FIFA 21

 Xbox One
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Xbox Tavern
    Oct 21, 2020
    94
    Chances are that you’ll already know what you’re getting into with FIFA 21; while it may be broadly similar to last years effort in its game feel, with a few good tweaks and subtle changes, that’s kind of to be expected with an annualised sports franchise. The improvements that have been made across some of the modes are welcome, and offer up new ways to enjoy the series. It’s also rather lovely to look at, and should be a fine showcase for the upcoming Series X|S come launch day!
  2. GamingTrend
    Oct 7, 2020
    90
    FIFA 21 has something for everyone, from casual gamers to passionate soccer fans. Sure, FIFA games can sometimes feel repetitive, and there are some things that need to be addressed, but when you play you can tell that the developers are keyed-in on the same things that make real soccer fans passionate. Make no mistake: this is the best soccer video game ever made. The beautiful game has truly never been so beautiful.
  3. SomosXbox
    Oct 6, 2020
    90
    FIFA 21 says goodbye to Xbox One with the best game (in playable terms) of the saga. The amount of game modes overwhelms and it will reach different types of public.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 5, 2020
    90
    Despite the problems related to the pandemic, EA Sports manages to deliver a full version of its popular football game, with improved gameplay and many new elements among FUT, Career mode and Volta Football.
  6. MondoXbox
    Oct 6, 2020
    89
    FIFA 21 keeps evolving the franchise's formula, with meaningful improvements in the Career mode and in FUT and VOLTA modes multiplayer, and refined gameplay. It needs a presentation and technical refresh, though, which we hope will come with the next-gen edition of the game.
  7. Generación Xbox
    Oct 18, 2020
    85
    FIFA 21 is back with small changes and good ideas but with the need to make the leap to the next generation of consoles.
  8. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 8, 2020
    82
    FIFA 21 isn’t going to blow anyone’s mind, but it improves upon last year’s game in almost every area, with an enhanced Career Mode proving to be the highlight. Even if it doesn’t offer much that’s new, it’s the best football game we’ve had in years, and a fitting send off to a generation of FIFA games on Xbox One.
  9. TheXboxHub
    Oct 18, 2020
    80
    It’s testament to the newly implemented features that FIFA 21 is worthy of your cash and, if certain aspects are patched, then this will be the best FIFA instalment in years.
  10. GameSpew
    Oct 13, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21 doesn’t have any ground-breaking new modes or revolutionary gameplay innovations, but it doesn’t need them to impress. The plentiful tweaks to gameplay and AI, along with worthwhile new features spread across all primary modes, accumulate to make FIFA 21 a must-have for football fans. And if they’re planning on picking up a next-gen console in the near-future, there’s possibly even more for them to look forward to.
  11. Pure Xbox
    Oct 12, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21 is very much an incremental upgrade to last year's outing, but what has changed here makes for a much faster, more fluid and fun game of footie than we've seen from the series since perhaps as far back as 2017. New tweaks to off-the-balls runs and passing are welcome, headers are viable options once again and keepers have been nerfed to the point that all-manner of long-range efforts, vicious volleys and fancy finished shots are back in vogue. Volta still feels like a bit of an afterthought - with its new Debut story mode as cheesy as you might have been expecting - but a slick new simulation option in Career mode, alongside that smart player customisation system and customisable stadiums and co-op Rivals and Squad Battles in Ultimate Team, mean there's just about enough here for diehard fans to justify splashing out once again. This is, for all its faults and foibles, a comprehensive and undeniably fun swansong for EA's behemoth on this current generation of consoles.
  12. VGC
    Oct 6, 2020
    80
    FIFA 21’s numerous small improvements make it the best in the series by default, but compared to recent entries in the series it’s easily the least revolutionary, with no major new modes or features to speak of.
  13. MGG Spain
    Oct 9, 2020
    78
    FIFA 21 is a conformist game and is something obvious and has to be punished, because it's not the first year that this happened. It's understandable because the next gen is just around the corner, but even the slight changes made don't make this game any better than FIFA 20. FIFA 21 is more arcadey than before and doesn't have enough to be such a great success.
  14. Stevivor
    Oct 6, 2020
    75
    It took an entire generation, but I am delighted to see Career mode finally have its moment in the spotlight in FIFA 21. The changes to Career are all for the better, even if some still feel rudimentary, and it breathes new life into a staple that has felt somewhat ignored. The rest of the package comes across as both the culmination of a generation and a cross-gen game.

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1.5

Overwhelming dislike- based on 377 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    FIFA 21 - This year, football had to work remotely. Competition shut down from the pandemic, leaving athletes to train over the internet andFIFA 21 - This year, football had to work remotely. Competition shut down from the pandemic, leaving athletes to train over the internet and fans to watch incomplete rosters. EA Sports was in a similar position creating the game for fans and also was competing in the same fashion with's rival PES. FIFA’s online Fantasy Squad Building Mode, Ultimate Team, FIFA still has focus on micro transactions but could the game cranked out remotely and still deliver on the expectations of the football-starved masses of the long time franchise. First impressions point to a subtle update of the kind you might expect under pandemic conditions, but extended game play reveals a game that is fast, fluid and full of ways to score spectacular goals. In comparison, FIFA 21 is outright outrageous. Goalkeepers are no longer easily beaten at the near post, but can barely save anything else. Finesse shots are back along with headers being feasible. You can even chip the keeper possibly too much. Close control while dribbling with elite players is right on par, and you can direct off ball runs using a suite of contextual controls that prove satisfying and fun to master. Overpowered tactics have been refined. Skill moves can be chained together, but complex ones have their issues, and though Team Press is now useful for pursuing the ball when you lose possession but it’s not something you keep up for 90 minutes, which feels more realistic. Football fundamentals feel stronger, most notably on passing. Moving the ball around has always been FIFA fast, but is now clearly tied to the players real capabilities. This emphasis puts the onus on learning to defend, where the odds are stacked against you. The game sports less automatic defensive support, goalkeepers feels as though there are less unfair rebounds as well. You can at least get away with the less effort leg breaker, because refs are more lenient. Away from the pitch, the biggest change to Ultimate Team is the addition of co-operative play. Both will receive rewards and progress for playing, but there’s no online matchmaking, so you’ll need a regular Fifa friend to utilize the feature. Fitness and training cards have been removed as well, which is a welcome update. New stadium customization and “live FUT friendlies” features are less exciting. FIFA 21 also retains and evolves its Career and Volta modes. Career is a single player pursuit that now has shades of Football Manager as you survey games from an overview and develop players by converting them to new positions as they improve. Volta is five on five street football that lacks depth, but it makes up for that in fun. If you can tolerate the semantics and the fact that it’s basically a playable version of TV ads, the Volta story mode is a solid diversion, I suspect Volta won’t be hot until fully integrated with Ultimate Team. FIFA 21 is off to a strong start. If you’ve played FIFA over the years, you’ll have no trouble picking it up and scoring for fun, and if you want to probe more- there’s a lot of new to learn and the endless siren call of regular Ultimate Team events to keep you coming back for more, even in the absence of any massive new features. Football has been hard to enjoy this year, but FIFA 21 easily makes it easier to enjoy on your Xbox One.… Full Review »
  2. GameHawk36
    Oct 9, 2020
    0
    Another year, another rushed game by EA Sports. They clearly do not care about their customers yet again just your money. Game is poor yearAnother year, another rushed game by EA Sports. They clearly do not care about their customers yet again just your money. Game is poor year after year with issue after issue.… Full Review »
  3. Kakadu
    Oct 8, 2020
    0
    The lowest the series has fallen. Low effort buggy copy-and-paste trash. Don't buy this.
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