FIFA 18

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1140 Ratings

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  1. brokemack
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    Revived my acct just to write this. PES has been my game since the PS2 days. I especially disliked FIFA 17, felt like a foosball game more than a football/soccer sim. Furthermore, EA can eat my *** and if it went under I honestly wouldn't really mind. But this is the first Fifa I'm buying in over a decade because it's made enough improvements, especially on the controls & physics, to theRevived my acct just to write this. PES has been my game since the PS2 days. I especially disliked FIFA 17, felt like a foosball game more than a football/soccer sim. Furthermore, EA can eat my *** and if it went under I honestly wouldn't really mind. But this is the first Fifa I'm buying in over a decade because it's made enough improvements, especially on the controls & physics, to the point where all the other stuff like presentation, licenses, modes & graphics actually put it over for me.

    PES devs deserve the praise & cash after all these years (though they also deserve better than Konami as their boss...) but I find it pretty amazing that this is the year so many are finally flocking to it, after literally Decades of arguing with FIFA stans that EA's game was trash & that PES was where it's at. I'll admit even now, PES' classic feel on the controls cannot be beat.... But a football/soccer simulation that does not make. The truth is that PES has no midfield game. Matches are generally just 90 mins of counter attacks, through lobs to the wing, a flurry of shots, and repeat until the whistle blows. Any good PES player will churn out 25 shots per 10 minute game like clockwork and the only way to stop it isn't with actual defense on the field, but by memorizing defensive settings combos in the gameplan menu which apply the same to pretty much every team regardless of personnel & essentially functions as a game within a game. PES is fine, but PES is PES... It's got it's own rules & internal logic and if you abide by them, you'll have fun because it feels nice to play. But again, that doesn't make it a football/soccer simulation.

    I'm seeing a lot of people complain about FIFA's pace, but it is much more like the real thing. You actually have to think about how you're going to move the ball up the field & make the most of your possessions. There is actual incentive to pass Backwards sometimes, like in real life, to reset play... Try that in PES in a competitive game, I dare you (you'll have it snatched from behind by the opposing striker and give up a goal). There are different ways to approach offense unlike in PES where every good player sets the same 3 FWD formation regardless of the personnel because they know the game is so heavily offensive that playing any other way is pointless. In FIFA you can actually play team defense based on field positioning instead of feeling like you're skating on ice with no choice but to try to steal the ball 1 on 1, at which point it's off to the races again. If all this makes FIFA "too slow" for people then I really have to question those people's understanding of the sport.

    None of this would mean as much to me if the game didn't feel right on the controls, which is exactly why I've stuck it out with PES & dealt with all the BS (like bad servers & lack of licenses, uploading kits & stadiums & all that) for all these years. There is no doubt that the physics & feel have finally improved to the point where it's a no brainer for me. And while the controls may not be as loose & Mario-like as PES, it's certainly better than any FIFA in a long time, especially last year's where it felt like all the players were puppets connected by string. This time passing & dribbling do feel nice and individual players off the ball actually move around in a more realistic way, unlike any other Fifa or PES I've seen, which seemed robotic when you look at them from a distance. If you don't believe me check out the demo & play it for yourself.

