Info about EA SPORTS FC™ 26:

Official game description:
Experience The World’s Game like never before in EA SPORTS FC™ 26.
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The latest update introduces a brand-new international tournament mode featuring 48 national teams, alongside new authentic stadiums to play in. Take on international-themed Manager Live Challenges, and step into Player Career with new international ICONs and Heroes.
EA SPORTS FC™ 26 The World’s Game Edition
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EA SPORTS FC™ 26 The World’s Game Edition includes:  
*   3,000 Season Points  
*   One Gold Starting XI Pack, with 11 untradeable Rare Gold Player Items (1 Goalkeeper, 4 Defenders, 3 Midfielders, 3 Attackers) rated 84 or higher, with at least one guaranteed 86+ rated player
Three Player Picks (all untradeable) from a selection of EA SPORTS FC™ 26 FUT™ campaigns:  
*   1 of 5 Elite Campaign Players rated 90–93 OVR §  
*   1 of 5 ICON or Hero Players rated 90–94 OVR §§  
*   1 of 12 International TOTS Players rated up to 95 OVR §§§
§ Picks pulled from Knockout Royalty, Fantasy FC, FUT Birthday, Answer the Call and UEFA Road to the Final.  
§§ Picks pulled from Knockout Royalty, Fantasy FC, FUT Birthday and Trophy Titans.  
§§§ Picks include 1 player from each of; Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, USA.
About the Game
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This game includes optional in-game purchases of virtual currency that can be used to acquire virtual in-game items, including a random selection of virtual in-game items.

Release date: Sep 25, 2025

Categories: Sports Simulation, Competitive Multiplayer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Career Management, Team Management

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory Monetization; summary: EA FC 26 is heavily criticized for its predatory monetization model, particularly in the Ultimate Team mode. The game is a full-priced title that aggressively pushes microtransactions through pay-to-win mechanics, a paid premium battle pass, randomized loot box packs, and FOMO-driven content. The overwhelming majority of user feedback across languages confirms that spending real money provides significant competitive advantages, reducing skill importance and creating a gambling-like environment. These practices are widely condemned as exploitative and have led to a strong negative reception.
- Wiki: score 50; verdict: The Student; summary: The majority of user complaints revolve around severe performance issues with alt-tabbing and a wide range of bugs that often require external research to resolve. However, a clear subset of players explicitly state that the game is inaccessible without YouTube tutorials or wikis, indicating a strong dependency on external instructional data. This reliance on external resources to learn basic game systems and fix recurring issues places the primary 'Wiki Tax' complaint in Tier 3 (The Student), resulting in a score of 50.
- Proton/Linux: score 95; verdict: Broken / Unsupported; summary: The game is effectively broken on Linux due to EA Javelin kernel-level anti-cheat that blocks Proton/Wine. Users consistently report that launching is impossible or requires extreme system-level tinkering. EA provides no official Linux support and the community workarounds are unreliable. The consensus is clear: the game does not function on Linux.
- Steam Deck: score 100; verdict: Broken; summary: EA SPORTS FC 26 is critically broken on Steam Deck and PC due to aggressive anti-cheat that blocks Linux/Steam Deck, mandatory EA App causing crashes, widespread controller issues, and poor optimization. Multiple reviews describe the launch process as a 'hell' of troubleshooting, and the game frequently crashes or fails to recognize controllers, making it virtually unplayable on Steam Deck without extensive tinkering.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game exhibits widespread performance issues across most hardware configurations, with severe FPS drops, stuttering, and crashes dominating player reports. Only a small subset of users with mid-range RAM report mixed experiences, while all other cohorts show predominantly negative feedback.
  - Sample size: 3161 (4% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (negative, 1331 reports): Players with less than 8GB VRAM and less than 16GB RAM report severe FPS drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (mixed, 694 reports): Users with limited VRAM but 16-31GB RAM report mixed experiences: some find performance smooth while others encounter significant FPS drops and input lag.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (negative, 505 reports): Players with 12-15GB VRAM experience frequent crashes, stuttering, and input lag, with even recommended reviews noting issues.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (negative, 345 reports): Mid-range VRAM configurations suffer from bugs, crashes, and persistent performance degradation, especially after goals or pauses.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (negative, 122 reports): Even with 8-11GB VRAM and less than 16GB RAM, performance is poor, including low FPS and crashes.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM / 32GB+ RAM (negative, 50 reports): High-end systems with 16GB+ VRAM and 32GB+ RAM also encounter freezes, black screens, and high CPU temperatures.
