FIFA 18

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. FifaPolnoeGovno
    Nov 11, 2017
    0
    0 because this game is raw and not finalized and developers completely do not care about polzyzalej! In the game a bunch of bugs and a terrible handicap
  4. Georgios
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    Even though the gameplay at launch was really good, EA managed to mess everything up with the latest patches. Gameplay now is stale and boring, a clear iteration (and quite worse) of FIFA 17. By far the worst FIFA of the last few years.
  5. alexandrion9
    Nov 10, 2017
    0
    The game is s**t.
    Needs a good patch asap.
    There are too many scripted scenes, where you have barely no chance to get the ball or to avoid goals while playing against the CPU. Sometimes the script makes your goalkeeper and the defence line ridiculously weak only to change the result of the game.
  6. ItGoesInAndOut
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    You see a lot of user reviews that are 0's and most dont really deserve it but this one is an exception.
    THE worst FIFA game ever made easily. The scripted gameplay is something the developers should be ashamed of. The goalkeeping mechanics is laughable making it impossible at times to score while your keeper has all the ball handling skills of Venus de milo.Injury time goals make an    You see a lot of user reviews that are 0's and most dont really deserve it but this one is an exception.
    THE worst FIFA game ever made easily. The scripted gameplay is something the developers should be ashamed of. The goalkeeping mechanics is laughable making it impossible at times to score while your keeper has all the ball handling skills of Venus de milo.Injury time goals make an unwelcome return, pace is completely nullified by the AI, players have the stuck in glue feel on harder modes, AI opponent magnet foot is as infuriating as ever, its just a mess of a game. And one other thing Ultimate Team is a slot machine aimed at minors and as we speak in certain nations is the topic of debate as of the legality of the gambling aspect of the game.

    Steer clear of this game.    … Expand
  7. Ronkun26
    Nov 7, 2017
    1
    Lo mismo de siempre. Solo le cambian el nombre a las camisas y te lo venden como algo novedoso. Lo jugué donde mis primos para probarlo a ver si lo compraba... y por supuesto que NO lo haré, es regalarle el dinero a una desarrolladora que solo cambia nombres y uniformes al juego de los últimos 4 añós.
  8. 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.
  9. Balleman
    Nov 4, 2017
    2
    Its time to stop buying this game, Game will help bad players in FUT who spend a lot of money on packs, lost many game with 60% pos, 20+ shot and my opp have 1-3 shots. Dont buy, and dont ever spend money on packs, EA dont deserve any praise for malking money off young ppl buying packs. after update game is total ****
  10. andyadrian
    Nov 4, 2017
    0
    I have played Fifa since 2007 and I enjoyed them with the goods and the bads, but I must honestly say that this year it is the worst of them. The goalkeepers are a complete joke , and the defending a complete mess( actually there is no defense). The player faces during cutscenes looks like plastic puppets( they are too shinny) and another horrible thing are the the nets. Whenever you scoreI have played Fifa since 2007 and I enjoyed them with the goods and the bads, but I must honestly say that this year it is the worst of them. The goalkeepers are a complete joke , and the defending a complete mess( actually there is no defense). The player faces during cutscenes looks like plastic puppets( they are too shinny) and another horrible thing are the the nets. Whenever you score a goal you have the feeling that you put the ball into a tin.( for singleplayer you can change the setting to make it better). Overall the game do not deserve more than 4, and for the first time I sold my game the second day I bought it and I got Pes 2018 wich this year is stunning from all points of view except licenses ( can be sorted in 5 min with that download file).
    My final advice is to all of you: do not buy Fifa this year as you will regret it , and give Pes a chance even if you are a Fifa fanboy.
    PS: I am neither a Fifa or Pes fanboy. I just want a decent Football game!
    Update on my review after all the patches and over 200 games in FUT. After first few days i sold my game as i stated above but i decided to give it a try again after it have been patched. The game is an absolute mess. Scripting is everywere, mostly in FUT ( It is less visible in seasons though). It is no point playing FUT anymore. it doesent matter if you have good or bad players as scripting decides who wins the game. I can see the outcome of the match after the first 10 min of the game.( same scenario all the time). Scripting is there especially whenever you need desperatly 1 or 3 points to promote or relegate, but not only. I must admit that even all my wins are because of scripting( i cand see the opposing player struggeling to play) same as i do when it happens to me. The most frequent scenario is when a very weak opponent scores a goal in the first 10 min of the game, then until the 80 min you high pressure him , have taken over 20 shoots on goal and his goalie it is like superman or you hit the cross bar 3 or 4 times, and at the 80th min of the game he scores a scripted second goal.
    in conclusion FUT it is a complete mess and a disgrace and not fun at all. The only way that Fifa can be played decently, after it has been patched, it is multiplayer at the same console or at online season.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. cchartree
    Nov 3, 2017
    0
    Just sign up to have a say on FIFA18.

    Utter rubbish. EA doesn't deserve a cent from you. Fifa 14 was the first of its series I've been playing up until Fifa 18 recently. Over 4 years of offline game plays (2 games a day on average) with simple matches and league matches (BVB to win bundesliga), I can only see EA's mess in fundamental gameplay to get worse. I'm fully aware that it's a    Just sign up to have a say on FIFA18.

    Utter rubbish. EA doesn't deserve a cent from you.

    Fifa 14 was the first of its series I've been playing up until Fifa 18 recently. Over 4 years of offline game plays (2 games a day on average) with simple matches and league matches (BVB to win bundesliga), I can only see EA's mess in fundamental gameplay to get worse. I'm fully aware that it's a simulation of football experience after all, so it can never be perfect. It's easy to get a sense of AI playing against you, but FIFA 17 and 18 had been very different. I appreciate the fact that EA have introduced new things into the game. But it seems to me they are currently very comfortable to put 90% of their effort to work on surfaces (like appearances of players) than on the fundamental experiences.

    Before FIFA18, the game have been fluid, slick, challenging, and acceptably balanced (but still not good enough). I have been able to get past defenders if my player's position was right and the dribbling was good enough. I can make series of forward and backward passes (although annoying sometimes) to dominate the game and win. FIFA 16 was too flat and too easy to get goals (unrealistically). Besides statistics that disappeared, FIFA 17's opponent AI was too hard to get past and the way it wins the ball and defends are too hard for any football fans to understand. But at least FIFA 17's player's defenders AI are smart enough to defend against opponents. That means you can win the game (patiently) if you are tactically robust. So patience paid off at the last 3 - 4 minutes of the game, which partially ruined the "joy" I've always had with FIFA.

