EA Sports FC 25

Overall, FC 25 has a host of new options, changes and tweaks. Collectively they offer quite the assortment of newness an annual update requires and justify a fresh spend on this year’s instalment.

60%Game Brain Score

graphics, humor

gameplay, stability

66% User Score Based on 93,565 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 34 reviews

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EA SPORTS FC™ 25 is a soccer simulation game with both Ultimate and Standard Editions available for pre-purchase. The Ultimate Edition offers early access, untradeable player items for FUT 25 and FUT 24, 4600 FC Points, a Player Evolution Slot, and exclusive pre-purchase rewards. The Standard Edition includes a Cover Star Loan Player Item for FUT. Both versions feature optional in-game purchases of virtual currency for acquiring virtual items.

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Play Modes

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 22,638 reviews

graphics116 positive mentions

gameplay520 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and realistic player animations that enhance the immersive experience.
Gameplay mechanics have been refined, making matches more strategic and rewarding for players of all skill levels.
The atmosphere is highly praised for its electrifying stadium environments and lively commentary, adding to the overall immersion.

The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to sluggish controls, unresponsive mechanics, and numerous bugs.
The game is plagued by severe optimization issues, particularly on PC, leading to stuttering, lag, and input delays.
The monetization strategy has drawn widespread criticism, with many players labeling it a 'cash grab' due to heavy reliance on microtransactions.