  - Caveats: 3161 of 81688 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $10.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently shows that the community considers the game drastically overpriced at its full $70 price. Specific price points mentioned range from $10 to $20 USD (or equivalent), with many stating it is only worth buying when heavily discounted. Quotes such as 'worth it for 10$' and 'worth 15 bucks max' indicate a fair price around $10-$15, while the mention of 'max 20 euros' shows some tolerance up to $20. Thus, the community fair base-game price range is $10 to $20 USD.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: Player reviews do not provide clear typical times for game completion, story/campaign completion, or endgame. Many reviews cite total playtime hours (e.g., 56, 107) but these are cumulative, not completion metrics. For session length, several reviews mention limits around 20-30 minutes due to crashes or disconnections, but no single typical value is consistently reported. Given weak or missing evidence for all metrics, they are set to null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: FC 26 provides initial fun particularly in multiplayer with friends, but technical issues, pay-to-win mechanics, and repetitive gameplay cause enjoyment to drop quickly; the game is best suited for casual offline or local co-op sessions.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: Technical issues (glitches, FPS drops, controller lag); Pay-to-win Ultimate Team mechanics; Repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation; Steep learning curve and unintuitive menus; Server instability and connection problems
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Focusing on offline modes (Career, Clubs); Adjusting graphics settings for performance; Avoiding Ultimate Team mode
  - Conditions: Playing with friends (local or online co-op); Playing Career Mode (manager or player); Using proper PC settings to mitigate performance issues; Casual mindset without competitive pressure
- Player Archetypes:
  - Disillusioned Veteran (no buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia for older FIFA titles and hope for genuine improvement, but increasingly driven away by pay-to-win and broken mechanics.
    - Playstyle: Plays both online and offline modes heavily but now mostly out of habit; criticizes meta and scripting.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: old-school player; FIFA veteran; longtime fan
    - Reference games: FIFA 15; FIFA 23; FIFA 12; FC 25
  - Casual Offline Grinder (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of football simulation and team management without the stress of online competition.
    - Playstyle: Spends most time in Career Mode (player or manager), plays against AI, avoids Ultimate Team and intense PvP.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: career mode fan; single-player enthusiast; casual gamer
    - Reference games: FIFA 25; Football Manager; eFootball
  - Competitive UT Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Desire for fair, skill-based competition, but feels the game is unbalanced and rewards spending over skill.
    - Playstyle: Primarily plays Ultimate Team Rivals or Weekend League; tries to compete but is frustrated by meta, pay-to-win, and server issues.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: competitive player; UT grinder; frustrated fan
    - Reference games: FC 25; FIFA 24; eFootball; Rocket League


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Good offline and local co-op (weight 0.09): The offline modes and local multiplayer with friends are highlighted as well-executed and enjoyable features, delivering fun co-op play.
- Beautiful graphics and visuals (weight 0.09): Multiple reviews praise the game's graphics and visual presentation, noting they are a strong positive aspect of the experience.
- Enjoyable and entertaining gameplay (weight 0.06): Reviewers find the core gameplay loop to be fun and engaging, with entertaining mechanics that keep them playing.
- Decent shooting with practice need (weight 0.03): One reviewer notes that the shooting mechanics are decent but require practice to master, suggesting a skill-based element.
- Worth it at discount price (weight 0.03): A reviewer mentions the game is a good value when purchased at a clearance price of $14, implying it is not full-price worthy.
- Good number of licenses (weight 0.03): The game offers a good amount of licensed content, such as teams and leagues, which adds to its authenticity.
- Generous content offering (weight 0.03): Players appreciate the generous amount of content available in the game, providing many modes and options to explore.
