EA SPORTS FC™ 25 Companion
- September 22, 2016
- ELECTRONIC ARTS
EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Companion is a sport game that allows – "Manage your FUT 2
Reviews
- The app is very useful for managing your Ultimate Team while away from your console, allowing you to complete SBCs and check your squad.
- Great for opening packs and making transfers on the go, providing convenience for players who are not always at their consoles.
- The app has improved in terms of layout and functionality, making it easier to navigate and use for various tasks.
- The app frequently experiences bugs, such as failing to save changes to squads and not allowing players to bid on items in the transfer market.
- Users often encounter issues with logging in, being told they are signed into another device even when they are not, which prevents access to the app.
- The app's performance can be slow and unresponsive, particularly when searching for players or trying to complete SBCs, leading to frustration.
- stability335 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is consistently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder functionality, such as issues with bidding, squad building challenges (SBCs), and general navigation. Many reviewers note that these problems have persisted over multiple versions, leading to a frustrating user experience that often requires restarting the app. Overall, while the app has potential, its ongoing instability significantly detracts from its usability.
“Rarely no glitches or slowness when moving across menus.”
“Everything works great; people are saying that there are glitches, but there are no glitches—it's just their trash phones. The app works perfectly, and you can do everything on Ultimate Team except playing matches (obviously).”
“Very good and clean app; no glitches from my experience.”
“Constant glitches blocking player picks from being redeemed, evolution eligibilities are wrong, 'buy it now' just refusing to respond, SBCs not updating - just the worst.”
“This could be an amazing app, but it definitely needs some work, especially considering that these same glitches, particularly with transfers and trading, have been around for several years.”
“The app is so buggy that it needs an update; it freezes too much when in the transfer market.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they fall short compared to console versions, often describing them as outdated or low quality. While some players appreciate the graphics and find them satisfactory, others highlight persistent glitches and a lack of high-definition artwork, suggesting a need for significant improvements in future updates. Overall, the consensus indicates that while the game has potential, its visual presentation requires enhancement to meet player expectations.
“This app is excellent for FIFA players and the graphics of the cards are better than I expected.”
“It is a very good game with great graphics.”
“This is the world's best game due to the amazing graphics and quality and live updates and best game to buy always no. 1 for me.”
“The graphics seem like they're from a PS1 and the running speed isn't great.”
“The app isn't running fullscreen, status bar visible. The graphic artworks aren't in a quality manner; low-res artworks have been used throughout the app. It would be awesome if you could update the in-artworks with HD images.”
“Missed out on my transfers due to what can only be described as graphical glitches.”
- gameplay54 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing numerous issues such as disconnections, bugs, and poor mechanics that hinder the overall experience. Many players express frustration over the pay-to-win model and the lack of meaningful improvements in gameplay, leading to a sense of disappointment and dissatisfaction. While some appreciate the companion app for managing teams, they lament that it cannot compensate for the subpar gameplay itself.
“I love this app; it helps me with my FIFA team, but when I try to do an SBC on my phone, it says disconnected gameplay.”
“Great app and excellent new gameplay, better than the previous.”
“Good app, if only real FIFA gameplay could work without speed-up lag.”
“Absolutely useless! It won't let me do any SBC, keeps saying that my last gameplay session was disconnected, which it wasn't. I uninstalled and reinstalled it. Absolute nonsense! EA once again proving they haven't got a clue.”
“Terrible gameplay! FC 24 was the worst FIFA, and FC 25? Damn, the gameplay is nonsense!”
“Gameplay is unplayable and shockingly boring.”
- monetization22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users expressing frustration over intrusive pop-up ads and the pressure to make in-game purchases. While some appreciate the absence of ads within the app, others criticize the game's reliance on microtransactions and view it as a cash grab by the developers. Overall, players are divided on the balance between monetization and gameplay experience, with calls for more options for in-app purchases.
“No ads either!”
“Its really handy so when you go out and need to play FIFA you have this. What a beautiful game this is, thanks to FIFA and Play Store for the collaboration you made to give us this game, and there are no ads in it.”
