Info about EA SPORTS FC™ 27:

Official game description:
EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Editions
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EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition
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EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition includes:  
*   6,000 FC Points over 3 months††  
*   Additional FUT™ Player Evo slot
Career content:  
*   3 ICONs/Heroes  
*   5-Star Senior Scout in Manager Career  
*   5-Star Coach available for hire in Manager Career  
*   5-Star Youth Scout available for hire in Manager Career  
*   5 Manager Live Challenge Creation Slots
The Grounds content:  
*   The Grounds Signature Sweatsuit  
*   Tier 3 Amp inspired by Mbappe  
*   2 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables
†† You must complete the steps to obtain the initial FC Points distribution by August 1, 2027 to receive all 6,000 FC Points. If you redeem after September 26, 2027, you will not receive any FC Points.
Join the Club Membership in EA SPORTS FC™ 27 for rewards ‡.
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Club Member benefits include new rewards across Football Ultimate Team™, Career, The Grounds and Clubs, with reward drops and Vanity items available exclusively to Club Members throughout the season. To qualify, play EA SPORTS FC™ 26 and EA SPORTS FC™ 27 before 1 November, 2026. Current Club Members from EA SPORTS FC™ 26 can maintain their status by playing EA SPORTS FC™ 27 before 1 November, 2026.  
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 24, 2026

Categories: Sports Simulation, Football Simulation, Competitive Multiplayer, Ultimate Team / Card Collection, Career Mode, Arcade Football, Pay-to-Win Monetization, PC Performance Issues

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 90; verdict: Predatory / Pay-to-Win; summary: The audit finds strong, repeated evidence that EA FC includes real-money monetization tied to competitive progression: FC Points, paid packs with odds, a battle pass, skins/emotes, and paid Pro Clubs upgrades. Numerous reviews across languages explicitly call the game pay-to-win, and some describe spending as necessary for a level playing field. Technical bugs, base-price complaints, and comparisons to other games were excluded from the monetization score.
- Proton/Linux: score 90; verdict: Broken / Unsupported; summary: The Linux/Proton evidence is limited but explicit: two reviews state the game does not run on Linux/SteamOS. Other complaints about anti-cheat, launcher behavior, and generic stutter do not mention Linux, Proton, SteamOS, Wine, or a native Linux build, so they are not counted as Linux-specific compatibility issues. No positive Linux or Proton reports are present, placing the game in the Broken/Unsupported range.
- Steam Deck: score 85; verdict: Broken on Steam Deck; summary: Audit of the Steam Deck experience reveals severe technical barriers. The game will not run on Linux/SteamOS, and anti-cheat (Javelin) frequently prevents launch or breaks during play. The EA app launcher requires task manager kills and long waits, while users report frequent crashes, freezes, and black screens, sometimes accompanied by login lockouts. Controller settings fail to save, and cutscenes cannot be skipped or paused. Positive notes about fun gameplay exist but are overshadowed by the title's non-functional state on the platform.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Across the reported Windows hardware cohorts, performance problems dominate, with frequent crashes, freezes, and stuttering appearing in nearly every configuration. Only the mid-range 8-11GB VRAM cohort shows substantial positive reports of smooth, well-optimized play alongside its complaints.
  - Sample size: 429 (13% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (negative, 147 reports): This cohort mostly reports crashes, hard system freezes, and constant stuttering at match start, with only isolated praise for ongoing PC optimization.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (mixed, 103 reports): Several players call the game smooth and well-optimized with responsive controls, but a comparable share report frequent crashes, freezes, and FPS drops in the open hub and city areas.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / <16GB RAM (negative, 71 reports): All reported users describe the game as unplayable, citing full PC crashes during loading, persistent stuttering every few seconds, and lag and bugs.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM / 16-31GB RAM (negative, 69 reports): This cohort consistently reports crashes and freezes and describes the game as very poorly optimized despite having more system RAM.
  - Windows 16GB+ VRAM (negative, 32 reports): Despite high-end hardware, crashes during matches and bugs dominate, and even the positive reports note lower FPS than the previous year's title.
