FIFA 18 facts for kids

FIFA 18 is a popular association football video game released in 2017. It's part of the famous FIFA game series, created by EA Vancouver and published by Electronic Arts. This game lets you experience what it's like to play professional football, controlling your favorite teams and players. It was available on many different game consoles, including the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and for computers using Microsoft Windows.

About FIFA 18

FIFA 18 brought many exciting updates to the series. It used a special game engine called Frostbite, which made the graphics look very realistic. Players moved more smoothly, and the stadiums felt more alive. The game aimed to make you feel like you were watching or playing a real football match.

Gameplay Features

The game focused on making player movements and reactions more natural. This was called "Real Player Motion Technology." It meant that famous players like Cristiano Ronaldo would move and dribble just like they do in real life.

• Player Control: You could control every player on your team, passing, shooting, and tackling.
• Team Tactics: Before and during a match, you could change your team's strategy. This allowed you to play defensively or attack aggressively.
• Atmosphere: The game paid close attention to the crowd, stadium sounds, and even how the grass looked. This made each match feel like a big event.

Game Modes

FIFA 18 offered many ways to play, whether you wanted to play alone or with friends.

The Journey: Hunter Returns

This was a story mode where you followed a young football star named Alex Hunter. You made choices for him on and off the field, affecting his career. In FIFA 18, Alex continued his journey, moving to new clubs and facing new challenges. It was like watching a movie where you got to decide what happened next.

FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT)

FUT was a very popular mode where you could build your dream team. You collected player cards, which were like trading cards, to create your squad.

• Building Your Team: You opened packs to get new players, managers, and items.
• Playing Matches: You used your team to play against other players online or against the computer.
• Trading: You could buy and sell players on a special market to improve your team.
• Icons: This version of FUT introduced "Icons," which were legendary players from football history like Pelé and Diego Maradona. You could add these famous players to your team.

Career Mode

In Career Mode, you could choose to be a player or a manager.

• Player Career: You created your own player and guided them through their career, trying to become a football legend.
• Manager Career: You took control of a club, managing everything from transfers (buying and selling players) to tactics and training. Your goal was to win trophies and build a successful team.

Kick-Off and Tournaments

These modes allowed you to jump straight into a match with any team you liked. You could play friendly games against friends or compete in various tournaments, just like real-life cups.

Graphics and Sound

The Frostbite engine made FIFA 18 look amazing. Player faces were very detailed, and the stadiums felt real. The sound also added to the experience, with realistic crowd noises, commentators, and goal celebrations.

Popularity and Impact

FIFA 18 was a huge success around the world. Many players enjoyed its realistic gameplay and wide range of modes. It continued the tradition of the FIFA series being one of the most popular sports video games every year.