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FIFA 15 Review: Excels In Most Every Aspect, Is a Must Buy (PS4/XB1)

11:34 AM - September 26, 2014 by RaychelSnr

It’s been kind of an uneven year for EA Sports, with Madden being quite solid, EA Sports UFC receiving a mixed response and NHL 15 getting panned. Then you’ve got NBA Live and whatever that will be this year, but that’s yet to be known. With all of that, it’s a pleasure to see a product from EA that arrives with confidence and proper execution, and this is what can happen when a team has the resources to keep improving on their vision year over year.

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# 21 CujoMatty @ 09/27/14 02:43 AM

all I know is I looooovvvveee this game and I know almost nothing about soccer. To me that says alot.

# 22 Clappington @ 09/27/14 10:44 AM

Maybe its these poor graphics thats holding me back from getting the game idk. thought they could have did a better job.

# 23 Kaanyr Vhok @ 09/27/14 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Wiggy


	I guess what I was getting at here was that I've found previous FIFA games to have gameplay that I can enjoy on a certain level, especially with humans. This year it's a much better experience, especially on harder sliders. I wouldn't say the demo gives a great representation of what the game is really like, as it was set to fairly low settings (I believe).

You can change the level in the demo

# 24 Kaanyr Vhok @ 09/27/14 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kerosene31


	I hated the 15 demo this year. This is the first year where the demo changed my mind from pre-ordering to not buying. I waited to read player opinions and of course the review here before buying today. There's always differences between demos and the final game, but this year is a huge difference. In the demo the difficulties were just all over the place (I got ripped in pro on the demo with a superior team). People really need to ignore this year's demo. I won't rehash all the demo issues, other than to say the final game is much more refined.

What?? I must be better at Fifa than I thought. I thought the demo was easy on Pro and just right on World Class. Too offensive but right for the fast clock

# 25 woody2goody @ 09/27/14 02:36 PM

It doesn't need to be a 100% true sim to be a great game.

Yes there is some tinkering with sliders that is badly needed to bring it up to a great level, however that's the same for nearly all sports games these days, because they give anyone the option to play however they want.

I'm a fan of realistic football, but even I enjoyed cranking the sprint speed and shooting power up to 100 and just having a laugh with it for a game or two.

One of the most enjoyable football games I've ever played was PES 2009, and that was massively attack-heavy.

I have no problem with higher scores in shorter games when we're talking football. Even so, I've had a 0-0, 2-1 win and 6-3 defeat in my last 3 games vs the CPU on World class.

If the sliders can be nailed then this game will be amazingly realistic AND fun.

# 26 alabamarob @ 09/27/14 03:50 PM

Wasnt impressed with the fifa demo, and I wont be getting the game. I agree with some of the earlier posts, and disagree with the review. This game is not evenly balanced and the pace is not very realistic. It plays nothing like a real soccer match. Way to fast, way to much dribbling, not enough midfield play, and way to much space on offense. Fifa has the licenses and presentation down pat but fifa is just like madden to me, because the games play like a highlight real. The subtle things that make that particular sport beautiful are missing in ea games. Fifa included.

# 27 Glenn33 @ 09/27/14 07:28 PM

I am the stereotypical American soccer fan. My knowledge of soccer while growing is very limited. I haven't bought a soccer game since PS2 days.

I love this game more than I love MLB the show and equal with Madden. That's saying a lot. It may not nail down the sport as much as much as it should to some but it's a damn good game.

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# 28 dmendenhall_9 @ 09/27/14 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cujomatty


	all I know is I looooovvvveee this game and I know almost nothing about soccer. To me that says alot.

this is exactly why I don't like FIFA, haha. alabamarob hit it on the head for me. I can see how some people like this game I was just shocked how little operationsports review talked about the gameplay and how it feels aspect of the game. This is supposed to be a site devoted to sports gaming and the review was lacking substance.

# 29 Sdot23 @ 09/27/14 10:10 PM

Madden 15 review had about 67549 comments... Fifa 15, the much superior game has 30. We complain about Madden and it's shortcomings but as a sports gaming community we don't praise a well executed and highly praised Fifa? I don't get it. Maybe it should be OperationMadden.Com, anyhow, I think this is one of the greatest sports titles ever and I can only see EA improve upon this massive effort. Great things here and greater things to come.

# 30 cadalyst17 @ 09/27/14 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmendenhall_9


	this is exactly why I don't like FIFA, haha. alabamarob hit it on the head for me. I can see how some people like this game I was just shocked how little operationsports review talked about the gameplay and how it feels aspect of the game. This is supposed to be a site devoted to sports gaming and the review was lacking substance.

