FIFA 23

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Rating

Graphics and Sound

Controls

Gameplay

Lasting Appeal

HyperMotion2 Technology (Current-Gen/PC): Significantly enhances realism with more fluid animations, improved ball physics, and authentic player interactions, making gameplay feel more lifelike.
Refined Gameplay Mechanics: Power Shots add a thrilling risk/reward element, and the redesigned set pieces offer greater control and variety.
Inclusion of Women’s Club Teams: A welcome and long-overdue addition that brings more authenticity and representation to the game.
Cross-Play Support: Broadens the online player base, making it easier to find matches (though limited by generation and mode).
Comprehensive Content: A vast array of modes including a robust Ultimate Team (with new chemistry system and FUT Moments), improved Career Mode, Volta Football, and Pro Clubs.
Broadcast-Quality Presentation: Stunning visuals, detailed player likenesses, immersive stadium atmospheres, and excellent commentary enhance the matchday experience.
Engaging Player Personality in Career Mode: Adds depth and customization to the player career journey.
Playable Highlights in Career Mode: Offers a streamlined way to experience key moments in simulated matches.

Aggressive Ultimate Team Monetization: The heavy reliance on loot box mechanics and microtransactions in FUT can be predatory and expensive for players seeking the best teams quickly.
Incremental Improvements: While refined, the core gameplay loop and many modes feel very similar to previous FIFA titles, lacking a truly revolutionary leap.
Legacy Edition on Switch: The Nintendo Switch version is a “Legacy Edition” with minimal updates beyond roster changes, offering a significantly inferior experience.
Lack of Pro Clubs Cross-Play: A highly requested feature, its absence at launch was a disappointment for the dedicated Pro Clubs community.
Career Mode Still Lags Behind FUT: Despite improvements, Career Mode often feels like a secondary focus compared to the resources poured into Ultimate Team.
AI Jank (Occasional): While improved, occasional AI quirks and unrealistic moments can still occur.