  - Caveats: 429 of 3318 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $20.00 - $35.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews repeatedly use $70 as the full-price anchor and reject it as poor value, calling the game an annual update with too little new content. Multiple reviewers recommend waiting for a sale, buying through EA Play instead, or only purchasing at a heavy discount. A 70% discount on a $70 game is about $21, while a 50% discount would be about $35, so the community's fair base-game range clusters well below full price, roughly $20-$35. Positive price comments exist, but the dominant price-focused sentiment favors waiting for a significant discount.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The target-game quotes show short play sessions of about 30 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 1.5 hours. This supports a rough sessionLength of about 1 hour, as the midpoint of the reported short sessions. No quote gives a full-game completion time, a story/career completion time, or a defined endgame milestone for EA SPORTS FC 27; larger hour counts in the data refer to other titles or total playtime without a completion or endgame marker, so those metrics are null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: For many players the core game never becomes fun, with early abandonment and repeated complaints about stale, clunky, or boring gameplay. Enjoyment appears conditional and mostly tied to The Grounds with friends or Career Mode rather than a later gameplay unlock.
  - Stance: Never clicks
  - Anchor: N/A
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: Persistent bugs, glitches, and poor PC performance; Long, unskippable cutscenes and tedious menus or sticking points; Clunky, stale, repetitive core gameplay; Solo and Ultimate Team modes feel unrewarding or opponent-favored; Unresponsive AI and defensive issues; Early-access instability
  - Unlock drivers: N/A
  - Conditions: Playing with friends or in co-op; Playing The Grounds; Playing Manager Career Mode; Playing solo or Ultimate Team; Early-access state with bugs; PC performance issues
- Player Archetypes:
  - Competitive PvP / Ultimate Team Grinder (buy)
    - Motivation: Ranked competition, skill mastery, and Ultimate Team progression.
    - Playstyle: Online PvP, manual defending, meta squads, and grinding FUT or Division Rivals.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: competitive player
    - Reference games: FC26
  - Career-Mode / Single-Player Football Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Relaxed football, authentic career or manager modes, and avoiding online grind.
    - Playstyle: Offline career or manager modes, single-player matches, and low-pressure authentic settings.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: casual player
    - Reference games: N/A
  - The Grounds / Arcade Mode Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Fun arcade football in The Grounds's small-sided, open-world-style matches.
    - Playstyle: 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3 The Grounds matches, third-person arcade play, solo or with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Volta Football; GTA; 2K
  - Long-Time Franchise Veteran / Annual Buyer (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Annual football fix and hope for meaningful improvement over past FIFA or FC titles.
    - Playstyle: Buys yearly, plays a mix of modes, and compares mechanics, bugs, and content to previous editions.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: since FIFA 2006; since FIFA 14; played since fifa 12
    - Reference games: FIFA 2006; FC26; old FIFA titles


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:
- The Grounds mode well-received (weight 0.13): The Grounds is repeatedly called interesting, refreshing, fun, and a great addition with beautiful atmosphere. Its gameplay and new modes are seen as enjoyable and full of potential.
- Career Mode highly praised (weight 0.12): Career Mode is widely described as decent, fun, realistic, and full of meaningful improvements, including better transfers and new features. Several reviewers consider it the best or only worthwhile mode.
- Improved over FC 26 (weight 0.12): Many reviewers find this title noticeably improved compared to FC 26, highlighting better gameplay flow, realistic feel, and more stable online handling. Some still prefer FC 26, but the overall sentiment is that this is a step forward.
- Generally well-received game (weight 0.1): The game receives broad praise as fun, great, excellent, and enjoyable, with many calling it a solid improvement over the previous year. Positive sentiment is consistent across multiple reviews.
- Gameplay realistic and smooth (weight 0.06): The gameplay feels much closer to real football, with realistic player movements, dribbling, and ball control. It is also described as fluid, responsive, and smooth.
- AI defending toned down (weight 0.06): The defensive AI is no longer as oppressively effective, which many players appreciate. AI now commits fouls, fights for the ball, and makes more realistic plays.
- Ultimate Team enjoyable (weight 0.05): Ultimate Team is considered fun and addictive this year, especially compared to recent FC titles. Players are enjoying the mode more than in previous installments.
- Refreshing yet familiar gameplay (weight 0.05): The gameplay feels similar to previous titles yet refreshing, with changes that make it feel new while maintaining familiarity. It is also seen as evolving and different.
- Manual defending rewarding (weight 0.04): Players enjoy the new manual defending system, finding it good and rewarding. This adds a skill-based element that enhances gameplay satisfaction.
- Few bugs and stable (weight 0.03): Many players report no glaring bugs or issues during play, indicating a relatively stable launch compared to previous titles.
