FIFA 18

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5.8

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  1. Nagoyablue
    Feb 4, 2018
    7
    Looks fine, no frame rate problems, lots of fun to play. EA have pretty much abandoned it, though. No video capture, no way to play with your friends on-line (which many other games can manage, so blame EA not Nintendo for that). So, I can't be happy about EA.

    I'll not buy Fifa 19 if it's released for Switch, because you can't trust EA, but I'm happy enough with this.
  2. mfairhu1
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Been playing it for six hours non-stop on day 1 release - it plays an ace game of football!

    As a veteran of football games dating right back to the Spectrum, this is right up there from a home console perspective and definitely far and away the best handheld version ever. I'm a PS4 owner and would mainly describe PES as my preferred football game, but having recently bought a Switch,    Been playing it for six hours non-stop on day 1 release - it plays an ace game of football!

    As a veteran of football games dating right back to the Spectrum, this is right up there from a home console perspective and definitely far and away the best handheld version ever.

    I'm a PS4 owner and would mainly describe PES as my preferred football game, but having recently bought a Switch, I was curious to know whether it could deliver a great football experience and it hasn't disappointed.

    I won't go into all the features (as I'm sure most fans of the series are aware of what's in it and what has been left out) - the core thing for me is that there is a career mode, an ultimate team mode, but most importantly it plays and looks great!    … Expand
  3. TheexxpertT
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Great game
    Pros:
    Very good moves from players
    Excelent online play no lag
    Decent graphics portable
    All the licenses

    Cons

    Don't have online play with friends (don't have send invites to a friend)
    Graphics looks middle power, do it better next time

    For the first soccer experience in switch the portable game and the licences the game should be 8/10
  4. horoxix
    Sep 29, 2017
    10
    Ignore the bad reviews. The portability of this game is fantastic and the gameplay is as smooth, if not better (imo) than on the PS4 or XBOX.

    If graphics are your concern then I'm sorry, but the rest of the game is top notch.
  5. PSN-Nintendo
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    The Switch version vs PSN suprised me in gameplay.

    I dowloaded it for PSN 4 and for the Nintendo Switch and played myself the fifa version on the playstation in the attic the night and must say it's ok and feels like the 2017 version. I also stil dislike the need for EA to make it to realistic and it ruins a bit the gameplay (slow shooting) This morning I download the Switch version    The Switch version vs PSN suprised me in gameplay.

    I dowloaded it for PSN 4 and for the Nintendo Switch and played myself the fifa version on the playstation in the attic the night and must say it's ok and feels like the 2017 version. I also stil dislike the need for EA to make it to realistic and it ruins a bit the gameplay (slow shooting)

    This morning I download the Switch version and must say it feels great to play and wonder why if feels so much better to play. I ask my son this afternoon to play with the playstation against me and then we played a game with the switch and he likes to play with the switch, maybe it was the controller, but he said it has lesses lag? I wonder why but it seems the split second ball control, the pass, shooting with the fifa playstation version feels for him some kind of lag.

    Stil the graphics on the PSN look better, but the switch is nog bad and when you play it's not notable anymore. I still play fifa on the vita ,so maybe I'm easyly happy.

    I wanted to give a 8 first because of it graphis , but the better gameplay and comparing the graphics with other games we have on the switch it's a 8,5 and so I decided to give it a 9    … Expand
  6. tbv121
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    A pretty solid game, one that will offer serious replay value even to those that are new to the genre and looking to get into football games.

    (UPDATED REVIEW) Pros Graphics/Technical Handheld mode looks brilliant as it runs at full resolution @ a rock solid 60FPS (replays of course run at 30FPS, but this has always been an artistic choice with sports games, I guess they just    A pretty solid game, one that will offer serious replay value even to those that are new to the genre and looking to get into football games.

    (UPDATED REVIEW)

    Pros

    Graphics/Technical
    Handheld mode looks brilliant as it runs at full resolution @ a rock solid 60FPS (replays of course run at 30FPS, but this has always been an artistic choice with sports games, I guess they just stuck with it). The game is very responsive input-wise, a night and day comparison especially against the Switch version of NBA 2K18 that comes with hilarious input lag.

    TV mode looks good, but you will notice an odd graphical detail (the models sometimes look as if they have no outline). Strange, but despite this, they look pretty good on my BenQ LED. Just not as vibrant as the Switch screen, obviously. Not a deal breaker of course, but I thought I would point it out. Thankfully, the video is not blurry like with NBA Playgrounds (yuck!).

    Features

    Ultimate team - it is here. I have never tried it before, so I don't know how faithful it is to previous UT on the PS4/XBox One. Just google "FIFA 18 Switch missing modes" to see what was affected.

    I encourage you to do research as far as available modes and features go, because Nintendo does not give refunds after the first one!!

    Gameplay

    I heard of complaints that in FIFA 18 on consoles, defense is terrible because EA wanted to have emphasis on attack and spectacular goals.

    I am happy to say that at least in the 10+ games I played so far, both online and offline, this has not been the case on the Nintendo Switch version of the game. The players are weighty, more than the ones on PS Vita, and penetration defense requires building up play cleverly. I have the setting on legendary, and both the CPU and I had a tough time penetrating defense, so in my opinion, that is the way it should be. I haven't played the PS4 version, so I don't know how FIFA fans are feeling on that side.

    On the Switch so far, I am liking what I am seeing gameplay wise. I might update the review if crosses turn out to be OP or something along those lines.

    Online Play

    A pleasant surprise, at least from day one. I have a barely average internet connection of about 4MB UPLOAD and 4MB DOWNLOAD copper wire, old technology internet, and there was almost no perceivable lag for me. Except for a few stutters, I was able to play 3 matches online to completion with no atrocious lag in sight. Fingers crossed this great online performance stays when the player base for the game grows.

    Sound - this is EA, they always bring the heat with their soundtracks. Commentary reminded me of the PS Vita version for some reason, although there are some changes for sure. It's hard to tell for me, since I haven't fired up FIFA in over 3 years. Standard commentary in my opinion, it gets the job done.

