FIFA 22

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FIFA 22, the latest entry in the popular soccer franchise, delivers a more authentic experience with enhanced gameplay and innovative features across all modes. Powered by Football, the game aims to bring players closer to the real sport, introducing fundamental advancements for a new season of excitement and realism. Get ready to lead your team to victory with improved physics, artificial intelligence, and responsive control.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 33,537 reviews

gameplay340 positive mentions

stability248 negative mentions

gameplay
1,174 mentions
29 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of FIFA 22 has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the smoother mechanics and enhanced realism, particularly with the introduction of hypermotion technology on next-gen consoles. However, numerous criticisms highlight issues such as inconsistent AI behavior, frustrating defensive mechanics, and a lack of significant innovation compared to previous titles, leading some to feel that the game is merely a rehash of earlier versions. Overall, while some players find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, others express disappointment over bugs, scripting, and a perceived decline in quality.
- “The new hypermotion technology enhances gameplay, making movements and interactions smoother and more natural.”
- “With its refined gameplay, expanded modes, and impressive presentation, FIFA 22 continues to be the go-to choice for football gaming enthusiasts.”
- “The gameplay mechanics in FIFA 22 have been tweaked to provide a more realistic and dynamic experience on the pitch.”
- “FIFA 22, the game that redefines 'bare minimum effort,' offers you the chance to experience the pinnacle of recycled gameplay, with a sprinkling of new bugs to keep things fresh.”
- “The gameplay is so bad that I feel like screaming rage every couple of minutes while playing this.”
- “The gameplay is absolutely terrible and just shit in general.”
graphics
632 mentions
48 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, realistic player animations, and immersive stadium details, particularly on next-gen consoles. However, several users express disappointment with the lack of significant improvements over previous versions, especially on PC, where they feel graphics have not advanced as expected. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for better optimization and updates to match the capabilities of modern hardware.
- “The graphics are stunning, with player animations and stadium details that bring the game to life.”
- “Excellent graphics and the game is on another level.”
- “The graphics create an immersive atmosphere that adds to the overall excitement of the game.”
- “The graphics are not fluid, even with RTX 2060.”
- “The graphics on the highest settings still look like FIFA 10 graphics.”
- “It's unbelievable the amount of bugs and crashing in this game... I've tried everything that Google and YouTube has to offer in terms of solutions... do not download or waste your money with this.”
stability
256 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The stability of FIFA 22 has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. Many players have experienced issues such as game freezes, unresponsive controls, and problems with the EA app, which is required to launch the game. While some users find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is poor and requires substantial improvements.
- “Runs great, and I recommend it especially for low requirements!”
- “Stable and for me bug free.”
- “It runs great and feels smooth on Windows 10.”
- “Game freezes all the time, can't even play 1 game properly.”
- “Buggy mess, be prepared for your save game to just corrupt at some point wasting your time.”
- “The game is buggy and unresponsive, controls somehow feel clunky and again unresponsive.”
story
162 mentions
9 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a meaningful story mode, with many expressing disappointment over the absence of narrative-driven gameplay elements like those found in previous FIFA titles. While some reviews mention a "decent" storyline, the overwhelming sentiment is a desire for a more engaging and structured story campaign, similar to past experiences with modes like Volta or the Alex Hunter saga. Overall, players feel that the current career mode is repetitive and lacks depth, making it less enjoyable.
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Although it is extremely similar to the rest of the FIFAs, the new storyline is decent.”
- “FIFA 22 has no story mode.”
- “The only reason people play online friendlies is to complete missions.”
- “Back in 2017 when they introduced a story arc for Alex Hunter, it really put a fresh feel on the game. What happened to this? Why not make more story arcs and have better choices?”
music
109 mentions
32 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in FIFA titles, particularly FIFA 22 and FC 25, has received widespread acclaim for its vibrant and diverse soundtracks, often described as "bangers galore" and nostalgic for longtime fans. While many players appreciate the variety and quality of the tracks, some critiques highlight a perceived decline in the overall quality compared to earlier editions, with mixed feelings about specific songs. Overall, the soundtracks are generally seen as a strong point, enhancing the gaming experience despite some frustrations with in-game music management.
- “The game's soundtrack is vibrant and adds to the overall enjoyment.”
- “FIFA 25's soundtrack is fire, with a mix of genres from all over.”
- “Last but not least, the best thing in this game is the soundtrack; the selection of songs this year has been on point and gives a nostalgia of the kind of music you used to hear in the good old 2000s.”
- “If you have played other FIFA games in recent years... this is exactly the same, although the music has gotten worse.”
- “On top of all EA has outdone itself with the terrible, terrible soundtracks this year like what the hell.”
- “The auto-loss after alt-tabbing to check Discord or skip to the next song on Spotify might be the most ham-fisted, frustrating feature I've seen in an online game.”
humor
84 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to its quirky bugs, ridiculous gameplay moments, and the absurdity of certain mechanics. While some enjoy the comedic aspects and funny interactions with friends, others feel that the humor often stems from the game's flaws rather than intentional design. Overall, the game is seen as a source of laughter, albeit sometimes at its own expense.
- “My personal favorites are the 'FC Barcelona bangers' and the 'Real Madrid wrecking balls.' Seriously, I can't stop laughing every time I see those names pop up on the scoreboard.”
- “The hilarious aspect of this but which is also quite cool as a possibility to be fair is changing position, abilities and even physicality of the player.”
- “It's also funny that my squad overall is 80 yet I keep getting matched with people that have legend cards and super high ratings; they just run across the field with one player all game and score, but they suck so I still win in the end lol.”
- “Come on, not funny!”
