![]() ![]() The cover star for this year, Kylian Mbappé, has received the most love and care from the team at EA, which might explain why the further down the ladder you go, the dodgier the likenesses become.įans have been quick to point out that 'eFootball' still very much exists and has the rights to certain players likenesses, and it does detract from the experience when the camera cuts to Mikel Arteta on the sideline and he looks like someone trying to create him in an RPG character creator with 90% of the sliders missing. The pre-match atmosphere of fans milling around, the build-up music, the flashy graphics and the spotlight on certain players helps sell the virtual matchday experience.Īll these small elements help make 'FIFA 23' seem bigger and more expansive than ever before, and there's a thrill to hearing the Champions League music swell as you lead your team out to do battle with Real Madrid. The other big change to the 'FIFA' formula this year is replicating the matchday experience you see every weekend, and by and large, it passes with flying colours. Mind you, some of the typical 'FIFA' problems still remain despite EA's claims to the contrary, most every match has some last-minute drama in a way that makes you think it's scripted, the commentator's lines tend to repeat or sound somewhat robotic and some of the crowd animations are rather suspect. This tinkering with the formula is akin to Andrea Pirlo's late career renaissance at Juventus - something that was already great becomes even better. Gameplay in 'FIFA 23' is more akin to vintage 'Pro Evolution Soccer' where slow, thoughtful play is the order of the day, and if you know your football game history, you will be aware this is the key ingredient in any good football game. ![]() The secret to success this year is taking a page from the 'Pro Evolution Soccer' book in terms of gameplay, which means slowing it down and feeling more like the real sport. The 'FIFA' formula has been relatively the same for the last 10 years or so, with the last major gameplay improvement being the addition of 360-degree dribbling in 'FIFA 10', and for 'FIFA 23', the game plays the best it has for years. This will not be an expensive mistake you regret like Harry Maguire. The burning question with 'FIFA' every year is how different is it from last years, and whether is it worth the money, and we can assuredly say yes, this year's 'FIFA' is worth the price of admission. 'FIFA' has been accused by fans and critics alike for being the same old rehash year after year, but for the final 'FIFA' game under the old name, EA has pulled out all the stops. ![]()
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