    Cons

    The Journey mode is missing because the game is not powered by frostbite on Switch. EA confirmed frostbite can run on Switch though, so that is interesting for future FIFA titles and other frostbite games on Switch

    Obviously based on the engine that was used on the PS Vita, the big difference being the lighting model and graphics are better. I played that Vita FIFA game for hours, so I am sure about this.

    Weird AI bugs that have players stand by like idiots while the opposing team takes the ball. This happens usually in free kicks,

    Finicky player switching, which is disabled if the ball is high up sometimes,

    Inconsistent power for shots and passes, even with some set on manual,

    Can't invite friends, which is stupid,

    Sometimes celebrations can't be skipped, even if you are playing offline, which is even more stupid.

    Other cons are for whatever it is you like that is missing from this version.

    Conclusion
    After the ABSOLUTE MESS that was NBA 2K18, I had sworn never to buy another sports game for any developer day one. However, after some serious consideration and my history with FIFA since the first one on PS Vita, I was willing to give EA a chance for their first game on Nintendo's new console. Boy am I glad I bit the bullet for this game, because this is the best portable FIFA in in the whole damn world right now, and even though EA are well known for some underhanded **** when it comes to their games, I just have to give credit where credit is due. This game is mostly polished, but with weird bugs. However, it is nowhere near as broken as NBA 2K18 for the Switch. Don't get carried away by the review, though! You still owe it to yourself to do the necessary research to know this is what you are looking for. This is a good start. Fingers crossed the next FIFA on Switch will not be a re-skinned version of this game, just like they did with the PS Vita version. Cheers, and LONG LIVE NINTENDO SWITCH    … Expand
  7. alex_gnpi
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    Un 9 solido. Muy buen juego, se juega igual de bien que en PS4, (al menos el fifa 17 ya que aun no juego el 18 en PS4), y por alguna extraña razon el control me parece más comodo.
  8. Nussi
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    In the beginning i gave the game 10 points - i loved playing the game ... BUT ...
    ... the more i played (multiplayer) i noticed the game is only up to playing with 5 star teams.
    When you try playing with weaker players you will notice how unfair matchmaking is. Played with only bronze players (1,5 star) -> you get opponents/teams with world players (5 star) Well, it's a great    In the beginning i gave the game 10 points - i loved playing the game ... BUT ...
    ... the more i played (multiplayer) i noticed the game is only up to playing with 5 star teams.
    When you try playing with weaker players you will notice how unfair matchmaking is. Played with only bronze players (1,5 star) -> you get opponents/teams with world players (5 star)
    Well, it's a great multiplayer game as long as you only want to play with 5 star teams over and over again (or you play with your RL-friends together at home)    … Expand
  9. spectrumspecter
    Oct 16, 2017
    10
    If you find this game frustrating git gud. I've been playing all manner of football games on all manner of consoles since the 8 bit days. Worldwide Soccer 97' on Saturn. International Superstar Soccer and World Cup 98 on N64. ISS '98 on PS1. The first Pro Evo on PS2. Sensible Soccer on AMIGA. FIFA on Megadrive, Pro Evo on Wii etc. etc. I try to give every footie game a fair go.

    Fifa 18    If you find this game frustrating git gud. I've been playing all manner of football games on all manner of consoles since the 8 bit days. Worldwide Soccer 97' on Saturn. International Superstar Soccer and World Cup 98 on N64. ISS '98 on PS1. The first Pro Evo on PS2. Sensible Soccer on AMIGA. FIFA on Megadrive, Pro Evo on Wii etc. etc. I try to give every footie game a fair go.

    Fifa 18 on Switch met my expectations and then some. I don't know why EA withheld early review copies; it possibly hurt sales.

    Gameplay runs at a stable 60fps and feels responsive. Every touch matters. Players with inferior stats respond worse, visa-versa. It's fun to play and challenging, and its easy to pull off chips, long balls, feigns, skills etc. having a vast array of options when on the ball and off.

    There's a lot of Real Madrids and Barcelonas online, but being matched against lesser teams makes for some hearty games. In any case, it plays smoothly and I've had many enjoyable online league matches, with a great variety in the goals scored.

    The training mode is useful and has a points leaderboard for every drill, to compete against other Fifa 18 players on your friends list. I already have around 10 people on the list who got the game, and rising.

    All in all, this is a good game. It feels polished. It's far superior to the other Switch football title: Super Sidekicks (which has shallow arcade gameplay and is forgettable) and I can play it in my bed. For a portable football game it is amazing. It's a decent crack. The main complaints are coming from spoiled brats who don't recognize a good thing when they see one.

    There are the other boons of the FIFA license including authentic team-specific chants, which add to the immersion. Controls can be customized. It has a solid career mode. This to me feels like a console version, with no gimmicks in sight and looks nice and crisp in handheld.

    A good effort from EA whose other Nintendo outings left a lot to be desired frankly. One more thing. People who complain about graphics don't understand optimization. It's a tiny system. If it ran PS4 graphics, you'd get 20 minutes battery life. There has to be a trade off. Same reason everything other than gameplay is locked at 30 fps.    … Expand
  10. Barnes1987
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Not normally a fan of EA games but this is actually a pretty solid FIFA game. Plays well on the handheld and is without a doubt the best handheld football game ever made. Shame that you can't play a friend on UT but apart from that it's solid. Well worth a look in for all football fans that own a Switch.
  11. jlgomez23
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Just an incredible game, Enjoy this portable edition in Nintendo Switch, good graphics and great play control, the framerate looks very good. Play everywhere.
  12. joasousa
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    The best thing I can say about this version is that it's hard to tell the difference between this and FIFA 17 for PS4. But is freaking mobile. EA has done a tremendous job on this one, it looks "great" (worse then PS4 ofc) but you get to take it with you. If you don't care about the Journey and aren't obsessed about all the modes, this will be a great experience.
  13. stroni
    Oct 4, 2017
    10
    This game is great. Anybody who was expecting the same graphics, gameplay, the journey, etc. that is on the PS4/Xbox on the Nintendo Switch is deranged. Yes, it is a "home console" partially, but it mostly a HANDHELD MOBILE DEVICE. This is hands down the best portable version of FIFA created. There is room for improvement like adding pro clubs, or co op seasons, etc. But that may have moreThis game is great. Anybody who was expecting the same graphics, gameplay, the journey, etc. that is on the PS4/Xbox on the Nintendo Switch is deranged. Yes, it is a "home console" partially, but it mostly a HANDHELD MOBILE DEVICE. This is hands down the best portable version of FIFA created. There is room for improvement like adding pro clubs, or co op seasons, etc. But that may have more to do with Nintendo's network limitations as opposed to EA. People need to read the user reviews and not the critic reviews as they were really harsh. EA needs to see positive feedback and purchase so that they will continue to make Sports games for the switch. 10/10 must have game if you play FIFA and own a switch.… Expand
  14. andybarnes
    Oct 13, 2017
    9
    The critic reviews for this game have been approached wrongly. Yes you can compare the game to PS4/Xbox to a degree, but I think after a point, you have to realise that this is a different prospect completely. It's FIFA on the go. And it's brilliant. It plays really well and looks great. Easily the best portable football game I've ever had my hands on.