    Now, FIFA 18 simply get rid of everything you know about gameplay. Passings are so slow that I nearly see the ball to stop by itself half way between players. When I made good tackles or interceptions, my player sometimes sprint on a threadmill and let opponent takes the ball. My players who are better positioned to win air balls loses everytime or simply being paralysed. Players like Aubameyang or Sterling or Kane can never dribble past defenders of opponent with 1.5 stars lower ratings. It still takes up to 3 actual seconds for my players to reuse the passed balls or to shoot. Some good (but not among the best) players like Dahoud can make 8 shots (all outside the box because there's no way to get inside) just to hit the woodwork 7 times IN A SINGLE GAME (yes, the players can be that accurate). FIFA 17's opponents who can outpace player's defenders so easily are nothing new in FIFA 18 (Yes, my Aubameyang was traced back by Mertesacker on through ball and tackled backwards so easily). It now empowers opponents by having them able to make clearance in a rush and ends up being a killer diagonal ball WHILE MY DEFENDERS ARE PARALYSED. And right at that moment, when I try to take control over defenders, I ended up controlling my CAM. Then now matter how I can keep calm in my box, nothing works. Containing or jockeys only slow them down just to make a good passing to its teammates and score. Trying to win the ball will risk (90% chance) conceding penalty. FIFA 18 no longer allows free kicks, corner kicks, and penalty kicks for players to score. By the moment the stadium announces additional time, my players can no longer make passes and they are up against the pace and flawless performance of REAL MADRID even if I'm playing against 1860 Munich (IN THE 90th MINUTE).

    This is my worst football game I've ever played (including PES I've been playing for nearly a decade before switching to FIFA).    … Expand
  14. shaypatrick87
    Nov 2, 2017
    0
    Teammate contain must return to game !! Downgraded teammate contain does nothing this makes defending completely impossible !! Scripted goals have already been part of FIFA i got accustomed to it but defending has become barely a mission impossible since FIFA 16 february gameplay patch
  15. Nohmada
    Nov 2, 2017
    0
    Once i buy a FIFA, and i don't need another of the same.
    i will not spend any money on the micro transactions, also i will not pay as i mention before, for something that i already have on a previous game.
  16. jefw
    Nov 1, 2017
    3
    Really, it's like FIFA doesn't give any sh*ts about career mode anymore. Especially My Player mode is THE SAME as last three years. Nothing changes, no realisme at all. The biggest problem in my opinion is that EA is putting too much effort in The Journey and FUT that as a result all the other modes are slacking. If you have the previous Fifa Games (starting from 14) than don't look anyReally, it's like FIFA doesn't give any sh*ts about career mode anymore. Especially My Player mode is THE SAME as last three years. Nothing changes, no realisme at all. The biggest problem in my opinion is that EA is putting too much effort in The Journey and FUT that as a result all the other modes are slacking. If you have the previous Fifa Games (starting from 14) than don't look any further, it's the same BS all over again, with better effects (who cares).… Expand
  17. Chancentod7367
    Oct 29, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Self procedure we last year, self procedure we every year!!!
    I don´t understand this EA, your Company has experience with football games from 1994 and your are not learning from your mistakes! Why? Every year the self problems! The default faces are ugly, because EA has switched to Frostbite Engine! The balance between defense and offense ist extreme advantage for the offense! Unrealistic gameplay is the result, that is spectacular for kids, but not for users they will have a real football game! Football is not alone offense EA!!! The offense is extreme overpowered! All second long shots goes into the goal, and fast players overrun all defense player! Players how Ronaldo, Bale and so on are total overpowered, that is extremely unreal! The goalkeeper is a fly catcher! FIFA is the same we the WWF, that is not a sports game, that is a show game, the winner is standing on before the referee the game open! What is your problem EA, do you can't this better or do you will not? Buy you PES, that is really a real football game, FIFA is dead!!!    … Expand
  18. MasMamat
    Oct 28, 2017
    2
    As with many of the other reviews here I have had countless issues with this years Fifa installment. EA consistently release unfinished and untested games onto the market and charge full price for them, then we the consumer complain on the EA forums about the many bugs and if we’re lucky, one or two of them may be fixed over the following year before we get on the merry go round again andAs with many of the other reviews here I have had countless issues with this years Fifa installment. EA consistently release unfinished and untested games onto the market and charge full price for them, then we the consumer complain on the EA forums about the many bugs and if we’re lucky, one or two of them may be fixed over the following year before we get on the merry go round again and buy the latest Fifa edition.
    The new features this year are quickly forgotten as you start to spend serious time playing this messy and bug filled game. Bugs that have existed since as far back as Fifa 15 & 16 are still present, apparently going unnoticed by the development team even though there are literally thousands of posts all over their own forums detailing these issues submitted by unhappy customers.
    Why do we keep coming back for more? It’s really only a lack of any real quality competition from other developers in the football simulation arena and EA sports know that so they continue to produce a sub par game and we the hopeless dreamers continue to buy this mess each year in hopes that finally we will get the game we deserve for paying £50+ every year for as long as we can remember.

