FIFA 19

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Total Reviews: 80

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EA hasn’t reinvented the wheel, but they’ve created a football sim that gives players more control than ever before. The Champions League expands FIFA’s exhaustive selection of licenses, and the gameplay changes on the pitch are subtle and effective.

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Critic Reviews: 80

Critics Consensus

# Reviews: 80

EA hasn't reinvented the wheel, but they've created a football sim that gives players more control than ever before. The Champions League expands FIFA's exhaustive selection of licenses, and the gameplay changes on the pitch are subtle and effective.

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Critic Reviews for FIFA 19

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High Score - 95/100

Low Score - 50/100

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52% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

Phil Iwaniuk (PC Gamer)

83/100

“Maintaining an almost impossible level of polish across its many modes, FIFA 19 might not eclipse PES 19 on the pitch, but it demonstrates its worth via The Journey.”

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Jay Jaffa (Metro GameCentral)

8/10

“EA hasn’t reinvented the wheel but they’ve reimagined what a fun football sim can be, with innovative game modes and gameplay tweaks that will make even seasoned FIFA vets rethink their approach.”

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Owen Good (Polygon)

Recommended

“FIFA 19’s selling points may be subtle or incremental but, again, that’s because the bedrock of this game has been so deep and so strong, for so long”

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AbsoluteXbox	Andy Langers	4.4 / 5 stars	09-25-2018	For the first time in a good few years I’ve really enjoyed jumping into the game and learning to play using the new additions, lump in all the presentation changes, the UEFA licences and FIFA 19 is walking away with it for me this year.	Read review
Areajugones	Juan Linares	9.2 / 10	09-19-2018	FIFA 19 represents a turning point and a huge leap from last year’s entry. There have been improvements on the gameplay, physics and the majority of the game modes, which proves that EA has been working to create a competitive game that manages to meet the expectations.	Read review
Atomix	Iván Román	85 / 100	09-24-2018	In general FIFA 19 came to sweep in almost all fields in which it competes with PES 2019, without this meaning that it is better game. For the fans it will be a great experience and for those who have just arrived, they will find a very complete product that will give them hours of fun.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	William Schwartz	4.5 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	EA still has some tricks up their sleeve on the gameplay front that can continue to make FIFA an enjoyable, albeit complex, sports sim.	Read review
AusGamers	TobyBerger	8.5 / 10	10-01-2018	It’s a great start, though, and the big match atmosphere is fantastic — bringing these competitions back to FIFA has been something I’ve been hopeful of for many years, and EA has delivered in spades.	Read review
Bazimag	Mahdi Eftekhari	7.2 / 10	10-05-2018	Without a doubt FIFA 19 is the best soccer simulator, but it’s not the most complete sport game out there. FIFA 19 has many problems that were seen in the previous versions of the game and unfortunately the changes that have been applied in it are very minor and don’t resolve these problems. But still the games is promising and if you are a fan of this sport franchise you can still enjoy it very much. However if EA Sports really wants to stay ahead of Konami, it has to apply greater alternations in this franchise and also optimize its gameplay better.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Gabriel Bogdan	8.5 / 10	09-23-2018	FIFA 19 takes the throne this year with ease thanks to a bad performance from PES but still manages to tweak the gameplay and graphics of the game to just the right level. Also the new house rules, the journey champions and champions league are enough reasons to love the offline parts of this years FIFA.	Read review
Cheat Code Central	Benjamin Maltbie	4 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	This is definitely a good soccer game. It’s just not as good as it could be. It should be immediately apparent, due to a lack of modes, if this game isn’t for you. For that reason, I might suggest renting the game before jumping in feet first.	Read review
COGconnected	Ahmed Mohamed	79 / 100	09-19-2018	Time will tell if FIFA 19’s new gameplay additions serve to lift the franchise above the arcade-sim hybrid that it’s turned into in recent years, but its stunning lack of game mode changes is disappointing.	Read review
Critical Hit	Darryn Bonthuys	8.5 / 10	10-05-2018	FIFA 19 shows that sometimes it’s not all about reinventing the game so much as it is about making improvements to what already works so well. FIFA 19 is probably the best FIFA to date, but EA will not want to repeat the tweak-performance next time out.	Read review
