Honest Game Trailers Season 1 Episode 26 FIFA 2015 (Honest Game Trailers)
- December 22, 2014
As a staple in the sports gaming industry, FIFA 2015 is a title that needs no introduction. However, through the eyes of Honest Game Trailers, even this classic game has a few oddities and quirks worth taking a closer look at.
In this episode, the hosts of Honest Game Trailers take a deep dive into the world of FIFA 2015 and scrutinize everything from the player animations to the team selection.
One of the first things that the hosts note is the stunning graphics of the game. From the detailed stadium designs to the realistic player models, FIFA 2015 truly brings the world of soccer to life. However, as the review progresses, the attention shifts towards the game mechanics- specifically when it comes to the AI.
Honest Game Trailers take a humorous but honest approach to FIFA 2015's AI. In some ways, the AI is impressive, able to make quick decisions and set up clever plays on the player's behalf. At other times, however, it's clumsy and downright frustrating. The hosts unpack these contradictions and ultimately determine that the AI isn't entirely consistent enough to rely on.
The game's career mode also receives a lot of attention in this episode. While the hosts acknowledge that it's certainly fun to build a team from nothing, they criticize the tedium of it all. FIFA 2015's career mode can become quite repetitive, with many of the matches blending together and feeling indistinguishable from one another. This flaw can make the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience, a sentiment with which many gamers might agree.
One of the most entertaining segments of this Honest Game Trailers episode features the hosts taking a closer look at all the various celebrations that the players do after they score a goal. From cringy choreography to borderline ridiculous animations, the hosts poke fun at some of the over-the-top theatrics that happen on the virtual field.
Of course, no review of FIFA 2015 would be complete without talking about the soundtrack. The hosts touch on a diverse array of musical genres present in the game's soundtrack, ranging from electronic to hip-hop and everything in between. While some of the tracks are undeniably catchy, the hosts take note of the fact that some songs can become grating over time as they get played on loop.
Finally, Honest Game Trailers brings up the elephant in the room: microtransactions. Despite not being a huge focus of the review, the hosts do critique the game's reliance on microtransactions. They acknowledge that while these types of purchases are optional, some of the game's content is locked behind paywalls, which can be frustrating for players who don't want to spend extra money after already purchasing the base game.
Overall, Honest Game Trailers' review of FIFA 2015 is a fun, lighthearted take on a game that many players know and love. While they don't pull any punches when it comes to critiquing the game's flaws, the review maintains a playful tone throughout and doesn't take itself too seriously. If you're a fan of soccer games or simply enjoy Honest Game Trailers' unique brand of humor, this episode is definitely worth a watch.