EA`s FIFA 18 is still a week away from release, but critics have already begun offering their thoughts on the new soccer game. FIFA 18 doesn`t differ radically from last year`s installment, but EA has made some notable tweaks to the gameplay that make the game an improvement over its predecessor. In GameSpot`s FIFA 18 review, critic Oscar Dayus said the game`s `on-pitch improvements represent the beginnings of a recovery for the series,` though it is `still lagging far behind PES 2018`s more fluid, satisfying football.`Other reviews and impressions have begun appearing online as well, and most seem to agree that FIFA 18 is yet another worthwhile item in the long-running sports franchise. You can find a sample of reviews and reviews-in-progress below; for a wider look at what critics think of the game, be sure to check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic.In addition to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, a custom version of FIFA 18 is also launching next week for Nintendo Switch. Our review covers the PS4/Xbox One/PC release, but you can read our impressions of the Switch version here.Game: FIFA 18Developer: EA CanadaPlatform: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo SwitchRelease: September 29Price: $60/£60GameSpot -- 7/10`It`s off the pitch that EA excels. From the variety of game modes on offer and how everything`s presented, to the constant updates in FUT`s Team of the Week, Daily Objectives, and discussion of real-world happenings in commentary, FIFA 18 captures the world of football and confidently translates it into a video game. On the pitch, however, EA`s soccer series is still lagging far behind PES 2018`s more fluid, satisfying football. This year`s improvements are welcome, but more needs to be done in the coming years if FIFA is to be a world-beater once again.` -- Oscar Dayus [Full review]IGN -- Review-in-Progress`Ultimately, FIFA 18 introduces enough new ideas to suggest it`s not sitting on the laurels of its success. However, it`s a simplified experience, one tha ...
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