- FUT gameplay better than FC25 (weight 0.03): One review states that the FUT (Ultimate Team) gameplay in this title is superior to that in FC25, suggesting an improvement.
- Top match atmosphere (weight 0.03): The game creates a strong matchday atmosphere that enhances the immersion and enjoyment for players.
- Satisfying actions when working (weight 0.03): When the game mechanics function correctly, actions feel satisfying and rewarding, though this relies on everything working smoothly.
- Great sound design (weight 0.03): The sound design, including effects and commentary, is praised for being high quality and adding to the experience.
- Responsive controls (weight 0.03): Players find the controls to be responsive, which is crucial for a sports game and contributes to enjoyable gameplay.
- Rewarding manual defending briefly (weight 0.03): There was a short period where manual defending was rewarding, suggesting a positive but temporary feature.
- EA makes good quests (weight 0.03): One reviewer specifically praises EA for creating good quests within the game, likely referring to objectives or challenges.

Common complaints:
- Anti-cheat crashes and bans (weight 0.21): The anti-cheat system causes crashes, blocks game launch, and issues unjustified permanent bans for coin trading or farming after only a few hours of play. This leads to uncertainty and frustration.
- Poor PC optimization (weight 0.18): The PC version suffers from terrible optimization including stutters, frame drops, input delay, and overall poor performance. Many bugs from previous games are carried over.
- Server instability and lag (weight 0.15): Servers are unstable with lag, input delay, and performance issues especially when many players are online. This affects online matches negatively.
- Unhelpful AI teammates (weight 0.15): AI teammates do not follow player commands and behave poorly, making matches frustrating. Defenders idle and goalkeepers are slow, leading to easy goals for opponents.
- Pervasive bugs and no changes (weight 0.15): The game is full of bugs and feels like the same release as previous years with no meaningful changes. Players are frustrated by the lack of improvement.
- Game fails to launch (weight 0.13): The game gets stuck at the main menu or fails to launch entirely. This issue prevents players from even starting the game.
- Career mode neglected (weight 0.13): Career mode receives irrelevant changes and remains horrible and neglected. It has not been improved meaningfully, and players are disappointed.
- Online requirement for single-player (weight 0.1): Single-player modes like Career Mode and World Cup mode require a constant internet connection to start or advance, which is inconvenient for offline players.
- Pro Clubs mode broken (weight 0.06): Pro Clubs mode has bugs including teleporting players, glitched animations, and the game forgetting basic football mechanics. FPS and anti-cheat issues also affect this mode.
- EA support unresponsive (weight 0.06): EA customer support does not respond to bug reports or issues, leaving players without help. Unfixed bugs persist across versions.
- eFootball considered superior (weight 0.05): Some players compare this game unfavorably to eFootball, stating that eFootball offers better football gameplay. This reflects deep dissatisfaction.
- Cluttered and confusing menus (weight 0.05): The in-game menus are cluttered and confusing, making navigation difficult for players. This adds to the overall poor user experience.
- Controller connectivity issues (weight 0.05): Controllers frequently stop working or have connectivity issues during gameplay, affecting control and enjoyment.

Gameplay feedback:
- Online requirement for single-player (weight 0.04): The single-player career mode requires a constant online connection, which is inconvenient and frustrating for players who prefer offline play. This design choice limits accessibility.
- Annual release feels stagnant (weight 0.04): Players feel the game is released annually with minimal changes, making it seem like a copy-paste effort. This lack of innovation is a major frustration for the player base.
- Cosmetic menu changes only (weight 0.04): The only noticeable updates appear to be cosmetic changes in menus, while core gameplay remains largely the same. This reinforces the perception of a lackluster annual release.
- Player speed is unrealistic (weight 0.04): Player sprint speeds are not realistic, with some players moving too fast or too slow compared to real life. This affects the overall authenticity of matches.
- Defense mechanics worsened (weight 0.04): Defense mechanics have been changed for the worse, making it harder to defend effectively and frustrating experienced players. This negatively impacts defensive strategies.
