FIFA 21 NXT LVL EDITION

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. GAMES.CH
    Mar 3, 2021
    86
    FIFA 21 for Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is definitely best and most beautiful version of this years FIFA-outing. It gives a glimpse on things, that can become a big thing in the next couple of years, but also fails to make changes on certain lackluster gameplay-features of the game.
  2. Press Start Australia
    Jan 4, 2021
    85
    Playing FIFA 21 on the next-gen consoles is an absolute dream. Quicker load times, an increase in visual fidelity and better A.I. make it the strongest FIFA entry in the series in some time.
  3. GameSpot
    Dec 8, 2020
    80
    This is a substantial package that's propped up by exciting gameplay that puts the onus squarely on attacking football. There are moments of frustration on defense when the balance doesn't feel quite right, but then you'll go down the other end and score a Puskás Award contender that makes you forget why you were mad in the first place.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 7, 2020
    80
    A visual upgrade on the old-gen FIFA 21 with no loading times.
  6. Hobby Consolas
    Dec 7, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21 has gained some muscles with this version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although the play style is the same we already saw in PS4 and Xbox One. EA Sports has not taken all the profit from the new hardware, but it is great that you can upgrade for free if you have the version for the previous generation.
  7. Vandal
    Dec 5, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21 gets a quick makeover for the next gen, with small changes that gives us a glimpse of what the series can do on the new consoles. It feels like a transitional entry, but also, as a free update, delivers more than we expected.
  8. Push Square
    Dec 4, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21 on PS5 is a surprisingly significant next-gen upgrade. Simply put, this is the best that virtual football has ever looked on PlayStation, and a slew of immersion-enhancing features make it the best version of FIFA in years.
  9. MGG Spain
    Dec 8, 2020
    78
    FIFA 21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X is the same game as in the original systems, with the odd technical tweak that especially dazzles the most recognizable players, highlighting the realism of hairstyles and beards. Otherwise, nothing particularly noteworthy, something that is logical in part because this is a free update, and not a complete new game with its own development.
  10. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    75
    Don’t expect a revolution. The PS5 version of the latest FIFA looks better, runs at 60 fps in 4K, and loads matches much faster, but the only feature truly worth focusing on is the creative use of haptic feedback (e.g. as your player gets tired, triggers gradually become harder to press). [02/2021, p.61]
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  11. Everyeye.it
    Dec 5, 2020
    75
    Since the update is free, and offers some improvements that do not go unnoticed, the Electronic Arts operation can be said to be satisfactory: in short, the new generation training begins to show, albeit timidly, its potential.

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User Score
2.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 223 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 223
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 223
  3. Negative: 156 out of 223
  1. Smara1453
    Dec 10, 2020
    0
    There is no improvement. The same arcade unrealistic gameplay based on pay to win. It is not football.
  2. Yzerman35
    Jan 11, 2021
    2
    It's been at least 5 years that EA has been working with the same game mechanics in fifa, and they are not able to fix this game. This game isIt's been at least 5 years that EA has been working with the same game mechanics in fifa, and they are not able to fix this game. This game is broken. Shooting, movement, passing, defending: none of it makes sense in the game. Scripting/momentum still feels apparent. The skill gap feels more like I am fighting the computer than the player I am playing against. And please, can someone explain why they still allow your player on a free kick to pass it to the opponent. This does not happen in football/soccer.

    Essentially, the game is still very broken and gamers have just learned to live with it and accept it.    … Full Review »
  3. Piks_LDN
    Dec 13, 2020
    1
    Using the dualsense triggers when losing stamina feels weird now. The fact that pro clubs doesn’t carry over is a big miss and very foolishUsing the dualsense triggers when losing stamina feels weird now. The fact that pro clubs doesn’t carry over is a big miss and very foolish from EA. It’s literally the same game pasted each year don’t buy it don’t give them the money… Full Review »
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