, they keeped Ultimate team and add some other online modes. But, I saw some mistakes, that could be removed or replaced with att, first one is the penalty shoot mechanic, is too hard score in a penalty shoot. Second is the Brazilian league, they don't give a f*** to Brazil teams. It all boils down that FIFA 17 is a great game with small mistakes that could be fixed.… Expand
  23. MarshallBuzz
    Mar 25, 2017
    6
    Is not the game I've been waiting for... I've been a FIFA fan since I don't remember... So much deception of this one. The Frostbite engine is not the change what I expected and this new mode "The Journey" is just a mess.
  24. makaris
    May 20, 2017
    7
    it is nice to introduce and try new things as journey or weekend leagues, but but the gameplay is awful , as playing fifa since 2012 I must say they never try to improve gameplay , a lot of delays,bugs,sloppy goals, worst than 16 definitely . and not ever worth for 70 euro plus you spend on fifa points so not worth it . the game does not give a joy as football does. EA must give licence soit is nice to introduce and try new things as journey or weekend leagues, but but the gameplay is awful , as playing fifa since 2012 I must say they never try to improve gameplay , a lot of delays,bugs,sloppy goals, worst than 16 definitely . and not ever worth for 70 euro plus you spend on fifa points so not worth it . the game does not give a joy as football does. EA must give licence so we see other games step up .… Expand
  25. camsnewtons
    May 27, 2017
    7
    This a decent game. Let me warn you this is not one of the best sports games of 2016. It does deserves probs though it captures the interesting yet boring atmosphere of soccer. All the stadiums pretty much feel the same except for some small details. The character models are pretty good though and provide an accurate reference to real life soccer. The amount of modes is small but fun. TheThis a decent game. Let me warn you this is not one of the best sports games of 2016. It does deserves probs though it captures the interesting yet boring atmosphere of soccer. All the stadiums pretty much feel the same except for some small details. The character models are pretty good though and provide an accurate reference to real life soccer. The amount of modes is small but fun. The new Journey mode captures the emotion and feelings of a soccer player. There is a my career mode for anybody interested that is decently enjoyable. The new tournament mode is fun though were you stage your own championship bracket. Overall this game is decent and is worth a buy when it is on sale.… Expand
  26. chanloh
    Jul 2, 2017
    5
    The Journey was decent, but felt highly scripted and at times incredulous. Didn't like how the matches were played out; player reactions felt slow at times. The passing and free kick mechanisms were not to my liking. The game also amuses me at times with the "Loan Glitch", insane amounts of wages/transfer fees which translate to a lack of realism.

    That being said, FIFA 17 does have its    The Journey was decent, but felt highly scripted and at times incredulous. Didn't like how the matches were played out; player reactions felt slow at times. The passing and free kick mechanisms were not to my liking. The game also amuses me at times with the "Loan Glitch", insane amounts of wages/transfer fees which translate to a lack of realism.

    That being said, FIFA 17 does have its good moments; if not for the lags and disconnections, UT is fun...