I did not know that you were the football expert. Everybody quiet down...dmendenhall is going to share his football wisdom with us (((rolling eyes))) :-)

# 31 dmendenhall_9 @ 09/28/14 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cadalyst17


	I did not know that you were the football expert. Everybody quiet down...dmendenhall is going to share his football wisdom with us (((rolling eyes))) :-)

When did I ever say I was an expert (though maybe I am) just sharing opinions and getting a discussion going about the game. I have had some good feedback from other operation sports users too. The main thing is I thought the review was a little lacklustre in talking about some of the gameplay aspects that are maybe not as good as everyone is saying. Anyway cheerio mate, go play some FIFA instead of trolling me on this message board. I obviously have nothing better to do than comment on here because I didn't buy it because I think it blows, hahaha.

# 32 CujoMatty @ 09/28/14 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Glenn33


	I am the stereotypical American soccer fan. My knowledge of soccer while growing is very limited. I haven't bought a soccer game since PS2 days. I love this game more than I love MLB the show and equal with Madden. That's saying a lot. It may not nail down the sport as much as much as it should to some but it's a damn good game. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

exactly the same as me. My son is big into soccer so I know the rules but as far as leagues or players I know next to nothing. I absolutely love this game. mlb nhl and madden are collecting dust. im a pretty big nba fan and am already dreading having to split up my limited time between basketball and soccer of all things. lol

# 33 CujoMatty @ 09/28/14 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdot23


	Madden 15 review had about 67549 comments... Fifa 15, the much superior game has 30. We complain about Madden and it's shortcomings but as a sports gaming community we don't praise a well executed and highly praised Fifa? I don't get it. Maybe it should be OperationMadden.Com, anyhow, I think this is one of the greatest sports titles ever and I can only see EA improve upon this massive effort. Great things here and greater things to come.

comparing the 2 is a bad idea.
the fact of the matter is most people on operation sports are north american. most of those are American. soccer is not very popular over here. im canadian and obviously hockey is huge here but the nhl forums always pale in comparison to the madden or mlb forums. its simple numbers.

what I do find interesting is that it seems like Europeans from the stuff ive read are more critical of fifa because im guessing they have a better understanding of the game and its nuances. just like in the nhl forums. Canadians generally seem more critical of NHL.

I have said a couple times of how much I love this game but I have friends that no matter what I say they just wont give it a chance. I myself am a sports gamer. I dont care what sport it is I buy all of them every year. I even played that cricket game ( which made no sense to me) this year. thats why I love operation sports. its got info for everyone. if you dont like the review chances are you will find someone in the forums who feels the same as you.

# 34 Yeats @ 09/28/14 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cujomatty


	just like in the nhl forums. Canadians generally seem more critical of NHL.

Only critical of the loser Maple Leafs...

# 35 Sdot23 @ 09/28/14 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cujomatty


	comparing the 2 is a bad idea. the fact of the matter is most people on operation sports are north american. most of those are American. soccer is not very popular over here. im canadian and obviously hockey is huge here but the nhl forums always pale in comparison to the madden or mlb forums. its simple numbers. what I do find interesting is that it seems like Europeans from the stuff ive read are more critical of fifa because im guessing they have a better understanding of the game and its nuances. just like in the nhl forums. Canadians generally seem more critical of NHL. I have said a couple times of how much I love this game but I have friends that no matter what I say they just wont give it a chance. I myself am a sports gamer. I dont care what sport it is I buy all of them every year. I even played that cricket game ( which made no sense to me) this year. thats why I love operation sports. its got info for everyone. if you dont like the review chances are you will find someone in the forums who feels the same as you.

I hear you. I was born here in New York City. My dad was Colombian, I guess it's a sport passion that is passed down. But I grew up playing basketball, baseball and football... But for me, gaming wise, this game is far more amazing compared to the likes of Madden and equally on par with 2K and The Show. In a sense of comparing the quality of the game.

# 36 roolz @ 09/28/14 03:39 PM

Decent game, not great... over hyped, but then again it caters to that sort of market.

Still heavily animation dependent and until it loses that 'clunkiness' to its gameplay, it will always be held back. Think of Madden and how you get sucked into an animation... FIFA has that, it can get away with it sometimes with football, but once you realise its happening, its not fun. I think because FIFA has so much else that it does right (in terms of online offerings) that people forgive it, as you get crazy end to end football which entertains people... 0-0 draws with 1 shot on target on a wet Tuesday night in the JPT at Morecambe wouldnt entertain the Americans... and thats where FIFA ignores the sport and goes for the instant impact approach.

PES looks better this year, definitely plays better but is still yards behind FIFA in terms of modes (especially online) and presentation.

Combine the both and you will get a 9 or even a 10.

# 37 Kalotera @ 09/29/14 02:55 PM

The game runs escellently on xbox one as well. I think it is a bit easier than last year's though

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