The old EA SPORTS football simulation game, which abandoned the FIFA name about two years ago and is now called FC, is back again with a slight, but significant facelift for players who are debating whether to return to the field every year.
This year, FC 25 is still cementing its place as the leader in football games, with an advanced game engine, impressive graphics and rich and varied gaming experiences. The different modes provide different experiences for all types of players - from those who prefer fast and intense football in Volta, to tactical management in the coach's career. However, despite the praise for the game mechanics, it still suffers from problematic payment mechanics, which every year destroys the chance to even try to enjoy Ultimate Team.
Let's start with the good, FC 25 uses the improved Hypermotion V game engine, which continues to improve the game experience thanks to real data collected from hundreds of games of top leagues around the world. The new engine allows for smoother movements of the players, more natural dynamics of the ball, and an improvement in the mechanics of kicks, passes and movements on the field.
The artificial intelligence has also been improved, with the computerized players behaving more realistically, making informed decisions and creating smarter movement without the ball. As a fan of the series, it already gave me more pleasure and control than previous years, especially in defense, where I had quite a few problems in the previous games. However, it is important to note that there is no noticeable change in the graphics, not that it is bad, but for several years now the product has not developed in this angle to new and interesting places, and it is a shame, we are in an era where the hardware can carry much more.
There are quite a few mods for different games in FC, and all of them have a lot to do. Let's start with Ultimate Team, perhaps the most popular mod, but also the one that arouses the most criticism. As in previous games, the goal is to build your dream team by purchasing player cards from the wide pool of past and present soccer players.
The main change this year is the Evolution 2.0 system, which allows players to improve the rating of their players more dynamically, with more options to develop the player's abilities. Instead of just getting rarer cards, players can now be improved over time with different missions and challenges, making the experience more strategic.
This year also added the ability to create custom leagues and tournaments within Ultimate Team, allowing players to run internal leagues with friends or players from around the world. The problem is, like every year, to get the best players you have to play for hours and hours, or pay. Career Mode The career mode received another update this year, with improvements to both the coach's career and the player's career.
In the coach's career, FC 25 continues the path started in the previous game with the addition of more advanced tactical options. This time, you can focus more on the mental management of the players, with a new system for managing moods and improving the coach's ability to deal with professional pressures.
The player's career now includes the ability to control life off the field in a more detailed way, with the possibility to make decisions related to personal life, financial investments and side activities, which affects the career itself and the mental and physical state of the player.
Pro Clubs continues to be one of the strongest mods in FC 25. The mode allows players to create a personal player and play cooperatively with friends or other players online in a multiplayer team. This year they added a **Ranked Seasons** system, which allows teams to compete in structured seasonal leagues with a global ranking. In addition, there is a new system for upgrading the player's character based on achievements during the season, with an emphasis on making tactical decisions and the ability to earn points for your team even if you did not win.
At FC 25, Volta continues to be the center of enjoyment for street soccer games and smaller pitches. The game presents a fast and dynamic soccer experience with spectacular tricks and promotions. This year, Volta focuses on improving the aesthetic experience and the possibility to customize the plots and characters more widely. In addition to this, there is a weekly global competition with prizes that can affect the appearance and abilities of the player in additional mods.
Women's soccer received a particularly wide attention this year, with the expansion of the possibilities for the inclusion of female players in the game. In FC 25, women can join all game modes, including Ultimate Team, Volta and Pro Clubs.
In addition, women's leagues from around the world have been added, making it possible to play with teams from the leading leagues, such as the Spanish, English and French women's leagues. The move promotes a more equal approach to the game, and has been well received by the global gaming community. The copy of the game was received by Adli United, the official importer of the game in Israel.