And, lets face it, EA Sports sets those standards high.
Whats also leapt forward in recent years has been the game itself.
The fresh thinking isnt in plentiful supply, here.
Much harder, in fact, as you get to grips with the game.
EA Sports list other features, but these I found less obvious in practice.
Itll look good in the TV ads, but its not made much different to the end product.
Theres an accessible balance to the game, though, which has had more of an impact.
There really is a lot to love here.
Off the pitch, EA wisely provides the usual depth of online and offline game modes.
Its welcome that theres been some tightening here, too.
These are all wise moves forward.
Rating:
4 out of 5