FIFA 18

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  1. darddivorce
    Nov 14, 2017
    5
    Each year we are facing with the same issue, EA sports releases a new version of FIFA which is partially or completely broken. The game comes out to release with such bugs that it is impossible to play. People pay for the game 50-100$, and receive a product that does not work. People tolerated it for years, but sooner or later it has to end.

    This year a new version of the game has    Each year we are facing with the same issue, EA sports releases a new version of FIFA which is partially or completely broken. The game comes out to release with such bugs that it is impossible to play. People pay for the game 50-100$, and receive a product that does not work. People tolerated it for years, but sooner or later it has to end.

    This year a new version of the game has surpassed all it's predesestors. And a huge part of the community received a completely broken mode Pro Clubs. Critical bugs that not allow to play friendly games between teams and stopped all the international tournaments held in every country of the world. Hundreds of thousands of players spend 2-3 hours of their time to play only one game each evening struggling with the broken mechanics.And these efforts do not always guarantee success. Almost 2 months as EA sports knows about this issue. It released 4 patches to the game, and not one of them did solve this problem. Players tested all possible reason and the occurrence of this error, reported all this information to support, but they do nothing.

    They spend their resources to repair the small problems of the game modes which bring them money for the donation. But it seems they forget that we already paid for the game, and had to get a quality product. We will do our best to make our voice heard and make executives who are responsible for what is happening respect their customers and players. Otherwise they will lose them, as well as reputation.    … Expand
  2. Giaki
    Sep 30, 2017
    5
    I was expecting many improvements since fifa17 and EA lied saying that goalkeepers and referee were fixed. They are even worst.
    Few little positives, few big negatives
  3. mirianow87
    Jan 23, 2018
    7
    Fifa 18 mantem a qualidade de seu antecessor e lapida sua jogabilidade deixando as partidas mais rápidas e dinâmicas do que nunca, o que traz sem dúvida muita diversão.
    Todavia ainda temos problemas como o descaso visual com as demais ligas e times que não sejam da Inglaterra, permanência do polêmico handcap, e principalmente o fato de os gráficos serem praticamente os mesmos do game    Fifa 18 mantem a qualidade de seu antecessor e lapida sua jogabilidade deixando as partidas mais rápidas e dinâmicas do que nunca, o que traz sem dúvida muita diversão.
    Todavia ainda temos problemas como o descaso visual com as demais ligas e times que não sejam da Inglaterra, permanência do polêmico handcap, e principalmente o fato de os gráficos serem praticamente os mesmos do game anterior.
    A série Fifa deixou de ser um simulador, e se tornou muito mais arcade, com partidas onde vemos frequentemente passes e dribles muito rápidos e bem distantes da realidade.
    Apesar dos problemas repito que o jogo é muito divertido.    … Expand
  4. Amleida
    Nov 12, 2017
    6
    FIFA 18 has improved marginally in areas where you'd expect it to, but in my opinion, regressed in other areas through EA's decision to put in a half-assed effort at making the game seem more true to life, while at the same time go out of their way to favor attack over defence and making other changes that does the game no favors in making it seem like the real thing. I've noticed thatFIFA 18 has improved marginally in areas where you'd expect it to, but in my opinion, regressed in other areas through EA's decision to put in a half-assed effort at making the game seem more true to life, while at the same time go out of their way to favor attack over defence and making other changes that does the game no favors in making it seem like the real thing. I've noticed that some people genuinely love these changes, and that's fair enough, but I strongly disagree when people say that FIFA 18 has taken the franchise in a more realistic direction. It hasn't. If slowing everything down is all it takes to make a game seem more realistic, then EA have an easy job ahead of them.

