FIFA 20 looked promising at launch.
Our original review (which awarded the game a score of 7.5 out of 10) pointed out plenty of problems but was optimistic that improvements made to defending would lead the franchise to a better place. Initial disappointments were obvious, but general gameplay seemed to be in a decent place for refinement throughout the year's run of patches.
Six months on, FIFA 20 ranks among the most frustrating editions in the franchise's history. This is largely due to one factor: It's no fun. As former world No. 1 Fnatic Tekzz told everybody at a recent pro event: "Nobody enjoys playing it.