What is it? This is the latest instalment of the world’s most popular sporting video game series. Tweaks this year include the very latest players, kits and teams, while technical improvements include increased control in midfield and more refined defensive moves. You can now build your dream team in FIFA Ultimate Team, or compete as one of 12 Women’s National Teams for the first time in the FIFA franchise. Gameplay It doesn’t take as long to release a pass and you’re more likely to get a shot away before a defender steps in with a last-ditch challenge. This makes for a faster-paced game this time around and gives it a more arcade feel, which is great fun, unless you’re the defending team. Overall, it’s a marked improvement in many areas and the goalkeepers finally seem to be able to grasp the ball competently rather than treating it as a hot potato. Graphics The game looks more polished than ever with noticeable improvements in player animations and the sharpness of the grass and fans around the stadium. Impressively, the women’s game isn’t just exactly the same as the men but, with the player models swapped, you’ll notice tangible differences in athleticism and technique when playing as women. There’s still the age-old problem of lesser-known players and those from the lower leagues being very generic and waxwork-looking, though animations are perfect in cutscenes and this gritty game is filled with blood, explosions and tears aplenty, rendered with stunning definition. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Black Ops 3 combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies, providing gamers with a deep and ambitious experience. The campaign has been designed as a co-op game that can be played with up to four players online or as a solo cinematic journey. Multiplayer will be the franchise’s deepest, most rewarding and most engaging to date, with new ways to customise and gear up for battle. Finally, Zombies delivers the traditional survival mode with a raft of new features and a dedicated narrative. Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Assassin’s Creed finally comes to London as The Industrial Revolution unleashes an incredible age of invention, transforming the lives of millions with technology once thought impossible. You play as Jacob Frye, who, with the help of his twin sister Evie, will change the fate of the populace as they rise to rally and lead the underworld to break the corrupt stranglehold on London in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue and brutal combat. Rise of the Tomb Raider Rise of the Tomb Raider continues Lara Croft’s journey as she embarks on her first great tomb-raiding expedition. The game features highoctane action moments, beautiful but hostile environments, brutal guerrilla combat and awe-inspiring attempts to uncover an ancient mystery in Siberia, before the evil Trinity syndicate beat her to it. Game: FIFA 16 Rating:**** Verdict: A worthy upgrade for the ever-popular soccer game. games Games review 82 November 2015 www.bahrainthismonth.com
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