That’s crazy. Not trying to argue but this is the first year many people I know love the game. Clubs and my career are infinitely better than other years and the gameplay is much better imo. Way less video game feel
@@time2driveohio151that’s the issue if y’all want real football go outside and play football stop trying to make a game realistic that’s what kills video games it’s a video game bro it’s meant to be aracadey and fun
I officially quit. Was consistently a rank 1-2 player over past few years. Now I consistently finish rank 3-4. Every game feels the same and there is 0 skill gap. It’s about who gets more bouncebacks and abuses broken mechanics. Games an absolute joke.
you are 100% right! I have been playing in elite and I cannot enter D3 here! I win I lose I win I lose I win I lose....bouncebacks dictate the game along with unreal penalties, attackers stopping the run, defense getting frozen once you are 3-0 ahead.....cannot wait for FIFA from 2K! I am done
Exactly this. Constant 14 win player last season. Had a certain skill point, where I knew who were better than me and who aren't. This season, it just doesn't matter. A terrible player will get 1 bounce back goal, pass around and get 1/2 on the counter. Every season people complain, but the game had a few redeeming qualities. This season it is absolutely terrible
@@orange4755 you touched the point, we always nag, every single year but today is far from be acceptable. I have clips of lost games with 3 to 4 times more shots on target than my opponent. Defenders falling down clashing each others, attackers making the run and stop it as soon as you go for that clear pass. Common!
@@dommilburn8756 ye man, everytime we think it cant go worse, they surprise us by their talent. Mindblowing honestly, i still remember the fun i had from fifa 15 to fifa 18, hell even fifa 19 waiting for promos watching nick streams was sooo hype.
Bro, EA and Fifa are so cooked the past few years. I casually play for 2 months, get high rank, get fed up and then quit. This year, I didn't even try. Because I knew from last year that the game was done. I am always checking your content and Inceptions because you guys are fun. But EA is the devil of the industry for a reason.
I agree with everything you're saying, but I actually think the biggest problem with the game is ATTACKING AI, not defending. Elite level attackers with high attacking positioning just run offside inexplicably rather than holding their run a bit. They run into defenders. They sometimes just don't make runs at all and just stand there. It's horrible to play
100% man. The defending AI isnt even THAT bad, its the standing tackles and overall defending animations is whats completely broken. And attacking AI is just completely underdeveloped
@@NRuiz98no it definitely wasn’t lol the first years of ultimate team were really good and it was an enjoyable mode for most people it’s only the introduction of promos that made it go the other way. All to pls little Timmy’s
The fact that we had better gameplay and servers in 2012 and 2013 is actually insane. It actually meant something back in the day if you could afford a rare gold aguero and Suarez, let alone Messi or Ronaldo. And good players could win division 1 with a silver team. The game is so meaningless now
I’m a 97 kid and glad to say I grew up when Aguero, David Silva, Gold Messi these cards were legendary..Bale In Form back then. This game is so bad, it’s actually sad bro.
I have won the First Division with only bronze Players… this was legendary man … will Never forget this good old Fifa feeling. You loved to Play this Game on daily Basis. Now i am a father Working all the day and for me there is no Motivation to put on the playsi because this fucking Game is pissing me off so much that i want to Break something. And the sad thing is this is the only Game where i used to be good at 😂
I was winning all 10 games division 1 with 75 Esswein scoring 3/4 every single game. Now I can barely get to 2 let alone Elite without grinding for weeks.
I'm 32 years old with a wife and 2 kids. I've played every fifia from FIFA 06 - 22. Back when I was younger and had a lot of time to game I played ALOT of it especially FUT from its early days when it was fucking awesome. Having a family I couldn't even play FUT if I wanted to as EA have made it impossible to have a good team unless you literally live to play the game or spend money. What I've been doing now is something I did back before FUT was a thing, and that's playing career mode and online seasons using real teams. I have to say it's probably the most fun I've had playing the series and the least stressful since those old times. I can only play some weekend nights if I have the time but to use my favorite teams and try and win division 1 is honestly really fun. Being a very casual gamer only playing once max twice a week if possible is honestly perfect for mental health and I'm always excited to log on. I only have eafc24 as it's free and I instantly find games on online seasons when I play meaning a lot of people still play it. Why? Because it's the same fucking game as 25, but I'll still download it once that's free too 😂
Agree, the only "fun" i have with this game is trading and trying new expensive promo cards for a few games and that's it. Crazy how i don't even consider WL
39yo hear, playing fifa 7 years straight and I agree that in order to compete in FUT you must either play every day or spend a lot of money. What is worse, if you play weekend league for "rewards" where you finish 15-5 which means you are better than 75% people up there and you get Gold Parejo 86 or Oblak 89 frustration comes in and you dont want to play it anymore because guy who hit 5-15 gets an Icon worth 2mln.
This is the first fifa where I genuinely couldn’t be asked to play both champs or rivals which is unfortunate because I’ve always enjoyed playing the game. Gameplay has become so unenjoyable and they constantly nerf the attack while buffing the defense. Let alone the gambling system they’ve added. Yes they compensated it with a sbc grind, but many of us simply don’t have the time to grind it anymore and even if we did, your team still wouldn’t compete with those who constantly open those crazy store packs. Also, before you could get a 40-0, 30-0, and even 20-0 in fifa 21 with a team that could consist of silvers and bronzes. Now, the team can genuinely save you from a lot of BS because EA knows pay to win is the way to save their revenue YoY. It’s unfortunate but it’s the reality. There is absolutely no need to play all the rival games and champs games unless you’re getting paid for it.
football should be random not nerfing attack or buffing defence so if game is like that its not a football game anymore this without talking about THE DDA
FC24 was the final straw for me. This year is the first time I haven’t bought the game since Fifa 11. Now I’m just watching the chaos continue. But I hope this is the final straw for a lot of people as 24 seemed to be for many people too. The more people play, the more ea are inclined to continue their ways. Ngl I would’ve bought the game if Quaresma had a hero card this year, but it’s prob good that he didn’t.
Totally hear you on this one. I’ve played for many years, not always UT but this year don’t want to trade, or grind games or menus. I like rush and can’t be bothered with rivals or champs, at least other years were fun. For me this is the first year that hasn’t been fun at all. Love your vids though man, keep ‘em coming!
For me, the current state of the market and meta has killed the game. On release day, 95% of players are already unsuable. Back in Fifa 17, I was using different teams each week because 'lower tier' cards were still usable, even at the higher divisions. If I go into Division 1 with a 50k team now I will get absolutely destroyed. Everyone has Putellas, Bellingham, Van Dijk in the first week of the game, but taking that extra step and upgrading to the top 1% of players is practically impossible. On PC half of the top cards are essentially extinct. How do EA expect us to continue playing when Griezmann costs 17k but Mbappe is 4 million... Ultimate team has completely lost the meaning and foundation which made it popular in the first place.
i have been playing since i was 6 years old all the way back in fifa 10 i used to run 2-4 accounts per fifa so i could try out as many cards as possible it was my main enjoyment of this series was trying out different cards and formations, now if i am not playing the super meta cards its not worth my time
Fr. The game used to be about slowly grinding your way up. Instead of working your way up to high value high rated players. FC is just progressing from 87 to 99. No one prior to 87 matters.
Nah that's facts I've traded up to 2.7 and I legit have no passion to keep trading when my goal was to buy mbappe but the gameplay is ass. If black friday promo is bad I'm selling my coins and hanging it up
Don’t you think it would have been really good if they added 11v11 instead of 4v4? I mean think about it, even if the game stays trash we could try out the players we want without people constantly leaving and afk, all the gotta do is add 11v11 with really good rewards like a tournament mode where you have to win 4 games with the randomly assigned players and once you win all 4 you get pretty good rewards like 2 mega packs (kinda like fut draft back in the day) they could also add different themes such as champions league and premier league etc. even different weather changes to keep the pitch always looking fresh and new like snow and rain (without letting it effect the gameplay).. don’t you guys think this would be amazingly fun even with trash gameplay?
The crazy thing is this is not even a EA FC only situation. I've been playing F1 games for a couple years now, the games used to be really good especially F1 19,20,21. but since EA sports bought the rights to the game and became pretty much the main developers of the F1 series, it's only been going downwards they've killed the career modes and the gameplay is horrific. So in conclusion i think there is something fundamentally wrong with the company it self in that what ever they touch it rots to shit
Things wrong with FC 25: 1. Split access between premium v normal buyers, reduces hype. 2. FC 0 IQ 3. Everything feels untradeable and so most players feel stuck with the same team due to chem system 4. many bugs - often forcing a restart of the game. 5. 15 Wins?! Really? Wasn't this like 8 before? 6. The ability to spend $100s-1000s per week on promo packs, reducing the value of coins for packs - most people end up spending on specific players or fodder. 7. Solo Rush - we all know what this is feels like. Most companies that are starting to crumble are destroying themselves by prioritising profit and disrespecting players time investment. An online game like this thrives from a larger player base, but all of the above is squeezing the population out. I believe a lot of this can be tweaked and fixed but I honestly don't think they care anymore. Doubt there are any developers passionate about working on yet another fifa, its just a job and they don't get paid more as engineers for creating a better experience. Any overachieved profits would go to executives and investors. If you are going to play, just try to relax and take it for what it is. Caring too much will only effect you.
😂 I didn’t buy this years EAFC and i’ve genuinely never touched more grass. Everyone should try it it’s fucking amazing for your brain, stress levels and you realise how much life you miss out on stressing to play 40/50 games a week . I do enjoy watching Nicks vids to see the stress because it reminds me of why I don’t play it now.
Been playing FIFA since I was 8. I'm now 31 and it's time to call it a day. I uninstalled the game last week 👎 I refuse to believe a company as big as EA can make a game this bad by accident, it's exploitation of a loyal fanbase at the highest level. This is one of the worst games ever made, simply because it destroys your mental health. There needs to be a mass boycott. At the very least, everyone needs to stop spending money on the game until it's enjoyable. People enjoy watching RTG's, creators should focus that. Nick to be fair to you, you're one of the few not afraid to call out EA on behalf of the casual so keep it up 👍 Also, for context, my mood this weekend has been so much better with no champs, so no going back as far as I'm concerned 🙌
I think their strategy is to make it as random as possible, this is the only explanation to long shot finesses and powershots having a higher probability than shots inside the box. This randomness supports the casuals, similar to DDA.
Played fifa through 19,20,21,22,23, and 24. Stuck with it through all the bs, controversy, and everything even though I knew it’s been awful. Like you said, this year is the final straw for me. I’m a casual- I work, do school, and sweat my nuts off for 10 or so wins per weekend. I can’t do another weekend of sweat for an untradable rosicky, Sommer, and 83 IF, and I feel like each week I’ve gotten full rivals points I’ve had to sacrifice time that I’d usually spend allocated to school or my job- just feel like it’s not doable to even try. it’s the most pay to win and defensive year it’s ever been, and its simply just not feasible for casuals to really be rewarded for the time we can realistically put into the game each week. Sucks bc fifa is how me and my college friends try to stay in contact long distance after college
I can't even imagine game worst then EAFC24. I am lucky, I stopped last year. Now I think they will not be able to change a flow we can only hope for the new game from other studio.
