FIFA Review 22: A Magnificent Next Generation Update

The FIFA franchise moves fully to the scope of next-generation console games with fifa 22 . Yes, the edition last year ended up obtaining a launch at PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S, but the game came out before the consoles and the only real difference was a slight improvement in graphics and gameplay. FIFA 22 It feels like it was done for next-generation consoles and it certainly shows. While there are still some small setbacks of IA and frustrating microotransractions that remain of previous years, fifa 22 is a more fluid and attractive experience than ever, which establishes a new visual standard for sports games.

A step forward is expected in the Graphics Department for each franchise that launch a new game in the next-generation consoles. Fifa 22 It was a little further than the EA MADDEN 22 counterpart, however, focuses on smaller details such as hair, facial expressions, hands and feet. When you combine the fine adjustment of those small things with the general update that the next-generation engines provide, you get a game that looks absolutely awesome, especially in 4K.

The graphic update is not enough to justify the payment of a new sports game, especially with the increase in prices of next generation games, and that s where Hypermotion enters. FIFA 22 Use the innovative Hypermotion technology to make all the movements and actions of the players feel softer and much more realistic. Instead of recording a couple of real players in a field performing different kicks and tackles, Hypermotion allowed fifa to record animations and full games data 11 against 11. Developers claimed that this technology resulted in more than 4,000 new animations in the Game and, honestly, I would not be surprised if that estimate was too conservative. The sliding tackles feel natural almost always. The passes feel less rigid. Hypermotion has really scored a big difference.

Real games and options within fifa 22 are greatly the same as last year, although greater emphasis on Volta has made it an even more exciting experience. The race modes can be a bit frustrating sometimes, but they are not bogged down by neglected stories or badly animated cut scenes like other sports games. These modes have to do with playing football, nothing more. That said, the introduction of the game itself offers a little history and is very well done. It is enough to show how well the game looks and provide something interesting outside a menu so that the players see it when they start it for the first time.

If you are a great Ultimate Team player, the microtransractions are probably still bothered. FIFA , like any other sports game in the market, you still have to do something about the pay mechanics to win that it knocks down the Ultimate modes. It is disappointing, to say the least. But it s just a game mode, and certainly did not take a step back this year.

If you play on current generation systems, fifa 22 can be a bit more difficult to sell. The game itself is greatly the same as last year. They are the graphics and the gameplay of the next generation that really make the game stand out. In the next generation, it is essential for a long time. Fifa players. For all others, it is more a personal choice. Certainly you will not miss a lot if you wait a bit.

Rating: 4 of 5

Fifa 22 is now available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch and PC. The editor provided a digital review code, which was reviewed in a PlayStation 5.