- Passing feels better (weight 0.03): Reviewers note that passing has improved, contributing to a more enjoyable and realistic gameplay experience.
- Fun with friends (weight 0.03): Players are having a lot of fun and a blast playing with friends, highlighting the social enjoyment of the game.
- Singleplayer presentation overhauled (weight 0.03): Singleplayer modes and overall presentation feel completely different compared to FIFA 20, offering a fresh experience for players.
- New game mode exciting (weight 0.03): A new game mode is described as exciting and enjoyable, adding fresh content for players to explore.
- Gallery system cool (weight 0.02): The gallery system is described as pretty cool, adding a nice extra feature for players to enjoy.

Common complaints:
- Extremely buggy and unfinished (weight 0.21): The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, making it feel like a beta version. Many bugs from previous titles persist, and some are severe enough to crash the game or entire PC.
- Gameplay is poor (weight 0.12): Gameplay is widely criticized as bad, rough, and unbearable. Some consider it the worst gameplay in any FIFA or FC title, with many calling it bottom-tier.
- The Grounds mode is bad (weight 0.09): The Grounds mode is unwanted, full of bugs, and poorly made. It is described as garbage, boring, and a disgrace.
- AI defending problems (weight 0.09): AI defending is nonexistent or poorly implemented. Defenders do not track runners, and AI actions often lead to unfair advantages or penalties.
- Not worth the price (weight 0.08): Players feel the game is not worth the money, with some calling it a scam. It is considered unfun and overpriced.
- Ultimate Team focus harmful (weight 0.06): The game is overly focused on Ultimate Team, making other modes feel like afterthoughts. Ultimate Team itself is criticized as psychologically painful and unchanged.
- Passing issues (weight 0.06): Passes often do not go through as intended, and passing is described as terrible and very bad.
- Worst FIFA ever (weight 0.05): Many reviewers label this as the worst FIFA or EA FC game ever, describing it as disgraceful and the most disappointing iteration in the series.
- Career mode bugs ruin immersion (weight 0.05): Career mode is full of bugs that make it unplayable and ruin the immersive experience for players.
- Graphics and gameplay regressed (weight 0.05): Graphics have not improved and may have regressed compared to previous titles. Gameplay is also seen as a step backwards from FC 26.
- Matchmaking is broken (weight 0.05): Matchmaking is unfair and often pairs players with cheaters or mismatched opponents. Some modes cannot find opponents at all.
- Black screen crashes (weight 0.04): Players experience black screen freezes before matches, sometimes requiring restarts. This occurs frequently and disrupts gameplay.
- Corner kicks broken (weight 0.04): Corner kicks and defending against them are completely broken, with goalkeepers barely moving and character switching issues making them unenjoyable.
- Game is terrible overall (weight 0.04): Overall, the game is considered complete garbage and terrible by many reviewers.
- Cannot play goalkeeper in modes (weight 0.04): Players are unable to play as goalkeeper in drop-in matches or 11 vs 11 mode, limiting gameplay options.
- Gameplay stale and boring (weight 0.04): Gameplay is described as stale, boring, and uninteresting, lacking innovation.
- Game worsens year over year (weight 0.04): Many feel the game has gotten worse over the past year, with each iteration declining in quality.
- Game feels slow and sluggish (weight 0.04): The game feels slow and sluggish, with movement described as ice skating.

Gameplay feedback:
- The Grounds open-world mode (weight 0.17): Players frequently mention The Grounds as a new open-world mode with activities like kicking a ball at targets and playing against other players. It is sometimes described as a hub feature.
- Ultimate Team mode features (weight 0.16): Ultimate Team is a core mode with objectives, season pass, packs, SBCs, and card collection. Players note gambling-like mechanics and improved player management.
- AI and manual defending mechanics (weight 0.12): Defending is a key mechanic, with both AI-assisted and manual control options. Players highlight manual defending as skill-based.
- Career mode variations and improvements (weight 0.12): Career mode is present, with options such as coach mode, player career, and dynamic transfer market. Some players note it is similar to previous versions.
- Pro Clubs mode with substitutions (weight 0.09): Pro Clubs is a mode with online matches and substitution screens. It is mentioned alongside Ultimate Team and career modes.
- Football simulation with realistic elements (weight 0.09): The game is a football simulation featuring formations, player positions, and realistic gameplay. It includes modes like Division Rivals and cutscenes.
