FIFA 23: Latest Metacritic Review Scores and Ultimate Team Mode Tips

FIFA 23 gives fans of the classic video game plenty of reasons to be excited.

The latest version currently has a Metacritic score of 80 for Playstation 5 games, which is a nice boost from the 72 it received for FIFA 22 a year ago. The common complaint for the annual game has been the lack of updates other than new rosters and player ratings, but the newest version provides more in terms of improvements to gameplay and game modes.

"Hypermotion system keeps elevating FIFA to a whole new standard compared to how it felt before," TrueGaming wrote in its review. "We truly feel that FIFA 23 is the best and most complete soccer game ever made."

The HyperMotion2 Gameplay Technology is certainly one of the biggest selling points for FIFA 23, adding new real-world motion capture to create a more realistic game for every player.

Gamers now have new ways to score, including the addition of a power shot as a risk/reward option. Improvements to free kicks also make set pieces more exciting, especially with elite players.

"How does it play? It’s really rather lovely," Keith Stuart of the Guardian wrote. "There is a fluidity to the action that contrasts with the somewhat ponderous FIFA 22. It’s not quite the turbo-charged ping-pong feel of classic Pro Evo, but the zippy passes and pacy off-the-ball movement allow for sweeping attacks that feel genuinely exciting."

FIFA still separates itself with its game modes, including player or manager careers, but FIFA Ultimate Team could be the biggest draw in the latest version.

While there are various ways to succeed in this popular game mode, a few handy tips can put you on the right path to victory.

Firstly, gamers should take advantage of the newly created Moments. The mode is full of single-player challenges, including skill games and scenarios that help you earn currency needed to purchase more players.

Though some might consider the side quests to be bothersome, it's an easy way to get a leg up on the competition.

Secondly, chemistry becomes an important factor in FUT this year, and it should not be ignored. Rather than focusing only on the player lined up directly next to them, an entire squad can affect the team's chemistry based on league, home country and more.

The best players in the sport are obviously spread throughout several of the top leagues, but focusing on one and building your team from there could help improve your roster.

Finally, player versatility could help as you try to create your best 11.

With multiple secondary positions for each player, you can have both Kylian Mbappe and Robert Lewandowski and not have to worry about fitting two strikers in your lineup.

It could be the difference needed to make the best team possible for FIFA 23.