- Realistic mode is ineffective (weight 0.04): The realistic mode fails to deliver an authentic simulation experience as intended. Players find it poorly implemented and not true to real football.
- Midfield gameplay is bypassed (weight 0.04): The midfield area is often bypassed during play, reducing strategic depth and making matches feel less realistic. This is a common complaint about game flow.
- Long-range shot exploit exists (weight 0.04): Players can exploit long-range shots that are too effective, making defending less rewarding and breaking balance. This undermines realistic gameplay.
- Single player mode is lacking (weight 0.04): The single player mode is considered underwhelming, with limited content and poor AI behavior. Players looking for a robust offline experience are disappointed.
- AI defending is a feature (weight 0.04): The game features AI defending, which some players feel reduces the skill gap and makes defending too automated. This can lead to unsatisfying defensive gameplay.
- Evo system is criticized (weight 0.04): The Evo system, which allows player evolution, receives mixed feedback. Some players find it confusing or poorly implemented, detracting from the core experience.
- PlayStyles system needs work (weight 0.04): The PlayStyles system, which assigns unique traits to players, is criticized for being unbalanced or not impactful enough. This diminishes the intended gameplay variety.
- Manual passing is poorly set (weight 0.04): Manual passing settings are not well implemented, leading to frustrating and inaccurate passes. This hinders players who want more control over their gameplay.
- Referee strictness is problematic (weight 0.04): Referee strictness is a concern, with inconsistent foul calling that disrupts match flow. Players feel the officiating is unfair or overly harsh at times.
- SBCs are controversial (weight 0.03): Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) are a point of contention, with some players enjoying them while others find them tedious or unfair. They remain a divisive feature.

Performance notes:
- Severe FPS drops during matches and menus (weight 0.29): Many players report drastic FPS drops, often from high frame rates like 100+ down to single digits (5-14 FPS), especially during the second half of matches or in Rush mode. This occurs even in menus, suggesting widespread optimization issues.
- Poor overall optimization and performance (weight 0.2): Players describe the game as poorly optimized for PC, with multiple complaints about terrible optimization, no optimization, and performance issues persisting across different hardware. The problem is considered recurring since previous titles like FC24.
- Stuttering and lag throughout gameplay (weight 0.19): Players experience persistent stuttering, random frame drops, and lag even on minimum graphics settings or on the start screen. This significantly hampers the gameplay experience.
- Game fails to run on high-end hardware (weight 0.1): High-end laptops and desktops (e.g., RTX 3070, RTX 5060, i5 8400 with GTX 1650 super) still suffer from severe performance drops or fail to run the game adequately, even though they meet or exceed requirements.
- Launcher and menu issues (weight 0.1): Problems with the EA launcher cause lockups, failure to launch, or very slow opening. Menus may fail to load due to optimization problems, and menu fps issues persist across versions.
- Slow motion matches after several games (weight 0.08): The game runs in slow motion after playing 2-3 matches, or starts that way, which is likely tied to performance degradation over time.
- Input delay and lag issues (weight 0.08): Players report noticeable input lag, absurd delay, and controller disconnect or switching problems, making the game unresponsive.
- FPS drops during key moments like set pieces (weight 0.06): Frame rates plummet to 2-5 FPS during critical moments such as set pieces or replays, making it hard to play effectively.
- 30 FPS lock and frame cap not working (weight 0.05): The 30 FPS lock option does not function, and some players experience an unintended fps cap at 10 due to an in-game bug.
- Game requires restart to fix performance (weight 0.03): Performance issues like slow motion or frame drops often require a game restart to temporarily resolve, indicating memory leaks or resource mismanagement.
- High CPU and GPU temperatures (weight 0.03): Players notice abnormally high CPU and GPU temperatures while playing, suggesting poor hardware optimization or thermal throttling issues.
- PC system crashes including BSOD (weight 0.03): The game causes the entire PC to crash, including Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), indicating severe system instability.
- Issues persist across different hardware configurations (weight 0.03): The same optimization and performance issues are reported across a variety of PC builds, indicating a problem with the game engine rather than specific components.
- Black screen or screen freezing (weight 0.03): Some players encounter a black screen on startup or during gameplay, rendering the game unplayable.
