Introduction

In the illustrious world of sports simulations, the FIFA series always aims to net goals, but with FIFA 20 for the Nintendo Switch, players may find themselves tearing up their tickets instead of cheering for their team. A lack of new features and a distinct 'Legacy Edition' label leave fans questioning whether this annual franchise game is running on fumes or just going through the motions.

Gameplay

FIFA 20 on the Switch is branded as the 'Legacy Edition,' which sounds fancy and all but is largely a euphemism for 'they decided to take a nap while making this version.' This means no VOLTA Football mode - the glitzy new feature introduced in the main game for other platforms that promised to sprinkle a little street charm onto the FIFA pitch. Instead, players get the same gameplay they've seen in FIFA 19, with updated team rosters, new kits, but little else in terms of innovation. The standard modes like Career and Ultimate Team still exist but, they feel as engaging as watching paint dry at a particularly dull paint drying convention.

Graphics

Visually, let's just say you'd be better off wearing sunglasses than your standard specs while playing FIFA 20. While the graphical details shine in stadiums and player models, the overall experience often lacks the polish you'd expect from a next-gen sports sim. It's a bit like the Switch's portability: functional in a pinch, but you're probably longing for something more robust if you can help it. When compared to the PS4 and Xbox versions, the Switch version sadly looks like it's been playing in the kiddie pool while its friends are at the beach.

Conclusion

Ultimately, FIFA 20 for the Nintendo Switch is akin to having a box of stale crackers: not terrible, but definitely could use some zest. The missing VOLTA Football mode dims the excitement, and the lack of meaningful upgrades in other game modes leaves fans feeling unfulfilled. Serious players may want to swap their joy-cons for a more potent console, while casual gamers may find a few kicks are still worth the price of admission. Just know that this particular ride on the FIFA train might have you debating whether it's worth jumping off at the next station.

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