- Passing and shooting mechanics (weight 0.08): Gameplay involves passing, through balls, lofted passes, and shooting with analog control. Players also mention dribbling and player switching.
- Transfer market and negotiation system (weight 0.07): The game includes a transfer system with contracts, negotiations, and a market unlocked through tasks. Career mode features transfers and realistic valuations.
- Skill-based manual gameplay (weight 0.06): Gameplay is described as skill-based and manual, involving mechanics like passing, tackling, finesse shots, and skill moves.
- Drop-in and small-sided matches (weight 0.05): Quick matches with friends, including drop-in and 1v1, 2v2, 3v3 challenges, are available. This provides casual online options.
- Online head-to-head and squad building (weight 0.05): Players can compete online against others, assembling squads and playing matches. Matches can be against bots or live players.
- Corner kicks set-piece mechanic (weight 0.04): Corner kicks are included as a set-piece mechanic, with defending against them noted. This is a specific gameplay element.
- Opponent quitting mid-match (weight 0.03): Competitive matches can be interrupted when opponents quit. This affects online play experience.
- Similarity to FC 26 (weight 0.03): Players feel the game is quite similar to FC 26, with some saying it is basically identical but with new jerseys.
- Annual release cycle (weight 0.03): The game follows a yearly release model with iterative changes. Players expect a new version each year.
- Goalkeeper and one-on-one situations (weight 0.03): The game features goalkeepers and one-on-one scenarios. Players can control the goalkeeper.

Performance notes:
- Poor PC Optimization and Stuttering (weight 0.26): Many users complain about poor optimization, constant stutters, frame rate drops, and sluggish performance. Issues persist despite trying various settings, and the game lacks PC-specific features like DLSS.
- PC Optimization Improvements Praised (weight 0.17): Several players report that the game is well-optimized on PC, with performance improvements over previous titles and smooth frame rates even on older hardware. Graphics settings like Ultra run well and temperatures stay reasonable.
- Frequent Game Crashes and Freezes (weight 0.17): Players experience frequent crashes during matches, random freezes, black screens, and game hang-ups requiring Alt+F4 or task manager. Crashes can occur at various points, including FUT Draft and menus.
- Server Lag and Connectivity Issues (weight 0.16): Severe server lag, disconnections, and reconnection loops are common during online play. Servers are congested and cannot handle traffic, leading to high ping even with good internet.
- Positive Performance on High-End Hardware (weight 0.06): Some players with high-end systems report excellent performance, with high FPS and no lag. The game runs smoothly and looks great on capable hardware.
- Menu Freezing and Restart Needed (weight 0.05): Menus freeze often, requiring a game restart to fix. This can happen on various screens, including the season pass page.
- Slow Loading and Menu Performance (weight 0.04): Loading times between menus can be extremely long, sometimes up to 10 minutes. Menus also freeze or block, requiring restarts, and overall menu performance is sluggish.
- Input Delay and Controller Problems (weight 0.04): Players report input delay affecting gameplay, and controllers sometimes fail to register or disconnect during matches. These issues impact overall responsiveness.
- Stuttering During Specific Actions (weight 0.04): Stuttering occurs during shooting, defending, receiving the ball, and goalkeeper clearances. Animations stutter and do not flow smoothly, affecting gameplay fluidity.
- Issues in Ultimate Team Mode (weight 0.04): Ultimate Team matches stutter frequently, and the mode suffers from crashes and freezes. Ping is often high and yellow, affecting online play.
- Anti-Cheat Launch Conflicts (weight 0.03): The game fails to launch unless other anti-cheat software is uninstalled, causing significant inconvenience. This issue affects players who have multiple anti-cheat programs installed.
- Audio and Visual Glitches (weight 0.03): Music sometimes turns on by itself during gameplay and causes lag. Graphics are reported as terrible even on Ultra settings, and characters shake when dribbling.
- Temporary Issues at Release (weight 0.02): Stability problems and crashes are common in the first days after release. Some players note that the game may crash or cause issues initially.
- Black Screen During Matches (weight 0.02): Black screens occur during matches, particularly after halftime. This disrupts gameplay and forces restarts.
- Random Lag Spikes (weight 0.02): Random lag spikes occur during gameplay, causing temporary slowdowns. These spikes are unpredictable and affect performance.
