EA Vancouver·Released Sep 28, 2018·Single player
Experience the world’s most prestigious club competition with the addition of the UEFA Champions League. The legendary tournament is woven into every mode in FIFA 19, introducing brand new ways to play.
Once again story-based The Journey eclipses FIFA’s unremarkable on-pitch improvements.
FIFA 19 is back for a new season, but how do its brand new Kick Off modes, third chapter of The Journey, and new FUT features fare?
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 - as pretty much anyone who is contemplating a purchase is likely to be, given the advanced age of EA's premier sports franchise, then the score stands.
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.
New inclusions don’t distract from the game, but they aren’t the highlight either.
The game contains some impressive moments on the field, but off of it it's more of the same.
Blame Ronaldo. The moment I saw the then Real Madrid superstar score that overhead kick against Juventus in the Champio…
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FIFA 19 is a definite improvement on last year's effort, despite not all new additions quite hitting the mark.