    I have yet to get into all the different modes but from what I've seen from FUT it is nice and let me tell you the licenses, presentation & feeling of real life connectedness with sport globally do not hurt, especially after all these years of PES. If I come across any tragic gamebreaking circumstances I will come back and change this review, but until then I'm leaving a 10 because all these 0's, 1's & 2's are a joke and need some balancing out. My only real concern at this point is that I haven't exactly found the right difficulty setting, though I've settled on Pro for now (1 higher than the default Semi-Pro) and it generally feels right.    … Expand
  2. maximilion90
    Oct 24, 2017
    8
    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, sendo junto de PES 2018, obrigatório para todos os amantes de futebol.    … Expand
  3. Attis48
    Jun 20, 2018
    8
    Although I am almost 50 years old, I still like video games. One of my favorite sports plays is the FIfA series. I got to know her in 97 and my test is FIFA'18. The game is more beautiful, better and more playable compared to the previous part. There are plenty of game modes (tournaments, coupons, local multiplayer modes and online multiplayer modes). In addition, the World Cup mode isAlthough I am almost 50 years old, I still like video games. One of my favorite sports plays is the FIfA series. I got to know her in 97 and my test is FIFA'18. The game is more beautiful, better and more playable compared to the previous part. There are plenty of game modes (tournaments, coupons, local multiplayer modes and online multiplayer modes). In addition, the World Cup mode is also available for free in the honor of the World Cup. There is also the FIFA Ultimate Team (in short: FUT) - and Journey Mode (this feature was already in the previous section) where the previous section we can manage his career as a storyman with little RPG-light development. As far as the game is concerned, the graphics are more beautiful than the FIFA 17, the look of the players is more detailed, the graphics are almost disconnected from the screen. The playability, control has improved, the more realistic it is. I guess the goal was the level of PES gameplay. Sometimes a bit bigger mistake is sometimes slipped away. The other beauty problem in the game, however, is the balance of online matches. It has not happened once in a while (I think many of us) that every transfer is caught against, after all the collisions the ball will remain with him ... Also, Mortal Kombat-like, meter-mounted installations are commonly judged by spores. Overall, the game is more beautiful and better.
      POSITIVE: beautiful, detailed graphics, elaborate and animated players, many modes of play, the story mode has been all over
    NEGATIVE: unbalanced online matches, management mistakes, the game could still be polished    … Expand
  4. gaposto
    Sep 26, 2017
    9
    A welcomed evolution of FIFA 17.Nothing seems the same though as the game takes a hint from PES's freedom in movement and flexibility and adds gorgeous graphics, true to life animations, stunning atmosphere and more than enough game modes. The best FIFA to date emerges the player in a real football world with so many tournaments and options. Credits for the sound/visuals and commentaryA welcomed evolution of FIFA 17.Nothing seems the same though as the game takes a hint from PES's freedom in movement and flexibility and adds gorgeous graphics, true to life animations, stunning atmosphere and more than enough game modes. The best FIFA to date emerges the player in a real football world with so many tournaments and options. Credits for the sound/visuals and commentary revamp plus team and player individuality. The only problem? Lack of customisation again. FIFA must let players create their own clubs at last.… Expand
  5. jonbates123
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    I hadn't played a FIFA since FIFA15, instead I tried PES2016 (which in the end i just couldn't enjoy) and skipped last years editions of football games entirely.

    FIFA18 is actually a lot better than the user reviews on this site would suggest. I haven't encounrtered the ridiciulously high scoring matches that others have mentioned (I've played around 25-30 matches offline, 5 online) and    I hadn't played a FIFA since FIFA15, instead I tried PES2016 (which in the end i just couldn't enjoy) and skipped last years editions of football games entirely.

    FIFA18 is actually a lot better than the user reviews on this site would suggest. I haven't encounrtered the ridiciulously high scoring matches that others have mentioned (I've played around 25-30 matches offline, 5 online) and the matches have always had realistic scorelines. This may be because I know how to defend, or I'm playing on a suitable difficulty for my ability.

    So far I've been enjoying the Hunter Returns mode, it's a bit slow but it brings a fun dimension to the game and I really enjoyed the "control one player" mode in previous football games.

    I wouldn't say this FIFA is flawless but having first played around 15 matches on the PES2018 demo I am definitely happy with my decision to buy FIFA this year.    … Expand
  6. dema81
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    This Fifa is the best fifa ever. The physic of the ball and players is fantastic. A lot of licenses, a lot of teams and events. Pes is ugly if you play fifa before.
  7. adikus
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Really like this edition of Fifa. Defending is difficult but not impossible. Speed of the game is ok, makes the game more realistic, gameplay not as good as PES but still massive improvement.
    Presentation is amazing,
    ps
    But still one thing missing is my favourite Manager Mode- youth teams!
  8. Boomshackalacka
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    This uear fifa has done so much right thus is far better than fifa 17 which i personally thought was rubbish.
    This year at least fifa plays a goid game there are little faults that need ironing out and these are with the sluggish defending abd goal keepers every game is full of goals its highly unlikely youll scrap to a 1_0 win. Also the menus feel sluggish. With these issues sorted id    This uear fifa has done so much right thus is far better than fifa 17 which i personally thought was rubbish.
    This year at least fifa plays a goid game there are little faults that need ironing out and these are with the sluggish defending abd goal keepers every game is full of goals its highly unlikely youll scrap to a 1_0 win. Also the menus feel sluggish. With these issues sorted id give a perfect score which i never thought id say about an ea football game.
    But as it stands i give an 8 but please ea dont ruin this game with patch upon patch just sort the menus and defending a little better anfmd everyone will be happy.    … Expand
  9. ASD77
    Sep 26, 2017
    10
    this game is awesome . it's better than fifa 17 truly . i think everything is fine and now we got better faces ! better graphic and i love it so much . i think pes fans want to reduce user score . i don't know what's wrong with them . 1 ? really bro ? only one point pes fan boy ?

    i want to say this game has better gameplay from fifa 17 . really love when scoring goal and celebration    this game is awesome . it's better than fifa 17 truly . i think everything is fine and now we got better faces ! better graphic and i love it so much . i think pes fans want to reduce user score . i don't know what's wrong with them . 1 ? really bro ? only one point pes fan boy ?

    i want to say this game has better gameplay from fifa 17 . really love when scoring goal and celebration with team's fans . i really love journey . it's very good . i love playing with alex hunter . he's awesome ! the game has better animation now . i think it's a better version of fifa 17 . love it    … Expand
  10. Ashra12
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Wow! Well...what can I say. Just blown away at how good this game is! Completely trounces PES to oblivion. I've played different versions of PES and FIFA over the years and not many have hit the sweet spot like this one. Far too many people complain if they don't change it up a bit, even though they shouldn't have to.

