FIFA 18

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3.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 1140 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Ashra12
    Feb 11, 2018
    10
    Wow! Well...what can I say. Just blown away at how good this game is! Completely trounces PES to oblivion. I've played different versions of PES and FIFA over the years and not many have hit the sweet spot like this one. Far too many people complain if they don't change it up a bit, even though they shouldn't have to.

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

    Anyway for me FIFA 18 takes everything that was good from the classic PES gameplay and, along with the licensing, ramps it up graphically to new heights. EA have added ingenuity to gameplay modes that Konami can only dream off (or obviously not). The other user reviews should be completely ignored as they just have a grudge against EA, which is really pathetic considering how much effort they have put into this game. I know they have a lot more money to play with but hats off to EA Sports for a game that is perfect in every way.    … Expand
  6. iggi
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    FIFA is still extremely breathtaking game, which was gaining its popularity through 20 years. The point, which is implemented by many players, telling us that it's immoral to lose 1-2 with the statistics on your side is completely unwisely. Due to the fact that FIFA 18 is a football simulator. And if FIFA 18 had contained predictable matches, it would have flatly contradicted to the pointFIFA is still extremely breathtaking game, which was gaining its popularity through 20 years. The point, which is implemented by many players, telling us that it's immoral to lose 1-2 with the statistics on your side is completely unwisely. Due to the fact that FIFA 18 is a football simulator. And if FIFA 18 had contained predictable matches, it would have flatly contradicted to the point that FIFA is still a soccer simulator.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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..
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. MG8mer
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    I Love this game!! When I was gonna install this game I thought it was gonna be bad but it is fantastic! Ultimate team,seasons,pro clubs are working perfectly Great game ea I love you so much!!! ☺️ BTW It Is So Addictive I Cant Stop Playing It!!!
  13. devildarkhead
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    The story is good and immersing. Graphics are awesome. I am pretty much hooked to the Ultimate team. And playing one on one with friends is always great.

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

    There are a lot of bad reviews about this game but most of them are pissed that there are hardly any changes from the last FIFA edition. But if you look at the game from a holistic point of view, FIFA gameplay has come a long way. I have played FIFA 02 to FIFA 18 and trust me....this is one of the better versions of FIFA    … Expand
  14. piperonumberone
    May 20, 2018
    10
    is the best game of the history of video-games.Because the piperos enjoy it and i like cristiano ronaldo because messi is a **** dick
  15. nikita19942
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    omg 12/10!!!!! very WONDERFUL GRAPHIC (GRAFON) JESUS CHRIST..///// BEST GAME ALL TIME
  16. Ciao
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    IS THE BEST EA GAME. THE GAMEPLAY IS PERFECT. THE GRAPHICS IS SO GOOD.
    È IL MIGLIORE GIOCO EA. IL GAMEPLAY È PERFETTO. LA GRAFICA È MOLTO BUONA.
  17. Mirayaanali1234
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
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  18. Benny17
    Jan 17, 2021
    10
    I love football and I played every PES and Fifa game since 1995. I do not understand low user scores for Fifa 18 since I think it is one of the best Fifa’s and my favourite right now in 2021. Probably users were right since it had goalkeeper problems and too effective finence shots at launch. However finence shots were optimized in first title update and goalkeepers were improved in 3I love football and I played every PES and Fifa game since 1995. I do not understand low user scores for Fifa 18 since I think it is one of the best Fifa’s and my favourite right now in 2021. Probably users were right since it had goalkeeper problems and too effective finence shots at launch. However finence shots were optimized in first title update and goalkeepers were improved in 3 different title updates. Still if you are not happy from goalkeepers you can improve them from options menu skillers (I adjusted to 55 and perfectly balanced now). Regarding graphics, animations and most of all gameplay is amazing. Shots, passes, defending and CPU AI is great. After buying fifa 21 i hated the game and I regret I bought it. I decided to try old Fifa games and downloaded Fifa 18 and I was so surprised. For me Fifa 18 is the best football game now .I am a Career Mode player and I enjoy it so much.It is a great improvement on Fifa 17 basis. Additionally World Cup 2018 is very enjoyable and licensed. Regarding online I will not comment because I did not play much.
    This game is hundred times better than Fifa 21 and Fifa 20 and better than Pes 2020 and 2021.

    In conclusion, even today in 2021 January I strongly recommend all players to give Fifa 18 a try. A final hint will be that for Fifa 18 EA finished gameplay title updates in January 2018 (4 months from launch) whereas in last Fifa games it continoues till May. It shows how gameplay is better in my opinion.
    Enjoy Fifa18 , In these quarantine days you will thank me.    … Expand
  19. gaposto
    Sep 26, 2017
    9
    A welcomed evolution of FIFA 17.Nothing seems the same though as the game takes a hint from PES's freedom in movement and flexibility and adds gorgeous graphics, true to life animations, stunning atmosphere and more than enough game modes. The best FIFA to date emerges the player in a real football world with so many tournaments and options. Credits for the sound/visuals and commentaryA welcomed evolution of FIFA 17.Nothing seems the same though as the game takes a hint from PES's freedom in movement and flexibility and adds gorgeous graphics, true to life animations, stunning atmosphere and more than enough game modes. The best FIFA to date emerges the player in a real football world with so many tournaments and options. Credits for the sound/visuals and commentary revamp plus team and player individuality. The only problem? Lack of customisation again. FIFA must let players create their own clubs at last.… Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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...
  22. 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.
  23. 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 !!!!!!!!!!!
  24. 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!
  25. 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
  26. tomtaco
    Nov 23, 2017
    9
    Best Fifa so far. Pack luck is insane this year compared to the other Fifa's and the Journey has a great story this year. The defense and crossing is also new and improved.
  27. Jojo1
    Jun 18, 2023
    9
    I decided to go back to old fifas because I'm highly disappointed with the recent ones. This Fifa is actually one of the best fifas out there. These people were just too harsh on fifa 18. Common, it's no where near 0,5,6,7 if you know what you're doing. Adjusting the slider setting actually made a big difference, more realistic football and difficult to score. Don't listen to the badI decided to go back to old fifas because I'm highly disappointed with the recent ones. This Fifa is actually one of the best fifas out there. These people were just too harsh on fifa 18. Common, it's no where near 0,5,6,7 if you know what you're doing. Adjusting the slider setting actually made a big difference, more realistic football and difficult to score. Don't listen to the bad reviews. Fifa 18 is actually great.… Expand
  28. Suadi86
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    It's good game with new features with the story mode Fifa 18 is the same like Fifa 17
  29. ATTin
    Jun 25, 2019
    8
    Gameplay: 8/10, Graphics: 8/10, Enjoyment: 8/10. A little bit grindy, but still one of the best football game i've played.
  30. 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
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

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