Fifa 18
Another year and, of course, another instalment of the bestselling football sim in the world. It may seem a cynical commercial behemoth, but the reality is most players will enjoy countless more hours of fun from the new Fifa than from any number of first-person shooters. Whether choosing to play the career mode, online or the Panini sticker-like Ultimate Team, everything has been given the usual graphical lick of paint. The tweaked physics this year dribbling feels more deliberate and fluid than before and the introduction of distinct tactical styles for computer-controlled opponents adds real variety to offline play. The story mode The Journey returns for its second chapter, but the biggest impact may well be felt in the main game, with the integration of its conversation system for transfer negotiations it adds a real element of depth and doubt to management whims, and will absolutely delight all the wannabe Harry Redknapps looking to do a bit of wheeling and dealing.