    If you’re gonna buy this game, do so with very low expectations so you’re not disappointed. Other than that you could try PES but don’t be fooled by reviews, that game is a mess too.    … Expand
  19. 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
  20. mauricioam
    Oct 24, 2017
    1
    A lot of Bugs. Far the worse , problematic fifa in years. Examples ? A match without post or goalkeeper...
    Pro clubs player with a lot of problems to level up and so on...
  21. 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
  22. IPintheForest
    Oct 23, 2017
    1
    I've played some bad games but this one deserves the award for worst game in history.
    I wish I hadn't bought this piece of thrash. I cant even give it away because it's like passing someone aids. I'm telling you this game is **** evil. It wages psychological warfare against the player. It's basically so bad that i'm suspecting the CIA was somehow involved in this. GIT GUD KID. XD when you    I've played some bad games but this one deserves the award for worst game in history.
    I wish I hadn't bought this piece of thrash. I cant even give it away because it's like passing someone aids. I'm telling you this game is **** evil. It wages psychological warfare against the player. It's basically so bad that i'm suspecting the CIA was somehow involved in this. GIT GUD KID. XD when you don't have a **** clue about any of the mechanics or skills involved this is the kind of advise you give... ridiculously shallow low educated people is the people who keep playing this **** game and thats why this **** game is based on handicapping and rng to win.    … Expand
  23. fifasuks2
    Oct 23, 2017
    0
    I have been playing a lot of fifa since fifa 10. Fifa 13 and 17 were my favorites. Fifa 18 are with absolutely no doubt the worst game I have ever played. I can't think of anything that is positive about this game and EA in general. I dont think anyone could disagree with the fact that fifa 18 is a half finished game.
    There are so many bugs and flaws in this game that I actually dont know    I have been playing a lot of fifa since fifa 10. Fifa 13 and 17 were my favorites. Fifa 18 are with absolutely no doubt the worst game I have ever played. I can't think of anything that is positive about this game and EA in general. I dont think anyone could disagree with the fact that fifa 18 is a half finished game.
    There are so many bugs and flaws in this game that I actually dont know where to start.
    I've read a lot of the reviews and one thing that is for certain is that all ratings above 5 are paid by ea. The game is not realistic at all, its not fun playing, the bugs are taking all the fun away from the game. The anger you get from losing matches/get scored on VS the "joy" of winning and scoring yourself is not comparable. Defending without AI would be much better, but EA failed to actually make it viable, this game is about who can score the most goals, and ofcourse pace.

    I've created this account only to review Fifa 18, but as I am writing i realise more and more that EA doesnt give a **** about its customers at all. As a huge fifa "fanboy" I am just sad that EA could release this game. I'm gonna write a list with things that must be improved at some point, cause this isnt unbearable.

    PingPong passes( not skillbased at all)

    Horrible dribbling and ballcontrol(the times i do get past, is because of the defending in this game is a disaster)

    Random goals (9/10 goals come from mistakes either by AI or player)

    GKs extremely unbalanced (were **** before patch, have improved but are some times way to op, and sometimes way to sh*t)

    Shooting are totally random.

    Set pieces are useless, shooting from freekicks wont get you any goals. gks are superop when it comes to saving freekicks.

    Pay to win (you wont get **** in your packs, you get to few packs for the amount of cash you spend.)
    Laggy menus (just how?)

    Players looked much better in fifa 17 and earlier fifa's than 18

    And the defense is just f*cked up.

    Its worth mentioning that I am usually a very good player, with dribling as my strongest feature. but this fifa, i cant stand. Everything is bull****, if someone scores one of those easy goals im quitting ASAP. Its not even worth trying when you actually have no control of the outcome of the match, even tho you are miles better.

    I wouldnt recommend anyone to buy Fifa 18, hopefully Fifa 19 will be better.
    This review wasnt as good as i was hoping it would be, because this game deserves a 100% honest review.    … Expand
  24. Figike95
    Oct 22, 2017
    0
    Pile of big **** DO NOT buy this game! You are not able to defend. EA? Are you kidding me? How incompetent ****s are working for you? Because these guys never saw a simple match I guarantee it.
    You should have made a new FIFA 17 with working pass system and made freekick easier.
    Pros: - you can pass for long ranges very well - (i am really thinking believe me) ... Cons: - you can    Pile of big **** DO NOT buy this game! You are not able to defend. EA? Are you kidding me? How incompetent ****s are working for you? Because these guys never saw a simple match I guarantee it.
    You should have made a new FIFA 17 with working pass system and made freekick easier.

    Pros:
    - you can pass for long ranges very well
    - (i am really thinking believe me)
    ...
    Cons:
    - you can not pass to short ranges (still)
    - **** AI (BIG)
    - even worse freekicks (check pros, even they rather pass the freekicks than take a shot)
    - horribly slow movement speed (defenders can not run or wtf?)
    - seems goalkeepers are on addictive drugs (all matches end almost 10 goals)
    - the game is ugly (it was not be a con if it would be enjoyable)
    - heavily smells the capitalism - it is very easy to score but even pros are not able to defend- thrust me I am (was in previous FIFAs) a pro player - in 17 I win 9/10 on H2H in 18 maybe 5-7/10 (but take a look at the points and i do not think the mistake is in me
    - such players like Isco does not get cosmetics (like long hair) come on Is it too hard to make such a thing in a Fifa game? Where there is no need to make improvements?
    - oh and Ascensio and Ben Arfa? Did you even see them in real live? They are not no name players.
    - Journey is stolen from film series Goal Living the dream
    - FUT is still very pay2win (lower squads suck) and you are often paired with players with huge lags - I have 1000 mb/sec sooo I do not think this would be my problem.

    All in all from 2015 (in the next gen era ) I loved all fifas but now this 18 is **** as fxxk in all way.
    It is like EA had a No man's sky.
    0 points.    … Expand
  25. IISG8II
    Oct 21, 2017
    0
    Another screwed up FIFA product from EA. Since the new code programming (FIFA 15) the game has been going downhill. Scripted scenes, bugs, better defending system but they are being destroyed by poor stability and funny game coding. I have been play FIFA for 15 years now and I am mad at EA for its evil desire for money and the fact that it doesn't move its a** to update players' facesAnother screwed up FIFA product from EA. Since the new code programming (FIFA 15) the game has been going downhill. Scripted scenes, bugs, better defending system but they are being destroyed by poor stability and funny game coding. I have been play FIFA for 15 years now and I am mad at EA for its evil desire for money and the fact that it doesn't move its a** to update players' faces and their body physics. I am mad because they change the game slightly and then stealing people's money by selling the game $60 every year while it has to be at most $30. I don't know if I have to say that I am hopeful that I am not buying this s**t again and I am selling my FIFA 18 as long as their evil politics end. I am hoping there be a movement for the fans to not buy the game for a year and then will see how much the game will change as EA would need to do it so they don't get screwed.… Expand
  26. Gaffney
    Oct 21, 2017
    0
    No idea how the critics can continue to give this game good ratings. Every September they release a new game which could easily be an update to the current game or be a fraction of the cost.