    Maybe when reviewing the PS4    The critic reviews for this game have been approached wrongly. Yes you can compare the game to PS4/Xbox to a degree, but I think after a point, you have to realise that this is a different prospect completely. It's FIFA on the go. And it's brilliant. It plays really well and looks great. Easily the best portable football game I've ever had my hands on.

    Maybe when reviewing the PS4 version they should dock some marks because you can't play it on the train on your way to work.    … Expand
  15. DrAdamX
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Another amazing sport game for the Switch (NBA 2K18). Most people compare this version with the one of PS4 and XBOX One thus considering it inferior... and in terms of graphic fidelity that is unquestionable but the portability is a big +. Excellent game!
  16. manute12
    May 30, 2018
    9
    No entiendo por qué se ha tratado tan mal a este juego, sólo por ser en la switch. Lo he comprado hace un par de dïas y me ha sorprendido para bien. Los gráficos a pesar de no estar al nivel de ps4 se ven muy muy bien, y la jugabilidad es exactamente la misma que en las otras consolas. En modo portátil es una delicia. En serio, no hagáis caso de lo que digan, es un muy buen juego, y por elNo entiendo por qué se ha tratado tan mal a este juego, sólo por ser en la switch. Lo he comprado hace un par de dïas y me ha sorprendido para bien. Los gráficos a pesar de no estar al nivel de ps4 se ven muy muy bien, y la jugabilidad es exactamente la misma que en las otras consolas. En modo portátil es una delicia. En serio, no hagáis caso de lo que digan, es un muy buen juego, y por el precio actual es un chollo.… Expand
  17. LON3_HAMSTER
    Jul 9, 2018
    0
    Ужасная игра, из года в год это блядская бабладойка, EA, когда вы уже сделаете хороший симулятор футбола?! 0/10
  18. SolarConker
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    There is no skill in this game its whoever can spend the most and gets lucky and what makes it worse is that its the same game each year except they add more scummy micro transactions
  19. SoCalWingFan
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    Coming into this game fresh, having never played any other FIFA game on any other console, I can say without any hesitation that reviews of 5/10 or 5.5 are unwarranted. Is this a "10"? No, but it's a very solid, very fun game of football. I've played some FUT, some of the career more, some quick matches online, and the game performs very well, looks good, and works great in handheldComing into this game fresh, having never played any other FIFA game on any other console, I can say without any hesitation that reviews of 5/10 or 5.5 are unwarranted. Is this a "10"? No, but it's a very solid, very fun game of football. I've played some FUT, some of the career more, some quick matches online, and the game performs very well, looks good, and works great in handheld mode. It's a lot of fun, and although EA didn't take the same approach as 2K sports, I don't believe it's fair to characterize FIFA 18 for the Switch as a lazy effort from EA. Point is, if you like football and either want it on the go or don't have multiple consoles laying around you home, this is well worth the price of admission.… Expand
  20. Skittled88
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    I feel like the critics reviews are incredibly harsh on this game. Yes this game has areas to improve but its the best & most complete portable fifa game ever released easily. The Career mode is fantastic and the game plays really well.
  21. DarkWarriorTM
    Oct 16, 2017
    9
    The graphics are good to be honest, not PS4 or XBox One level but WAY better than PS3 or 360. This is the only version you can play on the go and I always have a blast playing with my friends in college, its incredible honestly. The reason I give it a 9 is because there is no online with friends, it doesnt have the journey either but I dont care about that
  22. M1N1B34R
    Oct 1, 2017
    9
    Honestly i have low expectation about FIFA18 on switch, however i found the game to be very fun, have fluid game-play, very good frame rate. Most importantly it run great on handheld mode, although there is slight bug with the controller if you changes from TV mode to Handheld mode immediately, it still connected to the previous controller somehow, although there is an easy fix for this toHonestly i have low expectation about FIFA18 on switch, however i found the game to be very fun, have fluid game-play, very good frame rate. Most importantly it run great on handheld mode, although there is slight bug with the controller if you changes from TV mode to Handheld mode immediately, it still connected to the previous controller somehow, although there is an easy fix for this to simply changes this in the option menu or just restart the game on handheld mode. For this i could not give a perfect score.… Expand
  23. mrswitch2687
    Nov 12, 2017
    8
    Why oh why do people moan about things they do not understand. Fifa 18 on the Switch was specially designed for the system- this was never going to be the same as the PS4 version- a fact people still cannot seem to grasp. This is the best Nintendo Fifa ever. This is the best handheld Fifa ever. Personally, until I looked up what was missing in the game in comparison, I did not actuallyWhy oh why do people moan about things they do not understand. Fifa 18 on the Switch was specially designed for the system- this was never going to be the same as the PS4 version- a fact people still cannot seem to grasp. This is the best Nintendo Fifa ever. This is the best handheld Fifa ever. Personally, until I looked up what was missing in the game in comparison, I did not actually notice. It looks superb, plays wonderfully and I have had no lag or glitches. And, with enough support next years version could be even better :D… Expand
  24. Rod_Oliver
    Oct 19, 2017
    8
    Its good. I think reviewers need to consider that Switch is not a desk console like ps4 and xone. Its a new thing. You can compare something that process a game like this in your hand with a box that need refrigeration to operate. Gameplay is fast. Good. For me, its all about gameplay. Good graphics. My score is 8 just cause you can´t play with your friends....yet.
  25. mohsenn
    Oct 17, 2017
    1
    Im really sad about this version of fifa. It’s worse than fifa 15, Engine is about 3 years out of date. Huge input lag with players sometimes not even working. FUT is completely dead. 30k transfers at peak time. Hardly find a game with the online play and when i do it is lagging like hell.
  26. tzemmanueltz
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    the best portable football game ever, and the smaller buttons on the switch feels better than the xbox controller on pc, very good graphics and framerate
  27. Kabaal
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    A real fifa games that run smoothly, thats beatiful and playable anywhere ! The feeling is the same as others console.
    So no adventure mode but the gameplay is great, go on !
    A must have
  28. grimey73
    Oct 22, 2017
    1
    I suspect the positive reviews are largely due to the fact that Nintendo owners finally, after a long wait, have a football game. Now, whether they have an alternate console (PS4 or XBOX) one cant say *but* if they did and they've owned previous iterations of this game then they'd know what utter tripe this game is. EA have taken an already terrible game and put it on the Switch - they'veI suspect the positive reviews are largely due to the fact that Nintendo owners finally, after a long wait, have a football game. Now, whether they have an alternate console (PS4 or XBOX) one cant say *but* if they did and they've owned previous iterations of this game then they'd know what utter tripe this game is. EA have taken an already terrible game and put it on the Switch - they've essentially doubled down on 'terrible'. The scripting is there, the retarded AI is there..it's all there. Let us be honest, the only reason people buy FIFA instead of PES (the last word in football games i might add) is because of the player/club licenses and because EA has the marketing clout to put itself everywhere. Buy PES, and download the team packs...and save yourself the frustration.… Expand
  29. riverkev95
    Sep 29, 2017
    5
    Un juego con mecánicas de juego sólidas y bien implementadas en la consola híbrida de Nintendo, la portabilidad y facilidad de jugar en modo local con un amigo es simplemente fantástica.
    El problema que yo tengo con este juego es que se muestra como una versión apresurada y con varias cosas por pulir, se extrañan varios modos de juego, aunque en los que trae el juego están bastante bien.    Un juego con mecánicas de juego sólidas y bien implementadas en la consola híbrida de Nintendo, la portabilidad y facilidad de jugar en modo local con un amigo es simplemente fantástica.
    El problema que yo tengo con este juego es que se muestra como una versión apresurada y con varias cosas por pulir, se extrañan varios modos de juego, aunque en los que trae el juego están bastante bien.
    En general es un buen juego, pero dista mucho de ser algo sobresaliente, quizás para el siguiente año EA le invierta muchas mas horas de trabajo, para sacar una versión en condiciones.    … Expand
  30. Footballpires
    Sep 30, 2017
    9
    Really good game. I have this version and the PS4 version of FIFA 18, played on a PS4 Pro. Graphically, not even close to the PS4 pro, but still looks better than last gen, and gameplay wise it's near identical to current gen. The fact that you can have it on the go is majestic. Just taking away a point because I've encountered a few minor glitches and I believe that EA could've polishedReally good game. I have this version and the PS4 version of FIFA 18, played on a PS4 Pro. Graphically, not even close to the PS4 pro, but still looks better than last gen, and gameplay wise it's near identical to current gen. The fact that you can have it on the go is majestic. Just taking away a point because I've encountered a few minor glitches and I believe that EA could've polished the game a bit further and added a few minor features that are missing from the PS4/XB1 versions.… Expand
  31. h00ligan
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    This is a great version of FIFA, far better than I expected if I’m honest. Sure it’s not as pretty as the ps4 or Xbox 1 versions but it’s not miles off either. It still looks good with good characters and more importantly the gameplay is very fluid. I buy FIFA every year and I don’t feel let down this year getting it on switch. In fact I feel I’ll play it even more. The controls areThis is a great version of FIFA, far better than I expected if I’m honest. Sure it’s not as pretty as the ps4 or Xbox 1 versions but it’s not miles off either. It still looks good with good characters and more importantly the gameplay is very fluid. I buy FIFA every year and I don’t feel let down this year getting it on switch. In fact I feel I’ll play it even more. The controls are very tight. The ai is much improved since 2017 and the flow is so much more balanced. It’s missing the journey, which, to me, doesn’t matter. I play online and local seasons. As a manager. I don’t care about the pro mode but some might.