    Anyway for me FIFA 18 takes everything that was good from the    Wow! Well...what can I say. Just blown away at how good this game is! Completely trounces PES to oblivion. I've played different versions of PES and FIFA over the years and not many have hit the sweet spot like this one. Far too many people complain if they don't change it up a bit, even though they shouldn't have to.

    Anyway for me FIFA 18 takes everything that was good from the classic PES gameplay and, along with the licensing, ramps it up graphically to new heights. EA have added ingenuity to gameplay modes that Konami can only dream off (or obviously not). The other user reviews should be completely ignored as they just have a grudge against EA, which is really pathetic considering how much effort they have put into this game. I know they have a lot more money to play with but hats off to EA Sports for a game that is perfect in every way.    … Expand
  11. PSN-Nintendo
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    I download both PSN and the Switch version and play it this afternoon both version and he likes the gameplay on the switch better and must say I agree. The graphics a on the PS4 are better and there for I allready give the Switch a 8,5 for gameplay and the Playstation version a 8, maybe because it stil feels like playing the 2017 version and control, shooting etc. feels mostly a splitI download both PSN and the Switch version and play it this afternoon both version and he likes the gameplay on the switch better and must say I agree. The graphics a on the PS4 are better and there for I allready give the Switch a 8,5 for gameplay and the Playstation version a 8, maybe because it stil feels like playing the 2017 version and control, shooting etc. feels mostly a split second laggy.

    Both games are great and love to play fifa ,but gameplay is King.    … Expand
  12. luigirossellini
    Sep 27, 2017
    10
    Fifa 18 is the best football game that we have seen in our life. Pes 2018 is a very good game but fifa 18 is super. Carreer, you also can manage a lot of national teams, the journey, ultimate team, wow
  13. Dacky85
    Sep 28, 2017
    8
    If you have played the last 3/4 Fifa games then you know what you are getting.
    Presentation is nice, fantastic choice of leagues/teams, a decent amount of game modes but with familiar gameplay and feel which ultimately is its downfall.
    Fifa 18 is not a bad game by any means, but for EA to churn out the same game every year, its becoming increasingly apparent and frustrating for some    If you have played the last 3/4 Fifa games then you know what you are getting.
    Presentation is nice, fantastic choice of leagues/teams, a decent amount of game modes but with familiar gameplay and feel which ultimately is its downfall.
    Fifa 18 is not a bad game by any means, but for EA to churn out the same game every year, its becoming increasingly apparent and frustrating for some fans.
    Pes 2018 is still infront in terms of gameplay and 'realistic' graphics but Fifa 18 will appeal to the more casual football fan/gamer who prefer a pick up and play style of football.
    Fifa 18, whilst still a good game, does not deserve anything more than a 8/10.    … Expand
  14. becks1907
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    You are getting used to it new defence system.. i like fifa all series and fifa 18 to be more realistic football this year. Of course new defence system difficult at first but now really good.
  15. F4TheGold
    Oct 6, 2017
    10
    Love the handling, the defence-game, offensive. Game feels to alive. More football-simulator over arcade then ever. And Hunter is back :) I can only give this title top points and laughs at haters who gives 0, playing the wrong football game.
  16. andy24king24
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    Ok let’s get one thing sorted, I do agree with a lot of the major critic reviews, this is definitely more like FIFA 17.5 than FIFA 18. The biggest thing improvement I love in this is the new interactive transfers, the fact that you sign all of your players that you want, if you have the money that is, in one day (ok slightly unrealistic in the real world) I do love. You don’t have to waitOk let’s get one thing sorted, I do agree with a lot of the major critic reviews, this is definitely more like FIFA 17.5 than FIFA 18. The biggest thing improvement I love in this is the new interactive transfers, the fact that you sign all of your players that you want, if you have the money that is, in one day (ok slightly unrealistic in the real world) I do love. You don’t have to wait nearly a week to buy that player you really want, then the negotiation continues cos he wants a bigger pay packet, it can all be done on the first day of your new management. There are a few improvements on 17 but only a few. Is it better than PES always, cos I get to play with real players who play for real teams, none of this West Midlands v East Midlands, or north London v east London, come on PES grow some balls and get the licenses. My biggest gripe is this one, all of the biggest clubs get their own stadia, (ok not all of them, lower leagues probably not) but one, only the biggest football club in the world, BARCELONA, they play at the camp nou or the nou camp, why oh why can’t this stadium be in FIFA, none of this license garbage, only PES have the right, FIFA don’t, what a load of rubbish. Sort it and get the stadium in. But other than that, as always an awesome football game with only slight improvements on last years.… Expand
  17. Aman2201
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    So far so good, hopefully its stays that way, unlike last year. Passing feels a lot more precise than, through balls and over the top through balls can be said the same for. Defending takes a bit to get used to, but apart from that, the game feels good so far. Early days though.
  18. aallbbaarroo11
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    player movements are much better, and faster, the speed of the game is slower with is great goalkeepers are more real they no become super gods for the momentum , people who say this games is crap defendig are liying its harder but much better than last year where the cpu defended for the player, in this games its not hard scoring its hard to get to position of goal , cpu bad teams areplayer movements are much better, and faster, the speed of the game is slower with is great goalkeepers are more real they no become super gods for the momentum , people who say this games is crap defendig are liying its harder but much better than last year where the cpu defended for the player, in this games its not hard scoring its hard to get to position of goal , cpu bad teams are bad and good temas play much better you can notice the difference , crowd is more real, carreer mode now have cinematics, ia cpu thinks better plays greeeat game… Expand
  19. RageoftheGODs
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    As a PES and FIFA fan I will honestly say this is the best FIFA they've ever made. Below, I'll list off things they did right and things that need to improve.

