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  • September 29, 2017

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition

The experience falls short of the standards that FIFA 18's console version has set this year, but for times when you're on the go or don't have access to the real thing, the Switch version is decent substitute.
67%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
Critic Score 67%Based on 10 reviews

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Nintendo Switch

About FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition is a single player sport game. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch™ is the most immersive, social, and authentic football game ever created for Nintendo players. Feature packed, you can now play the world's game anytime, anywhere and in unique ways with FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch. BUILT FOR NINTENDO SWITCH. Your FIFA, Your Way: Brand-new ways to play single and multiplayer on the most social FIFA experience ever. With a variety of cont…

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graphics3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Best version of FIFA on a handheld, delivering enjoyable on-pitch gameplay and excellent visuals.
  • Runs smoothly at 60fps and offers local multiplayer, making it a fun experience for friends.
  • Portable nature allows for gaming on the go, appealing to Nintendo fans who haven't had a good football game in a while.
  • Essentially a port of an outdated version, lacking significant updates and features compared to current generation consoles.
  • Missing key modes like Squad Battles and Journey, with Career Mode and FUT feeling outdated.
  • Issues with online play, including no matchmaking with friends and control difficulties in handheld mode.

  • gameplay

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, -33% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring excellent visuals and a well-executed recreation of a football match atmosphere, particularly in local multiplayer and the full-featured FUT and addictive career mode. However, some users feel that it does not match the quality of gameplay found on current generation consoles.

    • “On-pitch gameplay is enjoyable for the most part; excellent visuals; Switch's portability; local multiplayer; FUT is quite full-featured; addictive career mode; recreates the atmosphere of a football match quite well.”
    • “The gameplay feels outdated and doesn't match the standards of current generation consoles.”
    • “I found the gameplay mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which made it frustrating to play.”
    • “The level design is uninspired, leading to repetitive gameplay that quickly loses its appeal.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are highly praised, featuring excellent visuals that recreate the atmosphere of a football match effectively. When docked, it performs impressively at 1080p and 60 frames per second, maintaining a level of polish that rivals more powerful consoles. Overall, the on-pitch gameplay is visually enjoyable and enhances the gaming experience.

    • “When docked, it performs extremely well, delivering crisp 1080p, 60 frames per second visuals, with enough extra polish to keep it in touching distance of the more powerful consoles.”
    • “Excellent visuals.”
    • “Recreates the atmosphere of a football match quite well.”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for effectively recreating the feel of a football match, enhanced by excellent visuals and the engaging on-pitch gameplay. Players appreciate the game's full-featured modes, including local multiplayer and an addictive career mode, which contribute to an immersive experience. The Switch's portability further adds to the enjoyment of the game's atmosphere.

    • “The on-pitch gameplay is enjoyable for the most part, with excellent visuals that recreate the atmosphere of a football match quite well.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its addictive career mode and the full-featured FUT.”
    • “The Switch's portability and local multiplayer options contribute to an immersive and engaging atmosphere.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is marred by occasional inconsistencies in on-pitch action and glitches, alongside notable omissions such as the inability to matchmake with friends, missing squad battles in FUT, and a lack of significant updates in career mode and journey mode.

    • “There are occasional inconsistencies in the on-pitch action, and I frequently encounter glitches.”
    • “The game lacks proper matchmaking with friends, which is frustrating.”
    • “FUT is missing squad battles, and the career mode has not seen significant recent improvements.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impressive visual performance, delivering crisp 1080p at 60 frames per second, which enhances the overall immersive experience and emotional engagement for players.

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67%Critics’ scoreBased on 10 critic reviews
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FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition is a sport game.

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition is available on Nintendo Switch.

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition was released on September 29, 2017.

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

FIFA 18 - Nintendo Switch Edition is a single player game.

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