'FIFA 2017': The Top Features and Ratings as September 2016 Release Date Approaches - 'Realistic as Ever'
A completely new experience is what "FIFA 2017" offers, incorporating a new Frostbite engine for improved visuals and gameplay, responding to "Pro Evolution Soccer's" FOX engine.
FIFA and PES both garnered 82 ratings in Metacritic's 2015 PlayStation 4 series. The following year saw FIFA nailed at 82, while PES zoomed ahead with an 87 rating. FIFA's developer EA Games and Konami's PES have since been in tight competition on which has better ball physics, environments and overall flow of action.
The Frostbite engine is expected to boost FIFA up the competition, especially during online battles wherein increased response and interaction of all objects are top priorities. Full battles or 11-against-11 football encounters will carry even more impact with the whole arena, including crowds and sideline figures. This is a big field of review for game critics so it needs most noticeable enhancements to provide the game a livelier and highly accurate feel.
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Weather effects are another huge focus of Frostbite engine, where players can enjoy accurate depictions of rain, snow-flurries and even winds. This makes the 2017 version of FIFA in its new engine as a benchmark that will determine the future of the franchise.
Meanwhile, FIFA 17 offers three options for gamers who will pre-order the game. EA has also publicized their corresponding price range. First in the roster is the Super-Deluxe Edition that offers full digital mode jampacked with 40 FIFA "ultimate team" and Jumbo Premium Gold Packs at a price tag of up to $120 for 20 weeks. There are eight match FUT loan items as well, including Hazard, Martial, Reus and Rodriguez. Another giveaway is a 10 percent off upon purchase if you already have FIFA 16 on PS4, XB1 or PC.
The Deluxe Edition offers full game with 20 FIFA Ultimate Team Jumbo Premium Gold Packs available for $60 for 20 weeks. This option will showcase three match FUT Team of the Week loan players within a maximum of just one player per week within 20 weeks. There will also be eight match FUT loan items to include Hazard, Martial, Reus, or Rodriguez.
Lastly is the Standard Edition that caters full game in a maximum of five FUT Draft Tokens of one per week over five weeks. This one costs an affordable $15. The option provides eight match FUT loan items of Hazard, Martial, Reus or Rodriguez.
Xbox 360, Xbox One and PlayStation 3, PS4 and PC in North America will enjoy "FIFA 17" on Sept. 27, while worldwide release is scheduled two days after, as confirmed by EA Sports.
