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
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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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