    It’s a very good first outing on the switch and gives me confidence that FIFA for switch is here to stay and will only improve over time. Going from great to amazing. Hopefully ea don’t do what they’ve done for other mobile platforms going forward and just update wardrobe and p,Ayer roster. Hopefully this is the beginning of a real development cycle of FIFA for Nintendo. As such the bar is set pretty high already.

    TL;DR
    Excellent first effort. Fluid control, lots to enjoy. Missing the journey which to me doesn’t matter.    … Expand
  32. darclide
    Oct 7, 2017
    10
    Great game. Most of the mediocre reviews say that it is not Fifa 18 for the XBone / PS4. Well, duh, of course it is not, it's a portable system with a dock to put it on the big screen and hardly has the power an XBone or PS4 has. However: it is great on the go and I can finally play a quick match with a friend during a break or a boring train ride, which you can't with the console variant.Great game. Most of the mediocre reviews say that it is not Fifa 18 for the XBone / PS4. Well, duh, of course it is not, it's a portable system with a dock to put it on the big screen and hardly has the power an XBone or PS4 has. However: it is great on the go and I can finally play a quick match with a friend during a break or a boring train ride, which you can't with the console variant.

    Content wise it has more than enough for the money, even though it doesn't have all the modes the console version has.

    So: if you own a PS4 or XBone, depending on whether you are more interested in more modes / better graphics or being able to play wherever you want: get one version or the other.