- Troubleshooting Ineffective (weight 0.02): Players spend hours troubleshooting but cannot resolve launch or performance issues. Many settings adjustments do not help.
- Live Joining Crashes (weight 0.01): Live joining during a game causes crashes and kicks players out. This disrupts online multiplayer sessions.
- Game Incompatibility with Linux/Steam OS (weight 0.01): The game does not run on Linux or Steam OS, limiting platform availability. This restricts players who use alternative operating systems.

Recommendations:
- Do not buy this game (weight 0.2): A large number of reviewers explicitly warn against purchasing the game at all, citing wasted money, time, and nerves. This is the most frequent and strongly worded recommendation.
- Wait for a sale or discount (weight 0.14): Many reviewers advise waiting for a significant discount, such as 50-60% off, or until it becomes free before buying. They consider the game not worth its full price.
- Not worth the price yet (weight 0.09): Several reviewers state the game is not worth its current price, especially not for early adoption or pre-ordering. They suggest waiting for fixes and price drops.
- Avoid Ultimate Team mode (weight 0.05): Some reviewers specifically caution against Ultimate Team, describing it as stressful and psychologically painful. They recommend avoiding the mode or waiting for Team of the Season.
- Conditional recommendation on sale (weight 0.04): Some reviewers who do not recommend the game at full price suggest it might be worth buying on sale. They advise waiting for a discount of at least 50-60%.
- Skip if you own FC 26 (weight 0.04): Reviewers who already own FIFA 26 (or FC 26) see no reason to buy this game, recommending they pass or play the previous title instead. They note a lack of significant differences.
- Requested refunds (weight 0.04): Some players were dissatisfied enough to request a refund for the game. This indicates a high level of disappointment with the purchase.
- Highly recommended by some (weight 0.03): A small number of reviewers highly recommend the game, giving it a 10/10 rating. However, this positive feedback is much less common than negative recommendations.
- Use EA Play trial first (weight 0.03): A few reviewers suggest using the 10-hour EA Play trial to test the game before deciding to purchase. This allows players to make an informed decision.
- Not recommended for career mode (weight 0.03): A couple of reviewers specifically advise against buying the game for career mode players. They find the mode lacking or not worth the purchase.

Other player notes:
- Same as FC 26 (weight 0.24): Many reviewers note the game is essentially identical to FC 26, with minimal changes such as new jerseys. It is described as a copy-paste or rebranded version.
- Annual release with minimal changes (weight 0.14): The game is criticized for being a yearly release with few significant updates, often just squad updates and new kits. This long-standing model is seen as selling the same game repeatedly.
- Ultimate Edition and early access (weight 0.11): Ultimate Edition offers early access and bonus content, but some reviewers regret purchasing it due to refund issues. Pre-orders included early access periods.
- Ultimate Team monetization (weight 0.08): Ultimate Team is a major mode with monetization through FC Points and microtransactions. Reviewers mention ongoing monetization issues and in-game purchases.
- Worse than previous titles (weight 0.06): Several reviewers consider this the worst FC game, worse than FC 26 and FC 25, and unfavorably compared to older FIFA games. Bugs and slowness are carried over from previous installments.
- Many bugs and early access feel (weight 0.06): The game has numerous bugs and feels like an unfinished closed beta or early access indie game. Some reviewers note it is still in early access or pre-release.
- Lack of competition (weight 0.06): Reviewers point out the game has no direct competitors in the football simulation market, which may contribute to minimal innovation.
- High price point (weight 0.06): The game is sold at a high price, often upwards of 100 euros or dollars, including full price for annual releases.
- Comparison to older FIFA games (weight 0.06): The game is compared to older FIFA titles like FIFA 17 and FIFA 10, often unfavorably regarding graphics or overall quality. Past FIFA games are considered better by some.
- Gameplay improvements praised (weight 0.06): Some reviewers find the gameplay more realistic and rewarding compared to FC 26, with better controls and match dynamics. It is considered the most tactical FC in years.
- 10-hour trial available (weight 0.05): A 10-hour trial version is available through EA Play, allowing players to try the game before purchasing.
- Developed by EA (weight 0.04): The game is developed and published by EA, not an indie studio, as mentioned by reviewers.
- Comparison to series entries (weight 0.03): Reviewers compare the game to previous entries in the series, noting similarities and differences.
- Missing Ukrainian language (weight 0.03): The game does not support the Ukrainian language or include a Ukrainian league, which is a notable omission for some players.