Cubed3	Justin Prinsloo	5 / 10	01-02-2019	With initial excitement having died down a few months after the game’s release, FIFA 19 stands exposed for what it is: another recycled iteration of a franchise that sorely needs refreshing. Both off the pitch and on it, FIFA 19 is a hollow experience, yet another broken promise and a slap in the face of what we have come to expect from good game development. To truly compete in the gaming arena, FIFA must lace its boots and pull up its socks if it is to achieve what it too lazily sets out to each year.	Read review
Cultured Vultures	Jimmy Donnellan	7 / 10	09-25-2018	While still fun, FIFA 19 feels like a familiar stopgap until EA Sports figure out how to start innovating with its flagship once again.	Read review
Daily Star	Dan Murphy	4 / 5 stars	10-19-2018	The beautiful game just got a whole lot better	Read review
Digiato	Hossein Adineh	78 / 100	10-01-2018	FIFA 19 comes with lots of progressive changes in gameplay but these are actually annoying for the fans and if this trend is going to continue in the upcoming installments, EA would be losing its ace of spades.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Will Johnson	8 / 10	07-03-2018	All together now, and sing “THE CHAMPIONS!” EA Vancouver returns to the pitch with 19. Joining the party this year is a contest of the highest order; a notable omission that is now front-and-center in another well done entry.	Read review
Digital Trends	Gabe Gurwin	3.5 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	‘FIFA 19’ is a well-designed if completely unsurprising soccer game.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Nick H.	3.5 / 5 stars	09-26-2018	The biggest concern for those trying to decide whether to buy or not is how much the minor incremental increases of the FIFA 18 release really matter. I certainly enjoy this one more, and those jumping in from say, 16 or later will find lots here that feels new and fresh, but it may not be a must-buy for FIFA 18 owners, despite how good the game itself is. As such, your mileage my vary	Read review
DualShockers	Michael Ruiz	8.5 / 10	09-25-2018	FIFA 19 is another great entry in EA’s long-running football series. With the addition of the Champions League and improved gameplay mechanics, it provides enough realism to its presentation while still being fun to play. The Journey: Champions and FUT may not be considerable deviations from last year but it still gives players more to do; it also helps that both of these modes are This iteration isn’t one that completely changes the game, instead makes a few adjustments to make the most enjoyable FIFA yet.	Read review
EGM	Michael Goroff	8 / 10	09-25-2018	FIFA 19 is one of the most satisfying games in the series yet. The addition of the UEFA Champions League adds some excitement to everything, even if it artificially bloats the overly long final chapter in The Journey. Subtle but meaningful tweaks to the gameplay make it both flashier and more physical than last year’s edition while still retaining that good ol’ fashioned FIFA feel, and the new modes and stat-tracking tools added to Kick Off are great, even if they’re relegated to local play.	Read review
Eurogamer	Wesley Yin-Poole	Recommended	09-19-2018	FIFA 19 is a great football video game marred by ongoing issues with Ultimate Team.	Read review
Forbes	Brian Mazique	9.2 / 10	09-19-2018	FIFA 19 is visually stunning, fun and deep. Aside from a few small issues, it delivers the goods and firmly establishes the latest version and the franchise as the one to beat in the virtual pitch wars.	Read review
Game Informer	Matthew Kato	8 / 10	09-21-2018	FIFA 19 is more exciting on the pitch than off due to the small additions made to the former and the lack of progress for the latter.	Read review
Game Rant	John Jacques	4.5 / 5 stars	10-02-2018	FIFA 19 brings in plenty of improvements to existing gameplay mechanics and modes, introduces new ones, and delivers a delightful experience on and off the pitch.	Read review
Game Revolution	Bradley Russell	4 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	The highs and lows of football are all here, and EA has pulled out (most of) the stops to provide a unique, utterly gleeful soccer game that leaves room for improvement but also serves as a new career best for the FIFA series.	Read review
Gameblog	Gianni Molinaro	7 / 10	09-27-2018	FIFA 19 has a lot of content and features to entertain players offline and online for hours. It still has authenticity with what is needed to let us feel we have conrol over a broadcasted football game. It is a better version than FIFA 18 but it is still too keen on delivering a too spectacular soccer experience at all cost.	Read review
GameCrate	Afroxander	9.3 / 10	09-23-2018	EA has gone to great pains to incorporate their new license into the title and it shows from the game modes all the way up to the game’s tagline. Champions Rise and so has this franchise to the occasion.	Read review
GameMAG	Azzy	8 / 10	10-01-2018	FIFA 19 is still an accessible and exciting football simulator with an interesting modes, including a good story with three heroes.	Read review