    Oh wow you updated the database for the new season and made some tweaks to the engine here's £50. Actually I'm not grinding Ultimate team for 200 hours to get the players I want here's another £40    No idea how the critics can continue to give this game good ratings. Every September they release a new game which could easily be an update to the current game or be a fraction of the cost.

    Oh wow you updated the database for the new season and made some tweaks to the engine here's £50. Actually I'm not grinding Ultimate team for 200 hours to get the players I want here's another £40 for some packs.

    I've been playing FIFA since FIFA 03 and back then a new game made sense because you couldn't download an update. The game has seen no valuable improvements since FIFA 14 and I could even argue as far back as FIFA 10.

    These critics don't speak for me and the only thing I can do is speak with my wallet, which doesn't even matter because there are always millions of kids wanting to play as Ronaldo. So all I have is this terrible review that no one will care about.    … Expand
  27. Iamagamer
    Oct 21, 2017
    1
    Another FIFA game the only reason you'd buy this is if you haven't got one already it's just new with slightly better physics and graphics I'd rather play destiny 2 story than play this crap called a game.
  28. 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
  29. gaizkagamerYT
    Oct 20, 2017
    0
    como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa como puede vender esta mierda mas que el mario odissey en españa
  30. 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.
  31. Hoopla
    Oct 18, 2017
    0
    Surely with so much complaint about Scripting EA would take note and take steps to move FIFA 18 in the right direction? But no, same scripted BS that we've seen in at least the last 5 iterations. No point playing a game which largely determines the outcome before a ball is kicked.
  32. VaaderDj19
    Oct 18, 2017
    4
    Unfortunately for a finished game and not a beta version, this game has too many bugs. I honestly don't care for the ultimate team and multiplayer components as much and it is obvious that EA doesn't care for customers like me.
    In Career mode, if you switch off the first transfer window, which is the only way to ensure that you get accurate team rosters, the Bosman/free agency signing    Unfortunately for a finished game and not a beta version, this game has too many bugs. I honestly don't care for the ultimate team and multiplayer components as much and it is obvious that EA doesn't care for customers like me.
    In Career mode, if you switch off the first transfer window, which is the only way to ensure that you get accurate team rosters, the Bosman/free agency signing system breaks. So if you then sign a pre-contract with a player in the January Transfer window to join in the next Summer, the player doesn't join. This is just one such instance of a basic game breaking flaw that is impossible to have been missed in testing. If EA testers can miss this bug, then it is blatantly obvious that they don't even test their Career mode. Adding a stupid animated signing sequence, which gets old after the first 10 times you do it doesn't matter if the transfer system is itself broken.
    Oh and if you add people to your transfer list, no one wants to sign them. No reviewer manages to catch these bugs, so it is obvious that the reviewers don't really play career mode. Unfortunately, EA just doesn't care for me as a customer and this product is just not for someone who like single player gaming.
    Well people kept telling me i was too old for games, but now that publishers don't want to make games for me anymore, i might as well start saving money.    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. FranktheTank12
    Oct 17, 2017
    1
    Its easy to see the positive reviews on this site ARE PAID REVIEWS BY EA.

    Just took a look at a review for FIFA 16 before I posted this and two years later the same problems persist and EA continue to take our money and sell us a broken game. The game plays like it was designed by somebody who has never watched a football match in their life. There is no defending, literally it just    Its easy to see the positive reviews on this site ARE PAID REVIEWS BY EA.

    Just took a look at a review for FIFA 16 before I posted this and two years later the same problems persist and EA continue to take our money and sell us a broken game. The game plays like it was designed by somebody who has never watched a football match in their life.

    There is no defending, literally it just doesnt happen, maybe at the start of the game you can put in some tackles but anytime after the 60th minute? Nope be prepared for the opposition to just walk through your defence while players jump out of the way when you press O. Players you dont control actually dont play football, just juts move around, they dont tackle, move into space or even hold a line and you will often have your R/LB just run behind your CB to keep the opposition forward onside.

    Then the biggest fix of them all the fifa ultimate team, yet another farce. Offering these fake packs, while ill admit ive fallen for, ive added enough in to buy well over 150 pack (although this is including coins from games) and the best rated player i have got in one? 81 rated. It is nothing but a fix, from the people I know playing the only ones pulling decent players are those who are pumping money in year after year, its not the lotto system EA would have you believe but just a tab on how much money you put in from which they start to release slightly better players after you hit certain amounts of payments. Want to pull Ronaldo or Messi? Hell even want to pull a half decent player rated over 84 that might sell for some coins? Yeh thats only gonna happen after putting in about 500 pound over the last few years. Its an actual pyramid scheme, the people at the top are shown to get the best rewards to encourage those at the bottom to keep pumping money in to get to the top but the draw is fixed and you need to give EA more and more if you want to get anything half decent.

    Your up against in this squad battle to which depsite being advertsied as you playing similar UT you just come up against teams with both Ronaldo, Messi and a host of others. Despite not having a team close to one team today I was pitted against Ronaldo, Messi, Henry, Ronaldinho, Neymar, Modric, Kroos, Umtitti and Varane (for reference the best player i have is rated 86).

    This game is nothing more than frustrating, its not fun i dont get enjoyment and its often turned off after no more than one or two games.