    Unfortunately, I don't think we're anywhere close to getting a convincingly realistic FIFA game. Do people really want that, though? PES has been a substantially more realistic football simulator for some time now, bar their lack of licenses for player names and whatnot. Yet, the majority of people still seem to prefer the gameplay-wise more arcadey, FIFA franchise.    … Expand
  5. SidAdi1409
    Nov 4, 2017
    6
    Ah...this game is broken. My ps4 crashed 3times whlie playing this. The story is the same thrash.
    It really breaks my heart. i used to enjoy playing this game . Same copy- paste of last year.
  6. DoomSayerSantos
    Oct 10, 2017
    5
    I played football games since way back when they were just arrows pointing a square to a different direction.
    This Fifa is one of the blandest football games i have ever played.
    I gave it a 5 because like every other EA game they can wrap a turd well. Latest patch did improve the goalkeeping. But defending is still an absolute mess. The game's pace is really off-putting. And the    I played football games since way back when they were just arrows pointing a square to a different direction.
    This Fifa is one of the blandest football games i have ever played.
    I gave it a 5 because like every other EA game they can wrap a turd well.
    Latest patch did improve the goalkeeping.
    But defending is still an absolute mess.
    The game's pace is really off-putting.
    And the input delay between actions troubling.
    Its like playing a graphically superior version of PES2018.

    Botting is still ruining the Ultimate team experience.
    And also the menu's lag like there is no tomorrow.
    Squad battles is an improvement for the people that dont like online compition.
    But in the end its very artificial, when a team is loosing 9 out of 10 the AI will sub in some legend or Ronaldo.
    Either way EA does what it always does.    … Expand
  7. adatene
    Oct 9, 2017
    5
    very expensive game without any change since last year......its good to have the licence for almost all the clubs and to have the best graphics BUT the gameplay is AWFUL...if you put the patch to pes2018 its the best football game this year...
  8. LittleL
    Nov 26, 2017
    6
    I have the same problem every year when the new FIFA comes out and this year was no exception. The amount of changes brought to the game do not warrant a completely new game. Everything could have and should have been brought in an update but instead was added to a whole new game which will run you another 60 dollars.

    FIFA 18 has brought a couple new things to the table such as Alex    I have the same problem every year when the new FIFA comes out and this year was no exception. The amount of changes brought to the game do not warrant a completely new game. Everything could have and should have been brought in an update but instead was added to a whole new game which will run you another 60 dollars.

    FIFA 18 has brought a couple new things to the table such as Alex Hunters return in the journey. While i loved the opening hours of it, it slowly downgraded and fell victim to last years problem where you'd practice, then play a game. Rinse and repeat. Going a long time without having anything interesting happen in a story mode can really test the players patience. Especially if your like me and dont really find Alex that interesting to begin with.

    Ultimate team also got an upgrade with the introduction of squad battles. I actually really enjoyed this as it kept me playing and was a good way to earn coins. It does feel unbalanced however as there are times i'll smash a team that is way better than mine then get smashed by a team that is way worse.

    Those are what i'd say are the 2 big additions from last years FIFA. There are some things here that actually feel worse than last years game though. Defending being the big one that comes to mind. For the life of me i can't seem to defend good in this game and neither can the AI as they stare and watch the ball roll right past them.

    Overall its just another FIFA game, if you liked it last year you'll most likely like it this year and the same is true if you hated it last year, you'll still hate it this year.

    My final rating for FIFA 18 is a 6/10    … Expand
  9. laulau
    Sep 29, 2017
    7
    Maybe I need to get used to it.. but after one day i feel the same problems from FIFA 17 only got worse. Less tension and tactics and more spectacle. Defenders feel powerless most of the time. Scores like 6-3 are not uncommon. FIFA 18 feels like a Michael Bay Hollywood remake of FIFA 17.
    EDIT.. It does get better
  10. MediaFreak
    Oct 20, 2017
    5
    Unsuprisingly fifa continues to get worse each year. Pay to win is so much in effect that you're surprised they dont have an auction during the match to see who wins it.

    The players are as toxic as ever, and ea still hasnt added a reporting system or banning system to people who just stick their torrent downloads om max when they're losing knocking the framte rate down to 1 FPS,    Unsuprisingly fifa continues to get worse each year. Pay to win is so much in effect that you're surprised they dont have an auction during the match to see who wins it.