Gameplanet	Toby Berger	5 / 10	09-30-2018	While the full-fat FIFA 19 experience delivers in spades, the Switch version feels dated and is lacking in key gameplay improvements — even some from years ago. Unfortunately, it’s easily the worst way of experiencing FIFA 19 this year.	Read review
Gamersky	aoimiya	8.9 / 10	10-08-2018	Compared with Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, FIFA 19 makes a much more obvious progress, and I believe it’s one of the finest game in the series.	Read review
GameSpew	Jack Bampfield	7 / 10	09-25-2018	I’ll no doubt be sinking many hours into FIFA 19 in the months to come, but I do wish the effort put into the game by EA Sports hadn’t been spent on the modes I’m not really keen on.	Read review
GameSpot	Oscar Dayus	7 / 10	10-01-2018	FIFA 19 is back for a new season, but how do its new Kick Off modes, third chapter of The Journey, and new FUT features fare?	Read review
GamesRadar+	Ben Wilson	4.5 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	The Champions League expands FIFA’s exhaustive selection of licences – but thanks to lessons learned last year there’s plenty to love out on the pitch, too.	Read review
GameZone	Cade Onder	9 / 10	09-25-2018	FIFA 19 has some new additions but it feels like this year was focused on honing in on a truly refined soccer experience.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Sean Cahill	7 / 10	09-19-2018	Is the gameplay fun? Sure, but it’s largely the same as last year. Career mode gets Champions League branding but nothing else noteworthy. Pro Clubs and Seasons get ignored. The Journey is fun, but cannot make up for the rest of the largely ignored modes. If you love FUT, you’ll love this game. Otherwise, it just isn’t worth banging your head against the wall for another year of much of the same. The rating might seem harsh, but when you’ve played this same game the last couple of years, you get tired of it.	Read review
GamingBolt	Shubhankar Parijat	8 / 10	09-24-2018	While in the last few years, FIFA games have been focused on making flashy, headline improvements in terms of modes or presentation, FIFA 19 instead chooses to make those improvements on the pitch. Off the pitch, there’s not quite as much to talk about (other than the excellent House Rules Kick-Off matches), which is obviously a little disappointing, but thanks to a consciously slowed down pace and much more involved and methodical on-pitch gameplay, FIFA 19 proves to be a solid upgrade, and an excellent simulation of the beautiful game.	Read review
GamingTrend	Patrick Rost	90 / 100	09-25-2018	FIFA 19 is another great title in a long list of fine soccer experiences. The controls are smoother, the game modes are even more expansive, and UEFA integration means more chances to become a champion. A formidable upgrade for FIFA as a whole.	Read review
Geek Culture	Jake Su	7.8 / 10	09-24-2018	Without a doubt an improvement over FIFA 18 with new tricks and the Champions League license, FIFA 19 still needs to up its game to have complete mastery over its rival.	Read review
Generación Xbox	Adrian Fuentes Berna	9 / 10	09-18-2018	FIFA 19 follows in its footsteps year after year to enjoy another title of the most complete football simulator on the market.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	9.5 / 10	09-19-2018	This is without a doubt the best football game of the year	Read review
GRYOnline.pl	Jakub Mirowski	8.5 / 10	09-26-2018	Despite some major flaws (lack of changes in the career mode, some license mishaps and others), FIFA 19 is pretty much the best game in the series. Authentic European finals will astound every fan of virtual football and the perfect House Rules mode provides some truly excellent fun.	Read review
Guardian	Keith Stuart	4 / 5 stars	09-26-2018	With new shooting options, the Champions League and a madcap no-rules mode, the era’s defining sports sim tots up another win	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Adnan Riaz	4 / 5 stars	09-28-2018	FIFA 19 is an impressive continuation of the series, which tweaks the experience in different places and once again offers players a plethora of modes to enjoy.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	José L. Ortega	88 / 100	09-30-2018	FIFA 19 does not reinvent the digital sport, but it is a step forward in some elements, such as the gameplay, the approach to football more realistic and a better artificial intelligence. The new modes, like rules free, are really fun and, in general, the fans of football will enjoy it. A lot.	Read review
IGN	Simon Cardy	8.2 / 10	09-19-2018	FIFA 19 is a definite improvement on last year’s effort, despite not all new additions quite hitting the mark.	Read review
IGN Italy	Raffaello Rusconi	8.8 / 10	09-21-2018	FIFA 19 is the best FIFA in years. The game improved on and off the pitch. Now with more Champions League!	Read review
IGN Spain	David Soriano	9.3 / 10	09-19-2018	Although its gameplay does not change at all, FIFA’s content offer does not stop growing with the arrival of the Champions League license and the new kick-off modes.	Read review
Just Push Start	Oliver East	4.25 / 5 stars	10-10-2018	More and more each year it feels like EA could just charge for an upgrade pack rather than a full game.	Read review
Leadergamer	Alper Dalan	8 / 10	09-24-2018	With its new modes and preferences, it’s really an awesome game.	Read review
