FIFA Soccer 14 Review (XB1/PS4)

[RaychelSnr]

To be truthful, FIFA 14 for next-gen consoles isn't a sports title that's going to instantly make your jaw hit the floor — certainly not in the way that NBA 2K14 has managed to do — but once you start looking at it and playing it on a nice television setup, you start to realize that it's an incredibly versatile and smooth version of the FIFA brand that has satisfied millions for years now. While the new Ignite engine that's powering EA's next-gen efforts is certainly in its early stages here, this is still a strong “launch” sports title, and there's plenty to be happy about when you start playing it.

Don't misunderstand: this FIFA experience on next-gen reveals itself to be quality, but only once you play it. If you own the game on current-gen platforms already, it's probably a tall order to convince you to plunk down a bunch more money to play this version. But if you find yourself in the market for a PS4 or an Xbox One (especially in Europe, where you could get FIFA for free), FIFA 14 on next generation hardware acquits itself rather well.

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[facu23]

8.5? really? sure?. This is a simple port of current gen. Nothing more.
Im not surprise but still annoying me that the trailer that EA shows at E3 was a lie. The game dont have the graphics of that trailer.

[H to the Oza]

Good review. My favorite game on next gen!

[BQ32]

Don't believe the reviews, Fifa 14 is TERRIBLE. And that is coming from and avid supporter of the series. After players have the basic concepts down and understand how to job the defensive system, "high pressure" skill has little to do with the outcome of the game. Now when I first started playing it I thought it was amazing, a step up from current gen as I thought 14 was a step up from 13 but after playing it thoroughly online you will understand what I am saying. It is just a spam fest with everyone playing all out pressure and looking for long over the top balls. You score way too infrequently from intelligent control and build up play but score WAY too frequently from full out sprint crosses and corner kicks in which you have little control of the outcome. Most games are won based on luck. I am stating this as a warning. Hold off until there is a patch. The game will seem great for a short bit but then it will dawn on you that what is dictating the outcomes is pure trash. Again I am a huge fan of the series but this game needs a serious patch for online.

[Dazraz]

Don't believe the reviews, Fifa 14 is TERRIBLE. And that is coming from and avid supporter of the series. After players have the basic concepts down and understand how to job the defensive system, "high pressure" skill has little to do with the outcome of the game. Now when I first started playing it I thought it was amazing, a step up from current gen as I thought 14 was a step up from 13 but after playing it thoroughly online you will understand what I am saying. It is just a spam fest with everyone playing all out pressure and looking for long over the top balls. You score way too infrequently from intelligent control and build up play but score WAY too frequently from full out sprint crosses and corner kicks in which you have little control of the outcome. Most games are won based on luck. I am stating this as a warning. Hold off until there is a patch. The game will seem great for a short bit but then it will dawn on you that what is dictating the outcomes is pure trash. Again I am a huge fan of the series but this game needs a serious patch for online.

This is why I never touch Online gaming & why the removal of the Tournament Mode, a mainstay for Offline gamers, is an awful decision & one which the review downplays somewhat. For Gameplay/Presenattion 8.5 is reasonable but the omissions drop it to a 7 for me.

[HenryClay1844]

I would never attempt to play this game online with assisted controls. Manual with longer halves is the only way to go. But of course manual is limited by lingering affects of assisted controls. Player switching, tackling and blocking continue to be dominated by assisted controls limiting the fun. It's not fare, in my mind, to call it terrible, but it still strikes me as too lazy and too arcade.

[statum71]

This is why I never touch Online gaming & why the removal of the Tournament Mode, a mainstay for Offline gamers, is an awful decision & one which the review downplays somewhat. For Gameplay/Presenattion 8.5 is reasonable but the omissions drop it to a 7 for me.

"a mainstay for Offline gamers"

Exactly!!! That's why I hate that they think that player usage is low.

Tournament mode is the only reason I even buy FIFA. Gosh I hate they removed that mode. I need it to run my Premier League Season. (

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: FIFA Soccer 14 Review (XB1/PS4)

Just curious, any differences between X1 & PS4

[Wiggy]

Just curious, any differences between X1 & PS4

This was more or less a review of the XB1 version, as that's the platform it was reviewed on.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: FIFA Soccer 14 Review (XB1/PS4)

This was more or less a review of the XB1 version, as that's the platform it was reviewed on.

Just trying to figure out which version I'm picking up

[Wiggy]

Just trying to figure out which version I'm picking up

Yeah, I haven't heard of any crazy differences between the two, and both would run at 1080p/60fps, so there's probably not much of a difference.

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: FIFA Soccer 14 Review (XB1/PS4)

Yeah, I haven't heard of any crazy differences between the two, and both would run at 1080p/60fps, so there's probably not much of a difference.

Thx man. Picked up the X1 version.

[Mattuk123]

Re: FIFA Soccer 14 Review (XB1/PS4)

Never been much of a fifa fan but this plays a great game really enjoying it. Got it free with my XB1 might not have bothered otherwise. The shooting is the best I've seen on a football game great feeling when you score. Never bothered with CG and play mainly offline.

[Caius101]

Don't believe the reviews, Fifa 14 is TERRIBLE. And that is coming from and avid supporter of the series. After players have the basic concepts down and understand how to job the defensive system, "high pressure" skill has little to do with the outcome of the game. Now when I first started playing it I thought it was amazing, a step up from current gen as I thought 14 was a step up from 13 but after playing it thoroughly online you will understand what I am saying. It is just a spam fest with everyone playing all out pressure and looking for long over the top balls. You score way too infrequently from intelligent control and build up play but score WAY too frequently from full out sprint crosses and corner kicks in which you have little control of the outcome. Most games are won based on luck. I am stating this as a warning. Hold off until there is a patch. The game will seem great for a short bit but then it will dawn on you that what is dictating the outcomes is pure trash. Again I am a huge fan of the series but this game needs a serious patch for online.

Meh... I hate online mode for sports games, whether FIFA or any other. There only one thing: Spam & Cheese... while not a bad meal when the budget is tight, not something I want when playing a sports game. :P

[BQ32]

Honestly I should retract my statement a bit, saying the game is terrible is harsh. The game has a fantastic base to build from and potentially could easily be the best sports game this year. However I stand by my comment on the cheese and erratic play that the game currently favors. I do feel that it is patchable by limiting the effectiveness of automated defensive pressure when set to 100 and the by limiting the frequency of goals scored from corners and crosses (especially taken when sprinting full speed). The auto defense is supposed to be "contain" defense which in fifa 13, it really was contain, in 14 it is used almost like legacy defense. It would not be as much of a nuisance if the 1-2 give and go was as effective as last year. What happens is the player passes and then stops and takes time to make his sprint. Meanwhile the defensive players just continue to rush whichever ball handler and can catch up to the ball before the player made the sprint. In fifa 13 players were punished continuously with the give and go if they relied to heavily on aggressive contain. This year it is far less punishable meaning players that are playing less skillfully on defense have a distinct advantage because rushing the ball and taking away space is more effective then proper position. "IF" it is fixed the game will be much more fun, tactical, and less cheesy.