At the end of the day, the soccer/football simulation that you get in FIFA is the best you’ll find, and has even been present in some of the series’ lesser entries. The gameplay in FIFA 21 retains the high level of quality that fans have come to expect from the FIFA franchise. Having a bit more control over teammates' off-ball behavior eliminates some of the silliness of playing with a team completely composed of AI teammates. This includes where a player goes after or just before receiving a pass. Players can also now influence their team’s movement off-ball. The AI has a more realistic level of awareness, letting skilled players like Mbappé anticipate moves and put themselves in the position to make a play. New changes also help to improve AI performance in-game. These are great additions, as it can often be difficult to break off of or get past a respectable defender, especially on higher difficulty settings. This includes the bridge dribble and ball roll fake turn. As for the core gameplay, EA Sports has added new controls in order to give players more agency when handling the ball. Perfecting your gameįIFA 21 features several tweaks and changes to existing modes from the franchise. The king is back with the release of FIFA 21, the latest installment in the beloved franchise. With soccer/football being the most popular sport in the world, it only makes sense that FIFA is constantly among the gaming world’s best-selling titles. Not just in regards to their sports franchises, but of every property in the EA catalogue.

Though EA is very invested in the world of sports games and simulations, FIFA is certainly its crown jewel.

Fifa 21 review