My problem with this game is that AI does all the defending for my opponents and they just sit back and wait for the game to defend for them. I honestly hate it.
I think you nailed it when you said you dont feel like your getting better, you just feel you get lucky when you win. Theres just no sense of what your doing has an effect that wont just be flipped to being negative the next match. Theres no consistent tangible gameplay elements to build on
The main reasons why eafc 25 is dying (with fewer and fewer players): Gameplay even more awful compared to the previous year and nothing is done to patch it up; Pack weight is incredibly bad, not even promo fodder cards are drawn, let alone meta cards; Mistake after mistake in sbcs, plus there aren't enough upgrades to get fodder; The matchmaking is terrible too, probably because there are no more casual players in the game... To sum up, game is finished like man City 💀
100% the pack weight and gameplay. I’ve opened so many packs and haven’t gotten a card worth more than 500k (unless you count sneijder who is less than that already) from 10+ wins champs and one rank 2 champs and packs every week from champs and rivals. Havent touched rivals at all this week cause the rewards aren’t worth it unless you sweat to elite and might not play champs cause I have no fun using any of the cards I have.
not to mention they still have not fixed the multiplayer game loss if you are the away side ! only way to figure out before starting a game is if you can switch kits straight away.
My problem with the finishing is the fact that corners / headers are insanely easy to score on, yet actual deserved goal chances will end up cucking you due to the RNG finishing system. That’s a major problem especially considering IRL corners don’t even generate that many goals. We have a major problem when it’s harder to score when you finally beat the defensive line and go 1v1 with the GK, than it is to score a corner with VVD. Can’t tell you how many games I play (literally 3 or 4 this past weekend league) where I score legit honorable goals, I go up 2-0 or 3-0, and then the opponent gets the EASIEST corner goals I’ve ever seen. It’s just demotivating to see your opponent come back and tie it on solely corners alone. It’s absolute BS and it should not be this way. But sadly the more Random moments / easy corners, the more EA is happy because it gives ways for lesser skilled people to score = less of a chance they will quit the game = more of a chance of a percentage of them getting addicted to buying packs. EA are scummy af dude.
I was watching stokes play on stream and this man was spamming long shots so that he could get a corner and get an easy goal with VVD. No lie he even admitted it. It’s his job so I’m not blaming him but wow this is the state of the game,
FC24 had the same issue with god-corners BUT you could select your middle CB to read the pass and intercept it. This year most corners, the game locks you on your near post player AND DOESNT allow you to switch to your CB (some corners they get selected first and SURPRISE I CAN DEFEND CORNERS SUDDENLY, at least 70% chance alteast) Why have they changed that? Now its impossible
Had the same issues. Im in elite EU and pc so its a sweatfest. I broke down so many players and went through with mbappe and literally every single defender with 5m behind him catches up. Its crazy. I have quit ea play pro and quit all togheter. Last year i lasted 2 months. This year also 2 months. I went 12-3 this weekend aswell but the gameplay is just awfull
@ i get it man, I’m not a top tier player but I’m consistently 11-4 or 10-5 in champs. I don’t mind losing but losing because of bad gameplay and shit animations makes in unbearable (which is almost every game lmao)
I started playing in fifa 23, really enjoyed it, and fc 24 was a drop off, but I kept playing bc I hoped it would be better this year. This year, as someone who doesn’t have so much time to grind, I feel like I’m always behind bc of the crazy rewards for rivals and champs. That’s why I just play career mode now
But people are huge football fans and this is pretty much the only football game to play. Your right about their being other games to play but people want to play football.
@ it just sucks now. EA will never change. Best hope FM adds the ability to play since updating their engine. At the very least you know your getting ur worth with that game.
I'm genuinely awful at the game. So bad. I have attempted to qualify for WL 9 times and failed each time. I'm division 5. I only use my club's players in an Evo squad. My CB's are 74 rated and they do insane jockeying, blocks, tackles and I'm not even controlling them most the time. Not to mention I can just spam tackle into someones back and win the ball. The fact that someone as bad at the game as me can find success in defending using bad players, I can't even imagine what this is like in high divisions and WL
Nah I’ve been playing since 14 played 17 no money wasted I have a decent team now . And even then I’m ass too this game ain’t it passing ass and playstyles dominate the game the dribble plus one and the finesse plus, same w every other stat. Like I said I have good team and even then I’m division 5 and like you I’ve played wL countless times and have yet been able to qualify for finals. Yes my team ain’t as great as the ansu fati teams but it’s right below it and even then I can’t compete, makes me miss 17 and the quality of a high end player no money wasted buying Bruno Fernandez , he was nasty.
I’ve played FIFA’s since FIFA 98 (I’m old 😂) and I’m telling you the original FUT was the best one, it was an add on to the existing game that cost £8 & you had to use training cards to level your players up. It was unreal! The grind factor was there… No there is a new promo every week which means after 3 weeks the majority of gold cards are absolutely meaningless…. Don’t you think this is down to society as a whole just wanting new content & the best teams instantly? No one wants to work for or towards anything anymore. Society is as much to blame for all these promos as EA are. Bring back the simplicity of how the game used to be & id be more than happy
I started with 98 too! And you’re right the first versions of UT were by far the best. Gold cards would remain usable pretty much throughout, we could trade players etc and as the game evolved it remained addictive. Now its just releasing promo after promo making golds useless within a few months. Gameplay has been regressing for years to the point where nobody wants to play. EA need a serious competitor and/or for the community to start boycotting
In my local area in England I played Fifa 17 to the point I had a chance to sign for a pro team after winning a tournament. The team was called Dead Element (now Teeside Steelers). I dropped the game around Fifa 21. The others? I played either for free or through a friend. Nick is a great streamer who sticks to his morals. He is definitely a guy I respect in relation to this community.
Been playing FIFA since the original Xbox. Got to say I won’t be wasting my money or time on this any more. No motivation to play. All players I play against feel the same. I used to get different styles like possession or skillers and had to adapt my game to counter attack. Not any more. Plus even 95 Mbappé is getting out paced by a 75 pace centre back. This game is worse than Covid
The biggest issue is EA just can't accept being wrong and don't listen to anything the community wants because they cant hurt their ego. But cant wait to be playing Fut Champs in EAFC 32 gonna be cold 🥶
Firstly I love the game of football. Before this year I had bought FIFA every single year since FIFA 09. FC24 was the last straw for me and I vowed to not buy FC25 if I did not see a change in gameplay. This video confirms that I made the right decision. When I am seeing FC25 was on sale within the first month of launch I knew others are also absolutely fed up with this company. For me games are all about enjoyment. I've been playing NBA 2K25 and Black Ops 6, I enjoy these games throughly and most importantly I leave those games happy. I can honestly say since FIFA 21 I have never left a game genuinely happy, it was a constant cycle of depression, frustration and scurrying around trying to find tactics to beat low-block formations. Good luck to all of you who play FC25, I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏🏽
This is so true, I’ve been thinking am I just burnt out on FIFA/FC I’ve been playing since 2012 but think I have just lost all passion for the game. I packed Schelin at the start of this game and sold her for 1.4mill to literally no reaction at all 😂😂 i am currently sat on 1.7mill with just no intention of buying anyone or playing the game as this game is just a complete chore to play, every goal you concede is the same game on game l, either run the by line cut it back or it’s just a finesse shit from 35 yards, there are so many games out there I can play that give me joy. EA just don’t care and they won’t change anything until things start to hurt their pockets but there pockets will never empty at this point, you’ve got content creators who spend upwards of £50,000 on FIFA in the year.
Another thing that sucks this year is the pack weight on promo cards. I haven’t packed one since the rush promo and it’s so demotivating to be putting in the time in rivals and champs to never see a special card.
The game is so broken that it doesn’t matter if you have better players, you can achieve the same results with cheap players. We all experience that last weekend, Mbappe in his best version, isn’t that good.
first played fifa 12/13 at the local pub as a 10 yr old kid, got into playing properly in fifa 14 and had 1500+ hours in every fifa, fifa 20/21 2000+ hours. going to ea fc i had no more than 200 hours last year, and this year i played for a week with a total of 20 hours before i just hung it up. getting older so yeah the drive to just sit there playing video games isnt there, but i can happily play bo6 or even a game like overwatch or red dead redemption 2 and enjoy my time for a couple hours each evening. ea fc very quickly felt like a chore to play instead of a video game to play and enjoy. hell, nba 2k this year to me isnt great (better than previous few years imo), but atleast on that game there is a way to at least make it fun
They need to fix these things very soon or this game wil die: - Pack weight (no we don’t need to pack the best players every week but atleast give us some decent ones now & then) - Sprinting (can’t outrun anybody even with mbappe) - Input delay (game doesn’t react when you press buttons or doing skills) These 3 things are so simple and can make the game atleast a bit better..
My pack luck this year is insane , i got Saliba in like a 78x2 rare pack in like week 2 and in the crafting upgrade im constantly pulling Saka's and Tonali's.
FC 25 is genuinely my final straw I’ve only been playing since fifa 22 but 22-24 I played a lot like 700+ hours each game but this year is killing me man The gameplay is worse than 24 somehow, it becomes more and more obvious their just pushing for more $$$ per player and don’t care about the giant player rate decline and it’s just sad to see man
Same here brother I’ve played the last few fifas pretty consistently, played champs most weekends, got rival upgrade rewards etc. this fifa gameplay wise is the most unenjoyable unrewarding piece of shit I’ve ever played, this company have been getting away with murder for too many years hopefully this is the year that hits their pockets financially because it seems a lot of people have given up this year already
9:40 That right there. I don't have fun. I thought it was because I was 30 years old and not 17 anymore, but in FIFA12/13 (the last ones I really cared about) win or lose I was having fun. With this one, I have the stamina maybe for 3-4 games of rivals or champs, a few games of rush, do some evos and it feels like I'm doing homework, and then I'm off the game until next week lol.
@@Kuhrim im at the point where i couldnt care less if ea make 100 pages of patch notes, the game gonna feel the same, its all over for all of us as a community
The only reason why I bought this game this year was to play career mode. The simulation gameplay option in there is far way better than the one in ultimate team, because u don't see players running let jet. The game play is a slow pace build up game. I don't if EA should implement it in ultimate team but the can give it a try
Playing this game is just a depressing experience. it's like it's designed to make you question all the skills you thought you had and feel horrible about yourself. It's heartbreaking man.
nah fr bro this game really breaks you, pisses you off stresses you out, I haven’t been able to find the time of day this past week to play, shits draining bro, it used to be fun even with the rage, now it’s just raging
I've never paid for coins and have always been able to get most SBCs I want to done. This one though they've already overpriced most of the decent SBCs. Its not only pay to win its pay to play now. Never forget when someone in one of your videos said the daily content now is the store packs.