    If you only have the Switch or are looking for a great foodball game for on the go: Fifa 18 is close to perfect. The only thing that isn't great is online, as it is crippled (no invite, no voicechat ...) by Nintendo's stupid online policies.

    However, as reviews take points out for stupid reasons, I felt free to give it 10 points despite not being perfect, but rather better than some reviews make it sound like.    … Expand
  33. keibyakko
    Sep 29, 2017
    8
    Es un buen juego, muy completo y con una buena jugabilidad y apartado técnico. Me encanta y lo recomiendo 100%. Lo mejor: llévalo a donde quieras. Para mi un 9 de 10.
  34. Armywild
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    USUARIO: Xbox One y Switch pros: juego fluido, jugabilidad buena, mov. Habiles basicos, graficos descentes, modos de juego los mas importantes, calidad y diseño estadios basicos. Calidad diseño jugadores buena. Contra: precio, 30 dlls es lo correcto, por lo que se ofrece. FUT no hay jugadores, emparejamiento lento y deficiente. ONLINE con amigos no existe, imperdonable. GENERAL: enUSUARIO: Xbox One y Switch pros: juego fluido, jugabilidad buena, mov. Habiles basicos, graficos descentes, modos de juego los mas importantes, calidad y diseño estadios basicos. Calidad diseño jugadores buena. Contra: precio, 30 dlls es lo correcto, por lo que se ofrece. FUT no hay jugadores, emparejamiento lento y deficiente. ONLINE con amigos no existe, imperdonable. GENERAL: en comparacion a version xbox, EA si podias por lo menos agregar cinematicas y uno que otro modo de juego lo podias anexar en una decarga de contenido por parte del usuario. Espero y mejoren en versiones posteriores… Expand
  35. Scritty
    Nov 4, 2017
    9
    Not sure why people were expecting this to be on a par with full sized none portables. That's unrealistic expectations. The game isn't perfect. Not sure why the key pad layout is slightly different than most of the other versions I tried in Fifa 2017 and some of the off the field modes are a little cut down and this is an area where the switch really could have it all. No issues with RAMNot sure why people were expecting this to be on a par with full sized none portables. That's unrealistic expectations. The game isn't perfect. Not sure why the key pad layout is slightly different than most of the other versions I tried in Fifa 2017 and some of the off the field modes are a little cut down and this is an area where the switch really could have it all. No issues with RAM or none volatile storage compared with current gen consoles, so put these elements in for next year please. Other than that a great game I'll sink hundreds of hours into.… Expand
  36. eeyk
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    This game is just perfect for on the go, i wish you could make the Games a bit shorter because a match still takes 10 minutes each half to finish, Ultimate team on the go i perfect. I don't miss the singleplayer remember fifa had never a story mod since recently so why would you miss it?

    But they still ask 60$ that's overpriced give it 40$ and it's perfect.
  37. mefzeldernx
    Feb 11, 2018
    7
    El "FIFA18" de Switch es una versión bastante particular, en general si buscas un buen juego de fútbol lo obtienes pero a comparación de las entregas en XBox One y PS4 tiene menos cosas a igual precio.
    La cantidad de equipos, modos y dificultades están bien, hace del juego un infaltable si te gusta jugar con amigos. Aunque su gran punto bajo es el modo online, aunque es más culpa de    El "FIFA18" de Switch es una versión bastante particular, en general si buscas un buen juego de fútbol lo obtienes pero a comparación de las entregas en XBox One y PS4 tiene menos cosas a igual precio.
    La cantidad de equipos, modos y dificultades están bien, hace del juego un infaltable si te gusta jugar con amigos. Aunque su gran punto bajo es el modo online, aunque es más culpa de Nintendo que de EA.
    En general no lo recomiendo salvo que esté con descuento y lo consideres importante para tu colección, es una excelente versión comparándolo con juegos de consolas de pasada generación y otros FIFA portátiles. Pero como usuario de Switch exijo más.    … Expand
  38. Ziggy93
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Great game.

    Works fantastically in handheld mode. A lot better than I expected, (as one who prefer tv mode). Mechanics are great, very fun gameplay with friends. Some things that I don’t like: Microtransactions The career mode feels a bit short done. I preferred previous version. Lack of ability to play with friends online (local network doesn’t make up for it to a degree    Great game.

    Works fantastically in handheld mode. A lot better than I expected, (as one who prefer tv mode). Mechanics are great, very fun gameplay with friends.

    Some things that I don’t like:
    Microtransactions
    The career mode feels a bit short done. I preferred previous version.
    Lack of ability to play with friends online (local network doesn’t make up for it to a degree however).

    But other than that, it’s a FIFA game. If you like FIFA, this game is for you. But don’t expect too much more than the last year.    … Expand
  39. Epiktasis
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    I think that there is a lot of criticism of this title that is for the most part misplaced.

    NBA2K18 and FIFA18 took two radically different approaches to their porting process. On the one hand NBA 2K18 went with a full featured experience but with some in game performance sacrifices. FIFA18 chose an alternative route of maintaining in game performance but sacrificing game modes. It    I think that there is a lot of criticism of this title that is for the most part misplaced.

    NBA2K18 and FIFA18 took two radically different approaches to their porting process. On the one hand NBA 2K18 went with a full featured experience but with some in game performance sacrifices. FIFA18 chose an alternative route of maintaining in game performance but sacrificing game modes.

    It seems that from a reviewer perspective (and the general public) that the enhanced visual seemed to wow reviewers more and NBA 2k18 got the better review score. Alternatively FIFA 18 has been received much more harshly by the game media (mostly for the missing game modes). EA did their usual tact of not making review copies available until after released, a sign that they expected it to be badly received.

    That aside, few reviewers (and the public) expected anything outside the bubble of what was happening on the PS4/XB1. The value of FIFA is being reduced to whether the Switch is getting the same functionality. This whole thing is not what the Switch is about. Its not competing with those consoles and their versions. This shouldn't be the standard by which this one is judged. The switch is a flexible beast with a diverse range of gameplay options capable of making a unique FIFA experience that stands alone, apart from what is happening on its more powerful cousins.