    The players are as toxic as ever, and ea still hasnt added a reporting system or banning system to people who just stick their torrent downloads om max when they're losing knocking the framte rate down to 1 FPS, ultimate still has no forfeit option that doesnt count as disconnecting, rocket league is miles ahead of fifa in this area, in fifa if you come up against some millionairre who had all the best players you just have to sit their and get batterred for 20 minutes.

    Defending is pretty much automated now, you literally just have to stand their and wait for the ai to get the ball back.

    The worst fifa game in years. Looks nice and is still better than pes but that just tells you had bad football games are becoming.    … Expand
  11. hurtling-turtle
    Oct 15, 2017
    6
    FIFA 18, was a little disappointing. If you own FIFA 17, I question the point and if you don't then I would consider it carefully. The controls are ok but not a patch on PES 2018 and it's slightly marred (like many EA games) with the constant packs and micro-transactions.
  12. MushroomMaster
    Oct 19, 2017
    6
    Fifa 18 is basically 17, but with some little changes made on the menus, a little tweak on the game play, some new features on carrer mode and a better FUT experience. Still falls to it's knees for its lack of sufficient content for players coming from the previous title.

    But it's Fifa.
  13. ArmymanPants
    Sep 28, 2017
    7
    FIFA 18 is an updated version of FIFA 17 in terms for both mechanics, gameplay, kits, new players, ratings and a continued chapter in the journey. the tweaks both on the pitch and there approach to design choices such as the new pro clubs perk system, which has received a tweak since the last years game. However, FIFA still is focused around Ultimate Team. his isn't a bad thing at all, andFIFA 18 is an updated version of FIFA 17 in terms for both mechanics, gameplay, kits, new players, ratings and a continued chapter in the journey. the tweaks both on the pitch and there approach to design choices such as the new pro clubs perk system, which has received a tweak since the last years game. However, FIFA still is focused around Ultimate Team. his isn't a bad thing at all, and with the added addition of squad battles, allowing those who prefer single player to actually earn some decent rewards for the first time. Another addition is the objectives chart, allowing you to complete certain tasks and gain rewards, currently the daily rewards do not provide much benefits, but the weekly and monthly rewards (when they arrive) should have objectives and rewards that feel like you are working towards a goal. Overall, the tightened game-play mechanics and the overall general improvements are well done enough to keep FIFA at the top of its game when everything is working as it should.… Expand
  14. Britmatt81
    Oct 2, 2017
    6
    Presentation and graphics are beautiful and they game play is enjoyable with great atmospheres at games. But defending is none existent and has ruined the game for me and all i can do is watch them simply run past me. I did the training but its one thing in training and another in a match. Love playing the game but please fix the defending. The journey is fun but when the hell are wePresentation and graphics are beautiful and they game play is enjoyable with great atmospheres at games. But defending is none existent and has ruined the game for me and all i can do is watch them simply run past me. I did the training but its one thing in training and another in a match. Love playing the game but please fix the defending. The journey is fun but when the hell are we interested in the MLS ? who cares about the MLS when there are great leagues all over the world. The MLS is poor and rather it been focused on a lower league team in EFL or another european team.… Expand
  15. HonestGameRev
    Oct 2, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Several new features were added this year. None were major, but were all slightly enjoyable anyway.
    The Journey gets a new installment, which is good, besides the horrible stretches of gameplay where no cutscenes occur and the mode feels like a grind similair to the Player Career Mode. The plot is fairly enjoyable and raises a smile sometimes. Career mode recieves a very small re-do. Managers now discuss transfers in small cutscenes, the CPU can be a little too demanding at times though and that's when frustration hits. You can now view your squad in a slightly more comprehendable menu. Besides that, Career Mode has remainded the same.
    Ultimate Team is still the disgusting, sickening money machine it always was. Grinding for the best players like Ronaldo without spending any money is impossible, it takes months. Real cash needs to be spent to get the best. There is no other point to this mode. It's a mobile game within a Console game. The online features are what you expect from EA. Clunky servers and lag make the modes unplayable for some, including myself. The modes themselves are okay, best of which is Virtual Clubs (In My Opinon). Sadly, Creation Centre is still not back. It was definetly a fan favourite and added alot to my gameplay expierience. There is a few new licenses including Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Sparta Praga and a few more. The gamplay features such as new dribbling and crossing are actually really enjoyable and a big boost from FIFA 17. Dribbling with a good dribbler is enjoyable and crossing has more curve and tends to find a player more often than not. The Crowds are fine and new celebrations add a small bit of authenticity. Set Pieces remained the same. Quick subs is a new feature where you can make well... Quick Subs. Very sadly though, defending is incredibly hard and depends more on luck than skill. Goalkeepers are a joke. So to sum this review up, it's not that bad.
    Both games are only OK but I'll stick with FIFA for now.    … Expand
  16. DanBenevenuto
    Jun 5, 2018
    6
    This FIFA looks like a copy of FIFA 17 but It has some new features like trade, purchase or sell players with his own trainers on GM mode, the journey returns with Alex Hunter, It has nice graphics, and the gameplay still good.
  17. chr1so
    Dec 26, 2017
    6
    I rated last year's game an 8 & this one is almost the same game, just more biased towards the attacking team. If you're gonna ask for my money again you've got to make it more worthwhile than this (only upgraded so I can keep playing against my bro/mates)
  18. iCSiMarcelinmBR
    May 25, 2018
    7
    FIFA 18 apresentou várias mudanças comparado ao seu antecessor, um dos melhores da série nessa geração, mas peca na quantidade de bugs e nas microtransações (como de costume) no modo Ultimate Team