Another big factor that doesn't get brought up enough is people are burnt out. Some have been doing this grind for 15 years. It's tiresome. It's become boring. You can accept a little bit of dodgy gameplay if content is there. But content is poor. Gameplay is somehow worse than poor. But none of it matters. EA will still make bank on black Friday. But I honestly think that's where the tipping point will be. If, and that's a big if, they don't make bank black Friday. They may actually start to panic. We need people to stop spending. The whole time they are still spending, nothing, and I mean NOTHING will change. My group of friends used to play UT and clubs daily. Even when UT fell off for them they continued to play clubs because that was still somewhat fun. This year, that's not happening. We sit in parties and literally no one suggests playing clubs anymore. Our club is big and more often than not we would have a full starting 11, if not close to it. Now I see none of them on FIFA/FC. They are either on COD or something else. The thought of playing FC25 just puts everyone in a weird mood. The game is a mess. EA need to address it. But I think in typical EA fashion, they will wait too late and ONLY when pack sales decline.
I hope some of you take the time to read this. A few days ago I checked my memories and saw screenshots of the teams I would use and I realized how less stressfull and competitve it was to play. The meta of certain players was not such as an importance in the game as it is now and we all had the freedom to use teams and or specific players that we had a close connection too. Fifa was all about the creativity and enjoyment. When now its a game of who can buy or pack the most meta players. I miss the days when I would go into division games not knowing what teams I was going to play against. Being able to see someones creativity with different players from different leagues without them having to worry about being at a disadvantage, this is what truly made the game feel special to us. Another thing I want to mention is that the reason MOST USERS stop playing the game is because the grind and the road to glory hold ZERO value anymore. Its so crazy to me that someone can buy fifa TODAY and load up 100$ worth of Fc points and already have a better team than an casual players RTG that was made day 1 and its been TWO MONTHS since the game released. There is no way that we already have a store pack that contains 15 84+ rated players and MORE. I am not surprised that my excitement and true joy has hit rock bottom. ngl, if it wasnt for nicks game content I dont think id be that interested in watching fc 25.
I play for years, with FC 25 I didn't even start because of last year FC 24. Spent so much time in weekend league and sbc's and zero luck whole year. Not worth mu time. Now i hit the gym😂
Ea Fc 24 was the final straw. I looked at 25 from the outside to see whether ea corrected their course, but seeing how they kept going the same wrong way, it was confirmation that I abandoned ship at the right time, and even then, confirmation that I made a mistake buying ea fc 24 from the first day, when I waited with fifa 22 and 23 to see how the gameplay was before buying the game at a discount. They don't deserve pre-orders. Only streamers should be pre-ordering the game, cause it's their job, but no one else should be rewarding predatory behavior from a gambling tech company dressed as a gaming company.
Thanks for speaking up for the community Nick , well for me personally. I work 10 hours a week Mon - Fri and I only get a hour to play after my wife and kid is sleeping . I try to relax and have some fun playing this game but most of the time I find myself getting annoyed and frustrated at the game play . Idk how they made this game so horrible this year . I don’t play champs anymore and starting lose interest. Anyways I enjoy watching your videos and streams on my lunch break . Thanks for the content brother .
EA applies the exact same manipulation techniques as a casino. But even casinos don't abuse their clients as much as EA does. Even gambling addicts whose lives are ruined aren't as ANGRY as an FC25 player. I can't remember the last time I played this game and I didn't rage. It feels like the game is being developed by a bunch of psychopaths, and they enjoy watching people's suffering. There is no other explanation of the amount of mental pain this game causes to the majority of its community.
I'm Mr ananymous, a former programmer at EA. During my time there, I saw how the company prioritized profit over the quality and enjoyment of the games, often turning them into gambling machines with microtransactions. I strongly advise players to quit supporting and playing games that exploit their time and money. There's no value in supporting a system that treats players as a source of revenue. As programmers, we strongly recommend quitting this unhealthy, addictive Zionist game immediately These are our hidden secrets of the FC 25 game "The term 'you' refers to us as programmers." 1. Invisible AI Buffs Hidden Difficulty Scaling: You could secretly adjust the difficulty of the AI in a way that isn’t obvious to the player. For example, the AI could be given minor handicaps (lower accuracy, slower response times, less efficient decision-making) without the player noticing. This would give players the feeling of overcoming difficult challenges, but the game is actually making it slightly easier for them. AI Mistakes or Blind Spots: Subtly increase the chances that AI-controlled players will make mistakes in certain situations, like missing shots, passing poorly, or losing track of the player’s actions. You could also give AI opponents blind spots or tactical gaps that the player can exploit-without it being too obvious or game-breaking. 2. Dynamic “Assist” Mechanics Hidden Gameplay Assists: Introduce hidden gameplay assists that kick in when players are struggling. For example: If the player’s team starts losing or is significantly outmatched, you could secretly tweak things like stamina, accuracy, or control responsiveness to give them a bit of an edge. Auto-Correction: If a player makes a major mistake, like failing to block a goal or missing a critical pass, you could have an invisible system that automatically adjusts certain game elements to make the mistake less impactful (e.g., slightly correcting a shot angle, or automatically slowing down an opponent’s movement for a split second). Adaptive AI: As the player plays and makes mistakes, the AI could slowly adjust its tactics to give the player more opportunities to succeed-for example, by reducing the AI’s pressure during key moments or making the AI miss more often in tense situations. This would be hard for the player to notice but would ensure they don’t feel like the game is punishing them too much. 3. Hidden Resource Management Unseen Stat Boosts: Give the player hidden stat boosts to their team that they don’t see in the UI (like extra stamina, skill, or speed). For example, their players might have a slightly higher reaction time or accuracy than displayed on the stat sheet, making them more efficient in the game. Stamina Buffs or Reduced Fatigue: You could subtly reduce player fatigue or increase recovery rates after certain actions, allowing players to maintain peak performance longer than they would expect. This could go unnoticed if the player doesn’t see exact stamina numbers or feel the difference until it’s too late for the AI to capitalize on its own fatigue. 4. Invisible Tactical Help Invisible Tactical Guidance: Without revealing it, you could implement a form of AI-guided tactical suggestions that improve a player’s strategy. For instance: If the player is consistently failing at a certain tactical decision (e.g., attacking too much or being too passive), the game could subtly adjust the AI's reaction to make it easier for the player to execute successful strategies. For example, if the player tries to use a specific formation or strategy but is getting overwhelmed, the AI could "react in a way that supports the player's tactics" by slowing down or avoiding counter-strategies. It makes the player feel like they’re winning on their own, but the AI is subtly adjusting to make them succeed. 5. Event-Driven Player Buffs “Luck” Factors: Introduce a hidden “luck” factor that affects the game’s outcomes. This could include things like: Critical Event Boosts: Random events, like last-minute saves, post-hit rebounds, or missed penalties from the AI, could happen more often for the player. These would seem like “lucky breaks” that the player gets, but they’re actually part of a hidden system designed to increase the player’s win rate. Random Power-ups: After certain in-game actions (like consecutive goals or perfect plays), the game could secretly boost the player’s next few shots or passes without them realizing it, making their plays seem more effective and increasing the chances of success. 6. Invisible Influence on AI Behavior AI Adjustment to Player Performance: The AI could be secretly adjusting its tactics based on the player's perceived skill level. For example: If the player is struggling, the game could make the AI team less aggressive or less coordinated, creating easier opportunities for the player. If the player is performing exceptionally well, the AI might adjust by sacrificing defense for a brief moment or making strategic errors, giving the player a slight upper hand. AI "Behavioral Loops": Sometimes, AI could unknowingly fall into certain patterns that the player can easily predict or exploit. You could adjust the AI's decision-making to favor the player’s typical moves, making it feel like the player is outsmarting the AI even though the AI is giving them small, hidden advantages. 7. Secret AI Vulnerabilities AI Weaknesses at Key Moments: Create hidden vulnerabilities for the AI that kick in at critical moments (e.g., late in the game or when the player is about to lose). These could include things like: AI Fatigue: When the player is close to losing or the game is nearing a critical point, the AI could subtly become slower or more error-prone without being obvious. AI Overconfidence: If the AI is dominating, it could become overconfident and make mistakes in key moments, giving the player an unexpected advantage in clutch situations. 8. Player Guidance via UI Feedback Subtle UI Feedback: Without telling the player directly, you could provide subtle feedback in the UI to help them succeed. For example: Highlighting areas on the field or showing subtle directional cues when the player is about to make a key mistake. Showing temporary stat boosts on the UI after certain actions (e.g., “+10% Accuracy” after completing a perfect pass), without explicitly telling the player how or why it happened. Giving the player hidden hints (like slight camera zooms or visual indicators) that guide them toward high-probability winning plays, but without overtly changing the gameplay. Final Thoughts: Conclude by discussing any future updates, expansions, or goals you have for FC 25. This shows that you’re not just done with the project but are always looking to improve it.
Yes thank you for daring to say it in regards to the devs, who actually gets all sarcastic and snarky in their pretentious high horses, when players tell them how broken bad the game is, so it really conflicts with them being so "proud" It's literally malicious wilful disregard at this point, plus the incompetence of them probably having no idea nor ability to actually fix any of the serious core problems
This FIFA, I’ve been sooo spooned in terms of good pulls, TB Vini, Bobby Charlton, VVD, literally like 10m worth of untradeable players and over 2m coins from rewards, and yet I still don’t play the game. I even tried old gen which got another 2 weeks out of me. But I think it’s time to hang up the boots
Working on an MBA while working 2 jobs and somehow that still feels like less of a grind than this shitty game. I’m glad I quit weeks ago but I def am sad that it didn’t live up to it’s potential
I've played since Fifa 12, always played until at least TOTS. When new gen came out I could only make it to TOTY. FC 24 stopped at Christmas. I stopped playing 25 two weeks ago. The game is a shell of what it once was. Now it's a slot machine.
I honestly think this is a huge opportunity for UFL. They actually listen to their community. EAFC and eFootball have the same problems right now. When UFL comes out I will definitely play it, for how long I do not know since I still love the feel of eFootball in terms of gameplay
I hope UFL can have amazing game modes as well and have something similar as FUT. That would make it a real competitor. We need that really because EA completely lost the plot
Listen Brothers ! the people who ever had a gambling problem in their live will understand this. You loose your money you feel bad cause you lost and you hate yourself and the gambling ( game ) but 2 days later you go and you do it again cause its hatelove And thats what the conpanys like EA do with us. You thing only tech guys are behind this game who create the game ? There are many Psychologist behind the game who exactly know what they have to put in the game so you keep playing. Sorry for my bad english guys Im from germany. Dont let these conpanys trick you They make you addicted to a game that you actually hate but the pack openings are exactly like gambling even the carss like Rttk are like sports bet You invest in players and then you hope they get high in Cchampions league. Stay strong Brothers God bless all of you ❤
is it just me, or did the patch make a pretty significant difference? I only play single player casually. I actually thought the game was more playable than 23 or 24 when I first got it. I kind of like the defense-dominant playstyle (in theory). Then all of a sudden, scoring is literally impossible, when you do score, you don't know why/how. And the dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA) seems a lot more prominent, it's rage inducing to have your tournament end just because the game decided your team would stop playing defense after the 80th minute.