    Really dont bother wasting your money on this game, its broken, perhaps after a patch or two EA might get the finger out and fix it but I highly doubt these money grabbing a**holes will.    … Expand
  35. silas1980
    Oct 16, 2017
    2
    Aside the nice visuals, array of modes and licenses lies a gameplay that's so overly assisted it barely feels like you or your opponent are having any real significant input at all. Ping pong passing, pace abuse, a bizarre combination of manual defending but assisted attacking and the familiar scripting all makes for matches that are identical and ultimately joyless - mainly because youAside the nice visuals, array of modes and licenses lies a gameplay that's so overly assisted it barely feels like you or your opponent are having any real significant input at all. Ping pong passing, pace abuse, a bizarre combination of manual defending but assisted attacking and the familiar scripting all makes for matches that are identical and ultimately joyless - mainly because you don't actually feel like you have won or lost but more that the A.I interference has won and lost and you merely just sat there watching it.… Expand
  36. panzival
    Oct 15, 2017
    0
    The same trash gameplay and engine as last year. This game engine needs to be put out of its misery already and EA needs to build a new one. The same issues you know and love are back this year: borderline retarded AI, constant glitches, constant rebounds back to the attacking player, rubber band handicapping for casual player, non-existent refs and menu lag. Yes, the same menu lag thatThe same trash gameplay and engine as last year. This game engine needs to be put out of its misery already and EA needs to build a new one. The same issues you know and love are back this year: borderline retarded AI, constant glitches, constant rebounds back to the attacking player, rubber band handicapping for casual player, non-existent refs and menu lag. Yes, the same menu lag that has been in this game for many years now. Do yourself a favour and buy PES instead. Your wallet and sanity will thank you.… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. Danklord666
    Oct 14, 2017
    0
    This game is **** don't buy i lose every game and i'm sad and pathetic because i spend 100 dollars on a piece of horse dick **** ma dude, getting a hamster and deep frying it alive is more fun then this. almost kill my dog after shooting randomly around myself after playing in the tutorial.
  39. elLewy
    Oct 14, 2017
    4
    Not a huge improvement from FIFA 17. I'm more of an offline player, as I have never been a fan of Ultimate Team so my review will lie solely on The Journey and Career Mode. Let's start with The Journey, this was the biggest improvement for me, however could've been better. The story was average at best, everything was Adidas in the gear (similar to UFC 2 with Reebok) which wasn't the bestNot a huge improvement from FIFA 17. I'm more of an offline player, as I have never been a fan of Ultimate Team so my review will lie solely on The Journey and Career Mode. Let's start with The Journey, this was the biggest improvement for me, however could've been better. The story was average at best, everything was Adidas in the gear (similar to UFC 2 with Reebok) which wasn't the best move. The story just felt stale to me. It got tedious after an hours game time. Then this leads me to Career Mode. They brought up the new transfer negotiations and made it seem huge. As I originally predicted, this got tedious extremely quick. Besides that, it's the exact same as 17. No real improvements, especially considering the wishlist for that mode has always been in-depth, and some of the ideas people have are amazing.

    Besides the negative, the play of the game is amazing. Defending got a lot better, players actually make runs, and overall the flow of the game feels extremely nice. I just with EA would focus on the offline modes as much as they focus on Ultimate Team.    … Expand
  40. 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
  41. patr1k
    Oct 12, 2017
    0
    Still the same, defense is pointless.
    All you do is pass, long pass, score.

    There was possibility to score from distance, and now they nerfed it.
    FUT is still pay to win as always, without top players you won't win

    Sadly PES don't make contribution for EA money stealer's
  42. Ducker
    Oct 12, 2017
    0
    The Game is like a trash really .. goalkeepers are **** .. defense is **** everything is **** .. PES this year is much better .. the gameplay is awesome and graphic is brilliant
  43. Keitha313
    Oct 11, 2017
    4
    Every single year this game comes out and it seems like every single yeat they sucker us all into buying the thing.

    The game has a lot of problems with it, for a game which holds all the licenses and all the strong playing cards in their hand they sure don't really make a serious effort do they? Here is the list of wrong things in the game- - Same old commentary with all the same    Every single year this game comes out and it seems like every single yeat they sucker us all into buying the thing.

    The game has a lot of problems with it, for a game which holds all the licenses and all the strong playing cards in their hand they sure don't really make a serious effort do they?

    Here is the list of wrong things in the game-
    - Same old commentary with all the same old rehashed comments from many years ago
    - Many leagues missing Chinese being the main concern for me
    - Half-assed attempt with some leagues such as Serie A which doesn't even have its proper name
    - Hardly any new stadiums added to the game that we would care about
    - Barely any new faces added into the game leagues like SPFL, Eredivisie, Brazilian league, French League, Serie A, Bundesliga, and La Liga completely ignored by EA
    - Relates to above, game only focuses on EPL
    - Career mode has been given minimal attention to improving it which is very sad
    - Lack of new modes
    - Continued support to FUT which proves EA only care about earning even more dirty money which they don't deserve
    - Microtransactions are still in the game
    - No mod support thus we are stuck with this terrible base game unless EA actually do something to improve it themselves
    - Terrible music playlist!!
    - Bugs which leave modes broken
    - Finally barely any new features to make this game worth £39.99-49.99

    Just so I don't sound too negative the goods I think are -
    + Slightly improved graphics and lighting
    + Most players that have had new scans look good
    + Some of the minor changes to career mode are welcome, but still not enough
    + The game for me feels less B.S. with regards to the scripting
    + Gameplay flows well when it works