    As a long time FIFA fan, I rarely adventure outside of my pro mode and general online play. I lost interest in the series for a few years so having not been exposed to them it makes little difference to me personally. However I remember how good FIFA was on the wii. The use of pointer controls really made the wii version stand out against its more powerful cousin back in the day. On the PS3 you could press a button to make players run to space, on the wii you could use pointer controls to actually make them go where you wanted. It was a great tactical addition. I remember at my old workplace we used to bring in a wii to play office tournaments. It was so good and added a unique dimension its gameplay the other formats couldn't match.

    The Wii U version while lacking polish also had touch controls. Can you imagine the tactical advantage that could be gleaned by shifting from the simple button based defensive/aggressive controls to using touch screen to move players around live? It would make for so much better tactical, real time control. These unique elements could have made the Switch version a unique game in its own right with a compelling reason to sit side by side with its more powerful cousins (without competing with them in an areas its not well disposed to).

    Judging the game by its potential for the device its on I must say that EA didn't tap into much of it. The online issues and inability to play friends is well documented. This is perhaps a Nintendo issue as much as it is an EA issue. The Ubisoft port of Steep has been hitting the same issues and Nintendo has to take some of the blame. That aside, its does take advantage of off screen portability, local multiplayer, split joy con play, the things we know the switch does that are unique. They are welcome additions and I love playing the game portably. I feel anecdotally that the battery life for this one is quite poor. I don't feel that my switch stays charged for much over an hour when playing FIFA portably. I haven't tested it per se but it feels like something worth measuring.

    The other areas I mentioned for more flexible real time controls present in other versions of the game aren't in this one. The player isn't even allowed to use the touch screen to enter names. It is in these unique areas where there was real potential for it being a unique experience that I feel this version falls down.

    it an OK game for what it is but our expectations for this one are high and it needed to be better.    … Expand
  40. SramKronos
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    I've been playing FIFA on various consoles since FIFA International Soccer on SNES. To me it ticks all the boxes. I don't particularly care about a story mode and there is enough of a FUT mode so you can build your own team and enjoy that also. I've been playing it every other day since it came out and the AI alone provides enough of a challenge to last you for many hours as you goI've been playing FIFA on various consoles since FIFA International Soccer on SNES. To me it ticks all the boxes. I don't particularly care about a story mode and there is enough of a FUT mode so you can build your own team and enjoy that also. I've been playing it every other day since it came out and the AI alone provides enough of a challenge to last you for many hours as you go through championship divisions. It is different in terms of mechanics to other stand alone console versions (I'm looking at you PS4 and XBone) but its not so different you would have to start again.

    I've been playing FIFA since 1994, and its still the same old thing most of us are interested in playing. That is either playing with your own favourite teams/nations, building your own team in FUT, or leading your own player through to them competing in top flight football.

    All of those mechanics work and whats more is that they work on a mobile platform that by far and away blows out any other mobile version of FIFA since FIFA14. My only gripe is that so much of the game including FUT itself requires an internet connection. This is problematic when you're really out on the road by yourself or with friends.

    The vast majority of magazines and websites who have reviewed this game have looked at it the wrong way. It never was meant to be a direct competitor to the PS4 and XBone versions of FIFA, at least not this time round. We don't know quite yet what to expect for FIFA19.    … Expand
  41. Tootzo
    Sep 30, 2017
    8
    I’m a bit disappointed after finding out this version is missing not only the Journey, but also some key features in other game modes (weekend leagues, squad battles, online play with friends, enhanced crowds, custom overlays for MLS, release clauses in contracts, some FUT formations not available outside that game mode, just to name a few); nevertheless, I have to admit this game is a bigI’m a bit disappointed after finding out this version is missing not only the Journey, but also some key features in other game modes (weekend leagues, squad battles, online play with friends, enhanced crowds, custom overlays for MLS, release clauses in contracts, some FUT formations not available outside that game mode, just to name a few); nevertheless, I have to admit this game is a big accomplishment. If you don’t try and compare to it’s “bigger” versions, it’s a very good soccer game, with plenty of content and modes to have fun, solo or with friends. Most importantly, you can have fun on the go with your friends and the game is awesome in tabletop and andheld mode too.
    I hope they manage to get Frostbite running on Switch for FIFA19, because a FIFA18.5 won’t be enough next year.    … Expand
  42. Cesarhawk
    Sep 30, 2017
    0
    Que el juego se pueda llevar a cualquier parte no podemos usarlo para valorar el juego ya que esa característica la aporta la videoconsola, no el videojuego.

    Un juego resultón de la anterior generación con muchas carencias. Le faltan modos, gráficamente no está a la altura de Nintendo Switch, tiene algunos bugs, no se puede jugar online con con tus amigos... Tiene el aspecto de ser    Que el juego se pueda llevar a cualquier parte no podemos usarlo para valorar el juego ya que esa característica la aporta la videoconsola, no el videojuego.

    Un juego resultón de la anterior generación con muchas carencias. Le faltan modos, gráficamente no está a la altura de Nintendo Switch, tiene algunos bugs, no se puede jugar online con con tus amigos...

    Tiene el aspecto de ser un juego hecho rápido y corriendo para salir del paso y vender algo. Para los usuarios de Nintendo menos exigentes que no hayan jugado a otros juegos de fútbol con anterioridad puede ser que el juego les agrade pero como ya he dicho es un juego resultón pero con muchas carencias.
    Los usuarios de Nintendo más exigentes verán en este juego una auténtico insulto por parte de EA tanto a los usuarios como a Nintendo Switch como a la propia Nintendo.    … Expand
  43. Seanador
    Oct 4, 2017
    2
    Engine is about 3 years out of date. Huge input lag with players sometimes not even working. FUT is completely dead. 30k transfers at peak time. Hardly find a game with the online play and when i do it is lagging like hell.

    'Oh but it can be played on the move'. Well **** so can every other game on the switch get one of the good ones instead and buy this on PS4/XBOX 2/10 - Garbage.    Engine is about 3 years out of date. Huge input lag with players sometimes not even working. FUT is completely dead. 30k transfers at peak time. Hardly find a game with the online play and when i do it is lagging like hell.