grinding
70 mentions
4 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
51 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it requires "a second life" to manage. While some find enjoyment in the process of building and improving their teams, the repetitive nature and perceived pay-to-win mechanics lead to frustration and a sense of futility. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a major drawback, detracting from the game's enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “One long, tedious grind.”
- “FIFA 22 is the worst EA game yet; the reward factor of the game is completely destroyed because it is just pay-to-win, and hours, days, and months of grinding for awful rewards is just simply infuriating.”
- “While the grinding in FUT can be engaging, it gets boring after a few hours of the same thing over and over again.”
- “Spend your time elsewhere in another game or beg a friend to play soccer/football with you outside instead of the brain damage that playing against a scripted AI after hours of grinding and learning, which are made useless by these absolutely disgraceful mechanics and development team who clearly care not about the game but about money.”
optimization
70 mentions
17 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frequent crashes, stuttering, and poor online play. While some users with mid-range PCs experience decent performance, the overall consensus is that the PC version is poorly optimized compared to its console counterparts, leading to frustration among players. Many reviewers express disappointment in EA's lack of attention to optimization, especially given the game's price point.
- “Last FIFA where I felt like they did something like adding the substitution feature in my player career mode. Overall, great game and really well optimized for low-end PC players.”
- “The player career mode is a lot of fun and the optimization of the game is great, getting 100+ fps on ultra with 4x MSAA on a GTX 1070.”
- “The game is well optimized and up to the mark.”
- “The game runs like it hasn't been optimized for PC, with constant stuttering causing jittering, which led me personally to feeling nauseous.”
- “Just don't buy any FIFA game on PC; bad optimization, takes a lot of time to launch the game, and contains a lot of glitches and bugs.”
- “Extremely unoptimized even with a high-end setup.”
monetization
50 mentions
6 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
54 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized for its heavy reliance on microtransactions, particularly in the Ultimate Team mode, which many players feel creates a pay-to-win environment. Reviewers describe it as a blatant cash grab, with a focus on exploiting players through loot boxes and in-game purchases, leading to frustration over the lack of meaningful gameplay improvements and a toxic community atmosphere. Overall, the monetization practices are seen as detrimental to the gaming experience, overshadowing the game's potential and quality.
- “This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.”
- “It could be so much better with a proper development team and without the monetization model.”
- “If FUT mode will be your only focus because of the microtransactions, then at least consider the following changes:”
- “Microtransactions have turned it into a cheap pay-to-win circus, and it's frustrating.”
- “It's a complete cash grab, designed to suck as much money out of players as possible.”
- “Unfortunately, EA only cares about FUT, which is a cash grab that I wish didn't even exist because it means EA can make a ton of money off people's addiction to gambling (basically loot boxes) each year without actually putting effort into making the game good.”
replayability
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety of tactics, formations, and custom team options that enhance replay value, others feel that the experience becomes stale quickly and is heavily focused on Ultimate Team, limiting overall enjoyment. Patches have improved playability for some, but significant issues remain, leading to a lack of replay incentive for many users.
- “From the various tactics and formations available, to the option to create custom teams and players, the game offers a high degree of player choice and replayability.”
- “There are more playable modes.”
- “Fun and replayable.”
- “Had some fun but it dies quickly and there is little to no replay value.”
- “Replay value 0.”
- “You can clearly see that the only real focus of EA is on the Ultimate Team, which is not of interest to me... all in all no replay value, no next-gen graphics which is in itself taking the piss on a PC... bug in every single module.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive graphics and realistic playing environment, enhancing the overall excitement and enjoyment for players. However, some critiques highlight a lack of innovation in player animations and stadium atmosphere, particularly in the PC version, suggesting that the game feels stagnant compared to previous iterations. Overall, while the atmosphere is generally well-received, there are calls for more cinematic elements and improvements to maintain freshness.
- “The graphics create an immersive atmosphere that adds to the overall excitement of the game.”
- “I like it very much, the playing environment, the players, and the atmosphere is like real.”
- “Awesome graphics, gameplay, and atmosphere; this game is superb. I have enjoyed playing this with no bugs or anything to complain about.”
- “The game is just lazy, it changed so little in the last 5 years - having the same faces for players for more than 3 games, a big amount of animations are basically the same every year, nothing done to improve stadium atmosphere or individual situations and animations for players or referees.”
- “Hypermotion, pre-game atmosphere etc. aren't on the PC version.”
- “It does a decent job at creating its atmosphere.”
emotional
9 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting how it captures the highs and lows of being a fan, particularly during intense moments like conceding a last-minute goal. The commentary and crowd reactions amplify these feelings, making the experience feel realistic and immersive. Despite frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the emotional stakes and personal history with the franchise contribute to a powerful attachment that resonates with long-time fans.
- “The way it emotionally controls you every single time you concede a goal with the commentary being extra enthusiastic, crowds roaring so loud you can't even hear yourself think, oh not to mention this conceded goal happens during extra time of the second half, while you were leading and dominating the game for 70 minutes (in game time).”
- “Realistic or not (though I personally think it's pretty realistic), it perfectly captures the emotions you might feel as a fan while watching a match, and few games get me going emotionally in this way without actually being the real thing.”
- “Let me give you a brief history about my emotional attachment with FIFA, the first game I bought was FIFA 02, it was so awesome that I went on to buy all the versions from FIFA 02 to FIFA 13, but then I stopped due to my own life goals which I had to accomplish.”