    I think that is everything I could ever think of, I'm going to try my best to get a refund for this game I'd suggest if its possible for some of you to do the same you should.    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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...
  49. 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.
  50. iijn
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    EA insults football and users who buy software at full price every year. It is exactly a psychopath to ignore self-assessed ability values. If you do not have money I will pay instead. Try watching a football game in only one game. You will know that you are completely different from real football games, you will feel embarrassed and want to die.　But I want you to be relieved. Because itEA insults football and users who buy software at full price every year. It is exactly a psychopath to ignore self-assessed ability values. If you do not have money I will pay instead. Try watching a football game in only one game. You will know that you are completely different from real football games, you will feel embarrassed and want to die.　But I want you to be relieved. Because it is self-owned. Do not forget that you are selling parasitizing on the popularity of football and selling what you participated in production until you die.… Expand
  51. Giorgis3
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    Seriously Ea you remove the add guest feature on FUT without announcing it?? Ridiculous of you. I used to play with my brother since 2013 now what? That is the only feature i use, i would never have bought if i knew.
  52. codawari
    Oct 6, 2017
    0
    It's a FIFA 17.2, what did you do the whole year? May be you prepared interactive transfer negotiations or new mode in FUT?
    I am deeply disappointed.
  53. 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!
  54. Damm118
    Oct 5, 2017
    2
    Feels like an unfinished game. The many different game-modes are perfect. The big problem with this game is the gameplay. Oh boy it is bad! The artificial intelligence of the players is so bad and makes the game pretty much unplayable even for someone who plays 800+ games a year, It's like they don't even test the game before they release it. Amateurs at EA.
  55. Skitter
    Oct 4, 2017
    1
    They just keep churning out these damned things like clockwork. Nothing new, just the same rehashed game, on the same engine, along with a *SLIGHTLY* different lineup of one-dimensional soccer **** "Ooh! A new lineup along with some cutting edge tech upgrades!" is the common response from your average taco-munching ball-humping Mexican who sees this in their local El Gamestop. But thatThey just keep churning out these damned things like clockwork. Nothing new, just the same rehashed game, on the same engine, along with a *SLIGHTLY* different lineup of one-dimensional soccer **** "Ooh! A new lineup along with some cutting edge tech upgrades!" is the common response from your average taco-munching ball-humping Mexican who sees this in their local El Gamestop. But that "new lineup" is just removing one or two players that retired, and adding in a few more nameless rookies, and the "cutting edge tech upgrades" are just either a trick of the eyes or a few tweaked variables. TLDR: Stick to the old time classic sports games like NFL Blitz on the GameCube. Good times.… Expand
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. markisinkansas
    Oct 4, 2017
    3
    FIFA has been consistent throughout the years of being a great game to being one of my worst games. In an attempt to combine mediocre gameplay to a decent story campaign. It just doesn't meet the standards of "fun". It's clutterd, and boring. Same game since FIFA 14. Any the ratings get lower, and lower each year. Notice the pattern?
  59. Bjaxe7
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    you finally did it EA , you finally made me never buy your piece of crap game again. on top of all the scripted crap that happens this game (like every FIFA since 12), like last minute goals or matches where one person dominates everything, and has 20 shot only to lose 2-1 because his opponent had 2 shot, to the crappy defending, to retarded goalkeepers, you actually took away the oneyou finally did it EA , you finally made me never buy your piece of crap game again. on top of all the scripted crap that happens this game (like every FIFA since 12), like last minute goals or matches where one person dominates everything, and has 20 shot only to lose 2-1 because his opponent had 2 shot, to the crappy defending, to retarded goalkeepers, you actually took away the one thing that made me put up with all this **** for all these years (I played FIFA since 1998), how could you take out the option to play with a guest on Ultimate team and to not even say a word about it until after the game had come out and people had already bought your piece of **** game. good riddance EA, and a scripted F**k you in the 90th minute just for old times sake.… Expand
  60. Galliard
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    To start off, the game grafics of this game are absolutely beautiful. Faces, the stadiums, the grass, EA really took this to a higher level.
    What i really dont understand though, is why in almost every version of Fifa there is always something that is massifly overpowered. This year the skill moves and long shots are extremely unrealistic.
    It reminds me of a old Tekken game, where you    To start off, the game grafics of this game are absolutely beautiful. Faces, the stadiums, the grass, EA really took this to a higher level.
    What i really dont understand though, is why in almost every version of Fifa there is always something that is massifly overpowered. This year the skill moves and long shots are extremely unrealistic.
    It reminds me of a old Tekken game, where you just rapidly push all the buttens and you'll deal brute damage. I found myself tackeling with 3 of 4 definders, just to watch some dude doing impossible tricks before scoring. No, im not the best player ever on Fifa, but a lot of the times there is just nothing you can do when a player is shielding and messing up his controller by pushing all the buttens.
    Ea... fix this ****    … Expand
  61. erhan34
    Oct 3, 2017
    2
    Played Fifa since 1998. I remember the times that you can literally pass through the defense. When I mean through, it is literally through the defensive player. Defending in this game worse than that kind of bug. A.I defense is sleeping like they never played football in their life.
    Scripting is another known issue with Fifa, but this time it is really unbearable.
  62. babi_doctor
    Oct 2, 2017
    0
    This fifa 18 is just a **** **** If I could take my money back I will do it for sure. I say I'm not an average player Im a good player and I have been playing fifa since 2004 in nintendo64.

    The goalkeepers are just **** stupid every shot is 9/10 a goal. players are over rated and they score from anywhere with there wrong foot even. Defending also is a nightmare and I know how to    This fifa 18 is just a **** **** If I could take my money back I will do it for sure. I say I'm not an average player Im a good player and I have been playing fifa since 2004 in nintendo64.

    The goalkeepers are just **** stupid every shot is 9/10 a goal. players are over rated and they score from anywhere with there wrong foot even.

    Defending also is a nightmare and I know how to defend using R2 L2 and other buttons. But in this Fifa 18 nothing u can do.

    In fifa 15 players like ronaldo and bale was very fast no one could contain them. It changed in 16 and 17 but the stupid developpers bring back this velocity in fast players again. and even an average player can take Real madrid and beat you easily.    … Expand
  63. seenrac
    Oct 2, 2017
    0
    84 Score? Its all about the money, money, money. Game is like every year, same engine, laggy, non fluid, poor gameplay, no joy at all. PES 18 is smooth like butter vs this. Boooooring.
  64. 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
  65. LegitGamer1995
    Oct 2, 2017
    0
    How's that Denuvo DRM working out for you, EA? Within 48 hours, the game already got cracked. Usually it takes weeks or months. So that means you're screwed. Anyways, this is the same 90-minute scripted **** but oh wait, there's a roster update!
  66. 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
  67. ageisjustxp
    Oct 1, 2017
    1
    Been a FIFA fan for years, Pro evolution edged it for me last year.. FIFA this year (after around 4 hours of painful gameplay).. dreadful. Yes it has the licenses, it looks prettier than ever, the commentary has also upped it's game.. and that's pretty much all that's good about this game. Passing and shooting feels ‘floaty’ and slow. don’t get the sensation of drilling a cross over orBeen a FIFA fan for years, Pro evolution edged it for me last year.. FIFA this year (after around 4 hours of painful gameplay).. dreadful. Yes it has the licenses, it looks prettier than ever, the commentary has also upped it's game.. and that's pretty much all that's good about this game. Passing and shooting feels ‘floaty’ and slow. don’t get the sensation of drilling a cross over or putting together quick crisp passes. Shots also feel disconnected. Playing offline it feels sluggish/ laggy. The number of times I kicked the ball out because of lag was ridiculous. Players don’t close down/ aren't tight to the opposition, 8/10 of conservative tackles I made resulted in a foul. It seems this year all they want you to do is run into players. Which is tough when no player is near the opposition. Yet the computer is up your a$$ the whole time (playing on professional level). Keepers are awful. The opening intro game I won 7-6. Says it all. I read reviews saying they’ve made it more 'Hollywood'. Focusing on attack. Nearly everything you hit goes in, players can’t tackle and keepers might as well not be there. Plus.. it’s slow.. so slow. I have the game settings maxed for speed.. it’s still super slow. I love on Pro Evolution 2017 the the fast breaks, pinging the ball about the pitch, drilling low hard crosses in for the strikers to arrive late and poke home. FIFA18 lacks all feeling. When I unlocked the trophy for scoring from a drilled cross i didn't even realise it was a drilled cross it was so slow and 'floaty'. Without a doubt the worst FIFA in a decade. I'll be opening my wallet again far too soon to purchase Pro Evolution 2018.… Expand
  68. Kannibal
    Oct 1, 2017
    4
    A pointlessly long review of Fifa 18.

