FIFA 16 Demo

Soccer fans are always excited about autumn, because that’s when their favorite soccer sim is usually released by EA SPORTS. This year is no different, and a new episode in the FIFA saga comes to PC, with many improvements over the last installment. However, this new release appears to be a bit more serious than usual, which is why it may deserve a try in spite of any doubts you may have.

FIFA 16 comes to change the way you enjoy soccer on PC, although it keeps the underlying formula more or less the same. Midfield play has been heavily improved, which means that you can now control the match much better, without having to run around like a madman around the field. Another major change is the addition of women’s national teams, although there are only twelve of them for now.

EA SPORTS sings the same song every year regarding smoother gameplay and player behavior, but this is one of the years when it’s apparently true. New possibilities and animations have been added to the mix, which means that it’s way easier to move the ball around the field. Not only that, but exciting tricks and special moves are part of the deal as well, so everything feels a lot more natural and spontaneous than before.

As mentioned earlier, women’s teams have been added as well, although the gameplay is the same in their case as well, which is only natural. As always, multiplayer is an important component of the game, so you are yet again able to compete against millions of other players from all over the world. Ladders and standings are integrated into the online servers, but you can also enjoy a match with a buddy on the same computer.

Speaking of which, the best way to enjoy the game is still with a controller, especially since many of the tricks are almost impossible to recreate using a keyboard. You can still enjoy it with a keyboard as well, but it can be a real bother at first. The visual quality has been improved too, and you can now enjoy DirectX 11 shaders and many other goodies, although you might need an upgrade to fully appreciate the changes.

In the end, FIFA 16 is what it advertises itself to be: a realistic and fun football simulator, sporting fluid gameplay, nice graphics, and a sturdy online component. On top of that, the career mode is just as strong as you remember it to be, so you can play season after season with your favorite team.