FIFA 13 polishes the ball further and introduces full first touch control, reshaping how the game is read. Stadium and crowd modelling stays a major treat, and Ultimate Team explodes in lasting popularity.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
Football simulation by EA Sports, September 2012. World clubs and national teams compete with FIFA 13 mechanics including First Touch Control, improved attacking AI, Career Mode scouting.
FIFA 13 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Between the Skill Games that sharpen technique and the Career mode that stretches across many seasons, you settle in for the long term. Ultimate Team multiplies collecting and squad-building challenges, while licensed leagues and online clashes keep the competition flowing. This spread of modes, where everyone finds their own routine, makes the edition a lasting and still-cherished companion.
EA Sports' 2013 simulation, FIFA 13 refines first touch control, complete dribbling and teammates' attacking intelligence for a more tactical, faithful game. The depth of the gameplay, the richness of the modes and the scale of the Ultimate Team mode win over virtual football fans. The server closure cuts into the online experience and the engine has aged against current standards. A title for football simulation devotees and nostalgics of a highly accomplished entry in the series.
