With the release of FC 25 being ever so close, many fans are worried about the game, especially because of the many negative first impressions the FC 25 beta has received.
Fans fear that the changes introduced are minimal and that FC 25 will simply be an updated version of FC 24. Some FC fans are even questioning if EA Sports actually put effort into the game, or if this is just a copy of FC 24 with some slight improvements.
FC 25 Gameplay Feels the Same
According to fans who have played the FC 25 beta, the gameplay doesn't look that different, unfortunately.
Tactical fouls are a good addition to the game, but they don't have a huge impact on the gameplay. Many users said the same about FC IQ, which was supposed to "deliver greater strategic control and more realistic team movement", but wasn't quite able to do that.
The AI, especially on the attack, continues to make the same mistakes, and predictable movements, leaving many players who tried out the beta wondering if FC IQ has any significant impact on the gameplay.
Players also feel that the revamp to Team Tactics is nothing more than a presentation change to custom tactics, simply introducing an updated UI and some new options that don't impact the gameplay in any noticeable way.
These aren't exactly exciting news for fans, and even if this is just the beta, is hard to think things will drastically change just a couple of weeks before launch.
A Lack of Meaningful Changes to Game Modes
Apart from the introduction of Rush, FC 25 is incredibly lackluster when it comes to new modes or meaningful changes to already existing ones.
Ultimate Team, which is clearly the mode EA Sports dedicates the most time to, didn't add any particularly exciting features.
Evos cards are less restrictive, which is a good change, but nothing revolutionary. Player contracts were removed, something that should have happened a long time ago, and isn't game-changing.
A storage system for duplicate cards was also added to the mode, and once again, this is a feature that should have been in the game for a long time, and won't significantly improve the game experience of players.
These are, at best, lateral moves, and the introduction of Rush is the only good addition to the mode. So even EA Sports' holy grail didn't get notable additions, which is worrisome, to say the least.
The Career mode changes look somewhat promising, but after so many features falling short of what they promised in past years, Career mode players are apprehensive and for a good reason.
Hopefully, FC 25 can deliver an immersive and exciting gaming experience, but the signs don't point in that direction.
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