    I am now hoping that FIFA 18 displays a marked improvement from its predecessor, both in terms of its gameplay as well as the specific modes itself, in particular The journey.    … Expand
  27. Yoshi_R
    Oct 29, 2017
    5
    EA pensaba que con un nuevo modo de juego nos iba a complacer (el cual se queda bastante corto) que no está mal, pero deberian haberlo hecho mejor para un juego que cuesta 64 dólares.
    Modos como el de carrera de DT, de jugador, Temporadas Online no son pocos los jugadores quienes los juegan y todos los años son lo mismo y son opacados por un modo de juego Pay To Win llamado Ultimate Team,    EA pensaba que con un nuevo modo de juego nos iba a complacer (el cual se queda bastante corto) que no está mal, pero deberian haberlo hecho mejor para un juego que cuesta 64 dólares.
    Modos como el de carrera de DT, de jugador, Temporadas Online no son pocos los jugadores quienes los juegan y todos los años son lo mismo y son opacados por un modo de juego Pay To Win llamado Ultimate Team, que todos los años aún asi siendo el modo de juego más jugado, no presenta grandes mejoras.
    Los gráficos del ambiente están bien acabados por Frosbite cuando juegas un Real Madrid VS FC Barcelona, pero cuando juegas partidos con equipos no tan por debajo como Valencia o Bayer Leverkusen las caras de los jugadores son irreconosibles en su gran mayoría, parecen personajes de cera. Esto lo implementas con los mismos comentarios egocéntricos de Mario Kempes y (quien no lo hace mal) Fernando Palomo, se obtiene un partido apagado, con un público en el que se sienten los goles y celebraciones, pero se evidencia en toda la grada que el 1 de cada 3 personas que vienen a ver a su club están haciendo exactamente lo mismo.
    Los modos carrera de DT y jugador siguen siendo lo mismo que de 2013 (incluso empeorando), y si EA mejora estos modos como debería ser convertiría a FIFA en un juego digno de un 9 (no siendo el caso de FIFA 17), todas las temporadas en estos modos es un patrón, comprar jugadores, destacar o ganar ligas o torneos, vender jugadores, retirarse. En el modo jugador se vuelve aburrido ya al acabar la temporada sintiéndote una máquina de solo, jugar partidos y moverte de un club a otro.
    En conclusión, Fifa 17 es la misma mierda que el 16 o 15 o 14 pero con un modo nuevo pero que queda corto de tiempo.    … Expand
  28. arnan34official
    Feb 21, 2018
    7
    They have improved a lot comparing it with the 16, but there are still things to correct, I hope that this is the way forward to improve in the next... For my taste of the best FIFA of years ago.
  29. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    7
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  30. FR7
    May 23, 2019
    5
    Giving it 5 rating. It's not better than FIFA 16 (last FIFA game that I actually enjoined playing after FIFA 11/12). Career mode is still lacking depth (comparing to NBA2k series). Grabbing-money-hoe mode called Ultimate Team is still looking nice thoe.
  31. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    7
    9/10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  32. Huzy1
    Aug 1, 2020
    5
    The best Fifa I’ve played for sure. Not great, but the best out of a bad bunch. Fifa is clearly declining throughout the years but Fifa 17 somewhat brought the fun back into the game, slightly.
  33. Pseudomonki
    Dec 22, 2020
    5
    O jogo em sí é mal efetuado, não faz oque deveria fazer de maneira tão eficiente, particularmente não por ser apenas ruim em questão de opições mas por não inovar em quase nada, rpincipalmente quando se trata de condições gráficas e físicas.
  34. iCampoRamil
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    De los mejores Fifa que recuerdo, aún así, desde el 14, no ha habido otro igual.
  35. mr_satoshi
    Dec 11, 2021
    6
    This was my first FIFA game (aside from mobile).

    The Journey story starts strong, but quickly transforms to a sort of less flexible career mode. Gameplay is a little clunky; players are slow, shots are weak, skill moves are hard to pull off. Missing an element of dynamism present in FIFA mobile 15 (yes, I am a sucker for sweaty goals). If you're looking for a pure soccer SIM, I'd    This was my first FIFA game (aside from mobile).

    The Journey story starts strong, but quickly transforms to a sort of less flexible career mode.

    Gameplay is a little clunky; players are slow, shots are weak, skill moves are hard to pull off. Missing an element of dynamism present in FIFA mobile 15 (yes, I am a sucker for sweaty goals). If you're looking for a pure soccer SIM, I'd recommend PES over this.    … Expand
  36. GabFireBR
    Jan 7, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Depois de muito tempo sem inovar, a EA resolveu trazer algo diferente para a franquia, que deixou ela mais temperada. The Journey é o símbolo desse jogo, a jornada de Alex Hunter e sua história moldada a partir do impacto da suas escolhas, até mesmo de escolher um dos clubes ingleses para torcer e para jogar, tornam esse modo diferenciado e como exemplo do que deveria ser o Modo Carreira do FIFA. De resto, o jogo continua igual, sem nenhuma mudança rígida na jogabilidade, no gráfico e nem nos outros modos de jogos, como sempre a prova viva da ganância estampada na cara da querida Eletronic Arts!… Expand
  37. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Pues.... ta bien, uno de los mejores Fifas que he jugado, el modo historia del Alex Hunter me gusto mucho.
  38. IamNader
    May 14, 2023
    5
    Gameplay is not good and after some updates is still full of bugs and glitches - 5/10
  39. DonTheGamer
    Jun 22, 2023
    7
    My favorite FIFA game, I had a lots of fun playing If you are a fun of football, you will definitely enjoy this one.

Awards & Rankings

26
#26 Best PS4 Game of 2016
20
#20 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
36
#36 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    80
    With much-needed tweaks in visuals and gameplay, some improvements in the career mode and the addition of the Journey Mode, FIFA 17 has retained its place as the best football simulator available on the market.
    Read full review
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 12, 2016
    90
    The story mode (this year’s biggest selling point) is not perfect, but I was surprised how much I was invested in this idealized adventure every little boy dreams of while playing football with his pals. None other mode in FIFA or PES provides such experience. In all other departments – licenses, visuals, sound, atmosphere – the new FIFA is as strong as ever. [12/2016, p.67]
  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 4, 2016
    90
    The inclusion of a story mode represents a move into fresh ground for the FIFA series. [Dec 2016, p.66]
See all critic reviews »