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FIFA 22

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2021

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Quick resume

Powered by Football™, EA SPORTS™ FIFA 22 brings the game even closer to the real thing with fundamental gameplay advances and a new season of innovation across every mode.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Realistic and immersive football gameplay
    • Strong family and social bonding opportunities
    • Good graphics and soundtrack
    • Multiple game modes including career and ultimate team
    • Active modding community enhancing experience

    Cons

    • Bugs and technical issues reported
    • Online matchmaking and lag problems
    • Some repetitive gameplay and grind
    • Frustration with ai and competitive balance
    • Price and microtransaction concerns

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose different modes, create clubs, manage teams, and customize gameplay style, indicating a good level of control and personal decision-making."

    • Competence
      4

      "The game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based gameplay and tactical depth, providing challenges and feedback on performance."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong competitive elements through online multiplayer, Ultimate Team mode, ranked matches, and leaderboards are emphasized in reviews."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, addiction, and habitual play, with some describing it as a lifeline and a game they keep returning to."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Cooperative play is supported, including playing with friends and family, Pro Clubs mode, and shared experiences, though some complaints about matchmaking exist."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Some customization in career mode, club creation, kits, and modding community enhances creative expression, though core gameplay follows structured rules."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive modes involve exerting superiority over others, but also reports of toxic behavior and frustration with unfair play indicate some domination aspects."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to escape real-life stress, bond with family, and find joy and relaxation during difficult times."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Most players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with little indication of obligation or pressure to play."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players explore different modes, tactics, and modding options, though some follow established routines in career or Ultimate Team modes."

    • Exploration
      -2

      "Gameplay mostly occurs in familiar football environments and modes; limited emphasis on discovering new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of clubs, kits, player appearance, and modding allows for personal expression within the game."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "The game focuses on realistic football simulation and tactics rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and social bonding reported, especially family play and shared experiences with friends."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, learn tactics, and improve over time, especially in competitive and career modes."

    • Health
      -4

      "The game is sedentary with no physical activity; some players report excessive play and addiction."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active engagement; not typically used as background or filler activity."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Close social interactions occur through cooperative play with family and friends, fostering emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Career mode and club management provide leadership roles, though many players focus on playing rather than directing others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating players, upgrades, and team development in career and Ultimate Team modes."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and a source of flow, though some report frustration and tension in competitive modes."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Good graphics, soundtracks, and immersive presentation provide sensory enjoyment and emotional fun."

    • Status
      3

      "Online modes and leaderboards offer recognition and social status among peers."

    • Story
      -2

      "Minimal narrative content; mostly context-free gameplay with some lore and career mode elements."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Tactical depth and strategic planning are important in gameplay, team management, and match execution."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Competitive matches and close games provide suspense and excitement, though some players find AI predictable."

    • Value
      2

      "Many players find good value especially when purchased on sale; some criticize price and microtransactions."

    • Violence
      -5

      "The game is focused on sports and constructive gameplay, with no combat or destructive elements."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Low emphasis on survival or threat avoidance; gameplay occurs in stable, low-risk environments."

    Last update: 29/04/2026