    I Spent the whole day playing Fifa 18 (Manager mode on legendary W/ Valencia) and this is what I have to say: DEFENCE Okay, so first off, yes the defending in Fifa 18 is broken I can only assume it will be balanced at some point. In a way, you could say defending is more realistic I.E. you can no longer just sprint headlong at Messi and get get    A pointlessly long review of Fifa 18.

    I Spent the whole day playing Fifa 18 (Manager mode on legendary W/ Valencia) and this is what I have to say:

    DEFENCE
    Okay, so first off, yes the defending in Fifa 18 is broken I can only assume it will be balanced at some point. In a way, you could say defending is more realistic I.E. you can no longer just sprint headlong at Messi and get get ball back %90 of the time. you know have to play defense patiently with good positioning BUT!! it then becomes just a matter of time before one of you A.I. just falls asleep, leaving someone wide open in the box. This year offensive players just react so much more sharply to 50/50 balls (a complete reversal from last year) so even when you make a perfectly timed tackle, a lot of the time the attacker will just run onto the ball whilst the defender is still recovering from tackling.
    At least the A.I. miss some shots this year or else every game would end 15 - 10.

    OVERALL 2/10

    OFFENCE
    REJOICE, for it is better than last year! Shooting is the same, well basically the same but you can score from outside the box much more often and I no long feel like %99 of my shots get blocked by a defending players ridiculous reaction speed. The angles on through balls are glorious this year, truly life like (life-like?). Great passers still make obscenely poor passes WAYYYY too often but hey, something improved in Fifa!
    Overall 7/10

    OFFICIATING

    Well let see... I played for 8 hours today and have had a total of 3... yes 3 free-kicks in 15ish matches.
    and I just rage quit because I got a straight red for a basic mistimed slide tackle so it's crap.

    OVERALL 1/10

    SET-PIECES

    They are totally and utterly useless.

    OVERALL 0/10

    PRESENTATION

    Outstanding as always.

    10/10

    anyway I could go on about how tedious transfers are now and how little is added in terms of announcing but no one is reading this anyway    … Expand
  69. 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.
  70. levyashin
    Oct 1, 2017
    0
    Defenses are pointless, goalkeepers are a sack of potatoes. And scripting even stronger. I can't believe how bad a game they made this year. Unbelievable. I will try pes.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. joequarry
    Sep 30, 2017
    3
    For all FIFA fans game will be good but for most of the gamers PES wins all. I know about licences but it takes 2 mins on PC. Game not worth the money at all. Selling it after 2 hours of gameplay. Disgusted....
  75. Barca1985
    Sep 30, 2017
    0
    Same BS as last year but just slightly different graphics. SCRIPTING is still here like who doesn't love to lose 1-2 with 10 shots against 2? Who doesn't love it that you suddenly can't pass from 60th - 90th minute? In the meanwhile your opponent can pass from one side of the field to the other side with sokratis. Who doesn't like to lose whilst being better? In this game, you can! SkillSame BS as last year but just slightly different graphics. SCRIPTING is still here like who doesn't love to lose 1-2 with 10 shots against 2? Who doesn't love it that you suddenly can't pass from 60th - 90th minute? In the meanwhile your opponent can pass from one side of the field to the other side with sokratis. Who doesn't like to lose whilst being better? In this game, you can! Skill games are boring af and can be annoying.

    It's no wonder the reviewgrades are going down each year.    … Expand
  76. sambergamo
    Sep 30, 2017
    3
    Unfortunately EA made the same mistakes again. There are too many scripted scenes, where you have barely no chance to get the ball or to avoid goals while playing against the CPU. Sometimes the script makes your goalkeeper and the defence line ridiculously weak only to change the result of the game. This is and was frustrating. The presentation is still great. The pace of the game hasUnfortunately EA made the same mistakes again. There are too many scripted scenes, where you have barely no chance to get the ball or to avoid goals while playing against the CPU. Sometimes the script makes your goalkeeper and the defence line ridiculously weak only to change the result of the game. This is and was frustrating. The presentation is still great. The pace of the game has changed a little. Sliding tackles end in yellow card more often. It is still very hard to steal the ball of supreme players like Messi or Ronaldo because they appear to have magnetic feet. If I were you, I'd check out PES this year!… Expand
  77. 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 !!!!!!!!!!!
  78. Zefab
    Sep 29, 2017
    1
    Fan de la série ce Fifa 18 est un jeu complètement déséquilibré porté vers l'attaque sur-assistée et une défense dés-assistée, des scores de tennis en permanence et des gardiens décérébrés.... RIDICULE... 55 EUR jetés par la fenêtre...
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. gianmarcoroma
    Sep 29, 2017
    4
    fifa become too arcad. lot of scripts.. too fast in most of games mode ...
    its a game for kids who love to have ronaldo or messi in FUT....
    and thanks all journalists for you another time great notation for a CRAP GAME... Journalist are like FIFA no inspiration, scripted and love only the power of money from EA sport ... Everything is the pitch is twice less good than PES 2018 but    fifa become too arcad. lot of scripts.. too fast in most of games mode ...
    its a game for kids who love to have ronaldo or messi in FUT....
    and thanks all journalists for you another time great notation for a CRAP GAME...
    Journalist are like FIFA no inspiration, scripted and love only the power of money from EA sport ...
    Everything is the pitch is twice less good than PES 2018
    but maybe journalist just give good mark for papelitos on the stadium or one good tifo. and because they can see stadiums ...
    and story mode interesting like a movie for so scripted too that winning is not about your level but the scenario.

