This has been especially noticeable now that using players with pace works as it should. Thankfully, FIFA 18 introduces a new animation system that makes everything from basic movement to shielding the ball, and intricate passing to dribbling, feel much more responsive and fluid.Ĭrossing has also been overhauled, making it a much more viable option compared to last year where it often seemed impossible to put the ball where you intended.
Last time around, it wasn’t uncommon to feel like you’d been dispossessed because players reacted too slowly and turning was laboured. In terms of the on-field gameplay, FIFA 18 does have some small but still noticeable improvements over previous years. Both approaches are completely fine and have their pros and cons, but it will be down to the individual player to decide which one they prefer. In PES 2018, games often feel like a technical chess match where even 0-0 draws can still feel exciting, whereas FIFA 18’s matches excel in high scoring affairs, much like a match involving Newcastle United when Kevin Keegan was in charge. Overall, FIFA 18 feels like it does a much better job than last year’s release however, it does seem to be heading in a completely different direction than PES. The most important aspect of any sports title is how accurately it replicates its real-life counterpart.