I've the same feeling, all games are an input of stress instead of fun. the rebound glitch even when we score is frustrating. this year i didn't buy a single pack with money. many people like me must be doing the same. and that will go to the botom line of EA
So many devs admitted several times in the last few years that EA don't give a flying fvck about the fifa series. The code, the process of developing, the whole server/resource infrastructure behind it is just a bunch of mess that noone really wants to touch. They just milk people's credit card, bcs there is no relevant competiton in this scene.. Thats all. As a long time fan seeing (and experiencing) this is really furiating. Man.. Fvck this slotmachine.. I'm out...
JUST DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PRESSURE, it’s stupid that midfielder’s automatically track back quicker than attack AI makes run. That’s the whole issue Manually you should still be able to keep up with the fast players. But only when manually tracking back. So many times I see my opponent miss a tackle. Switch to a different player, at the same time the player that missed the tackle sprints like usain bolt back to a deeper defending position. That’s just crazy And just let’s not talk about the “treadmill” ea put’s your players on. They just make run on the same position until opponent catches up, ball goes out the side or keeper get’s to you.
I’m an average player and some matches it feels like ping pong in the middle of the field I win the ball lose it win it lose it. And nothing happens for awhile the games tough. I hadn’t played since fifa 22 and the fun has definitely been removed.
Wow 😮, how do you know that😂?! I really stop playing this year, not even bought the game yet , and now I know, that was a good choice. Biggest fifa and Pes fan back in the days!
It’s sad that I really miss prime FIFA23. I’m sorry but I’m completely checked out of FC25 I don’t play or watch your gameplay videos anymore. I’m glad that you have a second channel just talking ball.
With the pack situation now .. the game is essentially an online casino that requires you to gamble on packs in order to play the the game to any reasonable standard as you have to have the best players in order to stand a chance of winning .. and the gameplay is horrible because they don’t care and just want you to open packs.. the game shouldn’t be for kids should probably be regulated and ultimately makes me sick
If we project the relationship between EA and us onto a relationship between a man and a woman, then the following picture would emerge. Every September we would believe the lies we are told because we hope things will get better. We love the person very much, grew up together with him and want to believe that things will get better. but we are always disappointed. There are no improvements and our partner focuses more and more on money. Now after all these years we are at the point where we realize we are not loved and we are not valued. WE are finally cutting the bond that connects us, what we have reacted to over and over again, and freeing ourselves from this toxic relationship.
I'm on PC, I have been since FIFA 21. This year is unreal.. the market is insane with players being almost double what consoles are. According to people who have played both platforms PC gameplay is much better than console but that makes me question how bad console is then since PC gameplay is the worst I have ever played in years, I gave up with FC25 when BO6 came out. Left my 6m coin team and my 2.1m coins and have no reason or enticement to even go back.
The thing is the only way EA changes is if people stop buying and buying fifa points, if they are still getting sales and making money then why would they change as far as they’re concerned the games doing well
Yeah Nick the game is done, play it since fifa 13 and i cant enjoy it anymore, 1 month in and i have an insane team but still have to almost die to get 10 wins in D1 and rank 2 in wl, gonna hop back on the game during black friday and toty them im out, grinding some cod and cs2 is much better for my mental
The devs are either incompetant, or dont play their frickin game. The defensive AI is absolutely insane. How can a balon d'or mbappe get outran by gold defenders???? Do they not see a problem with this? Even when i make the perfect play and im through with MBAPPE! A GOLD KONATE catches up to me instantly. Also the AI interceptions and the horrible passing in this game its unbelieveable how they havent bothered fixing it. Anyways back to cod
At this point people dont want a 'football' game they want arcade gameplay back. Outside of glitches this game mimics modern football, all controlled defensive gameplans
@@mikek9265 where did I compare anything to anything? Pep Guardiola js undoubtable a genius who changed modern football but when you watch Man City and a lot of other teams who emulate their style they are boring to watch, its super precise almost robotic football and thats what FC is at a high level, boring robotic and try to keep mistakes down to a minimum.
Yeah its not looking good this year. Every year the game gets worse. And now the content is also cooked. Rewards dont give you enough high rated fodder to do SBC’s. So thats the final straw really because of the gameplay being cooked and you cant even properly grind the menus this year too. The amount of views this game gets is very low. EA doesnt care anymore and put all their attention to maximize their profit per user instead of trying to make it good. Shame but this franchise is dead. Dont think it will be better in the upcoming years. That hope should be gone by now. Maybe we have to realize this franchise is destroyed by EA...
This game is made only for pros. They’re sharp and can see two passes ahead for a casual Div 4 player like me this game is pure torture. I beat the midfield and defence and running towards goal and the defender who I smoked somehow catches up and pushes me off the ball every time. How is that even possible in real life as an average player how many chances can I make for AI to ruin it. Gameplay is heavy as shit he’s absolutely right even 95 mbappe felt shit
Every game is made for pros. They always have that edge. That's why the are pros. The word you're looking for is 'skill-gap'. It's a total shitshow where everyone's losing to everyone. Even pros are losing with RTG teams.
@ you get what I mean, it’s a lot harder for me to beat the ai than those pros. Previous games when you smoked the cb you were through on goal but now somehow 60 pace cb catch up to mbappe. It’s ridiculous bro
I think we've reached the point as a community where the passion for the series is gone. The anger turned to acceptance.
And that’s terrible, because with acceptance- the game won’t change as long as people continue to buy it
facts
@@NickRTFMmore people are fed up with the game than ever. Even the spanish speaking community. Never seen anything like it. ( been playing since 06)
Yup, just exhausting to try and play now. I deleted it last week
this is the first fifa when say ‘i quit’ i really mean it
It’s over dude. I’ve played fifa for 20 years and I quit after a month. This game broke me so much that it pushed me to start reading more.
Real
Nah😭
Ufl will make you return back
Thats a good thing bro
Same it broke me to, shitgame.
This is the first year where nobody I know actually likes the game
That’s crazy. Not trying to argue but this is the first year many people I know love the game. Clubs and my career are infinitely better than other years and the gameplay is much better imo. Way less video game feel
@@time2driveohio151 But it is a video game , if you want to play actual footbal , go outside and touch grass
@@time2driveohio151that’s the issue if y’all want real football go outside and play football stop trying to make a game realistic that’s what kills video games it’s a video game bro it’s meant to be aracadey and fun
@@time2driveohio151 wtf does “less video game feel” mean?
Career mode is the best its ever been.
I officially quit. Was consistently a rank 1-2 player over past few years. Now I consistently finish rank 3-4. Every game feels the same and there is 0 skill gap. It’s about who gets more bouncebacks and abuses broken mechanics. Games an absolute joke.
you are 100% right! I have been playing in elite and I cannot enter D3 here! I win I lose I win I lose I win I lose....bouncebacks dictate the game along with unreal penalties, attackers stopping the run, defense getting frozen once you are 3-0 ahead.....cannot wait for FIFA from 2K! I am done
What a bullshit, you are just not good enough
Exactly this. Constant 14 win player last season. Had a certain skill point, where I knew who were better than me and who aren't.
This season, it just doesn't matter. A terrible player will get 1 bounce back goal, pass around and get 1/2 on the counter.
Every season people complain, but the game had a few redeeming qualities. This season it is absolutely terrible
@orange4755 No, you are just part of the toxic community and are not good enough.
@@orange4755 you touched the point, we always nag, every single year but today is far from be acceptable. I have clips of lost games with 3 to 4 times more shots on target than my opponent. Defenders falling down clashing each others, attackers making the run and stop it as soon as you go for that clear pass. Common!
Dudes gotta learn you can love football without loving fifa, there’s so many amazing ways to enjoy football, fc 25 is last on that list
You probably didnt play much older ultimate teams and watch this gamemode die year by year. This is more than a game to so many people, believe me
@@Treck99been playing since 09 it's so sad to see where the games at now
Sadly I enjoy playing my FPL more than playing FC25
@@dommilburn8756 ye man, everytime we think it cant go worse, they surprise us by their talent. Mindblowing honestly, i still remember the fun i had from fifa 15 to fifa 18, hell even fifa 19 waiting for promos watching nick streams was sooo hype.
@@djmagadan painfully true
Bro, EA and Fifa are so cooked the past few years. I casually play for 2 months, get high rank, get fed up and then quit. This year, I didn't even try. Because I knew from last year that the game was done. I am always checking your content and Inceptions because you guys are fun. But EA is the devil of the industry for a reason.
FC25 isn't a game, but a punishment.
Thats true ahahaha, i only enjoy trading in this game atm, the gameplay is just meh
I agree with everything you're saying, but I actually think the biggest problem with the game is ATTACKING AI, not defending. Elite level attackers with high attacking positioning just run offside inexplicably rather than holding their run a bit. They run into defenders. They sometimes just don't make runs at all and just stand there. It's horrible to play
agree
So true
100% man. The defending AI isnt even THAT bad, its the standing tackles and overall defending animations is whats completely broken. And attacking AI is just completely underdeveloped
And sometimes they jest run backward in the middle of the attack
Yep
imagine have this kind of conversation on early november. what a company 😢😢😢
It's litterally a virus at that point. It infects anyone who has contact with it
Fifa is no longer a game made for football fans, it is now a casino made for gambling addicts.
If i could crave this in gold! I would!!!
It's been like that since the creation of UT, I don't know why you are acting like it's a new thing...
@@NRuiz98no it definitely wasn’t lol the first years of ultimate team were really good and it was an enjoyable mode for most people it’s only the introduction of promos that made it go the other way. All to pls little Timmy’s
Wow
Perfect words that makes sense
Spot on brother
The fact that we had better gameplay and servers in 2012 and 2013 is actually insane. It actually meant something back in the day if you could afford a rare gold aguero and Suarez, let alone Messi or Ronaldo. And good players could win division 1 with a silver team. The game is so meaningless now
I’m a 97 kid and glad to say I grew up when Aguero, David Silva, Gold Messi these cards were legendary..Bale In Form back then. This game is so bad, it’s actually sad bro.
Had more players and the servers weren't that powerful. Absolute levels to their greed.
I have won the First Division with only bronze Players… this was legendary man … will Never forget this good old Fifa feeling. You loved to Play this Game on daily Basis. Now i am a father Working all the day and for me there is no Motivation to put on the playsi because this fucking Game is pissing me off so much that i want to Break something. And the sad thing is this is the only Game where i used to be good at 😂
I was winning all 10 games division 1 with 75 Esswein scoring 3/4 every single game. Now I can barely get to 2 let alone Elite without grinding for weeks.