    I recommend Fifa for all players dont know football and never play football in live and dont understand tactic at all ...
    for real players of course PES 2018

    pity many years before i liked fifa but now EA stop the cheating ...    … Expand
  82. rasensport
    Sep 28, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really a bad game! You wanna play FUT? Better have some money! You wanna have fun playing this game.. well be prepared to be bored. If you own a copy of Fifa 17 there is no need to buy 18… Expand
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Waylis10
    Sep 28, 2017
    0
    F*** you EA. Boring game, boring gameplay, referees bugs, impossible to defend. Definitely the worts soccer game ever. Please, real gamers, if you like soccer games, don't pay for this ****
  86. 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..
  87. 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...
  88. Muffle
    Sep 27, 2017
    2
    Defending is basically a spectating period of the game because if you do anything else than use your teammate to pressure you will run past him a meter or two to the side. Tackles are retarded, standing tackles makes your defender take the biggest step trough out history, and of course missing the ball making him fall 10 miles behind whilst sliding tackles need to be with exact precision.Defending is basically a spectating period of the game because if you do anything else than use your teammate to pressure you will run past him a meter or two to the side. Tackles are retarded, standing tackles makes your defender take the biggest step trough out history, and of course missing the ball making him fall 10 miles behind whilst sliding tackles need to be with exact precision.

    If you try a quick turn (for example fake shot or pass) when attack make sure no one is close because the player needs at least 2 seconds before he starts to move again. Shooting and goalkeeping is ridiculous, get within 30m and fire a shoot and a rock would be better in goal. Even the tiniest players has huge physical advantage compare to the strongest when tackling to win the ball. Obstruction is a absolute joke, can even described how bad it is.

    EA says every year they improved FIFA, but only visual and how "real" the game is. The game is beautiful, no discussion there. To be fair, the game is a decent game compare to reality. But reality as a game sucks. I doubt any of the developers have played football in their life as so much unnatural things happens (such as obstructing the player 40m from the ball and nothing happens).

    TL-DR; Defending is garbage because you have to be at master level to do anything yourself. Attacking is also garbage goalkeepers are useless and walcott easily tackles Ibrahimovic so that he falls. Obstruction isnt a word in EA vocabulary.

    Solemnly based this on FUT. If you want to play online, then this definitely isnt the game for you.    … Expand
  89. Cano
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    Wait did they not say recently there is no momentum?? I BOUGHT THIS BS AGAIN WHYY IT´S SCHRIPTED AS HELL
    The game is again interrupting the matches so hard, it´s terrible. I remember it wasn´t like this in Fifa 12. At least not recognizable for me. I recently played it again and it feels so much better then the at least last 4 games.
  90. P_R_S
    Sep 27, 2017
    0
    One a **** game in the world.what people thinking about this game
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. Juansith
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    What can i say? Same old same old game we all know and learned to hate. From its scripted 90 minute goals to its awkward controls. Yes, it has licenses, but man, can they even get the faces of real mandril players right?. Only a handful of players seem to resemble the real one, the rest are just generic faces.

    Do yourself a favor. If you’re a true Football fan who wants to have an    What can i say? Same old same old game we all know and learned to hate. From its scripted 90 minute goals to its awkward controls. Yes, it has licenses, but man, can they even get the faces of real mandril players right?. Only a handful of players seem to resemble the real one, the rest are just generic faces.

    Do yourself a favor. If you’re a true Football fan who wants to have an awesome football gaming experience go buy PES 2017 or 2018, install the option license files and enjoy yourself. You don’t know what youre missing.    … Expand
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. Jorgen
    Sep 26, 2017
    1
    Fifa 18 feels excactly like the earlier versions of the game. I personally feel that they try way too hard to make it "feel" professional to the it takes all your freedom away. If the game feel like you do something that is't what they want they slow you down. Long passes and and heading duels you loose all control and have to look at your game wait it out for you. They make all theFifa 18 feels excactly like the earlier versions of the game. I personally feel that they try way too hard to make it "feel" professional to the it takes all your freedom away. If the game feel like you do something that is't what they want they slow you down. Long passes and and heading duels you loose all control and have to look at your game wait it out for you. They make all the changes with the story mode to make an excuse to make new games but a decent to good story with repetitive gameplay isn't fun. FUT is also a majority of the game. Here you have a pay to win gamemode that dosen't change at all.But you dont get the players from last game over. you need to start over and pay more.… Expand
  97. Pebo49
    Sep 26, 2017
    1
    Same game as last years. When will people realise they're getting shafted by paying a lot of money for the same game year after year! Can't wait for sociable soccer early next year!
  98. Merfy
    Sep 26, 2017
    4
    Save yourselves the trouble and get PES 2018 if your looking for a proper on pitch experience. If you get all butt hurt about Man Red and Yorkshire Blues then suit yourself and by this heap of crap from EA.

    Fifa 2018 looks great on the outside, has licenses, nice menu's and all that stuff its a flashy looking game, but falls flat on the pitch where it matters most. By the way I am    Save yourselves the trouble and get PES 2018 if your looking for a proper on pitch experience. If you get all butt hurt about Man Red and Yorkshire Blues then suit yourself and by this heap of crap from EA.

    Fifa 2018 looks great on the outside, has licenses, nice menu's and all that stuff its a flashy looking game, but falls flat on the pitch where it matters most.

    By the way I am only loyal to the best footballing experience available, I thought Fifa 09-12 were excellent games but lets be honest they have been rubbish ever since 2012 edition.

    Avoid this one...again    … Expand
  99. LoveTheUnknown
    Sep 26, 2017
    2
    EA sports you're like an ex girlfriend. I only remember the good times, but once we're back together all the bad memories come back. Every time I hope you've changed, yet now I realise it's not you, but me. I need to move on and let go, you will never be what I look for in a video game...
  100. 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
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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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Metascore
84

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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