- Limited to career mode (weight 0.02): Some reviewers have only experienced the career mode and have not tried other modes like The Grounds or Ultimate Team.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.34): Players are frustrated by pervasive cheating and ineffective anti-cheat, persistent bugs such as disconnections and menu freezes, and broken gameplay mechanics like passing, defending, and substitutions. Unbalanced pay-to-win monetization and server lag further compound the irritation, leading to unfair losses and wasted time.
- Disappointment (weight 0.23): Reviewers express disappointment that the game feels like a rehash of previous titles with minimal improvements, missing features, and persistent bugs. Many cite unmet expectations, poor graphics, and lack of innovation, especially in career mode and The Grounds, making it feel like an unfinished beta.
- Anger (weight 0.09): Anger is driven by EA's monetization practices, unpunished cheaters, and technical failures like crashes and disconnections that result in unfair penalties. The perception of a monopoly with no competition, combined with broken gameplay and denied refunds, fuels intense resentment toward the developer.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Satisfaction stems from improved gameplay realism, manual defending that rewards skill, and better AI and optimization. Players enjoy building teams through effort, career mode enhancements, and a more tactical experience that makes winning feel earned.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is primarily derived from playing with friends in modes like The Grounds, engaging with Ultimate Team, and experiencing new career mode features. The core gameplay loop remains fun, and improvements in AI and presentation contribute to a positive experience.
- Annoyance (weight 0.03): Annoyance arises from small but persistent irritations such as disconnects, cluttered menus, and missing stadium anthems. Bugs like game freezes when accessing objectives and performance issues in certain modes add to the daily frustrations.
- Regret (weight 0.03): Regret is centered on purchasing the game, especially the Ultimate Edition, only to find it unplayable, buggy, or a rehash of previous titles. Many players wish they had refunded or not bought it at all, feeling they wasted money and time.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Excitement is fueled by the introduction of The Grounds mode, which offers a fresh and fun experience, especially with friends. Improved gameplay feel, manual defending, and the thrill of packing top players like Messi contribute to eager anticipation.
- Disgust (weight 0.02): Disgust is directed at the game's heavy monetization, poor graphics, and unrealistic mechanics that prioritize profit over football simulation. The focus on Ultimate Team and pay-to-win elements, combined with sloppy execution, evokes strong repulsion.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope stems from EA's perceived balanced approach and the potential for patches to fix bugs and improve user experience. Players are optimistic that core gameplay will remain untouched and that continued support will resolve issues.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.01): Dissatisfaction is caused by missing career mode features like transfer interviews, poor graphics, and unenjoyable gameplay. The lack of innovation and rough optimization leave players feeling let down.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Concern revolves around potential updates that could break the game or alter gameplay negatively, as well as worries about overpricing and difficulty for casual players. Players hope EA won't ruin the current balance with patches.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom results from repetitive yearly releases with nothing new, dull game modes, and meaningless NPC interactions in The Grounds. Career mode stagnation and AFK players contribute to a lackluster experience.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Amusement comes from humorous glitches like possessed player faces and absurd physics, such as a woman overpowering a 105 kg man. The Grounds mode provides some fun, and sarcastic appreciation of flaws adds to the entertainment.
- Resignation (weight 0): Resignation stems from a lack of alternatives in the football game market, forcing players to keep buying the same title despite known issues. They continue to purchase and play out of habit or necessity.
- Confusion (weight 0): Confusion is caused by unrealistic elements like Tottenham in the Champions League and questionable player market values in manager mode. Persistent basic problems despite EA's resources also baffle players.
- Disillusionment (weight 0): Disillusionment arises from the game not feeling like football since 2017, with overpriced and overhyped releases offering minimal changes. The Grounds mode is seen as recycled and buggy, breaking long-held trust.
- Hopelessness (weight 0): Hopelessness is felt when hours of grinding for good cards yield nothing and players believe complaining is futile. The sense that nothing will improve leads to despair.
- Exasperation (weight 0): Exasperation results from developers failing to fix recurring issues after a decade, alongside disconnection and controller bugs that force players to Alt+F4. The repetition of unfixed problems exhausts patience.
- Stress (weight 0): Stress is caused by the dynamic overall system and squad management, including fatigue, injuries, and rating drops, as well as gameplay that causes losses without player input. These factors create a tense and overwhelming experience.}