Having been a fan of FIFA from the early days ive been impressed with how the game has improved in the last 2 additions. Pro Evo had been overtaking FIFA in terms of out and out gamplay, but it seems since 08 and now 09 FIFA has regained the lead for me. As you'd expect the plethora of licensed ... Read review
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authentic football experience on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system.All-New Casual Controls:Pass, shoot, and score using a graduated gameplay system featuring...
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most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ...
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most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability. Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it. With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers. New Animation Sequences: The largest overhaul of the football animation system delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action and adds depth to gameplay. Players move more fluidly around the pitch.New Collision Detection System: With 360 degree coverage players behave according to their physical attributes. Stronger players now possess the strength to knock down smaller players during collisions or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges.Pro Skill Moves: Four new skills give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal, making it easier to recreate signature moves of the real-world superstars.Enhanced Shooting Mechanics: Ball-striking enhancements create more respo
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Evolution Soccer. The games mechanics and technical changes have come a long way since its birth in 2003, which has seen 16 versions all striving to be ousted to the forefront of the simulated football world.
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prowess to take your team to the top, either in EA's new 'Be a Pro' or 'Manager mode' and warm up for matches in the new EA arena.Play in over 40 stadiums, of which 23 are real licensed replicasAll new ball physics, curl it like a proNew player models, most realistic FIFA graphics to dateImproved Goalkeeper AICreate and play as your own superstarTake a player to the top in 'Be a Pro' mode
Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the ... more
most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it.With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.
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Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the ... more
most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.Powered by the third generation of the EA Sports football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it.With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.
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Advantages: Hundreds of licensed teams and players, plenty of game modes! Disadvantages: Very few! This is really top stuff.
Having been a fan of FIFA from the early days ive been impressed with how the game has improved in the last 2 additions. Pro Evo had been overtaking FIFA in terms of out and out gamplay, but it seems since 08 and now 09 FIFA has regained the lead for me. As you'd expect the plethora of licensed teams and leagues make this an enjoyable and realist game. Great stadiums including the likes of Old Trafford, Stamford Brdige, The Emirates and the Nou Camp ... ...time at all, think again! FIFA 09's various skill settings, ranging from Amateur all the way through to World Class make this a real long lasting gaming, fun and simple at the lowest levels, whilst the top achievements will take some time to master completely. Then there is the multi-player aspect and these games always come into their own with friends, if you have your mates round for a kick around you can find yourself playing for hours. ... more
Having been a fan of FIFA from the early days ive been impressed with how the game has improved in the last 2 additions. Pro Evo had been overtaking FIFA in terms of out and out gamplay, but it seems since 08 and now 09 FIFA has regained the lead for me. As you'd expect the plethora of licensed teams and leagues make this an enjoyable and realist game. Great stadiums including the likes of Old Trafford, Stamford Brdige, The Emirates and the Nou Camp really put you in the thick of the action. I particularly enjoy the challenges mode which adds a great dimension to playing the games and encourages you to play with different nation leagues. Still a great package!
I know that there are still a lot of PS2 owners out there, as the PS3 hasn't really reduced enough in price to attract the part-time gamer. Therefore I think it's good to know that people have still experienced the game on this platform first hand. One thing that you will inevitably get lacking compared to the higher spec versions is the graphics, but I believe that the PS2 is still suitably advanced to provide you with a great gaming experience, and the game does not lack quality in it's looks that's for sure.
In terms of difficulty, that all depends on how you want to play. Naturally if you chose to be Manchester United and tackle a lower league team like Notts County, you are going to find it pretty easy to win. But if you are hoping to cruise to premier league victory in no time at all, think again! FIFA 09's various skill settings, ranging from Amateur all the way through to World Class make this a real long lasting gaming, fun and simple at the lowest levels, whilst the top achievements will take some time to master completely. Then there is the multi-player aspect and these games always come into their own with friends, if you have your mates round for a kick around you can find yourself playing for hours.
The Be-A-Pro setting allows to you take control of one player in a team, and play a whole season building up his stats and attributes, which is a real nice inclusion to the game and has different kinds of challenges than the regular modes. It has been improved upon slightly from it's first appearance in the 2008 version. Fans of that will be pleased to know the seasons have been made more realistic and you can play for upto 5 years if you can make it that far!
My favourite section of the game is the Manager career mode where you have control over contracts and finances and everything about the team. Even sponsorship deals! It's a great aspect of the game, and you can work you way up through the divisions, or go for European glory with some of the top teams! Whatever you chose, this mode will have you coming back for more time and time again.
Having played both FIFA 09 and PES i'd certainly recommend FIFA this year for overall realness and quality of play. Hundreds of game mode options, and players you'll be ultimately very familiar with. A must for all football fans!
Advantages: Good collision simulator and updated player details Disadvantages: Very similar to 2008 and still no international tournaments
...eagerly awaited the arrival of FIFA 2009 having ordered it online from Tesco. I normally view new games with rather rose-tinted spectacles and a distorting degree of excitement however even I felt slightly disappointed with the new game. The question when purchasing a game which is released annually like FIFA has to be "Is there a big enough difference from last year's edition to justify the cost?" I am thoroughly enjoying playing the new game and ... ...I only own a PS2 I was aware there would not be the usual graphics improvement but I was disappointed by how some shots (pre-match, crowd, subsititutions) had just been lifted from last year's edition. I would recommend purchasing this game but only if you do not own FIFA 2008. ...
McCulkey 18.10.2008
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Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in EA SPORTS FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA SPORTS has delivered on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player. With 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems - representing the biggest innovations to the game engine in four years - FIFA 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. A new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage and hundreds of new collision animations enable players to behave according to their physical attributes. Player speed, direction and strength now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. Plus, contact occurs with shoulders, arms and legs. Stronger players possess the strength to knock down smaller players or use their body or arms to win challenges. Player strength and momentum also determine outcomes in challenges through the new shielding system, with dozens of new outcomes created. Plus, players can now shield the ball by pushing off the defender to create space - at the risk of being called for a foul - just like real life. The increased control shielding the ball adds another strategic element to matches, enabling you to slow the game's pace as needed.
