, introducing a new game engine which not only transforms the action on the pitch for the better, but also sets up a mighty battle between itself and

Graphically speaking, the differences between FIFA 13 (review) and FIFA 14 do make for a good spot-the-difference puzzle. Players do look a bit better up close during goal celebrations, which by the way you can now control via buttons combos to do, for example, a fist pump celebration.

There's a change of pace about FIFA 14 that can be a little jarring at first. Those long-used run-and-gun attacks up the center of the pitch so beloved by FIFA players are met here with a steely wall of defence and a disheartening counterattack.

Slower pace and physics tweaks reward considered attacks; Much improved AI performs slick runs and boxes in attackers; New menus look great and are far better organized; Smooth animations make the game look more lifelike than ever before; OVR finally masked to encourage player scouting

Visuals still look a little too clean; Single-player modes beginning to age; despite some much-needed tweaks

While it doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel, FIFA 14 continues to improve year on year despite the lack of new modes, but the controls are more refined and the AI is so much smarter than before. Online play is a blast, but the visuals are becoming dated.

The game itself looks marginally better than Fifa 13. Collisions feel more realistic and movement in general seems to look a lot less stiff. It's apparent that the real improvement will come in the next-gen versions.

Well, and so the time has come, ladies and gentlemen. It's been thirteen years since the FIFA series made its initial debut on the PlayStation 2 in the US. During that time, the franchise has going through a number of changes, including the development of interactive leagues and real-life moves –...

Growing into one of the most reliable sport franchises for the EA Sports brand, FIFA 14 fires another goal into the net. Put on your jerseys, it's footie time.

Improved handling and physics; Next proper evolution in the series; Filled to the brim with football goodness; Huge roster of customizable teams and players

Learning curve mildly steep for beginners

FIFA 14 is a refined culmination of the past 7 or 8 generations of football game on current generation consoles. Read on to find out how