If you’re a football fan, chances are EA SPORTS FC is one of those games you end up playing way more than you planned. My mother, the OG, the Mamma Fairy herself has (reluctantly!!) handed over the reins to her third baby (the blog!!) to let us write our review of EA Sports FC 27. I must admit we were mega excited to get to trial this game so early. We were most excited to see what had changed and, more importantly, whether it was actually better than FC 26. 
First impressions: FC is back!
The first thing you notice is that FC 27 still has that familiar feel. If you played FC 26, you won’t need ages to get used to the menus or controls, which is great because you can get straight into playing. The graphics and presentation look good, and the matches still have that big-game feeling, especially when you’re playing in a packed stadium. It’s not a completely different game visually from FC 26, but I don’t think it needs to be. For me, the biggest improvements are in the actual gameplay and the extra things you can do. And let’s be honest, most of us care more about scoring a last-minute winner than whether the grass looks slightly better!
Gameplay: The best bit
For me, gameplay is one of the strongest parts of FC 27. Matches feel more engaging when you have to think about your decisions, especially when defending. You can’t always rely on the game to do everything for you, so positioning and timing become even more important. At first, some of the changes take a bit of getting used to, particularly if you’ve spent loads of time playing FC 26. But once you adapt, it makes winning matches feel more rewarding.
Attacking is also a big part of the fun. Creating chances, finding space and getting the perfect pass through to your striker is still one of the best feelings in the game. Of course, there are still moments when your defender does something completely random or your perfect pass goes nowhere near the player you aimed for. If you play FC, you’ll know exactly what I mean! But overall, the gameplay is enjoyable, competitive and gives you plenty of reasons to keep playing.
We stayed in a Junior Suite, and it was honestly fabulous. Newly refurbished, the space felt modern, elegant, and incredibly comfortable exactly what you want after long days exploring a city like Vienna.
Some places wrap themselves around you quietly. No fuss, no fanfare, just warmth, calm, and that deep exhale you didn’t realise you’d been holding. 
Breakfast is a make-or-break moment on family trips, and Hotel Washington absolutely delivered. The big highlight for the kids? Steak and eggs — perfectly cooked and so hearty it kept us fuelled for hours of exploring. The coffee was refilled, the juices refilled and the service really was top notch.
