EA Sports FC 27 earns an 8.5/10 in the review for improving on FC 26 with smarter defending, more distinct player styles and its online hub, The Grounds. The reviewer finds it more fun, but says the game refines the series rather than reinventing it.
Defending is the biggest change: tackles are more forceful and players jostle for possession, while AI defenders can misjudge angles or foul when out of position. The reviewer says this creates less predictable openings and rewards active defending, passing and the protect-ball dribbling mechanic. Player abilities also shape tactics: Haaland can overpower defenders, while Yamal is most effective on diagonal runs from the right.
The Grounds has three regions representing football cultures in the UK, France and Argentina, with pickup games, competitions and challenges that unlock avatar gear. The reviewer finds the hub fun but less lively than it looks, citing few player characters and unresponsive NPCs. Crowd chants, tifos and fans wearing older kits add to the presentation. The review calls FC 27 a strong entry point for players returning after a year away.