- Repeated shader compilation on every launch (weight 0.03): Shader compilation repeats every time the game is launched, wasting time and suggesting poor caching or memory management.
- Refresh rate and frame pacing problems (weight 0.03): Refresh rate inconsistencies and frame pacing issues contribute to a choppy visual experience, even when the average FPS seems acceptable.
- Performance issues on laptops persist (weight 0.03): Laptops, including high-end models, suffer from optimization problems that limit performance, despite having capable hardware.
- Very slow loading times (weight 0.03): The game is very slow to open and menus load slowly, adding to a frustrating user experience.

Recommendations:
- Strong DO NOT BUY recommendation (weight 0.5): Many players strongly advise against purchasing the game at any price or platform, with some saying it is not even worth a free download or nominal amount like 1 real or 2 dollars. The consensus is overwhelmingly negative.
- Not worth full price (weight 0.2): The game is considered overpriced at full retail value. Players suggest it is only worth a maximum of 10 euros or a deeply discounted price, and even then only for limited play.
- Avoid PC version (weight 0.18): Multiple warnings target PC players specifically, citing severe performance issues, crashes on startup, and self-sabotage. Some recommend the console version over PC.
- Performance and crash issues (weight 0.17): The game crashes on startup and fails to launch for some users, leading to refund requests. Performance problems are flagged especially on low-end systems and laptops.
- Stick with older or alternative games (weight 0.16): Players recommend sticking with EA FC 25, FIFA 15, or eFootball instead of buying this release. Continuing with previous versions is seen as the better option.
- Refund recommended (weight 0.13): Several players express regret and strongly suggest refunding the game, often due to bugs, poor performance, or overall disappointment. Some have already requested and received refunds.
- Not recommended even on sale (weight 0.13): Some players explicitly advise against buying even when the game is on sale, indicating the discounts do not compensate for the game's flaws.
- Low-end system warning (weight 0.11): Players with low-end computers are explicitly warned to reconsider, as the game may run poorly or not at all on their hardware.
- Only for offline/co-op with friends (weight 0.1): A few respondents indicate the game might be worthwhile only if bought cheaply for occasional offline play or co-op with friends. It is not recommended for solo or competitive online play.
- Wait for big discount (weight 0.1): Some players advise waiting for the steepest possible discount before considering a purchase, suggesting the content is not worth the current asking price.
- No value in multiplayer (weight 0.1): Multiple reviews agree that online multiplayer offers no value, with broken connections, poor servers, and the FUT mode being a 'big no.'
- Online multiplayer is broken (weight 0.1): Server connection problems persist, making online play unreliable. The FUT mode is especially criticized as a waste of time, and online multiplayer is not recommended at all.
- Nothing worth your time (weight 0.08): One review summarizes that there is no content in online or offline modes that justifies playing the game, calling it a waste of time.
- Career mode is bad (weight 0.05): Players explicitly warn against buying if you care about career mode, indicating the mode is disappointing or unfinished. This is a key selling point for many football fans.
- EA predatory practices (weight 0.03): The installation waives refund rights, which some consider predatory. This, combined with the game's many issues, makes it not worth buying at any price.
- Unexplained bugs persist (weight 0.03): At least one user refunded specifically due to an unresolved bug. Combined with performance issues, the game feels unfinished and unpolished.
- Avoid even if paid extra (weight 0.02): One player says they would not buy the game even if they were paid extra, reinforcing the extreme negative sentiment toward the product.
- Lack of competition drives purchases (weight 0.02): A single review notes that football fans may buy simply due to lack of competition, not because the game deserves a purchase.
- World Cup mode disappointing (weight 0.02): One review warns not to buy the game for the World Cup mode, implying it is not featured or is poorly executed. This could disappoint fans expecting a dedicated mode.
- Only for library collectors (weight 0.02): A single review suggests buying only as a library collectible, meaning the game offers no real gameplay value and is merely for decoration.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.71): Players are frustrated by account bans, being locked out of linked accounts, and an unresponsive EA support. Widespread technical issues include the game failing to launch due to anti-cheat conflicts, severe FPS drops, input lag, slow-motion gameplay, and crashes. Matchmaking is unbalanced after an initial win streak, AI behavior is broken or scripted, and the reliance on microtransactions over game quality adds to the dissatisfaction.
