Abstract: Electronic Arts - a brand once associated with uninspired franchise-pumping, but is now quickly becoming a name which can be recognised for genuine quality - have really achieved something magical. Coming from a rather lame, overly-simplistic, and dull...
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Published: 2008-10-08, Author: Guy , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: UK REVIEW--Its been a busy 12 months for EA Sports and football games. FIFA 08 was a genuine revolution for the series, with a more realistic pace and improved AI adding some much-needed depth to the gameplay. UEFA Euro 2008 came six months later, fur...
Realistic gameplay with plenty of depth, Be a Pro Online mode is great fun, Huge amount of solo and multiplayer game modes, Unparalleled presentation and attention to detail.
AI is a bit too good at getting the ball, Expensive Adidas Live Season updates, Frequently laggy online play, Some dodgy AI goalkeeping.
FIFA 09 plays better than ever before, and a wealth of new modes and features add plenty of longevity. ...
Abstract: Yes, you read that right: the FIFA series is now better than PES. (In my opinion, of course). And thats what its all about really, opinions, as Im sure the PES-hardcore are already laughing at that statement. However, FIFA is such a complete footbal...
Graphics, improved AI, smoother game play, ball physics, Be a Pro mode, Adidas Live Season
Issues with advantage rule, manager mode numbering system, Adidas Live Season requires payment for more than one league
FIFA 09 isn’t perfect, but it remains the best football game around. The improvements to gameplay, ball physics and AI combine to produce a rewarding experience and the new game modes are excellent and provide hours of fun. ...
Abstract: For many years the FIFA series from EA was maligned as a simple cash-in year after year and, in gameplay terms, was dominated by Pro Evolution Soccer for a very long time. Since the introduction of next generation consoles however, EA have been steadil...
Abstract: Michael Cohen8.9I love FIFA soccer games and every year EA Sports somehow takes this pre-existing franchise and turns it into something unique and FIFA 09 for the XBox 360 is no exception to the rule. Even though the gaming soccer camps have been nea...