    Positives+ +Controls are more responsive and fluid than in previous games. +More licenses making the presentation even better. +Improved physics (IMO the ball in FIFA 17 bounced around way too much, it's like they were kicking    As a PES and FIFA fan I will honestly say this is the best FIFA they've ever made. Below, I'll list off things they did right and things that need to improve.

    Positives+
    +Controls are more responsive and fluid than in previous games.
    +More licenses making the presentation even better.
    +Improved physics (IMO the ball in FIFA 17 bounced around way too much, it's like they were kicking around a beach ball).
    +Career mode sees some much needed improvements.
    +Graphics look great as always.
    +Cristiano Ronaldo's run and movements are spot on (even though you can really only notice it with him and nobody else.
    +The game feels much more random and less is determined by scripted animations that take too long to complete and ultimately detract from the gameplay (if you've played PES then you know what I'm talking about and it's about time FIFA pulled this off.

    Negatives-
    -Gameplay is improved, but it's not even close to PES 2018.
    -Goalkeepers are the worst I've seen in FIFA ever. They regularly miss saves they should make and other times they just won't even be close to the ball. This needs to be fixed in a patch.
    -The transfer negotiation cut scenes in career mode are a nice addition, but they get old really fast and you just end up skipping them after a few times of watching them.
    -Huge emphasis on attacking. Combined with terrible goal keepers, games are very high scoring this year. One my games against Real Madrid ended Chelsea 7-2 Real Madrid (career mode pre season tournament). It detracts from the immersion when game after game ends 5-1 7-2 5-3 etc.

    I still give the game an 8 because it is better than FIFA 17 and is still fun to play despite all the negatives. I will say with honesty that PES is the better game. If you can get both, then get both, if you're only getting one, then go with PES, download the option files and you're good.    … Expand
  20. Karalevend
    Sep 28, 2017
    9
    Bence hala piyasadaki en gerçekçi futbol oyunun pes in 1 adım ötesinde... Lisans sorunu olmaması.. oyuncuların hareketleri..topun fiziği ve hızı geçen seneye oranla biraz daha iyi olmuş gibi...
  21. Abruzzi
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    This game is another GREAT one. It deserves a 9/10 upwards.I would recommend it for anyone that has been following the FIFA franchise. Worth the buy..
  22. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 9.2 Fun/Story: 9.2