    'Oh but it can be played on the move'. Well **** so can every other game on the switch get one of the good ones instead and buy this on PS4/XBOX

    2/10 - Garbage. Not in stock anywhere because EA know its garbage. All these guys giving it a good score? Paid by EA and switch fan boys. Get golf story instead.    … Expand
  44. lefix
    Oct 15, 2017
    4
    I have been buying ever FIFA game for the last decade or so. This year, I decided to go with the switch version, because I already had a FIFA game on every other platform I owned.

    However, the switch version disappointed me. There are a lot more features missing than I realized at first. No Journey, no Squad Battles, no Pro Clubs, no Leveling Up Rewards, and more. That the graphics    I have been buying ever FIFA game for the last decade or so. This year, I decided to go with the switch version, because I already had a FIFA game on every other platform I owned.

    However, the switch version disappointed me. There are a lot more features missing than I realized at first. No Journey, no Squad Battles, no Pro Clubs, no Leveling Up Rewards, and more. That the graphics would be turned down was to be expected. But I did not expect the game to come with bugs (like pause timers being permanently stuck on the screen after continuing play). Also, there was little effort to adapt the UI to the Switch, some text is barely readable in handheld mode.

    Than there's the gameplay. I am not sure how much it differs from the other platforms, but this year's FIFA has to be the least enjoyable so far. It feels like the direction the series has taken in the last couple years did not really contribute much to fun (for me at least), and this game reached a point where playing the game is downright frustrating.    … Expand
  45. jcavieira
    Oct 4, 2017
    4
    I signed up to Metacritic only to tell people not to buy this game. It's a lazy, poor version with lots of cons (gamplay, AI, modes, outdated) and very few pros (portability).
  46. rolovargas
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    Graphics are obviously not as good as PS4, but it's still fun to play! All the modes I play are included so that's great. Fun to pick it up and keep playing on the go. I feel this is like from ignite engine++. It runs very smooth. Overall very much recommended if you play soccer very much like I do.
  47. BaconHD
    Apr 13, 2018
    0
    Mas de lo mismo una y otra vez sacando dinero por lo mismo y ordeñando a la baca
  48. MediaFreak
    Oct 4, 2017
    6
    FIFA 18 is pretty weird if you're used to FIFA games. The gameplay if like a weird mashup of pes and fifa. There a distinct lack of control, AI never seems to get into good space and keep possession more than 3 passes is pretty much impossible. There's no slow build up play here.

    The games lacking a few modes but the only things I really noticed were the Ultamte team daily challenges,    FIFA 18 is pretty weird if you're used to FIFA games. The gameplay if like a weird mashup of pes and fifa. There a distinct lack of control, AI never seems to get into good space and keep possession more than 3 passes is pretty much impossible. There's no slow build up play here.

    The games lacking a few modes but the only things I really noticed were the Ultamte team daily challenges, the ea catalog thing and that the new on the fly substition and pausing queuing weren't included. All of which there's no reason for other than just lazyness.

    It's by far the best portable package of fifa, however on pitch its one of the worst FIFAs I can remember playing. If you like PES you'll probably like it. Honestly the Wii U version was more fun than this, this just has ultimate team and that didn't.

    Beware of the people giving it 10s. They probably work for EA. No one can honestly believe this is a perfect version of FIFA.    … Expand
  49. toonlinkman
    Sep 30, 2017
    7
    I haven't played a FIFA game since 1996. To be honest not much has changed since then.

    It was so annoying have to accept all EA's terms and conditions and allowing Nintendo to share some of your info with EA. The graphics are ok. The sound is ok. The game play is fun. I get angry reading this is the best portable version. I bought a Nintendo system because I want to play games    I haven't played a FIFA game since 1996. To be honest not much has changed since then.

    It was so annoying have to accept all EA's terms and conditions and allowing Nintendo to share some of your info with EA.

    The graphics are ok. The sound is ok. The game play is fun.

    I get angry reading this is the best portable version. I bought a Nintendo system because I want to play games like Zelda and Mario at home on a big TV. EA although money grabbing have done what they can with limited hardware and online service from Nintendo.    … Expand
  50. gbs
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    My first switch game!

    Besides the switch I have a 3DS with PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) 2013 For soccer fans, being able to play wherever you are is something that is already perfect, but EA has been able to make a match to live up to expectations. And at the same time, playing at home on big screen does not leave anything to be desired to the other ways to play FIFA18. I hope new    My first switch game!

    Besides the switch I have a 3DS with PES (Pro Evolution Soccer) 2013

    For soccer fans, being able to play wherever you are is something that is already perfect, but EA has been able to make a match to live up to expectations. And at the same time, playing at home on big screen does not leave anything to be desired to the other ways to play FIFA18.

    I hope new EA games can come to the video game (especially: need for speed, dragon age, battlefield and obviously new FIFA games)    … Expand
  51. chrlil
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    Good game
    its exactly the same like the others consoles except the graphics
  52. eva3si0n
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    FIFA 18 is an excellent port on the Nindendo Switch. The first FIFA that is convenient to play in a portable. Yes, the old Impact engine is used, graphics in stationary console mode at the level of 7 generation consoles. There is a World Cup mode, thought the Switch version would be devoid of them. In general, the only normal part of the series on the Switch, then there were only updatesFIFA 18 is an excellent port on the Nindendo Switch. The first FIFA that is convenient to play in a portable. Yes, the old Impact engine is used, graphics in stationary console mode at the level of 7 generation consoles. There is a World Cup mode, thought the Switch version would be devoid of them. In general, the only normal part of the series on the Switch, then there were only updates to the compositions of teams and forms every year.… Expand
  53. mikerbiker62
    Oct 21, 2017
    7
    It's not the best fifa 18 you can get but it surely is still great to play, the portability is fantastic and you'll be able to play anywhere which I love, however fifa 18 on switch does miss aspect of the xbox one, ps4 and PC versions as the switch version does not contain Frostbite, Pro clubs and some ultimate feature including fut champions which for me is a let down considering I didIt's not the best fifa 18 you can get but it surely is still great to play, the portability is fantastic and you'll be able to play anywhere which I love, however fifa 18 on switch does miss aspect of the xbox one, ps4 and PC versions as the switch version does not contain Frostbite, Pro clubs and some ultimate feature including fut champions which for me is a let down considering I did buy the Xbox One fifa 17 last year and it looks graphically better and more realistic but graphics are not everything the switch still provides us semi decent graphics just not as good as other platforms, as well as this the transfer market is pretty low and it's hard to find certain players on the market which can be a huge struggle if you want a certain player. Although I understand why many people didn't buy the switch version I just wish more people would buy as the transfer market is very underwhelming and sometimes you can't even find games.

