FIFA 15, the 21st installment in the massively popular soccer series, brings a level of realism to the game that, along with the improved gameplay dynamics, results in an all-around more engrossing experience.
As is usually the case with FIFA, it doesn't sound like there were any major overhauls. That's in large part because they aren't necessary; the developers are always working from a solid foundation.
Among those that players have been posting online is an incredible free-kick from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard who somehow manages to kick the ball backwards. Another sees Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny spinning through the air after an innocuous coming together and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen appearing to fly.
Working with professional players to perfect the improvements, EA has developed the new goalie motions with Everton and USA shot stopper Tim Howard.
FIFA The 15th remains, vitally, a very good game of soccering. All of your favourite game modes are back too, like Career and the other ones. You can create your own grotesque nightmare of a human and take him right to the very top of his business stratagem in Career Mode. In between game-bouts in Career Mode, there is training to hone your booting skills, like how to curl one right off around a guard into a gaping maw. Well done, Career Mode.
Ultimate Team, a fan-favorite game mode in which players must create their own team from scratch, is also upgraded. Now, gamers can temporarily use rare players for a set amount of games in the new loan system.
"The midfielder had a pin-point 83 per cent passing accuracy, including 1,055 passes in the opposition half - one of just ten players to top 1,000 in the Barclays Premier League last season. Hazard also completed more successful dribbles than any other player in the division with 132. In comparison, the second ranked player completed just 93, making Hazard the Barclays Premier League's most dangerous player with the ball at his feet."