“Simply just the best app ever. No ads are shown, and it is amazing to open packs and control your ultimate team if you're on holiday.”
“Now shoving ads down your throat every number of times you move menus.”
“Waste of time and effort, they are desperate for the advertising fees and simply ignore players.”
“Truly a cash grab, worst I have ever experienced.”
- optimization17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
The optimization of the app has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, frequent bugs, and slow functionality, particularly in the transfer market and during SBC submissions. Many players express frustration over lagging, crashing, and the overall lack of smooth operation, indicating that it feels poorly optimized compared to other games, even indie titles. Overall, the app's performance is considered subpar, leading to a disappointing user experience.
“This app needs an optimization update for Poco X3 Pro; switching between menus takes too long.”
“Runs smoothly, but it sometimes logs me out, which is frustrating.”
“Excellent idea but average to poor performance.”
“FIFA is now one of the worst optimized AAA games you can buy.”
“The worst thing about this very unoptimized app is the fact that every now and then there are errors when trying to submit SBCs or even collecting rewards. Overall, a pretty bad experience with the app due to bad optimization and several bugs.”
“Bad optimization, a lot of bugs, and slow in general.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers some convenience for mobile play, many describe it as tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Complaints include issues with card recognition and cumbersome processes for squad management, making it difficult to engage in grinding effectively. Overall, the app's limitations hinder the ability to grind efficiently, especially when trying to complete tasks on the go.
“And the grinding that takes away all the fun.”
“I just want to be able to kill some time grinding out some decent SBCs, and you've absolutely killed that this year.”
“Dumb game doesn't even register Kimmich headliner as a headliner card. I've got to look him up manually (freaking tedious in this app) and when you're searching your squad for players to put in an SBC, this garbage always automatically looks for (highest quick sell) rather than by rating.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment over the lack of music in the app, noting that it would enhance the experience significantly. Many suggest the inclusion of background music and specific celebratory songs, as the current absence detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that adding music and sound features would greatly improve the app's appeal.
“Just put some music on like on the console, and who wants can switch sounds off.”
“It's a good app to manage my FIFA account, but it needs to add new features like background music and a redesign.”
“Please just add music and walkout animations.”
“Why doesn't it have some sort of music?”
“It's a good app to manage my FIFA account, but it needs to add new features like background music, and the look needs a redesign.”
“It doesn't play the songs in the anthem of the club or celebration songs.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it consistently hilarious and entertaining, particularly in its commentary on e-sports and player management. However, some players also express frustration with technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Hilarious stuff.”
“I think it's hilarious that they think they can become a professional e-sport when they can't even sort out the smallest things.”
“This game is so funny.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as a strategic design by EA to keep players engaged rather than simply focusing on in-game purchases. While the game facilitates tasks like completing SBCs and allows for mobile access to missions, users report issues with glitchy objectives that can hinder progress and reward collection.
“Can access through phone, so you know what the next mission is.”
“New year, same story.”
“I'm convinced it's a plot from EA to have you on their game and not just spam packs from the app.”
“Good game and it makes doing stuff like SBCs easier, but make sure to check your objectives because they are very glitchy as it sometimes doesn't register daily quests, which ends up meaning you lose out on getting rewards.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional responses to the game are mixed, with some users expressing frustration and anger towards its developers, while others highlight the joy and nostalgia it brings, particularly through its mobile features. A notable sentiment includes a player's deep emotional reaction to gameplay mechanics, indicating a strong connection to the game's experience.
“This game has made me feel the essence of mobile games since some features are awesome.”
“The FIFA 19 rainbow flick is broken; change it to be easier. Neymar did it and it was easy, and I cried because of it. Fix this now; I am even crying when writing this comment.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere surrounding EA's FIFA games is widely criticized as toxic and corrupt, with users expressing frustration over the company's greed and perceived lack of care for player experience. Many feel that the focus on monetization has detracted from the overall enjoyment of the franchise.
“They have destroyed the FIFA franchise due to being greedy, creating a toxic atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
“The overall vibe of the game is dull and uninviting, which detracts from the experience.”