FIFA 17 - Standard Edition (PS4)

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It sounds odd at first having a single-player campaign in a football game that isn’t completely about management, but it’s hardly something new. For all that FIFA promises something for every football fan, from the casual observer to the full-kit fanatic, I still find myself wishing that EA Sports would spend a little more time focusing on the basics. If you was expecting this to be the year FIFA won "the pitch" back your going to be sadly dissapointed. To pull one off, you first need to get yourself into the 18-yard box, then when you think you've got a clear path to the goal, hold down Circle or B to power up your shot.

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When it comes to free kicks and penalties you can now use the outside of your foot (hold L1/LB), which will enable you to add more spin to a shot. As he slotted in his third goal the crowd began chanting his name before launching into a full-throated version of Hymns and Arias, and I’m not too proud to say I got a little choked up. The story mode is fun, if slightly cliched, and you can simply ignore it if it’s not for you, while Ultimate Team is still as addictive as ever. The story of Alex Hunter is this year's centrepiece, and adds yet more value to the already robust and rock solid footie offering that we've come to expect of the series. Some are for the better (and some are for the worse), but one of the biggest changes is the way corners have been changed.

The doting mother, the busy-with-work dad, the gruffled flat-cap-wearing grandad and slightly seedy agent – they’re all present. has been at it for years with its MyCareer mode in the NBA series, with the mode becoming increasingly popular with each iteration.

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Immersed in The Journey, fans live their story on and off the pitch as Premier League prospect, Alex Hunter who is looking to make his mark.Regular commentators Martin Tyler and Alan Smith are back for another round, and they're still spouting the same lines that we've been hearing for about four years now. The player can only play in an upfield position as a right winger, striker, left winger, or central attacking midfielder. You'll pretty quickly learn that there's no disgrace in dumping any player that has potential of less than 94 and concentrating on the burgeoning next Messi-types that will arrive in spades if you put a bit of your transfer cash the way of your youth development. It’s not easy to find ways to surprise people in an annualised game, but this is a very pleasant one.

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I don't feel that I have much input in the game and they are still using heavily scripted game play. Now EA's primary engine, Frostbite has powered current-gen titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition, and it's being used for upcoming games such as. Aided by a terrific Atticus Ross score, which is emotive without feeling manipulative, The Journey follows its familiar storyline with real conviction. Out of interest, are the photo-realistic Managers given tangible personalities in terms of favoured tactics and substitutions? Also be aware of where your player is positioned as this can be key to completely bypassing the wall for a cheeky corner goal.I wish football had an equivalent of NBA2k, where excellent gameplay and slick presentation go hand in hand. FIFA 17 introduced a new single-player story campaign mode, "The Journey", for PS4, Xbox One and Windows. This super team is updated every week, however, leaping in and spending your coins as soon as they’re available on a Wednesday isn’t a great idea.

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Timothy Fosu-Mensah has a bright future ahead of him, breaking into Manchester United's first-team alongside fellow youth talent Marcus Rashford under the watchful eye of the flat-faced Louis Van Gaal last season. Indeed, there's a surprising air of realism here in the storytelling; yes, it's obviously dramatised, but it's hard not to become immersed in Alex's potential rise to Premier League fame. See the world of football differently with EA SPORTS FIFA 17 – and step on to a pitch of glorious possibilities.One of the lowest ranked sides in the tournament, Iceland made it all the way to the quarterfinals - and they even knocked out England to get there. Generally, jousting for the ball feels weightier, and attacking players can block off incoming defenders more reliably - although this does mean that trying to get the ball off a bulky forward can seem like an exercise in frustration as they stand there stubbornly shielding it until you decide that you've had enough and attempt to break their legs from behind. Supposedly, computer controlled players are pretty bloody good at winning the ball back, and in some cases, they're almost a little too good. Fifa 17 brings plenty of new changes and modes to the mix, making this one of the most entertaining entries in years. I was expecting a full career sort of thing like NBA's MyCareer, but the Journey only lasts a season!