FIFA 18

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. GameSpot
    Sep 21, 2017
    70
    It's off the pitch that EA excels. From the variety of game modes on offer and how everything's presented, to the constant updates in FUT's Team of the Week, Daily Objectives, and discussion of real-world happenings in commentary, FIFA 18 captures the world of football and confidently translates it into a video game. On the pitch, however, EA's soccer series is still lagging far behind PES 2018's more fluid, satisfying football.

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#28 Best Xbox One Game of 2017
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2017
42
#42 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2017

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User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 238 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 238
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 238
  3. Negative: 140 out of 238
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    There isn’t many people out there who love the beautiful game as much as I do, and when each FIFA installment comes out I get lost in theThere isn’t many people out there who love the beautiful game as much as I do, and when each FIFA installment comes out I get lost in the series for months on end. This year FIFA has improved greatly and it’s managed to get rid of most of the niggling problems that has plagued the game in the past. The AI has seen a dramatic improvement and they have definitely made them have a more realistic approach. The gameplay on the whole has been improved significantly. Everything plays more realistic and fluid, and the passing and defending are some of the best I’ve ever played in a FIFA game. Fans of the Career Mode will be greatful that some new additions have been added to the mode, and I must admit that I was very impressed with the new addition of real-life transfers. There is a plethora of modes for you to play and quite frankly this game will keep you playing till the next series, especially because the Ultimate Team is as addictive as ever. I was very pleased to see the return of Alex Hunter’s story, and I think this chapter is even better than the first chapter. The presentation side of the game is absolutely awesome. Visually the players look like their real life counterparts, and the amount of details that have gone into the stadiums is fantastic. The soundtrack though was definitely the worst thing about the game, and nothing at all stood out here. At the end of the day FIFA 18 is definitely the best FIFA I’ve played in years. They have listened to the fans and tweaked a lot of things whilst catering to us all, which is great. The football feels as realistic as ever and they have managed to make you become even more immersed with what’s happening on screen. Without a shadow of a doubt FIFA is definitely still the best football game in the market and fans of the series will love the new additions, and it gets a massive thumbs up from me.… Full Review »
  2. Hoopla
    Sep 26, 2017
    0
    Surely with so much complaint about Scripting EA would take note and take steps to move FIFA 18 in the right direction? But no, same scriptedSurely with so much complaint about Scripting EA would take note and take steps to move FIFA 18 in the right direction? But no, same scripted BS that we've seen in at least the last 5 iterations. No point playing a game which largely determines the outcome before a ball is kicked.… Full Review »
  3. Defo4
    Oct 8, 2017
    3
    I'd consider myself an average FIFA player, but could win most games at the World Class difficulty last year. This year? Just finished aI'd consider myself an average FIFA player, but could win most games at the World Class difficulty last year. This year? Just finished a single player seasons game in FUT where I led 2-0 at the 40th minute, and the opponent AI just took over. My players stopped moving towards passes, or defending at all for that matter despite my defensive tactics. The AI buried two ridiculous goals on far out shots. My keeper conceded another he easily should have stopped. Insult to injury, I end up with a wide open net in the 85th minute and despite aiming for the middle of the goal with average power my striker puts it off the post. Get brutally slide tackled in the box in the 93rd minute...no call.

    The worst part was there was nothing I could do. If I lose and I deserve it that's one thing, but this is a lazy way for the developers to make the game harder. You'd occasionally get this on World Class in FIFA 17 but it didn't feel that common. In 18, I feel totally powerless despite my FUT being pretty solid.

    As someone who doesn't like to play online, this is a deal breaker for me, because the game simply isn't fun to play.    … Full Review »
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