    Overall I feel it's still a good fifa 18 version and definitely better than xbox 360 and ps3 versions however if you game at home and don't plan on playing on the go then this isn't the version for you but the probability is the best aspect of the switch version letting you play wherever you wish.    … Expand
  54. Raxumotra
    Jun 1, 2018
    1
    A 1 because they took one minute to copy and paste the same garbage from last year and that deserves a 1 for the hard work. EA is a cash grabing, greedy and anti consumer company. This game shows how little they care for the players. Stay away from this excuse of a game on all consoles.
  55. Esaud87
    Oct 5, 2017
    8
    After playing for 6 hours (Career mode) FIFA 18 is a good game if you like soccer games and play on the go for some moments. You won't be disappointed.

    The graphics of FIFA 18 for switch are similar to FIFA 2016. The gameplay is solid (it doesn't have lag, control has good response), and is kind of similar to the big version with the difference that physics feel different, is a little    After playing for 6 hours (Career mode) FIFA 18 is a good game if you like soccer games and play on the go for some moments. You won't be disappointed.

    The graphics of FIFA 18 for switch are similar to FIFA 2016. The gameplay is solid (it doesn't have lag, control has good response), and is kind of similar to the big version with the difference that physics feel different, is a little faster, and sometimes I had the feeling that the control is less sensible and players are less accurate to provide a good pass (Just a few).

    For me the cons of the game is that you can not play online with your friends and the career mode is not like the career mode from the big version. I hope that the good sales of this version would change the mind of EA company and make a Frostbite port such as Bethesda with Doom.    … Expand
  56. donope
    Jan 30, 2018
    9
    Ignore all the people who are so negative about this game. You can't review a game just by saying it's not as good as on a console (duh). For the SWITCH it's great. FIFA on the go for the first time in 4 yrs.
  57. ripa123
    May 21, 2018
    2
    Obviously EA does not know soccer at all. They don't watch the European games. They don't get to know the essence of soccer. EA tries to make all the superficial visual effects looking good but they lack the understanding of real soccer. the AI reacts ridiculously all the time, making the game hilarious. real soccer gamers know that PES is definitely superior soccer game even though theyObviously EA does not know soccer at all. They don't watch the European games. They don't get to know the essence of soccer. EA tries to make all the superficial visual effects looking good but they lack the understanding of real soccer. the AI reacts ridiculously all the time, making the game hilarious. real soccer gamers know that PES is definitely superior soccer game even though they do not have full license. FIFA is just for kids only. Period.… Expand
  58. itsmooisees
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    No es la mejor experiencia ni mucho menos, pero para echarte un partido donde quieras es más que suficiente.
  59. JT0718
    Jul 27, 2022
    3
    This is not one of the worst games on the switch, but it is way below average for me. If your a fan of the Fifa games I would recommend you get it on a different platform unless you love the Switch's portability. The switch is still lacking a voice chat and the games resolution is much lower compared to the other consoles versions. You are also lacking some modes in this version. I wouldThis is not one of the worst games on the switch, but it is way below average for me. If your a fan of the Fifa games I would recommend you get it on a different platform unless you love the Switch's portability. The switch is still lacking a voice chat and the games resolution is much lower compared to the other consoles versions. You are also lacking some modes in this version. I would not recommend this game unless you really love soccer and the only console you had was a switch.… Expand
  60. Ciao
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    Contando che è portatile EA non avrebbe potuto fare di meglio. Il gameplay è buono, un po' meno la grafica.
  61. JolyStars
    Oct 19, 2019
    6
    The game is no different from other games of the FIFA series, the graphics are tempting, the gameplay is also not up to par, in the Ultimate team you need to donate to win online !!
  62. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This is not a bad game at all. I must say that it is incredibly fun. Plus, the World Cup update makes it even more fun. Highly recommended.
  63. Ash713
    Sep 19, 2020
    0
    Bueno si ya me habia quejado de la version de entregas normales esta es una basura total todos los errores del fifa 18 en otras plataformas y encima menos contenido nos vamos quitan 1/4 del contenido de los otros fifas y solo nos cobran 10$ menos una basura total
  64. DokiSt5SONIC
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    While the game is inferior and limited in many aspects, it’s not bad for an offline game of Career Mode or at least a good ol’ kickoff match. But what beats it is the World Cup DLC. It just feels so complete especially on a console like the Nintendo Switch.
  65. BUDOk
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Otimo muito Bom ezwzozqnzqkzwznwzoexncktc5 crkxwzexexkwxwoznzkzzn?jw?bw?exexexw?qozqzqzqzwzwzwz… Expand
  66. Kilyan
    Jun 5, 2023
    7
    Assez bien. Coupe du monde complète et fluidité excellente . Pas de révolution cependant.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. games(TM)
    Dec 3, 2017
    70
    A high mid-table finish. [Issue#194, p.84]
  2. 4P.de
    Oct 13, 2017
    59
    This is FIFA 17 light. With less visual power, reduced modes and less impressive mechanics compared to its name sharing siblings this is a downgrade with a hefty price tag.
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  3. Game Informer
    Oct 11, 2017
    70
    The Switch version of FIFA 18 is a better portable experience than you've been able to get on Nintendo consoles up to this point, but it's hampered by Nintendo's insufficient online strategy. Unlike some previous EA Sports titles on Nintendo platforms, FIFA 18 isn't an ill-formed castoff, but it's an uneven performance and not a clear-cut victory.
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