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 67,046 reviews

gameplay677 positive mentions

stability494 negative mentions

gameplay
2,347 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay in FIFA 22 has received mixed reviews, with some praising the introduction of hypermotion technology that enhances realism and player movement, while others criticize it for being slow, inconsistent, and plagued by bugs. Many players feel that the game mechanics are recycled from previous versions, leading to a lack of innovation, and express frustration over issues like AI behavior and scripting that detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some users still find enjoyment in the gameplay, particularly in modes like Ultimate Team and Volta, highlighting a divide in player satisfaction.
- “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.”
- “Enhanced gameplay mechanics: FIFA 22 introduces several gameplay improvements that make each match feel more dynamic and engaging.”
- “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 playing this.”
- “The gameplay is just pathetic now with the way my defenders defend against the players who have pace.”
graphics
1,264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
47%
5%
The graphics in FIFA 22 have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals, realistic player animations, and detailed stadiums that enhance the overall experience. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of significant improvements compared to previous versions, particularly on PC, where next-gen graphics are not fully utilized. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for further enhancements and consistency across platforms.
- “The graphics are stunning, with player animations and stadium details that bring the game to life.”
- “Graphically, FIFA 25 is a stunner.”
- “The graphics create an immersive atmosphere that adds to the overall excitement of the game.”
- “The graphics in FIFA 22 are some of the worst I've ever seen in a video game.”
- “The graphics are not fluid, even with RTX 2060.”
- “The graphics on the highest settings still look like FIFA 10 graphics.”
stability
510 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
FIFA 22 is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the gameplay experience. While some players report that the game runs smoothly at times, many others express frustration over persistent problems, particularly in career mode and online play. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, with many users recommending caution before purchasing due to its ongoing technical issues.
- “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.”
- “Be warned that you need the EA app to play this, which is a buggy mess and fails to launch the game the majority of the time.”
- “Buggy mess, be prepared for your save game to just corrupt at some point wasting your time.”
story
326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
62%
29%
The consensus among users is that the game lacks a meaningful story mode, with many expressing disappointment over the absence of narrative elements that were present in previous FIFA titles, such as the Alex Hunter storyline. Players are calling for a return to a more engaging career mode with story arcs and cutscenes, as the current gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth. Overall, the absence of a compelling story has left many feeling that the game is missing a crucial element that could enhance the experience.
- “Although it is extremely similar to the rest of the FIFAs, the new storyline is decent.”
- “This is one of the best FIFA games I have played, although the story or career mode can be better with more of a rising star type of story or cutscenes as my career expands.”
- “FIFA 22 has no story mode.”
- “This game is good, but has no story mode.”
- “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
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The music in FIFA 25 has received mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant and diverse soundtrack that enhances the overall gaming experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic feel and quality of the tracks, others criticize the selection as lacking compared to previous iterations, with complaints about certain songs being unappealing or too loud. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for many, despite some frustrations regarding menu music and gameplay interruptions related to 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
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
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 appreciate the comedic aspects, such as funny player names and unexpected glitches, others feel that the humor often stems from frustration with the game's flaws rather than intentional design. Overall, the game is seen as a lighthearted experience, particularly when played with friends, despite its many shortcomings.
- “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 fact that these dummies decided to remove 'Be a Pro' kick-off is hilarious.”
- “It's actually getting hilarious how these games just keep getting worse.”
- “Come on, not funny!”
- “Come on, not funny!”
grinding
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
47%
51%
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 building their teams through grinding, the repetitive nature and perceived pay-to-win mechanics lead to frustration and a sense of futility. Overall, the experience is described as a long, monotonous grind that detracts 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.”
- “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.”
- “While the grinding in FUT can be engaging, it gets boring after a few hours of the same thing over and over again.”
optimization
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
40%
43%
The optimization of FIFA 23 on PC has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting frequent crashes, stuttering, and poor performance even on high-end systems. While some users experience decent performance, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized, particularly for online play, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Many reviewers express disappointment in EA's lack of attention to PC optimization, suggesting that the game feels like a rushed port with numerous bugs and technical issues.
- “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 game is well optimized and up to the mark.”
- “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 runs like it hasn't been optimized for PC, with constant stuttering causing jittering which led me personally to feel nauseous.”
- “Just don't buy any FIFA game on a PC; bad optimization, takes a lot of time to launch the game, and contains a lot of glitches and bugs.”
- “The only issue is that performance on PC is abysmal and has poor technical support options.”
monetization
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
43%
54%
The monetization model of the game has been heavily criticized for its 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, exploiting players' desires for competitive advantage while neglecting the overall quality and gameplay experience. The pervasive presence of microtransactions and intrusive advertisements has led to a toxic community and dissatisfaction with the game's development priorities.
- “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.”
- “The game is just a soulless cash grab every year; all they care about is money and they really don't hide it.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of tactics, formations, and custom team options that enhance replay value, others feel that the experience quickly becomes stale and lacks depth. Criticism is directed at the focus on Ultimate Team, which detracts from overall replayability for those uninterested in that mode. Overall, opinions range from high replayability potential to a complete lack of it, depending on player preferences.
- “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 disappointing on a PC... bug in every single module.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive graphics and realistic playing environment, enhancing the overall excitement and enjoyment. However, some players feel that the atmosphere has not significantly evolved over the years, with repetitive animations and a lack of improvements in stadium ambiance. Overall, while the graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere, there are calls for more innovation in future editions to enhance the pre-game experience and individual player interactions.
- “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.”
- “Very good, I like the graphics in FIFA, but FIFA's next edition in FIFA 22 or FIFA 23 maybe can add cinematic before matches from the cinematic PS5 or Xbox One Series, because I want to feel the atmosphere more real before the match starts.”
emotional
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 realistic commentary and crowd reactions amplify feelings of frustration and joy, making the experience feel authentic and impactful. Many reviewers note that the game evokes strong emotions reminiscent of real-life matches, reinforcing their long-standing attachment to the FIFA series.
- “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.”
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized exactly what was at stake.”