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Yesterday I played EA Sports FC 25 with my friends, including Fernando. The game, as expected, was full of extraneous noise. I did not see too many goals scored. However, the hits during the match were consistent. I've played shootouts, too, in other games, and I could give one recommendation here: EA Sports FC 25 is smooth in almost everything on the first go.

In all these years of endless exhaustion and laborious work, we know it is approachable here; obtaining this chisel in life seems striking, at least in simulations. The game is less centered on graphics this time, like other 3d games on the sport. It's focused on subtleties and finesse instead of things people pretend to appreciate. The AI remains stupid and, just like the FIFA series, remains cranky and gouged, just tired of inflating landfills. Decisions on whether or not to buy EA Sports FC 25 are ultimately up to individual preferences and priorities; however, looking at its various strengths and weaknesses suggests it would likely make for a worthwhile investment for many players.

The Good: FC IQ Actually Makes You Think

Let me start by saying that FC 25 has kept me more engaged than any other installment because I have spent various hours fiddling with the tactics. In EA Sports FC 25, the IQ system permits you to switch between different formations for different playing styles mid-match, which boosts your rewards. With one opposing player, I can be high pressing, and the next- I'm a compact 5-4-1 willing to sit on a lead. It is smart by all means—finally, having player positioning as less robotic feels refreshing.

Yet, do the modifications focus on enhancing the matches? Not quite. The rhythm of the game retains FC 24 gameplay, and defensive reactions and attack buildups remain untouched. It is not revolutionary but polished.

The Bad: Same Old Frustrations, Now with Wobbly Kits

Career Mode still encourages players to indulge selfishly, wanting that “score 5 goals” objective. Then you'll be better off hogging the ball rather than being on a team. The user interface has somehow gotten slower. EA's decision to recycle modes and menus is absurd. Players appear to be sprinting through a wind tunnel as their jerseys look like sails in a storm; they don't even get started on the hyperactive kit physics. Oh, and try picking a CDM in some formations without scrolling past the goalkeeper. It's 2024. Why is this still a thing?

The Ugly: Where’s the Innovation?

Last year's installment, EA Sports FC 24, made a splash by including women's football in Ultimate Team—something that accomplished more in a week of coverage than a decade of useless PR stunts. This year? The Rush mode takes over Volta, so we have fast arcade-style action. But other than that, do we have other options? Nothing.

I'm not arguing they should reinvent the game every single year. But when core aspects of the title feel way too similar to the previous version, it's impossible not to feel as if EA is relying on player apathy rather than trying to reach new heights.

Verdict: A Incremental Step, Not a Leap

FC 25 is an even mildly enjoyable experience over what FC 24 offered—barely. EA Sports FC 25 makes minimal adjustments to the overall tactics, but even those don't provide enough value considering the asking price. For die-hard fans who look forward to hours upon hours of squad construction and hyper-micromanagement, there is some enjoyment to be had. For everyone else? Better to wait for a discount.

As it stands, this title does not feel like a revolution, but I will admit that if you buy cheap PS4 games, FC 25 is a great sports game to have and may be the best in its category. It offers everything last year's game did, just with a more polished coat and jerseys that constantly sway.