Btw ufl bring the prime back of old good days of fifa2015 or even pes2013 just wait and see
Hahahaha 4:04 leaving for cod. Just bought cod. Lol your spot on every time nick 😂😂😂
14:43 A promo won’t save the game because you cant pack those cards anyways lol
And if you do it's the 10k discard ones looool
I'm 32 years old with a wife and 2 kids. I've played every fifia from FIFA 06 - 22. Back when I was younger and had a lot of time to game I played ALOT of it especially FUT from its early days when it was fucking awesome. Having a family I couldn't even play FUT if I wanted to as EA have made it impossible to have a good team unless you literally live to play the game or spend money. What I've been doing now is something I did back before FUT was a thing, and that's playing career mode and online seasons using real teams. I have to say it's probably the most fun I've had playing the series and the least stressful since those old times. I can only play some weekend nights if I have the time but to use my favorite teams and try and win division 1 is honestly really fun. Being a very casual gamer only playing once max twice a week if possible is honestly perfect for mental health and I'm always excited to log on. I only have eafc24 as it's free and I instantly find games on online seasons when I play meaning a lot of people still play it. Why? Because it's the same fucking game as 25, but I'll still download it once that's free too 😂
Agree, the only "fun" i have with this game is trading and trying new expensive promo cards for a few games and that's it. Crazy how i don't even consider WL
39yo hear, playing fifa 7 years straight and I agree that in order to compete in FUT you must either play every day or spend a lot of money. What is worse, if you play weekend league for "rewards" where you finish 15-5 which means you are better than 75% people up there and you get Gold Parejo 86 or Oblak 89 frustration comes in and you dont want to play it anymore because guy who hit 5-15 gets an Icon worth 2mln.
Don't insult FC 24 by saying it is the same game as 25, trust me just stay on 24 and act like 25 never happened 😂
@ 😂 well, I guess I'll find out when it becomes free to download , but now I'm not too excited to even try it 😅
I have never seen anyone speak so much fax for 18 minutes straight. Nick you're the goat man
This is the first fifa where I genuinely couldn’t be asked to play both champs or rivals which is unfortunate because I’ve always enjoyed playing the game. Gameplay has become so unenjoyable and they constantly nerf the attack while buffing the defense. Let alone the gambling system they’ve added. Yes they compensated it with a sbc grind, but many of us simply don’t have the time to grind it anymore and even if we did, your team still wouldn’t compete with those who constantly open those crazy store packs. Also, before you could get a 40-0, 30-0, and even 20-0 in fifa 21 with a team that could consist of silvers and bronzes. Now, the team can genuinely save you from a lot of BS because EA knows pay to win is the way to save their revenue YoY. It’s unfortunate but it’s the reality. There is absolutely no need to play all the rival games and champs games unless you’re getting paid for it.
football should be random not nerfing attack or buffing defence so if game is like that its not a football game anymore this without talking about THE DDA
Arsed*
SBC GRIND? bro we don't even have enough players to do sbcs plus the sbcs requirements are huge and rewards well i don't need to talk abt it ....
Nah fr
FC24 was the final straw for me. This year is the first time I haven’t bought the game since Fifa 11. Now I’m just watching the chaos continue. But I hope this is the final straw for a lot of people as 24 seemed to be for many people too. The more people play, the more ea are inclined to continue their ways. Ngl I would’ve bought the game if Quaresma had a hero card this year, but it’s prob good that he didn’t.
same here brother 🤝🏽
This is it for me, the game is finished
same ive been tempted games done tho
I folded and I wish I didnt
Right there with you i got fifa 07 as a gift then starting really getting into fifa with fifa 11. Fifa/EAFC has really lost its aura 😔
Totally hear you on this one. I’ve played for many years, not always UT but this year don’t want to trade, or grind games or menus. I like rush and can’t be bothered with rivals or champs, at least other years were fun. For me this is the first year that hasn’t been fun at all.
Love your vids though man, keep ‘em coming!
For me, the current state of the market and meta has killed the game. On release day, 95% of players are already unsuable. Back in Fifa 17, I was using different teams each week because 'lower tier' cards were still usable, even at the higher divisions. If I go into Division 1 with a 50k team now I will get absolutely destroyed.
Everyone has Putellas, Bellingham, Van Dijk in the first week of the game, but taking that extra step and upgrading to the top 1% of players is practically impossible. On PC half of the top cards are essentially extinct. How do EA expect us to continue playing when Griezmann costs 17k but Mbappe is 4 million...
Ultimate team has completely lost the meaning and foundation which made it popular in the first place.
i have been playing since i was 6 years old all the way back in fifa 10 i used to run 2-4 accounts per fifa so i could try out as many cards as possible it was my main enjoyment of this series was trying out different cards and formations, now if i am not playing the super meta cards its not worth my time
Fr. The game used to be about slowly grinding your way up. Instead of working your way up to high value high rated players. FC is just progressing from 87 to 99. No one prior to 87 matters.
Well said
Nah that's facts I've traded up to 2.7 and I legit have no passion to keep trading when my goal was to buy mbappe but the gameplay is ass. If black friday promo is bad I'm selling my coins and hanging it up
Don’t you think it would have been really good if they added 11v11 instead of 4v4? I mean think about it, even if the game stays trash we could try out the players we want without people constantly leaving and afk, all the gotta do is add 11v11 with really good rewards like a tournament mode where you have to win 4 games with the randomly assigned players and once you win all 4 you get pretty good rewards like 2 mega packs (kinda like fut draft back in the day) they could also add different themes such as champions league and premier league etc. even different weather changes to keep the pitch always looking fresh and new like snow and rain (without letting it effect the gameplay).. don’t you guys think this would be amazingly fun even with trash gameplay?
The crazy thing is this is not even a EA FC only situation.
I've been playing F1 games for a couple years now, the games used to be really good especially F1 19,20,21.
but since EA sports bought the rights to the game and became pretty much the main developers of the F1 series, it's only been going downwards they've killed the career modes and the gameplay is horrific.
So in conclusion i think there is something fundamentally wrong with the company it self in that what ever they touch it rots to shit
EA is the cancer of Videogame industry
bUt tHeY aDdeD sO mAny cUt sCenEs
Absolutely, they killed command and conquer as well. They've always been a terrible company, this isn't anything new.
Woke DEI with the developers. All forms of entertainment are being ruined by
I gone back to gta5 and red dead 2 and I agree what you saying
12:39 facts were spoken , I’m one of them 😭
Things wrong with FC 25:
1. Split access between premium v normal buyers, reduces hype.
2. FC 0 IQ
3. Everything feels untradeable and so most players feel stuck with the same team due to chem system
4. many bugs - often forcing a restart of the game.
5. 15 Wins?! Really? Wasn't this like 8 before?
6. The ability to spend $100s-1000s per week on promo packs, reducing the value of coins for packs - most people end up spending on specific players or fodder.
7. Solo Rush - we all know what this is feels like.
Most companies that are starting to crumble are destroying themselves by prioritising profit and disrespecting players time investment. An online game like this thrives from a larger player base, but all of the above is squeezing the population out.
I believe a lot of this can be tweaked and fixed but I honestly don't think they care anymore. Doubt there are any developers passionate about working on yet another fifa, its just a job and they don't get paid more as engineers for creating a better experience. Any overachieved profits would go to executives and investors.
If you are going to play, just try to relax and take it for what it is. Caring too much will only effect you.
It's 12 wins, not 15.
😂 I didn’t buy this years EAFC and i’ve genuinely never touched more grass. Everyone should try it it’s fucking amazing for your brain, stress levels and you realise how much life you miss out on stressing to play 40/50 games a week . I do enjoy watching Nicks vids to see the stress because it reminds me of why I don’t play it now.
Word for word is insane work
exactly how it is. going from barely getting wl rewards to not even touching a controller is so refreshing
Same here. Once I fell out of the loop of promos/rewards last year I've never looked back. These videos are reassuring.
@@TYLOTYLOTYLO touching grass is another way of saying you're about to shit yourself
Been playing FIFA since I was 8. I'm now 31 and it's time to call it a day. I uninstalled the game last week 👎
I refuse to believe a company as big as EA can make a game this bad by accident, it's exploitation of a loyal fanbase at the highest level.
This is one of the worst games ever made, simply because it destroys your mental health.
There needs to be a mass boycott. At the very least, everyone needs to stop spending money on the game until it's enjoyable. People enjoy watching RTG's, creators should focus that.
Nick to be fair to you, you're one of the few not afraid to call out EA on behalf of the casual so keep it up 👍
Also, for context, my mood this weekend has been so much better with no champs, so no going back as far as I'm concerned 🙌
I did not want to stop but I did I really miss playing fifa 14 ultimate team 😢 haven’t bought it since 23
cold member
Respect for supporting nick even not a fan but then on the other hand your opinion doesn't matter if you quit in 14 lol
@@Ohmyvitradid you not read the bit where he said 23 was the last one he bought
Odakle si ahhahahahahaha brate
You’ll be back and a month
Have never touched fc 25. Happiest I've ever been.
must be nice
Decided to do the same this year, life changing
Yet here you are
First game I didn’t buy in 12 years and I have no regrets
@@zaza_268It's wrong to support a creator?
I think their strategy is to make it as random as possible, this is the only explanation to long shot finesses and powershots having a higher probability than shots inside the box. This randomness supports the casuals, similar to DDA.
Played fifa through 19,20,21,22,23, and 24. Stuck with it through all the bs, controversy, and everything even though I knew it’s been awful. Like you said, this year is the final straw for me. I’m a casual- I work, do school, and sweat my nuts off for 10 or so wins per weekend. I can’t do another weekend of sweat for an untradable rosicky, Sommer, and 83 IF, and I feel like each week I’ve gotten full rivals points I’ve had to sacrifice time that I’d usually spend allocated to school or my job- just feel like it’s not doable to even try. it’s the most pay to win and defensive year it’s ever been, and its simply just not feasible for casuals to really be rewarded for the time we can realistically put into the game each week. Sucks bc fifa is how me and my college friends try to stay in contact long distance after college
Same man.
See you next september for fc 26
@@Frostyy_- you could have used thi sjoke last year, this time theyre serious. read the room
@@Frostyy_- i js buy it for career mode tbf
I can't even imagine game worst then EAFC24. I am lucky, I stopped last year. Now I think they will not be able to change a flow we can only hope for the new game from other studio.
My problem with this game is that AI does all the defending for my opponents and they just sit back and wait for the game to defend for them. I honestly hate it.
