Let me say it, I love FIFA. Every year I m waiting for another release, and not just for the updated teams which, quite frankly, can just be implemented in every game through an update. No, a fresh start of everything: Head to Head seasons, Single Player career, and the most important one: Ultimate Team. Updated game-play and graphics are something I accept next to Buy FIFA 15 Coins those game-modes. But, is this years FIFA worth the wait? I m not here to talk about Kick Off , because that formula hasn t changed since FIFA 06. Want to play against a friend or unlock your achievements or trophies really fast? Then this is the game-mode! Anyway, let s get back on track with the first new addition to FIFA.  For instance, I found myself making many more back passes to my defenders than before in order to allow my midfielders and attackers more time to reset and regain their positions.

It was easier to get away with having players out of position and running around like headless chickens in the past. The same is true of pausing the play with possession and holding on to the ball. There s a lot more of that patient play and everyone accustomed to gunning down the wings with the sprint button at full throttle will find themselves smashing their controller in frustration. On that note, sprint fiends, consider this your warning. Blazing across the field in an attempt to attain solo glory will result in a lost ball more times than not thanks in part to improved defensive AI and a few other factors. The backline is smarter when it comes to closing gaps, shutting down runs, and intercepting passes and shots from their opponents.    

For newcomers, I found FIFA 16 to be more beginner friendly as it s easier to pick up compared to the more technical controls of PES 2016. Graphically, I prefer the character models of Fifa 16 Ultimate Team Coins the latter though FIFA gets the nod when it comes to the stadiums as well as overall production values. Commentary is also better overall in FIFA 16 and it retains the advantage with licenses as well as its Ultimate Team mode. What isn t as easy to answer, however, is which offers better action on the pitch. Both games certainly offer solid gameplay but they definitely feel different so this is one of those things that boils down to personal choice. Admittedly, I find PES 2016 s gameplay to be a bit more engaging as I have to work harder to get through the defense and one-on-one confrontations feel like mini battles of their own.