Crowds go wild for shots scored or missed with appropriate gusto, while refereeing decisions are cheered and booed. It’s just a shame that, in spite of these achievements, shooting can feel a bit stiff, with players tending to break from their runs and slip into shooting mode with a weird blend of animations.Īt least the stadium atmosphere doesn’t succumb to such shortcomings.

This is especially noticeable when you’re jostling with a defender, as you’re slowed to a crawl and forced to turn back and rethink your attacking approach with a different player. There’s a definite heft to each player that hasn’t been present in previous editions, making turning seem more realistic, tackles more impactful, and the overall ball feel weightier. Player likenesses have reached an impressive level of detail – even if there’s still plenty of uncanny valley – but it’s the animations that really sell the look.

This is further complemented by the title’s presentation. You could say that it’s a little like the real thing. Try running with the ball and battling your way through alone and you’ll be dispossessed and harshly punished – and the same is true in defence, where you need to keep your backline well organised so that you’re pushing your rivals back without allowing any gaps to emerge. When attacking, your passing needs to be accurate and crisp, as you poke for openings in your opponent’s defence, waiting for their impatience to commit them to foolish tackles or other mistakes.

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