

"The visuals affect a lot, the gameplay affects a lot, but the other thing that really want is that they can perform what they have in mind easily without having to be fighting with the controllers or remembering complicated mechanics," Rivera told me. At a recent preview event, FIFA 18's senior gameplay producer, Sam Rivera, explained how FIFA 18 would be "more responsive," how fluidity was one of the main gameplay pillars the team wanted to improve on this year, and how they didn't want you to feel like you were constantly wrestling with your controller.

It's smoother, quicker, and far less frustrating.įor its part, EA seems conscious of FIFA 17's problems. PES's offensive and defensive play might not look as impressive as FIFA's, but it is closer to the dreams you tried (and failed) to act out as a kid in the park. The last two years have seen PES eclipse EA's colossus once the ball's at your feet. FIFA looks dazzling, but some would say EA has neglected the on-pitch action in favor of replicating the view from the gantry. Over the past few seasons, FIFA-like the football world itself-has become increasingly obsessed with Sky Sports: with snazzy transitions, over-dramatised transfer deadline day coverage, incessant live updates, and below-average punditry.