- Anger (weight 0.41): Anger stems from unfair account bans for coin trading or farming without multiplayer involvement, and from the EA launcher and anti-cheat preventing game access. Players are infuriated by the lack of developer care, persistent scripted AI, poor PC optimization, and the annual release of what feels like the same product with minimal improvements. The focus on gambling mechanics and pay-to-win elements, coupled with unhelpful customer support, exacerbates the anger.
- Disappointment (weight 0.29): Disappointment is driven by the game being worse than its predecessors, with poor PC optimization, low FPS, input delay, and bugs that persist despite yearly updates. The lack of innovation, unimproved career mode, and a company perceived as prioritizing microtransactions over player experience lead to a sense of wasted potential. Despite strong graphics, the technical unreliability and unresponsive AI make the experience unenjoyable.
- Disgust (weight 0.04): Disgust is expressed toward poor camera angles and a generally messy skill system with imbalance and lack of polish. The overall game quality is described as unbearable, with some players citing woke content and a development team that ignores community feedback as additional reasons for their revulsion.
- Annoyance (weight 0.04): Annoyance comes from the forced kernel-level anti-cheat and lack of Linux support, as well as the stress of online modes. Players are irritated by repetitive commentary, unfair referee decisions, and the requirement for an online connection to play World Cup mode solo. Severe FPS drops after halftime also add to the frustration.
- Regret (weight 0.03): Regret is centered on the feeling of having wasted money on a broken game, with persistent FPS problems making it unplayable even at a low price. Players also regret the time and money spent on EA games in general, perceiving the investment as futile given the technical state of the product.
- Disbelief (weight 0.02): Disbelief is caused by reports of mass bans happening for no reason, leaving players confused about the enforcement system. Additionally, the equal strength stats between genders, which ignore real-world physics, is seen as unrealistic and hard to accept.
- Resignation (weight 0.02): Resignation comes from the belief that the community's addiction to microtransactions enables the stagnant business model. Some players admit they continue playing only because of the money already spent, despite ongoing issues.
- Mockery (weight 0.02): Mockery targets the lack of optimization, which is deemed ridiculous, especially given that the game still has poor optimization in 2026. This ongoing failure is seen as laughable rather than merely disappointing.
- Displeasure (weight 0.01): Displeasure is primarily due to unbalanced stats where women footballers outperform men, which is seen as unrealistic and detracting from the simulation experience.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.01): Dissatisfaction is expressed by players who feel the game does not suit their preferences compared to eFootball, suggesting it fails to meet their expectations for a football title.
- Satisfaction (limited) (weight 0.01): Limited satisfaction comes from having fun with friends and the game being available at a cheap price, which makes the experience acceptable despite other flaws.
- Satisfaction (initial) (weight 0.01): Initial satisfaction is based on a pretty good experience otherwise, suggesting some players find the core gameplay enjoyable before deeper issues surface.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Concern is driven by crashes and high CPU and GPU temperatures, raising worries about system stability and hardware safety while playing the game.
- Stress (weight 0.01): Stress is caused by an FPS bug that forces players to restart the game three times, creating a frustrating and tense experience during matches.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion stems from the overwhelming number of card variants in Ultimate Team, with no clear sense of progression, making the mode feel cluttered and directionless.
- Exhaustion (weight 0.01): Exhaustion comes from having to spend hours adjusting settings and navigating the career mode, indicating a lack of polish and user-friendly design.
- Resentment (weight 0.01): Resentment is aimed at unrealistic physics and overpowered defensive AI that ruin the authentic football experience, making gameplay feel broken and unfair.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Appreciation is noted for the visuals and atmosphere of the game, suggesting that graphical presentation is a positive aspect despite other shortcomings.
- Hatred (weight 0.01): Hatred is directed at controller issues and broken game mechanics, which collectively render the game unenjoyable and dysfunctional.}