Even that is broken lol. If you try to manually defend the game punishes you
I think you nailed it when you said you dont feel like your getting better, you just feel you get lucky when you win. Theres just no sense of what your doing has an effect that wont just be flipped to being negative the next match. Theres no consistent tangible gameplay elements to build on
Kinda sad everyone forgot about the boycott that and the reason why there was one in the first place. Should’ve been the final straw but here we are
football manager
@@mikek9265 Football Manager fucked their new game up and are not releasing till march
The main reasons why eafc 25 is dying (with fewer and fewer players):
Gameplay even more awful compared to the previous year and nothing is done to patch it up;
Pack weight is incredibly bad, not even promo fodder cards are drawn, let alone meta cards;
Mistake after mistake in sbcs, plus there aren't enough upgrades to get fodder;
The matchmaking is terrible too, probably because there are no more casual players in the game...
To sum up, game is finished like man City 💀
100% the pack weight and gameplay. I’ve opened so many packs and haven’t gotten a card worth more than 500k (unless you count sneijder who is less than that already) from 10+ wins champs and one rank 2 champs and packs every week from champs and rivals. Havent touched rivals at all this week cause the rewards aren’t worth it unless you sweat to elite and might not play champs cause I have no fun using any of the cards I have.
not to mention they still have not fixed the multiplayer game loss if you are the away side ! only way to figure out before starting a game is if you can switch kits straight away.
@@Theonecamcam123321 same bro i didnt pack anyone worth more than 150k 😭
How do you know it's dying? Genuine question, I see people crying every year about it being their last fifa.
@@yabish94it’s not even close to being dead these people just love to yap.
Are yall not bored of making the same video every year
My problem with the finishing is the fact that corners / headers are insanely easy to score on, yet actual deserved goal chances will end up cucking you due to the RNG finishing system. That’s a major problem especially considering IRL corners don’t even generate that many goals.
We have a major problem when it’s harder to score when you finally beat the defensive line and go 1v1 with the GK, than it is to score a corner with VVD.
Can’t tell you how many games I play (literally 3 or 4 this past weekend league) where I score legit honorable goals, I go up 2-0 or 3-0, and then the opponent gets the EASIEST corner goals I’ve ever seen. It’s just demotivating to see your opponent come back and tie it on solely corners alone. It’s absolute BS and it should not be this way.
But sadly the more Random moments / easy corners, the more EA is happy because it gives ways for lesser skilled people to score = less of a chance they will quit the game = more of a chance of a percentage of them getting addicted to buying packs.
EA are scummy af dude.
I was watching stokes play on stream and this man was spamming long shots so that he could get a corner and get an easy goal with VVD. No lie he even admitted it. It’s his job so I’m not blaming him but wow this is the state of the game,
@ yup. It almost feels like a cheat code. Actually sad tho cus in reality EA should want us to be going for legit goals not these trashy glitchy goals
FC24 had the same issue with god-corners BUT you could select your middle CB to read the pass and intercept it. This year most corners, the game locks you on your near post player AND DOESNT allow you to switch to your CB (some corners they get selected first and SURPRISE I CAN DEFEND CORNERS SUDDENLY, at least 70% chance alteast) Why have they changed that? Now its impossible
Bro that 95 Mbappe did not feel like a 5+ million coin player, he felt like a baby flashback Mbappe. Couldn’t outpace anyone man.
I ended up dropping him for 85 Keane, that mbappe sucked for some reason
Had the same issues. Im in elite EU and pc so its a sweatfest. I broke down so many players and went through with mbappe and literally every single defender with 5m behind him catches up. Its crazy. I have quit ea play pro and quit all togheter. Last year i lasted 2 months. This year also 2 months. I went 12-3 this weekend aswell but the gameplay is just awfull
@ i get it man, I’m not a top tier player but I’m consistently 11-4 or 10-5 in champs. I don’t mind losing but losing because of bad gameplay and shit animations makes in unbearable (which is almost every game lmao)
I had a 10m head start on VVD and he still caught me 😂
This is just a lie lol
I started playing in fifa 23, really enjoyed it, and fc 24 was a drop off, but I kept playing bc I hoped it would be better this year. This year, as someone who doesn’t have so much time to grind, I feel like I’m always behind bc of the crazy rewards for rivals and champs. That’s why I just play career mode now
It’s okay to admit that the series we grew up with is long gone. No sense complaining about it, there’s tons of great games out there.
I have a question, are you an Ultimate Team player?
Is there tho?
the game is shit.
But people are huge football fans and this is pretty much the only football game to play. Your right about their being other games to play but people want to play football.
@ it just sucks now. EA will never change. Best hope FM adds the ability to play since updating their engine. At the very least you know your getting ur worth with that game.
I'm genuinely awful at the game. So bad. I have attempted to qualify for WL 9 times and failed each time. I'm division 5. I only use my club's players in an Evo squad. My CB's are 74 rated and they do insane jockeying, blocks, tackles and I'm not even controlling them most the time. Not to mention I can just spam tackle into someones back and win the ball. The fact that someone as bad at the game as me can find success in defending using bad players, I can't even imagine what this is like in high divisions and WL
Nah I’ve been playing since 14 played 17 no money wasted I have a decent team now . And even then I’m ass too this game ain’t it passing ass and playstyles dominate the game the dribble plus one and the finesse plus, same w every other stat. Like I said I have good team and even then I’m division 5 and like you I’ve played wL countless times and have yet been able to qualify for finals. Yes my team ain’t as great as the ansu fati teams but it’s right below it and even then I can’t compete, makes me miss 17 and the quality of a high end player no money wasted buying Bruno Fernandez , he was nasty.
I’ve played FIFA’s since FIFA 98 (I’m old 😂) and I’m telling you the original FUT was the best one, it was an add on to the existing game that cost £8 & you had to use training cards to level your players up. It was unreal! The grind factor was there…
No there is a new promo every week which means after 3 weeks the majority of gold cards are absolutely meaningless…. Don’t you think this is down to society as a whole just wanting new content & the best teams instantly? No one wants to work for or towards anything anymore.
Society is as much to blame for all these promos as EA are. Bring back the simplicity of how the game used to be & id be more than happy
I started with 98 too! And you’re right the first versions of UT were by far the best. Gold cards would remain usable pretty much throughout, we could trade players etc and as the game evolved it remained addictive. Now its just releasing promo after promo making golds useless within a few months. Gameplay has been regressing for years to the point where nobody wants to play.
EA need a serious competitor and/or for the community to start boycotting
Also agree about the community who have become too demanding for fresh content. Id even be happy with just totw and golds
Facts
Couldn’t agree more. Community has a big fault to Fifa downfall.
I started 98 also! Fut ruined it ! Career mode was why ea even got successful
In my local area in England I played Fifa 17 to the point I had a chance to sign for a pro team after winning a tournament. The team was called Dead Element (now Teeside Steelers). I dropped the game around Fifa 21. The others? I played either for free or through a friend.
Nick is a great streamer who sticks to his morals. He is definitely a guy I respect in relation to this community.
Been playing FIFA since the original Xbox. Got to say I won’t be wasting my money or time on this any more. No motivation to play. All players I play against feel the same. I used to get different styles like possession or skillers and had to adapt my game to counter attack. Not any more. Plus even 95 Mbappé is getting out paced by a 75 pace centre back.
This game is worse than Covid
The biggest issue is EA just can't accept being wrong and don't listen to anything the community wants because they cant hurt their ego. But cant wait to be playing Fut Champs in EAFC 32 gonna be cold 🥶
Firstly I love the game of football. Before this year I had bought FIFA every single year since FIFA 09. FC24 was the last straw for me and I vowed to not buy FC25 if I did not see a change in gameplay. This video confirms that I made the right decision. When I am seeing FC25 was on sale within the first month of launch I knew others are also absolutely fed up with this company.
For me games are all about enjoyment. I've been playing NBA 2K25 and Black Ops 6, I enjoy these games throughly and most importantly I leave those games happy. I can honestly say since FIFA 21 I have never left a game genuinely happy, it was a constant cycle of depression, frustration and scurrying around trying to find tactics to beat low-block formations.
Good luck to all of you who play FC25, I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏🏽
This is so true, I’ve been thinking am I just burnt out on FIFA/FC I’ve been playing since 2012 but think I have just lost all passion for the game. I packed Schelin at the start of this game and sold her for 1.4mill to literally no reaction at all 😂😂 i am currently sat on 1.7mill with just no intention of buying anyone or playing the game as this game is just a complete chore to play, every goal you concede is the same game on game l, either run the by line cut it back or it’s just a finesse shit from 35 yards, there are so many games out there I can play that give me joy. EA just don’t care and they won’t change anything until things start to hurt their pockets but there pockets will never empty at this point, you’ve got content creators who spend upwards of £50,000 on FIFA in the year.
Another thing that sucks this year is the pack weight on promo cards. I haven’t packed one since the rush promo and it’s so demotivating to be putting in the time in rivals and champs to never see a special card.
play football manager. more rewarding.
The game is so broken that it doesn’t matter if you have better players, you can achieve the same results with cheap players. We all experience that last weekend, Mbappe in his best version, isn’t that good.
ye whole point of fut is dead lol
first played fifa 12/13 at the local pub as a 10 yr old kid, got into playing properly in fifa 14 and had 1500+ hours in every fifa, fifa 20/21 2000+ hours. going to ea fc i had no more than 200 hours last year, and this year i played for a week with a total of 20 hours before i just hung it up. getting older so yeah the drive to just sit there playing video games isnt there, but i can happily play bo6 or even a game like overwatch or red dead redemption 2 and enjoy my time for a couple hours each evening. ea fc very quickly felt like a chore to play instead of a video game to play and enjoy. hell, nba 2k this year to me isnt great (better than previous few years imo), but atleast on that game there is a way to at least make it fun
They need to fix these things very soon or this game wil die:
- Pack weight (no we don’t need to pack the best players every week but atleast give us some decent ones now & then)
- Sprinting (can’t outrun anybody even with mbappe)
- Input delay (game doesn’t react when you press buttons or doing skills)
These 3 things are so simple and can make the game atleast a bit better..
The Game already Died
Brother you are 100% completely correct 👌🏻✌🏻.. last year was even better
My pack luck this year is insane , i got Saliba in like a 78x2 rare pack in like week 2 and in the crafting upgrade im constantly pulling Saka's and Tonali's.
