EA Sports FC 25 is basically what you'd expect: a solid soccer simulator that'll appeal to kids who actually like the sport and want to play with friends. The new tactical features add legitimate strategic depth, and the cooperative modes are genuinely good for teamwork.

The elephant in the room: EA's Ultimate Team mode has historically been a monetization nightmare with loot-box-style card packs that function like gambling. Our data says no in-game purchases or loot boxes, which either means something changed dramatically or the data's incomplete. Given EA's track record, approach with healthy skepticism and check the actual game before letting kids loose with your credit card.

It's not particularly imaginative—you're simulating a real sport within strict rules—but it's competent at what it does. The IGDB score of 72.6 suggests it's fine but not revolutionary. If your kid loves soccer and you can manage the online/monetization aspects, it's a reasonable choice. If they're lukewarm on the sport, there are more creative games worth their time.