EA Sports FC 27 Switch 2 Review

EA Sports FC 27 is the fourth and latest installment in the EA Sports FC series. It is the 34^th overall installment of the EA Sports football games. As we get to see a new football simulation every year, the main question that arises is: is it any good? Moreover, when you compare such titles on various platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, they feel very different, particularly on Switch 2. EA Sports FC 27 is available on Switch 2, so we wanted to test it out how it performs on the console. This is our review of EA Sports FC 27 on Switch 2, developed and published by EA Sports.

Gameplay

The gameplay of EA Sports FC 27 definitely feels more refined. Right from the initial experience, you get to feel the improvements in dribbling, crossing, curved runs, attacking awareness, and overall better control. One of the highlighted improvements in gameplay is the player-focused defending. The automated tackles are far fewer in the new installment, so it enhances the player-focused defending term in every match. I think that the Devs have done a good job in enhancing the AI to make the flow of the match more lively.

Game Modes

EA Sports FC 27 comes with all the classic modes and a new game mode. The classics include Kick-Off, tournaments, etc., that most of the casual players love and enjoy for couch co-op play. Local multiplayer and GameShare are still some of the highlights for many fans. Apart from the classic modes, we get three major modes in EA Sports FC 27. These include Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and The Grounds. The Career Mode and Ultimate Team are returning modes, and The Grounds is a brand-new game mode.

Career Mode in EA Sports FC 27 is more meaningful and improved. It has a revamped transfer market with better valuations, active club bidding, and negotiation drama. Your character ratings factor in dorm, morale, and fitness. The mode has overall better flexibility with newer challenges.

The Ultimate Team mode receives a new FUT Gallery feature that allows you to collect and showcase past player items. Although this feature is a great addition for collectors, Nintendo has a very small market compared to other platforms. There is no crossplay on Nintendo Switch 2, so it makes the Gallery progression very hard.

The Grounds is a brand-new game mode. It is a big social hub, very similar to the NBA 2K City. You can create an Avatar, explore, complete side activities, train, and meet other players. The hub has various areas inspired by different football cultures that are very nice. Overall, it is a fun concept and a great way to participate in various activities. However, the experience of The Grounds is not the same as on other platforms.

Performance

EA Sports FC 27 runs at a stable 30 FPS, which is low compared to other platforms. The FPS is locked in both docked and handheld modes, and there is no Performance mode to turn on for higher frame rates. Although the performance feels underwhelming at first, it eventually feels normal once you get adjusted. The image quality is sharp, and the resolution stands around 1080p.

Visuals

The visuals of EA Sports FC 27 on Switch 2 are not as great as on other platforms, due to lower detail in hair, lighting, and models. However, the overall visuals hold up well for the console, with stable performance and sharp image quality. The player models, kits, stadiums, and presentation are closer to other platforms, so it feels great while playing in handheld mode.

Verdict – Score 7.5/10

EA Sports FC 27 is a good next installment in the FC series, and if you are primarily a Switch 2 player who value portability and modern FC experience, then I highly recommend it. There is a lot of content to consume, with Career Mode, Ultimate Team, The Grounds, and local multiplayer. However, due to no crossplay on Nintendo Switch 2, the queues (matchmaking) can be longer. I think that the Devs could have added a Performance mode to push the frame rate to 60 or near 60 to make the experience more fluid.