Input...its like my player has to wait for the opponent's go ahead fr him to do what i requested
The problem is .. too many issues to sort out with a patch. It's sad to admit that but it's true and the whole game needs reworking from the ground up
FC 25 is genuinely my final straw I’ve only been playing since fifa 22 but 22-24 I played a lot like 700+ hours each game but this year is killing me man
The gameplay is worse than 24 somehow, it becomes more and more obvious their just pushing for more $$$ per player and don’t care about the giant player rate decline and it’s just sad to see man
Please don’t play it, just do yourself a favour and delete it so it’s not even a temptation
@ 100% mate I’m genuinely over it, I grew up playing 2k my whole life so I’m sticking to that and BO6 zombies with my boys for the near future 👍🏼
Facts bro
Same here brother I’ve played the last few fifas pretty consistently, played champs most weekends, got rival upgrade rewards etc. this fifa gameplay wise is the most unenjoyable unrewarding piece of shit I’ve ever played, this company have been getting away with murder for too many years hopefully this is the year that hits their pockets financially because it seems a lot of people have given up this year already
Is it actually worse than last years? I quit at Xmas last year cos it was the worst shit I’ve ever played and was debating getting the new one
Every fifa released each year makes the previous one look good lol
9:40 That right there. I don't have fun. I thought it was because I was 30 years old and not 17 anymore, but in FIFA12/13 (the last ones I really cared about) win or lose I was having fun. With this one, I have the stamina maybe for 3-4 games of rivals or champs, a few games of rush, do some evos and it feels like I'm doing homework, and then I'm off the game until next week lol.
Been playing FUT since fifa 11, for me this is the end
me too
100% for me too man. Upset I lost my $ buying it lol
Same since FIFA 10. This game will be the final one for me, unless they magically fix it the following years, which I doubt
Welcome to the club FC 24 was the end for me.
@@Kuhrim im at the point where i couldnt care less if ea make 100 pages of patch notes, the game gonna feel the same, its all over for all of us as a community
The only time Fifa becomes fun is at the end of the year when there are 85 x 10 repeatable packs and players actually feel decent.
Exactly lol.
The only reason why I bought this game this year was to play career mode. The simulation gameplay option in there is far way better than the one in ultimate team, because u don't see players running let jet. The game play is a slow pace build up game. I don't if EA should implement it in ultimate team but the can give it a try
Playing this game is just a depressing experience. it's like it's designed to make you question all the skills you thought you had and feel horrible about yourself. It's heartbreaking man.
sounds like skill issue to me
Dawg it’s a video game…
nah fr bro this game really breaks you, pisses you off stresses you out, I haven’t been able to find the time of day this past week to play, shits draining bro, it used to be fun even with the rage, now it’s just raging
@@hound7965 you probably the one that let's Daddy ai do all the work🤣
@@hound7965 skill of having no life, that you seem to excel at.
Just let it go bro, it's all over😂❤
been a week or two havent been less stressed
since i played
prove it
@ first off all we have the same name and i last played when trailblazer vini came out for champs
@@hubertwinston7601 its only you left playing lil bro cope harder
@@rift1x1 play football manager if u like the sport
I've never paid for coins and have always been able to get most SBCs I want to done. This one though they've already overpriced most of the decent SBCs. Its not only pay to win its pay to play now. Never forget when someone in one of your videos said the daily content now is the store packs.
Another big factor that doesn't get brought up enough is people are burnt out. Some have been doing this grind for 15 years. It's tiresome. It's become boring. You can accept a little bit of dodgy gameplay if content is there. But content is poor. Gameplay is somehow worse than poor. But none of it matters. EA will still make bank on black Friday. But I honestly think that's where the tipping point will be. If, and that's a big if, they don't make bank black Friday. They may actually start to panic. We need people to stop spending. The whole time they are still spending, nothing, and I mean NOTHING will change. My group of friends used to play UT and clubs daily. Even when UT fell off for them they continued to play clubs because that was still somewhat fun. This year, that's not happening. We sit in parties and literally no one suggests playing clubs anymore. Our club is big and more often than not we would have a full starting 11, if not close to it. Now I see none of them on FIFA/FC. They are either on COD or something else. The thought of playing FC25 just puts everyone in a weird mood. The game is a mess. EA need to address it. But I think in typical EA fashion, they will wait too late and ONLY when pack sales decline.
I uninstalled it after it giving me a stress illness that’s causing dizziness. I will never ever be back to this franchise
You’re the problem lol not the game
@@xtra_1807Your the problem
@@xtra_1807 I know part of me is the problem but when no other game has ever done this, it has to be the game also!
@@xtra_1807how can you say that? He spent money on a game he thought was gonna be good and all you can say it’s his fault he is getting sick?
Take care of yourself. You can't put a price on your sanity
I hope some of you take the time to read this.
A few days ago I checked my memories and saw screenshots of the teams I would use and I realized how less stressfull and competitve it was to play. The meta of certain players was not such as an importance in the game as it is now and we all had the freedom to use teams and or specific players that we had a close connection too. Fifa was all about the creativity and enjoyment. When now its a game of who can buy or pack the most meta players. I miss the days when I would go into division games not knowing what teams I was going to play against. Being able to see someones creativity with different players from different leagues without them having to worry about being at a disadvantage, this is what truly made the game feel special to us.
Another thing I want to mention is that the reason MOST USERS stop playing the game is because the grind and the road to glory hold ZERO value anymore. Its so crazy to me that someone can buy fifa TODAY and load up 100$ worth of Fc points and already have a better team than an casual players RTG that was made day 1 and its been TWO MONTHS since the game released. There is no way that we already have a store pack that contains 15 84+ rated players and MORE. I am not surprised that my excitement and true joy has hit rock bottom. ngl, if it wasnt for nicks game content I dont think id be that interested in watching fc 25.
I play for years, with FC 25 I didn't even start because of last year FC 24. Spent so much time in weekend league and sbc's and zero luck whole year. Not worth mu time. Now i hit the gym😂
Ea Fc 24 was the final straw. I looked at 25 from the outside to see whether ea corrected their course, but seeing how they kept going the same wrong way, it was confirmation that I abandoned ship at the right time, and even then, confirmation that I made a mistake buying ea fc 24 from the first day, when I waited with fifa 22 and 23 to see how the gameplay was before buying the game at a discount. They don't deserve pre-orders. Only streamers should be pre-ordering the game, cause it's their job, but no one else should be rewarding predatory behavior from a gambling tech company dressed as a gaming company.
Thanks for speaking up for the community Nick , well for me personally. I work 10 hours a week Mon - Fri and I only get a hour to play after my wife and kid is sleeping . I try to relax and have some fun playing this game but most of the time I find myself getting annoyed and frustrated at the game play . Idk how they made this game so horrible this year . I don’t play champs anymore and starting lose interest. Anyways I enjoy watching your videos and streams on my lunch break . Thanks for the content brother .
EA applies the exact same manipulation techniques as a casino. But even casinos don't abuse their clients as much as EA does. Even gambling addicts whose lives are ruined aren't as ANGRY as an FC25 player. I can't remember the last time I played this game and I didn't rage.
It feels like the game is being developed by a bunch of psychopaths, and they enjoy watching people's suffering. There is no other explanation of the amount of mental pain this game causes to the majority of its community.
I guess many people buy store packs out of frustration....
Hahaha funny comment. Made me laugh man!
I'm Mr ananymous, a former programmer at EA. During my time there, I saw how the company prioritized profit over the quality and enjoyment of the games, often turning them into gambling machines with microtransactions. I strongly advise players to quit supporting and playing games that exploit their time and money. There's no value in supporting a system that treats players as a source of revenue.
As programmers, we strongly recommend quitting this unhealthy, addictive Zionist game immediately
These are our hidden secrets of the FC 25 game
"The term 'you' refers to us as programmers."
1. Invisible AI Buffs
Hidden Difficulty Scaling: You could secretly adjust the difficulty of the AI in a way that isn’t obvious to the player. For example, the AI could be given minor handicaps (lower accuracy, slower response times, less efficient decision-making) without the player noticing. This would give players the feeling of overcoming difficult challenges, but the game is actually making it slightly easier for them.
AI Mistakes or Blind Spots: Subtly increase the chances that AI-controlled players will make mistakes in certain situations, like missing shots, passing poorly, or losing track of the player’s actions. You could also give AI opponents blind spots or tactical gaps that the player can exploit-without it being too obvious or game-breaking.
2. Dynamic “Assist” Mechanics
Hidden Gameplay Assists: Introduce hidden gameplay assists that kick in when players are struggling. For example:
If the player’s team starts losing or is significantly outmatched, you could secretly tweak things like stamina, accuracy, or control responsiveness to give them a bit of an edge.
Auto-Correction: If a player makes a major mistake, like failing to block a goal or missing a critical pass, you could have an invisible system that automatically adjusts certain game elements to make the mistake less impactful (e.g., slightly correcting a shot angle, or automatically slowing down an opponent’s movement for a split second).
Adaptive AI: As the player plays and makes mistakes, the AI could slowly adjust its tactics to give the player more opportunities to succeed-for example, by reducing the AI’s pressure during key moments or making the AI miss more often in tense situations. This would be hard for the player to notice but would ensure they don’t feel like the game is punishing them too much.
3. Hidden Resource Management
Unseen Stat Boosts: Give the player hidden stat boosts to their team that they don’t see in the UI (like extra stamina, skill, or speed). For example, their players might have a slightly higher reaction time or accuracy than displayed on the stat sheet, making them more efficient in the game.
Stamina Buffs or Reduced Fatigue: You could subtly reduce player fatigue or increase recovery rates after certain actions, allowing players to maintain peak performance longer than they would expect. This could go unnoticed if the player doesn’t see exact stamina numbers or feel the difference until it’s too late for the AI to capitalize on its own fatigue.
4. Invisible Tactical Help
Invisible Tactical Guidance: Without revealing it, you could implement a form of AI-guided tactical suggestions that improve a player’s strategy. For instance:
If the player is consistently failing at a certain tactical decision (e.g., attacking too much or being too passive), the game could subtly adjust the AI's reaction to make it easier for the player to execute successful strategies.
For example, if the player tries to use a specific formation or strategy but is getting overwhelmed, the AI could "react in a way that supports the player's tactics" by slowing down or avoiding counter-strategies. It makes the player feel like they’re winning on their own, but the AI is subtly adjusting to make them succeed.
5. Event-Driven Player Buffs
“Luck” Factors: Introduce a hidden “luck” factor that affects the game’s outcomes. This could include things like:
Critical Event Boosts: Random events, like last-minute saves, post-hit rebounds, or missed penalties from the AI, could happen more often for the player. These would seem like “lucky breaks” that the player gets, but they’re actually part of a hidden system designed to increase the player’s win rate.
Random Power-ups: After certain in-game actions (like consecutive goals or perfect plays), the game could secretly boost the player’s next few shots or passes without them realizing it, making their plays seem more effective and increasing the chances of success.
6. Invisible Influence on AI Behavior
AI Adjustment to Player Performance: The AI could be secretly adjusting its tactics based on the player's perceived skill level. For example:
If the player is struggling, the game could make the AI team less aggressive or less coordinated, creating easier opportunities for the player.
If the player is performing exceptionally well, the AI might adjust by sacrificing defense for a brief moment or making strategic errors, giving the player a slight upper hand.
AI "Behavioral Loops": Sometimes, AI could unknowingly fall into certain patterns that the player can easily predict or exploit. You could adjust the AI's decision-making to favor the player’s typical moves, making it feel like the player is outsmarting the AI even though the AI is giving them small, hidden advantages.