    Another year, another FIFA. Despite minor improvements, they have refined the predecessor to a very high level. The Journey is awesome and graphics/gameplay are stunning.
  23. me5ut
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    best FIFA so far. it could be better if they provide more options in offline modes (champions league etc.) rather then improving money trap FUT modes.. Apart from that everything is good: online mode is great comparing to PES and graphs are amazing.
  24. MonkiReviews
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    It is better than FIFA 17, but a lot is the same. The games physics have improved, and it feels more realistic. The graphics look a tiny bit better, but I can’t really tell. I loved the career mode, it is my favorite in the game now! I enjoyed creating my own character and playing him in a team of my choice. I think The Journey needs some work, I think they should have added moreIt is better than FIFA 17, but a lot is the same. The games physics have improved, and it feels more realistic. The graphics look a tiny bit better, but I can’t really tell. I loved the career mode, it is my favorite in the game now! I enjoyed creating my own character and playing him in a team of my choice. I think The Journey needs some work, I think they should have added more characters to make it feel less like the original one. Ultimate Team is fine, but I don’t really play it much. I think everything is good, but it feels a lot like FIFA 17, which isn’t bad because I liked it, but another game mode would have been nice. I recommend it!… Expand
  25. iggi
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    FIFA is still extremely breathtaking game, which was gaining its popularity through 20 years. The point, which is implemented by many players, telling us that it's immoral to lose 1-2 with the statistics on your side is completely unwisely. Due to the fact that FIFA 18 is a football simulator. And if FIFA 18 had contained predictable matches, it would have flatly contradicted to the pointFIFA is still extremely breathtaking game, which was gaining its popularity through 20 years. The point, which is implemented by many players, telling us that it's immoral to lose 1-2 with the statistics on your side is completely unwisely. Due to the fact that FIFA 18 is a football simulator. And if FIFA 18 had contained predictable matches, it would have flatly contradicted to the point that FIFA is still a soccer simulator.… Expand
  26. GReviews
    May 2, 2018
    8
    If you’re a fan of the game series like I am then you will be more than satisfied with the new additions. If you’re picking up the game for the first time ever then welcome to the party! This may be the best edition yet, with so much to do and finally consistency across platforms so no one feels left out. EA, you have listened to your customers and I thank you for that.
  27. WhyNot2018
    Oct 4, 2017
    8
    In my case, or review, I respect everybody's decision and grade. However, I'm of the mindset that Fifa 18 is a decent upgrade. Very fluid gameplay, although still too fast, loads of animations, especially on the dribble. Journey still rocks, that is impressive. Negative aspects are lack of face-scans, some pay to win stuff is still in the UT, but at the end of the day no one is forced toIn my case, or review, I respect everybody's decision and grade. However, I'm of the mindset that Fifa 18 is a decent upgrade. Very fluid gameplay, although still too fast, loads of animations, especially on the dribble. Journey still rocks, that is impressive. Negative aspects are lack of face-scans, some pay to win stuff is still in the UT, but at the end of the day no one is forced to spend money. Last point, I'm disappointed that there are still some useless leagues. No business having Chilean, or Korean league, and in the same time some players from the best clubs in the world have generic faces. In 2017! C'mon EA... A solid 8.3/10 from me.… Expand
  28. juliofarias
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game. The EA have to improve only the kicks, because they are very over power! All improvements are very welcome. Welcome FIFA 18 !!!!!!!!!!!
  29. HonestReview11
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    Out of the box the game is very arcade (too fast, goalkeepers allow weird goals, too easy to score from a distance, to easy to pass the ball), you need to modify the sliders and settings and you can make it slower and more realistic. I am wondering if many reviewers even tried to do that.

    I tried PES 2018 (demo and full game) before buying FIFA 18, and in my opinion FIFA is a much    Out of the box the game is very arcade (too fast, goalkeepers allow weird goals, too easy to score from a distance, to easy to pass the ball), you need to modify the sliders and settings and you can make it slower and more realistic. I am wondering if many reviewers even tried to do that.

    I tried PES 2018 (demo and full game) before buying FIFA 18, and in my opinion FIFA is a much better game including the gameplay (again, with proper settings/sliders).

    Once you find the best settings to make the GK better and more realistic, slow down the game and passing, (both for you and the AI) the gameplay is very satisfying.

    Graphics and presentation are very good, commentaries could be improved.

    There is a good variety of teams to play with, however national teams such as Croatia, Japan, Korea, Iran, Bosnia, Ukraine, Nigeria, and Costa Rica should all be in the game, even as generic it would be better than nothing. We could use a few more clubs (two major Brazilian clubs are missing due to licensing, and a few clubs playing European cups are also missing).

    An edit/import teams mode would be a nice addition. FIFA had the creation center and I don't understand what they got rid of it.

    We definitely could also use more stadiums, EA lost the FC Barcelona's Camp Nou last year, this year tno more Dortmund's impressive stadium. That's quite annoying. Adding an MLS stadium (LA Galaxy) shouldn't be a priority over Napoli's stadium, or Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Maracana, Lyon, Benfica, Celtic and many others.

    Game modes didn't change much from last year which is probably not a bad thing, the journey is back so if you enjoyed it in FIFA 17 that's good news for you. I mostly play offline and manager/career mode so I won't review modes such as Ultimate Team.
    The career mode (as a manager) is good but needs new features other than cut scenes, and to fix some things EA got wrong for years. There are for example too many big transfers made by the computer, players attributes start decreasing way too soon (sometimes before they hit 30 years old!).

