EA Sports FC 25 Review

But it's more than tactics on paper: FC IQ's AI improvements make the game feel smarter; players make better runs, defenders close down space more effectively and your team responds to match flow much more naturally than before. Gone are the days of AI teammates simply standing still while the ball rolled past (even then it was fun, but we were children and didn't know better!); now they think, move, and act more like part of the action than before and this alone could be a compelling reason to buy EA Sports FC 25! While not perfect--there may still be moments of frustration--it is definitely progress.

One of the greatest strengths of FC 25 is how instantly apparent AI improvements are. Players move more intelligently, make more realistic runs, and seem to understand your intentions on the pitch more. While you might miss it at times, changes like better defenders holding their shape better or goalkeepers anticipating shots more intelligently can add another dynamic layer to every match experience - giving every match its own sense of life! But not everything runs smoothly: there will still be those frustrating AI moments--like your center back wandering off into midfield when trying to hold onto a lead during the final five minutes--that show us no matter how far the game has progressed, we still have much work ahead. ​

At its best, FC 25 successfully captures the magic of football: from last-minute wins and penalties missed to perfectly timed through balls - EA Sports FC 25 gets all these aspects right; unfortunately, it often stumbles when dealing with smaller issues that break immersion - I can no longer count how often an incorrect club badge appears during commentary, or how frequently my team's kit clashes so badly that half my match was spent trying to figure out who my players were without straining my eyes too hard!

Origin Stories in EA FC 25 are an enjoyable feature, yet its choices seem limited compared to NBA 2K's rival mode. Your choices only affect age, rating, and Skill Point availability at the start of save; no extra narrative or different scenarios emerge as a result; rendering Career Mode frustratingly shallow once more. EA Sports FC 25 offers no opportunity for us to relive these legendary players' greatest moments from their career - which would make for an enthralling and memorable experience - yet unfortunately doesn't provide that experience.
Career Mode's introduction of Icons was highly anticipated, yet ultimately unfulfilling. While playing as one of history's greats like Thierry Henry or Ronaldo is exciting initially, the novelty quickly wears off once dropped back into a modern-day squad and treated as any other player. Career Mode and Ultimate Team veterans may feel let down, with on-field action being mostly unchanged from previous years; and no noticeable upgrades in these modes being disappointing.

Immersive games rely heavily on sound as part of their immersive experience, from crowd roars when scoring last-minute winners or hearing balls hit the back of nets to murmurs of anticipation during tight builds--these sound cues make virtual games feel real and can pull you right out of an experience when something doesn't quite sound right; when EA Sports doesn't do their part to balance sound properly. Perhaps this issue could be addressed in one way or another since its core audio design already stands up well - hopefully EA Sports can address it or tweak it accordingly since its core audio design already stands strong but just needs better balance to truly engage gamers fully immersed.