7. Secret AI Vulnerabilities
AI Weaknesses at Key Moments: Create hidden vulnerabilities for the AI that kick in at critical moments (e.g., late in the game or when the player is about to lose). These could include things like:
AI Fatigue: When the player is close to losing or the game is nearing a critical point, the AI could subtly become slower or more error-prone without being obvious.
AI Overconfidence: If the AI is dominating, it could become overconfident and make mistakes in key moments, giving the player an unexpected advantage in clutch situations.
8. Player Guidance via UI Feedback
Subtle UI Feedback: Without telling the player directly, you could provide subtle feedback in the UI to help them succeed. For example:
Highlighting areas on the field or showing subtle directional cues when the player is about to make a key mistake.
Showing temporary stat boosts on the UI after certain actions (e.g., “+10% Accuracy” after completing a perfect pass), without explicitly telling the player how or why it happened.
Giving the player hidden hints (like slight camera zooms or visual indicators) that guide them toward high-probability winning plays, but without overtly changing the gameplay.
Final Thoughts:
Conclude by discussing any future updates, expansions, or goals you have for FC 25. This shows that you’re not just done with the project but are always looking to improve it.
Yeah the people with certain noses.
Having to win 15 games in rivals is a joke lol
It's now down to 12 but still horrible to play
Yes thank you for daring to say it in regards to the devs, who actually gets all sarcastic and snarky in their pretentious high horses, when players tell them how broken bad the game is, so it really conflicts with them being so "proud"
It's literally malicious wilful disregard at this point, plus the incompetence of them probably having no idea nor ability to actually fix any of the serious core problems
This FIFA, I’ve been sooo spooned in terms of good pulls, TB Vini, Bobby Charlton, VVD, literally like 10m worth of untradeable players and over 2m coins from rewards, and yet I still don’t play the game.
I even tried old gen which got another 2 weeks out of me. But I think it’s time to hang up the boots
Working on an MBA while working 2 jobs and somehow that still feels like less of a grind than this shitty game. I’m glad I quit weeks ago but I def am sad that it didn’t live up to it’s potential
I've played since Fifa 12, always played until at least TOTS. When new gen came out I could only make it to TOTY. FC 24 stopped at Christmas. I stopped playing 25 two weeks ago. The game is a shell of what it once was. Now it's a slot machine.
When running with 93 pace player a 73 pace defender catches up with you after beating them and it's seriously annoying
I honestly think this is a huge opportunity for UFL. They actually listen to their community. EAFC and eFootball have the same problems right now. When UFL comes out I will definitely play it, for how long I do not know since I still love the feel of eFootball in terms of gameplay
eFootball is great if people play for the gameplay not for content.
I hope UFL can have amazing game modes as well and have something similar as FUT. That would make it a real competitor. We need that really because EA completely lost the plot
@@Kev2000bro UFL is just FUT
Listen Brothers ! the people who ever had a gambling problem in their live will understand this.
You loose your money you feel bad cause you lost and you hate yourself and the gambling ( game ) but 2 days later you go and you do it again cause its hatelove
And thats what the conpanys like EA do with us. You thing only tech guys are behind this game who create the game ?
There are many Psychologist behind the game who exactly know what they have to put in the game so you keep playing.
Sorry for my bad english guys
Im from germany. Dont let these conpanys trick you
They make you addicted to a game that you actually hate but the pack openings are exactly like gambling even the carss like Rttk are like sports bet
You invest in players and then you hope they get high in Cchampions league.
Stay strong Brothers
God bless all of you ❤
Bruder die haben die walkout animation rein gemacht damit du einen dopamine Schub bekommst ist alles wie im Casino ..
is it just me, or did the patch make a pretty significant difference?
I only play single player casually. I actually thought the game was more playable than 23 or 24 when I first got it. I kind of like the defense-dominant playstyle (in theory). Then all of a sudden, scoring is literally impossible, when you do score, you don't know why/how. And the dynamic difficulty adjustment (DDA) seems a lot more prominent, it's rage inducing to have your tournament end just because the game decided your team would stop playing defense after the 80th minute.
Where do we even go from here. Fifa was my childhood and I just want it back again.
Personally I think getting rid of 32 matched of squad battles has also been a massive part of the downfall
Yeh i noticed that wth
@ especially for like casualls now you have to try hard squad battles for elite one💀💀😭😭😭
this is crazy😭😭 ea making you guys work extra for no reason
SB is 10x harder this year. Pathetic from ea, as always.
@@zazardrgz. Ik so ridiculous
I've the same feeling, all games are an input of stress instead of fun. the rebound glitch even when we score is frustrating. this year i didn't buy a single pack with money. many people like me must be doing the same. and that will go to the botom line of EA
So many devs admitted several times in the last few years that EA don't give a flying fvck about the fifa series. The code, the process of developing, the whole server/resource infrastructure behind it is just a bunch of mess that noone really wants to touch. They just milk people's credit card, bcs there is no relevant competiton in this scene.. Thats all. As a long time fan seeing (and experiencing) this is really furiating. Man.. Fvck this slotmachine.. I'm out...
I wouldnt be surprised if the code was spaghetti. Game seems way too far gone to be fixed
JUST DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE PRESSURE, it’s stupid that midfielder’s automatically track back quicker than attack AI makes run. That’s the whole issue
Manually you should still be able to keep up with the fast players. But only when manually tracking back.
So many times I see my opponent miss a tackle. Switch to a different player, at the same time the player that missed the tackle sprints like usain bolt back to a deeper defending position. That’s just crazy
And just let’s not talk about the “treadmill” ea put’s your players on. They just make run on the same position until opponent catches up, ball goes out the side or keeper get’s to you.
Nick another point that might have been forgotten was the pack weight. The pack grind is not even worth it anymore.
I’m an average player and some matches it feels like ping pong in the middle of the field I win the ball lose it win it lose it. And nothing happens for awhile the games tough. I hadn’t played since fifa 22 and the fun has definitely been removed.
you realize youre doing homework instead of enjoying the game at some point and you finally understand one day youre wasting your time
Wow 😮, how do you know that😂?! I really stop playing this year, not even bought the game yet , and now I know, that was a good choice. Biggest fifa and Pes fan back in the days!
It’s sad that I really miss prime FIFA23. I’m sorry but I’m completely checked out of FC25 I don’t play or watch your gameplay videos anymore. I’m glad that you have a second channel just talking ball.
But there still will be EVO videos with a shocked face thumbnail coming soon from all creators.
Homeless man discovers people have jobs 😂
*insert shocked pickachu face
@@DeeEditor1a job for freaking babies lol
With the pack situation now .. the game is essentially an online casino that requires you to gamble on packs in order to play the the game to any reasonable standard as you have to have the best players in order to stand a chance of winning .. and the gameplay is horrible because they don’t care and just want you to open packs.. the game shouldn’t be for kids should probably be regulated and ultimately makes me sick
If we project the relationship between EA and us onto a relationship between a man and a woman, then the following picture would emerge. Every September we would believe the lies we are told because we hope things will get better. We love the person very much, grew up together with him and want to believe that things will get better. but we are always disappointed. There are no improvements and our partner focuses more and more on money. Now after all these years we are at the point where we realize we are not loved and we are not valued. WE are finally cutting the bond that connects us, what we have reacted to over and over again, and freeing ourselves from this toxic relationship.
I'm on PC, I have been since FIFA 21. This year is unreal.. the market is insane with players being almost double what consoles are. According to people who have played both platforms PC gameplay is much better than console but that makes me question how bad console is then since PC gameplay is the worst I have ever played in years, I gave up with FC25 when BO6 came out. Left my 6m coin team and my 2.1m coins and have no reason or enticement to even go back.
The thing is the only way EA changes is if people stop buying and buying fifa points, if they are still getting sales and making money then why would they change as far as they’re concerned the games doing well
I stopped after ONE MONTH!! which i usually play through the entire cycle
on top of that you cant even play tiki taka. The Passing is horrendous imo
6:28 this couldn't be more true, ESPECIALLY with rounding the keeper.
Facts can’t do that no more
Yeah Nick the game is done, play it since fifa 13 and i cant enjoy it anymore, 1 month in and i have an insane team but still have to almost die to get 10 wins in D1 and rank 2 in wl, gonna hop back on the game during black friday and toty them im out, grinding some cod and cs2 is much better for my mental
The devs are either incompetant, or dont play their frickin game. The defensive AI is absolutely insane. How can a balon d'or mbappe get outran by gold defenders???? Do they not see a problem with this? Even when i make the perfect play and im through with MBAPPE! A GOLD KONATE catches up to me instantly. Also the AI interceptions and the horrible passing in this game its unbelieveable how they havent bothered fixing it. Anyways back to cod
I fucking hate FC only reason I still buy the game is because I’m a gambling Addict who likes open packs
Stopped playing over a month ago never felt better
At this point people dont want a 'football' game they want arcade gameplay back.
Outside of glitches this game mimics modern football, all controlled defensive gameplans
It’s more that modern football IS boring, Man City are such a good team but god they are boring to watch and thats what fifa is basically.
Look at the minute long clip of all those goals in the video. That is not modern football or arcadey, it’s just bad.
@@Ashagagal dont ever compare a shit game to one of the greatest tacticians of all time.
@@mikek9265 hes as boring as the game
@@mikek9265 where did I compare anything to anything? Pep Guardiola js undoubtable a genius who changed modern football but when you watch Man City and a lot of other teams who emulate their style they are boring to watch, its super precise almost robotic football and thats what FC is at a high level, boring robotic and try to keep mistakes down to a minimum.
Yeah its not looking good this year. Every year the game gets worse. And now the content is also cooked. Rewards dont give you enough high rated fodder to do SBC’s. So thats the final straw really because of the gameplay being cooked and you cant even properly grind the menus this year too. The amount of views this game gets is very low. EA doesnt care anymore and put all their attention to maximize their profit per user instead of trying to make it good. Shame but this franchise is dead. Dont think it will be better in the upcoming years. That hope should be gone by now. Maybe we have to realize this franchise is destroyed by EA...
Absolutely on point! I quit playing a few weeks ago. Unplayable. Just some casual rush club games with my friends now.
This game is made only for pros. They’re sharp and can see two passes ahead for a casual Div 4 player like me this game is pure torture. I beat the midfield and defence and running towards goal and the defender who I smoked somehow catches up and pushes me off the ball every time. How is that even possible in real life as an average player how many chances can I make for AI to ruin it. Gameplay is heavy as shit he’s absolutely right even 95 mbappe felt shit
Every game is made for pros. They always have that edge. That's why the are pros. The word you're looking for is 'skill-gap'. It's a total shitshow where everyone's losing to everyone. Even pros are losing with RTG teams.
@ you get what I mean, it’s a lot harder for me to beat the ai than those pros. Previous games when you smoked the cb you were through on goal but now somehow 60 pace cb catch up to mbappe. It’s ridiculous bro
Even its a bad game ur still a legend nick💪🏽