    I understand how someone can dislike FIFA 18 just like I gave an honest chance to PES 2018 and didn't enjoy it at all, but the fact you struggle to defend and you don't change the settings and sliders to try different things doesn't deserve a ZERO.
    EA Sports game are mostly arcade, many kids who play sports games now only care about ultimate team, speed, scoring a ton of goals, winning games online...that's okay different generation, things change...Fortunately you can make it what you like (more of a simulation) and have a lot of fun.

    I am not a "fanboy", I earn my money and I think twice before I put so much money in a video game. While this game could be much better and I regret EA doesn't seem to care about certain things, overall it's a very good football/soccer game, whether you want to play it arcade, simulation, online, or offline.    … Expand
  30. chunjurrinchhen
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    This is an awesome upgrade from FIFA 17 and this is coming from a fan who has been playing fifa since 2006. The animation looks much better, the gameplay smoother though still not perfect. The journey adds alot to the game and this time is even better than FIFA 17. Love the fact that we can have transfer talk animation in manager mode. The upgrade this year is good just like it was lastThis is an awesome upgrade from FIFA 17 and this is coming from a fan who has been playing fifa since 2006. The animation looks much better, the gameplay smoother though still not perfect. The journey adds alot to the game and this time is even better than FIFA 17. Love the fact that we can have transfer talk animation in manager mode. The upgrade this year is good just like it was last year. Thanks EA for listening… Expand
  31. greg50537
    Oct 25, 2017
    10
    I am playing fifa since fifa 2000 , every edition , and I can honestly tell You that this is one of the best FIFA games ever if not THE BEST , people that are disliking it are for sure just very bad frustrated players . this game just entered another level , of course there are few things that needs to be fixed but overall the gameplay is very good comparing to previous editions
  32. tomtaco
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    Best Fifa so far. Pack luck is insane this year compared to the other Fifa's and the Journey has a great story this year. The defense and crossing is also new and improved.
  33. MG8mer
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    I Love this game!! When I was gonna install this game I thought it was gonna be bad but it is fantastic! Ultimate team,seasons,pro clubs are working perfectly Great game ea I love you so much!!! ☺️ BTW It Is So Addictive I Cant Stop Playing It!!!
  34. Lisboantonio123
    Nov 26, 2017
    8
    The game is very good. The vr, the graphics and all the games mods are excellent. But in FUT the squad battles and the online are strange, because even if the other has all teh players in wrong positions and with no chemistry, the play very well.
  35. Christianobeng7
    Dec 4, 2017
    8
    same game gameplay as last year in my opinion, EA basically just slightly changed the illumination and atmosphere. there are a lot of stuff that they should improve or even add.
    1- partnership with the VFL (competitive pro clubs)
    2- players full body scan 3- new haircuts on the career modes 4-more fluid and slow gameplay, to make it look more realistic. 5- partnership with the VFL    same game gameplay as last year in my opinion, EA basically just slightly changed the illumination and atmosphere. there are a lot of stuff that they should improve or even add.
    1- partnership with the VFL (competitive pro clubs)
    2- players full body scan
    3- new haircuts on the career modes
    4-more fluid and slow gameplay, to make it look more realistic.
    5- partnership with the VFL because pro clubs is crap and they do a better job
    6- is it that hard to scan Asensio's and Casemiro's faces?????? like come'on EA !!
    7- improve the career mode!!    … Expand
  36. abdulqadir
    Feb 2, 2018
    8
    in my opinion FIFA 18 graphics is the best every FIFA. There is a new and improved game modes in FIFA 18.A new team styles put the most recognized tactics of the world's best clubs on the pitch in FIFA 18.
  37. Buddhabrot
    Feb 11, 2018
    8
    EA has done a lot of bad things and that is still haunting them. All those negative reviews appear to be based on no actual experience with this very game. I dont have the problem that my players cant connect with a pass, i dont have a problem with stealing a ball from a superstar player. If you are too stupid to play, please dont downvote the game because of it. I also dont see, how theEA has done a lot of bad things and that is still haunting them. All those negative reviews appear to be based on no actual experience with this very game. I dont have the problem that my players cant connect with a pass, i dont have a problem with stealing a ball from a superstar player. If you are too stupid to play, please dont downvote the game because of it. I also dont see, how the game is scripted. Someone said, the game sometimes makes you a goalkeeper and blame it on the game scripting it this way. Does this person actually realize, that there is a button that makes you Goalkeeper? So this guy probably smashes his controller, not know what hes doing, and then blaming the game for it. Another dude said, this is the worst game, playes like arcade. When that is the exact thing that was changed this year. Its now way more realistic. Shows you how much this User knows. He probably never played the game and is just **** on it.… Expand
  38. devildarkhead
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    The story is good and immersing. Graphics are awesome. I am pretty much hooked to the Ultimate team. And playing one on one with friends is always great.