    JOGABILIDADE - A jogabilidade está parecida com o seu jogo antecessor, porém, mais cadenciado. O sistema de passes, chutes e defesa são bem planejados, mas é nesse ponto que os bugs    FIFA 18 apresentou várias mudanças comparado ao seu antecessor, um dos melhores da série nessa geração, mas peca na quantidade de bugs e nas microtransações (como de costume) no modo Ultimate Team

    JOGABILIDADE - A jogabilidade está parecida com o seu jogo antecessor, porém, mais cadenciado. O sistema de passes, chutes e defesa são bem planejados, mas é nesse ponto que os bugs atrapalham, os passes são extremamente bugados, várias vezes o jogador se ve mirando o analógico pra passar a bola pra um jogador, mas a IA toca a bola pra outro, ou faz um passe extremamente ridículo. Muitas vezes os ''stats'' dos jogadores não correspondem dentro do jogo, por exemplo, o jogador (Ozil) tem stats de passe muito bom, porém, o jogador erra passes extremamente ''fáceis'' de se realizar (isso vale pros chutes também). No geral, a jogabilidade é boa, mas os bugs muitas vezes estragam a diversão durante a partida.

    MODOS DE JOGO - O Modo carreira apresentou diversas mudanças no sistema de compra e venda de jogadores, agora é possível realizar as propostas de transferências conversando diretamente com o técnico do time e o jogador a ser transferido, onde acontece uma cutscene interativa com as escolhas da proposta da transação.
    O modo jornada melhorou comparado ao FIFA 17, com mais cutscenes e uma história melhor elaborada, porém, como em seu antecessor, em algumas partes chega a ser enjoativo.
    Já no modo Ultimate team, a EA disponibilizou um novo modo chamado ''Squad Battles'', onde se joga várias partidas durante a semana pra se obter uma recompensa em moedas/packs. Oque estraga o modo são as microtransações, os chamados ''FIFA points'' são moedas compradas com dinheiro real pra se abrir packs que contém jogadores, na qual esses packs são muito difíceis comprar com o dinheiro ganho do jogo, devido ao seu preço, ou seja, quem gastar mais dinheiro com o jogo, vai ter um melhor time, aumentando suas chances de vencer as partidas.

