#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer 720p#
#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer 1080p#
#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer portable#
#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer pro#

We were also told a new mode dubbed Switch Kickoff would be available, though details on the mode are thin on the ground. Fortunately, FIFA’s immensely popular Ultimate Team and Seasons modes will be available in this somewhat lesser version, replete with both local and online multiplayer. When played against a skilled human opponent the game truly shines, too this is especially true when you consider that FIFA 18 is one of the few Switch games that can be played in local multiplayer without having to split the screen, making for an easy-to-view experience on the go.įIFA 18 made headlines the week before E3 with the revelation that it would not be running on EA’s proprietary Frostbite Engine and that it would not include the popular “The Journey” mode, but it isn’t all bad news. Matches were every bit as well-paced and challenging as they always have been, and the roster is seemingly identical to that of the Frostbite-powered versions of the game.

#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer portable#

Character models appeared less detailed as well, but they were most definitely serviceable, only looking slightly worse than those on other consoles.ĭespite the lower visual fidelity, playing FIFA felt every bit as it should, even in portable mode. The game also appears less visually detailed (unsurprisingly in light of what we know about it) on Nintendo’s hybrid console, with the pitch missing important details like the slide marks and divots that enthusiasts will be looking for.

#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer 720p#

Though a representative did at least confirm that portable mode outputs at a native 720p on the console's screen, we didn’t feel it was hitting the full 60 frames in this setup (that is EA’s stated goal for the final product).

#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer 1080p#

The Switch version of FIFA does seem to run at a constant 60 frames per second in 1080p when docked, but performance seemed to suffer somewhat in portable mode. These controls also translate well to both portable mode and using two Joy-Con simultaneously in a Grip, though things became a bit more cramped and complicated when we used just one Joy-Con it was hard to judge just how good the single Joy-Con configuration is in practice given the limited amount of time we had to work with. If you’ve played FIFA on another console you’ll feel right at home in this setup.

#Fifa 18 demo online multiplayer pro#

We suspect, however, that longtime fans will prefer the Switch Pro Controller, not only because it is an excellent pad in its own right, but because it so closely resembles the controls they’re likely accustomed to using.įIFA 18’s controls are laid out similarly to the traditional setup used on other consoles when using the Pro Controller, with the face buttons handling attacking, the sticks handling movement and the bumpers handling advanced maneuvers. The team behind the curious iteration has made use of all of the Switch’s controller configurations, including single Joy-Con play for quick matches with friends on the go. EA seems set to reinvest in Nintendo with FIFA 18 for Nintendo Switch, but will it be able to stand up to the offerings on competing consoles, or will the developer again let down its Nintendo fans?Īt E3 we had the opportunity to play an extended demo of EA’s latest and we came away cautiously optimistic about the game’s fortunes. The last ‘current-generation’ release a Nintendo console has seen was as a Wii U launch title all the way back in 2012 in FIFA 13, though a few entries with minimal updates did arrive on 3DS and Wii in subsequent years.

After a notable absence from Nintendo platforms, FIFA is finally making its return to a Nintendo home console.