    There are a lot of bad reviews about this game but most of them are pissed that there are hardly any changes from the last FIFA edition. But if you look at the game from a holistic point of view, FIFA gameplay has come a long way. I    The story is good and immersing. Graphics are awesome. I am pretty much hooked to the Ultimate team. And playing one on one with friends is always great.

    There are a lot of bad reviews about this game but most of them are pissed that there are hardly any changes from the last FIFA edition. But if you look at the game from a holistic point of view, FIFA gameplay has come a long way. I have played FIFA 02 to FIFA 18 and trust me....this is one of the better versions of FIFA    … Expand
  39. gustavorosa77
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    é um jogo que no seu marketing prometeu muito e entregou parte, não houve tanta mudança na gameplay, os gráficos estão bonitos mas não estão lindos como prometeram, o modo the journey vem com mais recursos porém sua historia é bem abaixo da do fifa 17, o modo carreira de jogador continua a mesma coisa então é pouco atrativo, o modo carreira manager vem bem modificado, atrai bastante e daé um jogo que no seu marketing prometeu muito e entregou parte, não houve tanta mudança na gameplay, os gráficos estão bonitos mas não estão lindos como prometeram, o modo the journey vem com mais recursos porém sua historia é bem abaixo da do fifa 17, o modo carreira de jogador continua a mesma coisa então é pouco atrativo, o modo carreira manager vem bem modificado, atrai bastante e da para gastar muito tempo nele, talvez o que estragou um pouco a experiencia com o fifa 18 foi a hype que criaram em cima dele.… Expand
  40. piperonumberone
    May 20, 2018
    10
    is the best game of the history of video-games.Because the piperos enjoy it and i like cristiano ronaldo because messi is a **** dick
  41. Fairbottom
    May 23, 2018
    8
    I really enjoy this game although it has one rather substantial defect. Sometimes, I will be playing a game of the ol' footy and I will be leading by a goal or two. And I'll be really happy and enjoying myself. And then the opposing team will score a few goals, and then they'll be leading by a goal or two. And then I'll be really unhappy and not enjoying myself. If it's some kind ofI really enjoy this game although it has one rather substantial defect. Sometimes, I will be playing a game of the ol' footy and I will be leading by a goal or two. And I'll be really happy and enjoying myself. And then the opposing team will score a few goals, and then they'll be leading by a goal or two. And then I'll be really unhappy and not enjoying myself. If it's some kind of programming error or what, I don't know, but I hope it is fixed in fifa 19.… Expand
  42. jmauroReyesA
    Dec 11, 2019
    8
    Muy buen juego , no le doy mayor nota porque hay detalles que me amargaron la vida , como hacer 10 tiros al poste , llevar 60% de posición y en una contra del equipo contrario me marcan gol en minuto 90
  43. r_Green
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    É um bom jogo, com uma boa jogabilidade, mas peca em alguns erros que poderiam ser facilmente resolvidos, e alguns bugs que influenciam na experiência do jogador
  44. ATTin
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    Gameplay: 8/10, Graphics: 8/10, Enjoyment: 8/10. A little bit grindy, but still one of the best football game i've played.
  45. Bobtinin
    Nov 24, 2021
    8
    FIFA 18 seems to be a return to form for this series. The gameplay seems to have improved with better defensive AI which presents a challenge, but is not impossible to defeat. The level of scripting (code rigging by idiotic developers) in this game seems to be much less than in 16 and 17. Instead of just focusing on milking money from FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT), the additions of FIFA WorldFIFA 18 seems to be a return to form for this series. The gameplay seems to have improved with better defensive AI which presents a challenge, but is not impossible to defeat. The level of scripting (code rigging by idiotic developers) in this game seems to be much less than in 16 and 17. Instead of just focusing on milking money from FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT), the additions of FIFA World Cup 2018 and Squad Battles to FUT were great. The second part of "The Journey" trilogy is actually quite entertaining and compelling. Finally, the new features and additions to career mode make that section of the game (which I play a lot) much more fun and rewarding. Overall, this game was a surprising comeback for the franchise.… Expand
  46. Jojo1
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    I decided to go back to old fifas because I'm highly disappointed with the recent ones. This Fifa is actually one of the best fifas out there. These people were just too harsh on fifa 18. Common, it's no where near 0,5,6,7 if you know what you're doing. Adjusting the slider setting actually made a big difference, more realistic football and difficult to score. Don't listen to the badI decided to go back to old fifas because I'm highly disappointed with the recent ones. This Fifa is actually one of the best fifas out there. These people were just too harsh on fifa 18. Common, it's no where near 0,5,6,7 if you know what you're doing. Adjusting the slider setting actually made a big difference, more realistic football and difficult to score. Don't listen to the bad reviews. Fifa 18 is actually great.… Expand