    GRÁFICOS - Os gráficos estão muito bonitos, as expressão facial dos jogadores mais conhecidos, como Cristiano Ronaldo e Messi, está excelente, já de jogadores não tão populares assim, tal expressão não é tão bem feita. A torcid a cada fifa fica cada vez melhor, deixando o jogo mais realista a cada versão

    FIFA 18 é um bom jogo de futebol, apresenta uma boa jogabilidade, seus modos de jogo são divertidos e apresentou várias inovações, porém, a quantidade de bugs e as microtransações surreais estragam parte da experiencia, dessa forma, fazendo vários players desistirem de jogar o game.    … Expand
  19. SrPepe
    Aug 26, 2018
    7
    Mucho mejor que el Fifa 17, más completo y con un gameplay más dinámico, pero obviamente igual de básico. Personalmente lo encuentro más agradable por sus nuevos trofeos que implican más juego y dedicación.
    Como todos los años, la personalización del juego es una basura y da mucha pena.
  20. pastorres
    Oct 12, 2017
    6
    BUENO: La vida de los estadios a mejorado mucho, los hinchas ya no son pixelados y también se puede interactuar con ellos cuando celebramos un gol. El modo camino a mejorado mucho y nos da una historia bastante entretenida, que simula bien al de un futbolista real. El modo carrera ha mejorado un poco gracias a las cinemáticas cuando fichamos a alguien o cuando hacemos un fichaje poner unBUENO: La vida de los estadios a mejorado mucho, los hinchas ya no son pixelados y también se puede interactuar con ellos cuando celebramos un gol. El modo camino a mejorado mucho y nos da una historia bastante entretenida, que simula bien al de un futbolista real. El modo carrera ha mejorado un poco gracias a las cinemáticas cuando fichamos a alguien o cuando hacemos un fichaje poner un gif de la rueda de prensa del jugador que has fichado.

    MALO: La defensa ha empeorado, se adelanta mucho las líneas y aunque pongas poner el autobús, igualmente se adelantan mucho y esto provoca que te puedan ganar muchas veces las espaldas.
    No hay suficientes estadios, la liga española es un ejemplo, solo está el Santiago Bernabéu y el Wanda Metropolitano. Se que el FCBarcelona no tiene el camp nou por derechos, pero el San Mamés?? Sanchez Pijuan??? o el Mestalla??? estadios europeos que no están en este fifa y encima que tiene la licencia de la LaLiga Santander. El camino tiene cosas buenas, pero, también cosas malas. El camino dispone de solo 6 equipos para que el jugador que controles (Alex Hunter) pueda jugar, quiero decir que solo puede jugar en esos equipos, y no dispone de más. Tiene una apartado de personalización muy limitado.

    Conclusión: Si amas el fútbol como yo este juego te puede gustar, ahora bien si eres una persona que solo juega por jugar, este juego no te va gustar. Mi opinión es que me ha encantado como está vivo los estadios y también los marcadores de las ligas oficiales....hasta ahí bien, pero a la hora de jugar es un poco mierda...como defender en este fifa es una porquería y hay jugadores que tienen una media super alta y son unos jugadores que no son para tanto, y jugadores que son geniales en la realidad y le ponen medias super bajas. También quiero dejar claro que este juego hay equipos muy chetados, pero hay uno en especial que es Real Madrid. En mi opinión me está bien que porqué la temporada pasada han ganado casi todo los jugadores sean mejorados, pero no tenían que haber puesto que si un jugador es lento como el Nacho en la realidad, gane en el fifa a un felipe luis, y cristiano porque sea la portada no tiene que ser más bueno que messi, y hablando de messi en este fifa es más surrealista, no puede ser que solo regate a uno y despues ya esta no puede regatear mas o que un medio que no tiene nada de fuerza, le gana en cuerpo, es como el cristiano también es surrealista pero a lo bueno, es decir esta chetado los tiros,los regates,fuerza y ha messi nada le bajan, y también pierde muchos balones, es increíble. El camino me a gustado es muy interactivo aunque solo sean 6 equipos pero te pones la piel de un futbolista y si te gusta el futbol te gustara mucho, aparte que también se puede personalizar a Alex Hunter. El modo carrera también a mejorado por el aspecto de poner cinemáticas, lo hace mas realista, pero necesita más personalización. Online tambien es muy vicioso, pero ultimate team no a cambiado mucho es lo mismo que el año, pero bueno si funciona se puede dejar tal y como esta, pero aun sigue con el mercado de fifa points, me da una rabia ahora estos años de videojuegos que pongas micropagos a juegos....la industria se va a la mierda....