gameplay
1,813 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
56%
29%
The gameplay in EA Sports FC 25 has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players citing sluggish controls, unresponsive mechanics, and a plethora of bugs that hinder the overall experience. While some users appreciate minor improvements and new features, the consensus is that the game feels more scripted and inconsistent compared to previous iterations, leading to frustration and disappointment among long-time fans. Overall, the gameplay is viewed as a significant step backward, marred by issues that detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The gameplay feels polished, with realistic animations and exciting on-pitch moments that make matches feel immersive.”
- “With stunning visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics, this year’s release sets a new standard for sports simulations.”
- “Ea Sports FC 25 doesn't stop at visuals and animations; it also refines gameplay mechanics, making matches more strategic and rewarding for players of all skill levels.”
- “The gameplay is horrible.”
- “The gameplay feels like a step backward, with clunky controls and an AI that seems to have a mind of its own—one minute, the game feels fluid, and the next, the ball just randomly bounces off my players in the most frustrating ways.”
- “The gameplay is abysmal, feels really clunky and slow, passing is bad, shooting is worse, defensive abilities are overpowered (especially with AI) and offense is non-existent (if you don't use a current meta/players).”
stability
736 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting a plethora of bugs, glitches, and frequent freezes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, noting issues such as lag, crashes, and unresponsive menus, which collectively create a frustrating experience. Despite some acknowledging minor improvements over previous iterations, the overwhelming consensus is that the game remains a "buggy mess," making it largely unplayable for many users.
- “Furthermore, it's nice to see that they have made more platform stability changes and bug-free initial launch patches, especially since FC24 was really buggy compared to FC25 when I first bought it.”
- “Bought this game on the 50% sale and honestly, this is a pretty good FIFA. Coming from 2022, there are a lot of upgrades throughout the whole game from Ultimate Team to Clubs. The PS4 controller works great, I have no connection issues, and the game runs great.”
- “FC24 runs great on my machine.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- “This game is a buggy mess.”
- “The amount of times the game crashes and freezes is absurd for a supposedly AAA title in 2024.”
optimization
426 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
39%
52%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, particularly for PC users, who report severe stuttering, lag, and input delays, making the game nearly unplayable. Many players express frustration over performance issues that persist even on high-end hardware, with some noting that the game feels better optimized for consoles. Despite some claims of improvements compared to previous titles, the overall sentiment is that significant optimization work is still needed to enhance the gaming experience.
- “One of the first things I noticed about FIFA 25 is that it feels smoother and more optimized compared to previous versions.”
- “That’s a big improvement and a welcome change, as past versions have often had performance issues that were frustrating for players.”
- “Gameplay feels a lot smoother this year, and they finally optimized the game for PC.”
- “The game is unplayable on multiplayer, constant packet losses, lag, even after doing PC optimizations for the game.”
- “This game is the most garbage, unoptimized, unfun piece of trash I've ever played.”
- “I really don't recommend it, gameplay sucks, optimization sucks, career and pro player mode sucks, didn't even try to play competitions, but that wasn't my goal.”
graphics
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
10%
The graphics in EA Sports FC 25 receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and realistic player animations that enhance the immersive experience. However, numerous players report significant optimization issues, including lag, stuttering, and graphical glitches, particularly on PC, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users appreciate the improvements over previous iterations, others feel that the graphics have not evolved significantly and remain plagued by performance problems.
- “With stunning visuals and enhanced gameplay mechanics, this year’s release sets a new standard for sports simulations.”
- “Its breathtaking graphics and realistic player movements deliver an unparalleled level of authenticity that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “The graphics are stunning, bringing the game to life with incredible detail.”
- “Not to mention the choppy laggy mess during cutscenes because of how bad the optimization is for PC; even lowering the graphics and resolution to 1080p doesn't help.”
- “The graphics, which were supposed to be a highlight, are underwhelming at best.”
- “It's shocking how little effort went into making the visuals anything special.”
monetization
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
40%
58%
The monetization strategy in FC 25 has drawn widespread criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the heavy reliance on microtransactions and in-game advertisements. The Ultimate Team mode, in particular, is seen as exploitative, pushing players to spend money to remain competitive, while essential gameplay improvements are neglected. Overall, the game's monetization practices have significantly detracted from the player experience, leading to frustration and disappointment among long-time fans.
- “Its realistic gameplay and inclusive features are worth the hype, though the grindy microtransactions may deter some.”
- “While it’s polished and fun, the reliance on microtransactions and some incremental changes hold it back from perfection.”
- “With a discount, it’s a solid buy and can provide countless hours of fun, even if there are a few quirks and balancing issues with monetization.”
- “The entire game is centered around microtransactions, and the user experience is one of, if not the absolute worst, in all of gaming.”
- “In-game advertisements on a single player manager career is a new low for EA, for anybody unaware, they recently patched in unavoidable ads for Beats by Dre on the home screen for your single player career mode, disguised as a 'social feed' which contributes nothing to the game and crowds the already abhorrent UI.”
- “Despite some improvements (the slower pace of gameplay is welcome), this remains a deeply broken game combined with an increasingly revolting time sink and cash grab.”
humor
