FIFA 19 outperforms EA FC 25 in many gameplay features

The comparison of EA FC 25 to FIFA 19, five years after the latter's release, reveals notable changes in gameplay. It was observed that EA FC 25 has attempted to adopt a more realistic approach to aspects like passing, but players deemed this slower and less engaging compared to FIFA 19's gameplay. Kevin De Bruyne's passing abilities highlighted these differences, where standard through balls were notably superior in FIFA 19 despite the improvements seen in EA FC 25. Shooting mechanics have also seen evolution since FIFA 19, though opinions suggest this evolution has not been beneficial. Players found the old driven shot feature from FIFA 19 slightly overpowered, contrasting with missed opportunities for scoring in EA FC 25. There were mixed feelings about the addition of PlayStyles, which were introduced to replace traits, as some players believed that the game functioned better without them. Defensive mechanics have changed over the years, with many players criticizing EA FC 25's defending. However, those returning to FIFA 19 noted an increase in the ease and efficiency of defensive actions. The artificial intelligence involved with player movement also received criticism in both games, but FIFA 19 emerged as the better performer in this area. Overall, while EA FC 25 brought improvements in graphics and certain gameplay features, many long-time players expressed a preference for FIFA 19, suggesting that the advancements made in the five years have not delivered the expected level of improvement in gaming experience.