EA Sports FC 25

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,039 reviews
  • gameplay
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  • optimization
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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.

  • Play​station 5
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Reviews

50%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,039 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
gameplay61 negative mentions
  • Gameplay feels smoother and more polished than FC24, with improved player movements and ball physics.
  • Rush mode is a fun addition that offers a fresh experience for players.
  • Career mode has seen significant improvements, including better customization options and a revamped youth academy.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, including frequent crashes and unresponsive menus.
  • Controller support is inconsistent, with many players experiencing issues that make the game unplayable.
  • Overall, the game feels like a copy-paste of FC24, lacking significant innovation or improvement.
  • gameplay242 mentions

    The gameplay in EA Sports FC 25 has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over lag, bugs, and unresponsive mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate improvements in animations and realism, others criticize the gameplay as sluggish and inconsistent, often feeling like a rehash of previous titles. Overall, the game seems to struggle with balancing enjoyable mechanics and technical issues, leading to a divided player base.

    • “The gameplay mechanics are excellently fine-tuned, offering a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
    • “Ea FC 25 delivers an enjoyable gameplay experience, with noticeably improved animations and more realistic player movements.”
    • “The gameplay feels incredibly smooth, and the level of realism is just next-level.”
    • “The gameplay is so bad and there is no change from the previous game.”
    • “The gameplay is downright bad.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely laggy and slow even on the lowest of settings.”
  • stability104 mentions

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches affecting gameplay and menus. Players experience significant input lag, unresponsive controls, and AI issues, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," with many recommending against purchasing it until substantial updates are released.

    • “Squad games are working bug-free.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
    • “Game crashes, menu glitches, and other little annoyances.”
    • “The game is full of bugs and glitches.”
    • “I've been playing for slightly over 50 hours now and have counted upwards of 70 crashes or freezes.”
  • optimization63 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and input lag, particularly on PC. While some users noted improvements compared to previous titles, the lack of support for technologies like DLSS and FSR, along with the need for extensive tweaking to achieve playable performance, has left many frustrated. Despite some positive remarks about smoother gameplay and graphical enhancements, the consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization work to be fully enjoyable.

    • “Amazing performance, it's very smooth gameplay with no lag or stutter like last year.”
    • “Better optimization and was able to achieve a decent performance boost compared to FC 24 on ultra settings.”
    • “Gameplay feels a lot smoother this year, and they finally optimized the game for PC.”
    • “Optimization is terrible, I've spent several days trying to figure out how to run it on PC without any luck. Stutters are horrible; I can only get 30 fps at most, and that's when the game is playable. Otherwise, I'm forced to play at 12-17 fps.”
    • “Unplayable above 60 fps due to shocking optimization. It runs horrendously, constantly crashing, controller support is non-existent, gameplay is sluggish, and input delay is extremely high.”
    • “Game is horribly optimized for PC. I have a 3060 Ti and I get stutters on low settings. I've tried many things to fix it, but it's on the publisher's end.”
  • graphics49 mentions

    The graphics in EA Sports FC 25 have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, detailed player models, and improved animations that enhance the overall experience. However, some users expressed disappointment, citing issues like choppy performance, lack of significant upgrades from previous versions, and bugs that detract from the visual quality. Overall, while the graphics are often highlighted as a strong point, there are notable concerns regarding stability and consistency.

    • “Each iteration of the game delivers highly polished mechanics, fluid animations, and cutting-edge graphics that make players feel like they’re part of a real match.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, capturing every detail of the players, the stadiums, and even the subtle movements that make the matches feel alive.”
    • “Visually, the game boasts next-gen graphics, enhanced stadiums, and realistic player models.”
    • “Disappointed in the graphics.”
    • “The menus suck, the gameplay sucks, the graphics are the worst.”
    • “In-game graphics got worse, feels like playing an arcade game from the 90s.”
  • humor17 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, which players find amusing despite the overall poor quality. While some aspects, like face customization and rush mode, provide genuine laughs, the game's persistent issues and frustrating experiences lead to a mix of laughter and disappointment among users. Overall, the humor is often a coping mechanism for the game's shortcomings, making players laugh at the absurdity of the situation rather than the game itself.