    bueno en conclusión no es recomendado a los que solo juega por jugar.
    No estamos a un fifa de la ostia, le falta personalización, mejora de la defensa, mejora del camino, i ser mas realista con jugadores    … Expand
  21. Verwey
    Nov 21, 2017
    7
    Good game, enjoying it much more than I did FIFA 17. Always loved football games but I would love to see some more improvements to career mode. Maybe a bit more efforts to make you hyped to be a footballer again instead of the same slightly improved game every year.
  22. D7iego
    Nov 4, 2017
    5
    EA can do better things with the money that they have, The online ( ultimete team) is very bad and sometimes you can't play well because their servers.
  23. Apacz
    Nov 11, 2017
    6
    As much as I like football, I don't really think that the same thing we get over and over with just a different name is a good way to spend your money. Although, as every other Fifa game, it's pretty fun.
  24. network_scroll
    Jun 20, 2018
    6
    Время игры: около 50 часов
    Примечание: сюжет пройден, карьера, онлайн играл
  25. rednutgaming
    Jun 22, 2018
    5
    EA scripting has got that bad that i don't think we need to have controllers apart from menu navigation may as well just turn it in to a full on simulation game.....not exclusive to FIFA either. we need a serious contender to challenge these morons for profit otherwise nothing is going to change
  26. Totomoto13
    Jan 6, 2019
    7
    Gameplay: 6
    Story: 7 (The journey)
    Characters: 7 (The journey)
    Graphics: 8
    Re-playability: 9
    Online: 7
    Overall: 7,3
  27. glomman
    Jan 6, 2022
    6
    Just a heads up, I don't care about Ultimate Team, I've never really played it and I never will. Nonetheless I've got to say that Fifa 18 standalone is a solid football simulation / sandbox that is unfortunately flawed by so many poor quality of life decisions. The graphics suck, I see barely any change from its predecessors.
    If you want a fun football game to kill time, Fifa is surely a    Just a heads up, I don't care about Ultimate Team, I've never really played it and I never will. Nonetheless I've got to say that Fifa 18 standalone is a solid football simulation / sandbox that is unfortunately flawed by so many poor quality of life decisions. The graphics suck, I see barely any change from its predecessors.
    If you want a fun football game to kill time, Fifa is surely a good choice, there's really no equal games on the market at the moment, though. But its just so lackluster, it feels like there's no vision or passion behind it.    … Expand
  28. mario999
    Feb 22, 2021
    6
    The last playable fifa miss this game so badly :( fifa19-21 are just ridiculous
  29. Rustaman
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    I do not understand why fans of arcade competitor from Japan to write negative reviews about FIFA 18.. this game does not become worse! I FIFA 18 very much. Changes abound, they will notice a true FIFA player, and if you don't like this play football competitor, with fictitious teams and players.. Play football, some who like
  30. fernandopas
    Aug 4, 2020
    5
    This is the first FIFA I played since 99 and 09. Graphically these games have evolved a lot, and it looks great. But now it's just a business aimed towards multiplayer and loot boxes. Even the World Cup update was lackluster. I was a big fan, but football games just aren't what they used to be.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    80
    By rebuilding the animation system the developers managed to significantly improve footballers’ responsiveness, which results in more fluent gameplay and lets you perform tighter maneuvers. That makes attacking a real joy, but in my opinion turned defense into frustrating chore that requires too much precision. [12/2017, p.42]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 20, 2017
    90
    No huge changes have been made on the pitch, but thanks to improvements to The Journey and Ultimate Team, this is the most comprehensive and beautiful game of football on PS4. [December 2017, p.84]
  3. games(TM)
    Nov 3, 2017
    70
    If you're looking for a football simulation then grab a copy of PES 2018. If you want a dramatic series of events with every match you play then get FIFA 18. [Issue#194, p.75]
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