LevelUp	Víctor Rosas	8.5 / 10	09-26-2018	FIFA 19 is the materialization of years of experience to provide a fun experience that responds to the needs of the simulation. Although some details of the physics engine will have yet to be refined, and the implementation of some game systems improved, this new installment of the series has surpassed the previous edition. With FIFA 19, the 2018-2019 season will be a great year for fans of football games and it cannot be denied that everything is going the right way.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	Jay Jaffa	8 / 10	09-19-2018	EA hasn’t reinvented the wheel but they’ve reimagined what a fun football sim can be, with innovative game modes and gameplay tweaks that will make even seasoned FIFA vets rethink their approach.	Read review
New Game Network	Alex Varankou	78 / 100	10-10-2018	FIFA 19 is a rather rudimentary refresh for the soccer sim series, one that offers slightly retooled gameplay and plenty to do in FUT, but doesn’t feel all that exciting. For the first time this console generation, it’s an annual entry that’s probably safe to skip for casual fans.	Read review
Nexus	Garth Kaestner	8.5 / 10	10-02-2018	The formula behind FIFA’s popularity has always been a balance between accessibility and authenticity of the beautiful game. This time around, FIFA 19 offers some slight gameplay improvements proving that refining a winning formula is the way forward.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Chris Scullion	7 / 10	09-28-2018	FIFA 19’s numerous improvements on and off the pitch mean it overtakes its predecessor as the best football game released on a Nintendo system, and it’s still a technical marvel when played in handheld mode. That said, EA’s decision not to improve Ultimate Team and Career – arguably the two most popular modes – feel like a missed opportunity. It’s better than last year’s game, then, but not as much as it could have been. If you’re new to FIFA, then add one point to the score below; this is the best soccer game on Switch by a mile. However, if you’re a grizzled veteran	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Casey Gibson	8 / 10	09-30-2018	From the newly-added UEFA Champions League mode, to the updated online that now lets you play with friends, there’s plenty to see and do. The top-tier gameplay feels fluid and crisp, the visual upgrades are noticeable, and having the Fifa experience portable is a great feeling. For those who want more than the standard Career modes or love diving into the Ultimate Team this version might not be for you, but if those aren’t deal breakers, then Fifa 19 on the Switch is a fantastic way to get your soccer fix.	Read review
NoobFeed	Sarwar Ron	85 / 100	09-28-2018	FIFA 19 might just be the best FIFA has ever been, while despite its problems and flaws, is a must have game for any soccer fans.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Yasin İlgün	8 / 10	09-30-2018	Sometimes it feels fresh and quite different, but you’ll realize it’s the same old FIFA once you get used to it.	Read review
PC Gamer	Phil Iwaniuk	83 / 100	10-12-2018	Maintaining an almost impossible level of polish across its many modes, FIFA 19 might not eclipse PES 19 on the pitch, but it demonstrates its worth via The Journey.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Adam Byrne	8 / 10	09-28-2018	Despite the lack of career mode improvements, FIFA 19 is a faithful representation of the sport we know and love, complete with unparalleled bells and whistles. But it falls a bit short of the mark of being the definitive experience we had hoped for this year.	Read review
Polygon	Owen Good	Recommended	09-26-2018	FIFA 19’s selling points may be subtle or incremental but, again, that’s because the bedrock of this game has been so deep and so strong, for so long	Read review
Press Start	Shannon Grixti	8 / 10	09-19-2018	FIFA 19 is really solid overall with what feels like more changes than we’ve seen in the last few years combined. Ultimately, when you’re making this many fundamental changes to a soccer game, you’re going to have certain aspects that lack a little bit of polish, but it’ll be interesting to see how EA continues to balance and improve the game over time. I also wonder at this point whether the next few years will be spent polishing this fresh feeling experience or if EA will continue to mix up the tested formula.	Read review
PSX Brasil	Júlio César Souza Pires	89 / 100	10-09-2018	FIFA 19 is one of the best soccer simulators. The acquisition of the UEFA Champions League was more than necessary and its usage in basically all game modes fits perfectly. The gameplay mechanics was improved, as well as the game presentation. FIFA 19 is a volley goal.	Read review
