FIFA 17 (PC)

Game Overview

FIFA 17, developed by EA Sports, marked a significant leap for the acclaimed football simulation series. It was the first FIFA title to utilize the powerful Frostbite game engine on PC (as well as PS4 and Xbox One), bringing unprecedented visual fidelity, more realistic player animations, and detailed environments, from stadiums to locker rooms. This engine transition allowed for a more immersive and true-to-life football experience.

The game introduced "The Journey," a groundbreaking cinematic story mode where players guide the career of a young, aspiring Premier League footballer, Alex Hunter, through his professional and personal life. Beyond the narrative, FIFA 17 revolutionized core gameplay mechanics with a "Physical Play Overhaul" for stronger interactions, "New Attacking Techniques" providing more creative scoring options, an "Active Intelligence System" for smarter off-the-ball player movement, and a complete "Set Piece Rewrite" offering greater control over corners, free kicks, and penalties. These innovations combined to deliver a deeply engaging and authentic football simulation.