    • “Acting like a 'special person' in rush is funny as hell.”
    • “Surprisingly, the rush mode is pretty funny.”
    • “It's so funny and sad that I still play this game.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many express frustration with the bloated menus and the necessity to spend countless hours farming resources or upgrades, which can lead to a sense of unfulfillment. Additionally, the prevalence of AFK players in multiplayer modes exacerbates the grind, making solo play particularly challenging.

    • “The grinding can feel a bit repetitive at times, but it ultimately adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “While the game has its grindy moments, they are balanced by rewarding progression and character development.”
    • “Grinding in this game is engaging and satisfying, making each level-up feel like a true achievement.”
    • “The menus screens are bloated and filled with tedious stuff that only gets in the way.”
    • “Filled it up with a bunch of tedious stuff that makes the game mode unfun.”
    • “There is still work to be done here; I don't know if this will ever be fixed as this makes your players feel bad sometimes, which in return makes you want to upgrade your players, which inevitably means spending hours grinding for coins and packs to maybe get the upgrades.”
  • monetization8 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "complete cash grab" centered around intrusive microtransactions and ads. Many feel that the user experience is severely compromised by unresponsive menus and gameplay, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as exploitative, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The entire game is centered around microtransactions, and the user experience is one of, if not the absolute worst, in all of gaming.”
    • “Like PES, EA could easily make the game free and generate revenue through packs, season passes, and other in-game purchases.”
    • “The entire game is centered around microtransactions, and the user experience is one of, if not the absolute worst, in all of gaming.”
    • “Another year, another cash grab.”
    • “Complete cash grab, most of the UI is either exactly the same as last year or super confusing to navigate.”
  • emotional8 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits strong reactions, ranging from heartbreak and frustration to deep investment in the storyline. Players report feeling overwhelmed by the game's challenges, which can lead to a sense of dyslexia and emotional turmoil, while others appreciate the touching narrative and character development. Overall, the game evokes a mix of negative and positive emotions, highlighting its impact on players.

    • “I'm an adult, but this is heartbreaking.”
    • “The game manages to tap into that part of your brain that makes you feel like you’re on the verge of a breakthrough, but in reality, it’s pulling you deeper into the grind, causing more frustration and emotional investment than it should.”
    • “- Incredibly interesting game plot and touching story of the main character.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the diverse and energetic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, others criticize the commentary and certain audio elements. Longtime fans note that the soundtrack remains a highlight, continuing the tradition of quality music from previous installments. However, there are concerns about usability issues during online matches that detract from the enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack features a diverse range of tracks that complement the game's energy, adding to the overall experience.”
    • “Been playing since FIFA 10, the only thing that hasn't changed is the banger soundtrack EA adds to the playlist itself.”
    • “Otherwise, gameplay and graphics, and music is great!”
    • “The music and commentary is horrible.”
    • “The soundtrack?”
    • “The game seems better than 24, so does the soundtrack, but for some god awful sake, you just can't use your controller in online matches.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its vibrant sound design, lively crowd animations, and refined commentary that enhance immersion during matches. However, some users criticize the career mode's UI for lacking the same engaging atmosphere, describing it as dull and unconvincing. Overall, the game successfully captures the spirit of competition and delivers an impressive football experience.

    • “The match atmosphere is elevated by lively crowd animations and realistic sound design.”
    • “Commentary has been refined to reduce repetition and enhance immersion, while crowd sounds and stadium audio create a vibrant match atmosphere that draws you into the action.”
    • “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 is trash. It's full of black color and lacks atmosphere; it doesn't seem real but fake.”
    • “FC 25 is an incredible experience, with impressions, emotions, and atmosphere.”
    • “Commentary has been refined to reduce repetition and enhance immersion, while crowd sounds and stadium audio create a vibrant match atmosphere that draws you into the action.”
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story is described as incredibly interesting and touching, focusing on the main character's journey, while some users noted the absence of a traditional narrative.

    • “Incredibly interesting game plot and touching story of the main character.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful story.”
    • “There is virtually no narrative to engage with.”
    • “The storyline is non-existent and fails to captivate.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    FIFA offers significant replayability through its competitive online ultimate team mode, allowing players to create their ideal squads, and its immersive career mode, where users can manage teams or experience the journey of individual footballers.

    • “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.”
    • “The variety of game modes and the ability to customize teams and strategies keep me coming back for more, making every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With different challenges, seasonal events, and the option to try out various playstyles, the replayability in this game is off the charts!”
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Play time

24hMedian play time
47hAverage play time
8-109hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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