High confidence · Latest 100 of 359 total reviews analyzed

Mixed

Recent user voice shows a mixed sentiment. Users appreciate core football simulation mechanics provide a realistic and engaging experience for long-term players, but report aggressive matchmaking and scripting mechanics create an unfair environment for free-to-play users.

Rating: 4.6

Reviews: 359

Confidence: high

How did the latest release land?

Overall
4.5/ 5
(23.9M)
Current version
4.7/ 5
+0.2 vs overall
(2.3M)
Main signal post-update: core football simulation mechanics provide a realistic and engaging experience for long-term players.

Sentiment over time

Weekly average rating and review volume across stores, last 90 days.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Core football simulation mechanics provide a realistic and engaging experience for long-term players
    • Users highlight the realistic gameplay and graphics as primary reasons for continued engagement
    • The ability to build and manage a custom team remains a central positive driver
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Aggressive matchmaking and scripting mechanics create an unfair environment for free-to-play users
    • Players report that matches feel rigged to favor opponents with higher team ratings
    • The perception of scripted outcomes in division rivals leads to significant user frustration
Request

Most requested

  • Implementation of exhibition matches to allow for casual practice without competitive stakes
    • Users explicitly request a mode for non-competitive play
    • The lack of an exhibition mode is noted as a missing feature compared to console versions

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