FIFA 18

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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 244 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 119 out of 244
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 244
  3. Negative: 81 out of 244
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  1. Kilyan
    Jun 5, 2023
    7
    Assez bien. Coupe du monde complète et fluidité excellente . Pas de révolution cependant.
  2. 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.
  3. BUDOk
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Otimo muito Bom ezwzozqnzqkzwznwzoexncktc5 crkxwzexexkwxwoznzkzzn?jw?bw?exexexw?qozqzqzqzwzwzwz… Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. itsmooisees
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    No es la mejor experiencia ni mucho menos, pero para echarte un partido donde quieras es más que suficiente.
  9. 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 !!
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. BaconHD
    Apr 13, 2018
    0
    Mas de lo mismo una y otra vez sacando dinero por lo mismo y ordeñando a la baca
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. chrlil
    Jan 10, 2018
    8
    Good game
    its exactly the same like the others consoles except the graphics
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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