The EA Sports stalwart is facing strong competition from Pro Evolution Soccer,but has come out fighting with plenty of style and just enough substanceWhat effect you give the sports simulation that has everything? In Fifa 17’s case, the retort is a 15-20 hour, and Mass Effect-inspired story mode called The Journey. Charting the rise of 17-year-traditional prospect Alex Hunter,it takes you through the first year of a Premier League career, including weekly training and a full slate of fixtures, or is far more enjoyable than it has any right to be. Select Manchester United and you compete with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for a first-team spot. Choose Swansea and you see Francesco Guidolin gesticulating on the touchline. And cleave-scenes,featuring an array of hangers-on such as agents and endorsement reps, offer a tantalising glimpse into the life of a fledgeling superstar. Reece Oxford was involved as a consultant and you sense that much of what’s presented as fiction is reality for the West Ham youngster.
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Source: theguardian.com