  47. nikita19942
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    omg 12/10!!!!! very WONDERFUL GRAPHIC (GRAFON) JESUS CHRIST..///// BEST GAME ALL TIME
  48. Ciao
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    IS THE BEST EA GAME. THE GAMEPLAY IS PERFECT. THE GRAPHICS IS SO GOOD.
    È IL MIGLIORE GIOCO EA. IL GAMEPLAY È PERFETTO. LA GRAFICA È MOLTO BUONA.
  49. CDannyZ
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    Nice game. I loved the story of Alex Hunter. But there isnt any good season, so i can't give better rating to this
  50. Menni
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
    Titolo in costante miglioramento come ormai ci ha abituati da qualche anno. Ottimo il proseguo della modalità 'il viaggio' come le varie migliorie nel gameplay
  51. Jimkonst
    Dec 29, 2019
    8
    Very good game in general, fast gameplay, it does not slow down if the internet connection is low. My only complain is that I lost wins because after the matches, i lost the connections with Servers!! But my brother was playing from the same PS4, and he didn't have any problems. I contacted EA, but nobody seemed to be able to compensate me. THAT IS DISGUSTING FOR BILLIONAIRE COMPANY.
  52. GabFire
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    The Journey foi o principal foco desse ''FIFA'', e realmente eu curti, a história de Alex Hunter melhorou muito e nos trouxe mais possibilidades, e claro que com essa mudança gráfica radical que fizeram melhorou muito a experiência com um jogo de futebol.
  53. sonsuzcan01
    Feb 10, 2020
    8
    Really one of the most realistic football games i've ever seen. At least it worths the money you gave
  54. Chris2117
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    Das beste Fußballspiel überhaupt. Auch nach über 3 Jahren! Fifa 19 und Fifa 20 sind kompletter Mist. Kauft euch lieber das 18er.
    Das bekannte Momentum schlägt hin und wieder zu, dw. auch nur 8 Punkte und nicht die vollen 10!
  55. Mirayaanali1234
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
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  56. Benny17
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    I love football and I played every PES and Fifa game since 1995. I do not understand low user scores for Fifa 18 since I think it is one of the best Fifa’s and my favourite right now in 2021. Probably users were right since it had goalkeeper problems and too effective finence shots at launch. However finence shots were optimized in first title update and goalkeepers were improved in 3I love football and I played every PES and Fifa game since 1995. I do not understand low user scores for Fifa 18 since I think it is one of the best Fifa’s and my favourite right now in 2021. Probably users were right since it had goalkeeper problems and too effective finence shots at launch. However finence shots were optimized in first title update and goalkeepers were improved in 3 different title updates. Still if you are not happy from goalkeepers you can improve them from options menu skillers (I adjusted to 55 and perfectly balanced now). Regarding graphics, animations and most of all gameplay is amazing. Shots, passes, defending and CPU AI is great. After buying fifa 21 i hated the game and I regret I bought it. I decided to try old Fifa games and downloaded Fifa 18 and I was so surprised. For me Fifa 18 is the best football game now .I am a Career Mode player and I enjoy it so much.It is a great improvement on Fifa 17 basis. Additionally World Cup 2018 is very enjoyable and licensed. Regarding online I will not comment because I did not play much.
    This game is hundred times better than Fifa 21 and Fifa 20 and better than Pes 2020 and 2021.

    In conclusion, even today in 2021 January I strongly recommend all players to give Fifa 18 a try. A final hint will be that for Fifa 18 EA finished gameplay title updates in January 2018 (4 months from launch) whereas in last Fifa games it continoues till May. It shows how gameplay is better in my opinion.
    Enjoy Fifa18 , In these quarantine days you will thank me.    … Expand
  57. teddyeloso
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    y mira, si queres jugar un videojuego de futbol no hace falta comprarte el mas moderno, con este o alguno mas esta bien. aunque en esta versión no esta la champions ni libertadores
  58. Maximo27CABJ
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    Un juego muy bueno, en LATAM pusieron muy poco empeño (sus ligas, equipos, estadios, jugadores).
    El modo del MUNDIAL zafa, esta bueno, pero no está a la altura de sus antecesores (FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Y 2014)
  59. Suadi86
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    It's good game with new features with the story mode Fifa 18 is the same like Fifa 17
  60. Bigwillyhaver69
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Ahh yes fifa 18 also had the world cup mode. A good fifa that I had lots of fun in :))

Awards & Rankings

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#37 Best PS4 Game of 2017
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#21 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#35 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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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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