Push Square	Robert Ramsey	8 / 10	09-27-2018	Truly egregious commentary aside, FIFA 19 is another winner for EA Sports. The improvements over last year’s entry are subtle but many, resulting in a footie sim that feels incredibly refined. Better balance across the pitch opens options for more tactical play, and there’s more nuance to explore than ever before. More casual FIFA players may not see the difference immediately, but there’s a deliberate intricacy to FIFA 19, and it’s enough to keep the series in top form.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	ريان الدويش	8 / 10	09-20-2018	Even though we did not get any major improvements on Pro Clubs and Career Mode, but the great new animations that made the gameplay more realistic and natural, and the custom tactics the players can make so they don’t need to pause the game added a lot the the fun Fifa has. Plus the detailed stats that the game recorded for you and your friends when you play locally makes it more intense when you play with your friends because you know everything is recorded.	Read review
Screen Rant	Rob Gordon	4 / 5 stars	10-09-2018	FIFA 19 makes some welcome tweaks and revels in its Champions League license, leading to a fantastic sports sim sadly held back by microtransactions.	Read review
SECTOR.sk	Matúš Štrba	8 / 10	10-12-2018	FIFA 19 offers amusing story, better ball control and great presentation. But also schematic AI and some game modes need improvements.	Read review
Softpedia	Silviu Stahie	8 / 10	10-07-2018	If I were to name a single significant change, this would be the one. I don’t know how users are going to react, but I’m willing to bet that in six months after everyone got accustomed to it, FIFA 19 is going to be named the best in the series by the people who are playing it.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Gabriel Klimo	80 / 100	10-04-2018	FIFA 19 is EA’s most realistic football game yet. It offers a great variety of various gameplay modes, but it still has some quirks that could stand to be changed. Despite that, it’s a great title that will keep its owners entertained for tens or even hundreds of hours.	Read review
Sports Gamers Online	Michael Straw	9 / 10	09-27-2018	All in all FIFA 19 is once again the most complete soccer game on the market today with tons of game modes and things to keep even the most hardcore soccer fanatics busy for hundreds of hours.	Read review
Stevivor	Ben Salter	8 / 10	09-20-2018	It’s easy to overlook, but the most meaningful enhancement is the overhaul of Kick Off	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Stefan L	8 / 10	09-28-2018	FIFA 19 feels like the culmination of the last few years of FIFA games, and not just from the conclusion of The Journey’s interwoven story. The Champions League gives EA the opportunity to show their presentation skills and bed in a new commentary partnership, a shakeup for the main online set up of Ultimate Team, and the surprisingly fun new Kick Off mode. Some new ideas don’t quite come together, but there’s a reason why FIFA is the biggest game in town.	Read review
Twinfinite	Tom Hopkins	4.5 / 5 stars	09-19-2018	While the underwhelming finale of Alex Hunter story and the lack of meaningful changes seen by some of the modes will be frustrating for some fans, FIFA 19 is generally a huge step forward for the series and shines in the ways that matter most. Ultimate Team has been made more appealing by a fairer and more rewarding structure, but it’s the gameplay changes that add fluidity, precision, and reliability to the play that make FIFA 19 the best game the series has seen this generation.	Read review
USgamer	Tom Orry	4 / 5 stars	09-26-2018	FIFA 19’s headline new feature, the Champions League, adds to an already slick and fine tuned package, but it’s the subtle gameplay tweaks that have made EA’s latest such a big success. On the pitch FIFA offers more control than ever before, finally making for a game that isn’t just about showing off to mates.	Read review
VG247	Samuel Horti	Recommended	10-03-2018	19 is better than FIFA 18 in almost every way, and it’s more fun to play than any other football game right now.	Read review
VideoGamer	Colm Ahern	8 / 10	09-23-2018	FIFA 19 is the finest playing game in the series. The Journey may be after running its course, but the fluid representation of football, the added element of Dynamic Tactics, and the madness of the updated Kick Off mode are all wonderful.	Read review
Wccftech	Christian Vaz	9.5 / 10	10-02-2018	I can’t think of a single FIFA game that brought about as many big changes to the series as much as FIFA 19 has. EA has used the Champions League/Europa League license to improve the single-player experience, not to mention the use of special cards in FUT. The gameplay is finally at a point where it strikes the perfect balance between fun and realism. There’s also much more depth when it comes to customising your team, allowing you to make your squad play exactly how you want them to using the Dynamic Tactics system. To top it all off, local multiplayer has received the biggest update in years with the new House Rules and stat tracking system that you are able to use anywhere. FIFA 19 is by far my favourite football game of all time, and that’s really saying something. With so much content available for every type of player, you’d be crazy to miss out on this one.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Edward Love	4.5 / 5 stars	09-21-2018	When it comes to virtual soccer, FIFA 19 is the clear leader of the pack, with what is arguably the best entry in years.	Read review

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