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the numerous bugs and glitches amusing, while others express frustration over the game's repetitive nature and lack of improvement. Some reviews highlight the chaotic and infuriating gameplay as both hilarious and addictive, while others mock the game's persistent issues, suggesting that the humor often stems from the absurdity of the situation rather than intentional comedic design. Overall, the humor appears to be derived from a blend of frustration and the game's quirks, making it a source of both laughter and disappointment for players.
- “Fc 2025 is chaotic, infuriating, hilarious, and downright addictive.”
- “One of the main reasons why I got this game instead of staying on FC 24 is the customization flexibility; it's hilarious.”
- “The game is hilariously buggy even by EA's standards.”
music
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The music in the latest FIFA installment has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as diverse and catchy, featuring popular tracks that enhance the gaming experience. However, many players criticize the menu music as forgettable and the overall music selection as lacking compared to previous titles, with some even expressing frustration over technical issues affecting audio playback. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a positive aspect, it does not compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
- “The songs are amazing and certainly going in my playlist :)”
- “Banger soundtrack, best since '22.”
- “The soundtrack features a diverse range of tracks that complement the game's energy, adding to the overall experience.”
- “I completely closed all music on day 1 to prevent myself from punching the speakers.”
- “Menu music is trash and it wants me to connect online to push its microtransactions on me.”
- “The music in the menus doesn't even deserve a mention, completely forgettable.”
grinding
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
7%
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The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players feeling it requires excessive time and effort for minimal rewards, often leading to a frustrating experience. While some acknowledge that grinding can yield decent rewards, the prevalence of AFK players and tedious mechanics detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel like a "pay-to-win" model. Overall, players express that significant grinding is necessary to compete effectively, which may alienate casual gamers.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “To get to the packs with medium quality players, you have to spend so much time grinding that it's entirely not worth it.”
- “FUT is unplayable and now a fully pay-to-win model; rewards aren’t worth it unless you spend your week grinding for hours every day, and even then you’ll take forever to unlock new players, making it just isn’t worth playing for casuals.”
- “It’s a never-ending cycle of spending or grinding, with very little reward for actual talent or strategy.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
68%
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The reviews indicate a significant dissatisfaction with the story aspect of the game, highlighting the absence of a dedicated story mode and criticizing the career mode as lacking depth and engagement. Many users express a desire for a return to the narrative-driven experiences found in earlier titles like FIFA 17, while others note that the current quests and gameplay mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that the game's storytelling elements are either non-existent or poorly executed.
- “- incredibly interesting game plot and touching story of the main character;”
- “Fifa 17 also introduced fresh content, such as the single-player story mode featuring Alex Hunter, which added depth to the game.”
- “The story has intriguing twists and memorable characters, though some dialogues feel a bit forced.”
- “If you are buying for the online aspect, go watch some FIFA content creators first because it is a real horror story.”
- “There's no story mode and the career is awful.”
- “The moral of the story; there's a reason that only a month after release, EAFC 25 is a whopping 60% off on PlayStation 5... yeah...”
emotional
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional responses to the game are overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing deep frustration, sadness, and even despair due to its glitches and unrealistic mechanics. Many users report feeling emotionally distressed, with some describing the experience as heartbreaking and infuriating, leading to physical reactions like crying and breaking objects. Despite a few mentions of an interesting plot, the overall sentiment highlights a painful emotional rollercoaster that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “This game has made me feel things I have never felt; the glitches and unrealism make me want to take my head and put it into a blender and then drink it to see if I changed.”
- “If you dream of destroying your personal life and replacing it with an emotional rollercoaster, FC25 is the game for you.”
- “I'm an adult, but this is heartbreaking.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
13%
The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its electrifying stadium environments, complete with immersive crowd animations and realistic sound design that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the lively commentary and the attention to detail in stadium recreations, which foster a strong sense of community and competition. However, some criticism is directed at the user interface in career mode, which detracts from the otherwise vibrant atmosphere.
- “Stadiums are meticulously recreated, and atmospheric elements—like crowd animations and ambient sounds—add to the overall immersion.”
- “The sound design is another highlight; the commentary is lively and adds to the atmosphere of each match.”
- “Features like the pro camera, halftime fan videos, and rotating commentators really elevate the match atmosphere and immersion.”
- “Last year's UI menu in career mode was pretty great; this year's it's trash. It's full of black color and has no atmosphere; it doesn't seem real but fake.”
- “Whether it’s a game-winning goal or a missed penalty, the atmosphere feels appropriately tense or jubilant.”
- “The match atmosphere is elevated by lively crowd animations and realistic sound design.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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FIFA offers significant replayability through its competitive online Ultimate Team mode and immersive career mode, allowing players to build dream squads or manage teams and individual careers. Users express enthusiasm for the game's depth and variety, although some hope for patches to enhance overall playability.
- “Whether it’s the competitive online Ultimate Team mode, where players build their dream squads, or the immersive career mode, which lets users manage a team or play through the career of an individual footballer, FIFA provides endless replayability.”
- “Very good game, great replayability.”
- “I look forward to them patching the game to make it more playable.”