Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA SPORTS has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing... more
Sony PSP FIFA 09 (PSP)
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. 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
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
A review by AshleySweetman on FIFA 09 (PS3) June 6th, 2009
Author's product rating:
Gameplay/Playability
Excellent - great gameplay & playability
Graphics
Excellent Graphics - visually stunning
Sound
Good sound effects & music
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Variety . Excellent match engine .
Disadvantages:
Online play sometimes slow depending on connection .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Whether I'm bored, looking for a break from revision, generally stressed out or just want some relaxing enjoyment, FIFA 09 never fails to entertain or fill some time. In a word, FIFA is outstanding, and even though this is obviously my own personal preference, regardless of new game releases of other various genres, I cannot help but return to the ultimate PS3 game.
Game Modes
The variety of gameplay options on this release from the FIFA series is a vast improvement on any of the previous editions. With 'Be a Pro' single player and season options, this now offers a genuine alternative to the original season mode, of one should choose to do so. The introduction of the new add-on game, FIFA "Ultimate Team" is yet another diverse and excellent addition to the game. Even though users have to pay for this privilege, UT gives a unique opportunity for the user to build a team by collecting "Cards" and thus trying to create the "Ultimate" team, by winning games for points to buy packs, cards etc. The fact that FIFA can keep me so entertained for the duration of the season is simply brilliant, and the variation that the game offers allows the player to explore a variety of ways to enjoy football.
Online Play
The online play with this edition of FIFA is yet again excellent, with the Ultimate team add-on also being primarily an online addition, competing against players from around the world. Whether it is online leagues, fixtures with friends or just a genuine test to your FIFA skills that you are after, FIFA 09 online play offers this all, even with 11 vs 11 online in "be a pro" mode, which really can be a welcomed contrast to the usual game modes.
Graphics and match engine
This FIFA release, as would be expected, really does have the best graphics yet, and to take full advantage of this, I would advise investing in HD tv and cable, as the experience is quite simply breathtaking. The detail put into each player really does highlight why FIFA has become the leading football game in the market, completely outstripping it's former rival Pro Evolution Soccer. The gameplay engine is smooth, slick and at an excellent speed, giving the player the most realistic feel yet of a real life football game. The user choosing goal celebrations, although a novelty feature in itself, indicates the lengths that EA is going to in order to satisfy the keen gamer- brilliant.
Value for money
I purchased my copy for aroudn £40 not long after it was originally released, and can undoubtedly say that it is the ps3 game that I have used the most. I have never even got slightly bored of the game due to the variation of gameplay modes, with online play in particular giving endless competition and enjoyment.
To conclude, I would unreservedly recommend purchasing this game, especially now as you would probably be able to get hold of it for a fair bit less than £40. I honestly think the only thing that will stop me playing FIFA 09 is the day that FIFA 10 is released!!!!
...I havent bought a Fifa game since like Fifa 03. So to take a gamble on this one was out of the ordinary for me. Ive always been a Pro Evo man but after consulting many of my friends and also playing the demo of Fifa 09 I was immediately hooked. Pro Evo has been disappointing for me in the previous few years with no real improvements to gameplay, fifa had so many advantages this time around it was an easy choice for me.
First off, the graphics are ... ...the last version of the Fifa but this year it is much improved. In this mode you take control of 1 player for 4 seasons and try to guide them to the ultimate goal of a legendary footballer. The matches are the same but you can only control 1 player instead of the whole team.
In Be A Pro Season you can either take control of a real player e.g. Wayne Rooney or create a base player from scratch. e.g. Joe Bloggs.
I chose to be a base player from scratch.You ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Brilliant graphics, superb management mode, exciting and enthralling gameplay Disadvantages: Commentary, inconsistent refs, turning sharply can be frustrating
...a great skeptic of the Fifa brand. Which therefore makes it all the more surprising that I have taken to this game in such positive fashion. As I am sure many of you fellow football gamers are aware, the last few ISS Pro releases have been very disappointing and it is the complacency and perhaps lazyness of the developers which has seen me gravitate towards Fifa. So despite my skepticism I decided to put aside my own misgivings and give the game ... ...you expect from Fifa? well initially we have the standard set up of all the major European leagues, all of the English leagues up to League 2 as well as several other leagues including the J League and the Major League. This is no innovation by itself but does immediately make the game stand out as the only one to have the right to use all the teams and all the player names. The new innovative feature on this game however is management mode. You ...
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Advantages: graphics players everything Disadvantages: sometimes a bit slow
...rooney drogba anyone you like.
Fifa 09 is better than any other fifa.
the graphics are better , diffrent players and new players on teams , and new online play.but best of here is your chance to be on a real team of 11. so get 9 friends or under 9 freinds and play online together in the same team.or you can just go on it and you will join a team with other people. you can also make your own team mine is called watermelon fc lol.
If you love football ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Stunning graphics and audio, excellent online facility, great control system and gameplay Disadvantages: None
I finally am able to say I have a favourite out of FIFA09 and PES2009 and the winner not surprisingly is Fifa.
This game has managed to put together stunning graphics, presentation and a control system which has seen huge strides forward from last years offering (I love the ability to decide the strength of pass, cross, shot, etc through how long I hold the buttons) and with these all married up with the excellent commentary you are in an experience ... ...over and then one day decided to take it online and found that this stepped the whole game up to another level as you then have the ability to take on all of the world and you truly see different tactics and different mentalaties - I took on the Dutch and saw passing galore then the next game took on West Brom and had a long ball opponent but it just makes the entire game all the more special.
I love this game and am more than happy to recommend ...
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Advantages: The players are not as sluggish as in Fifa 08. They are more resposive and free flowing. Disadvantages: Graphics could still be improved.
Fifa 09 is a big change from 08. It offers many new features including the be a pro seasons where a player plays through multiple seasons to ultimately become a legend. This game also gives the user a chance to win trophies for ps3 and achievements on xbox 360. Another brand new feature this game offers is Ultimate Team, where the user is able to form his/her team by winning games and purchasing new players. The team start of small but can then expand ... ...is a great improvement from fifa 08. It offers many new features which enhance the gaming experience. The graphics have also come a long way and the players are more versatile. Players are also able to perform their own celebartions after scoring. Personally I think it is a great value for money. Any football fanatic will love it. ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Advantages: price online play Disadvantages: you have to pay for online
...The xbox 360 is a must buy once you have bought this you wont want to get off it. The graphics are amazing and when you plug this in into a high defenition t.v you will see the really benifits of the xbox 360 high defenition qualities.
The things that make the xbox 360 special are of the graphics the online play and the games such as call of duty 4 fifa09 vegas2 grandtheft auto halo 3.
Also what i think that makes the xbox stand out from the other consoles like the ps3 is that it is a very reasonable price and that the games are cheaper than ps3 games.
The disavantage of the xbox is that the onilne you have to pay £40 a year also the xbox can get a problem called the the ring of death also the xbox does get overheated if played to much. But the thing that really annoys me is that you have to buy so many asesories like...
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Advantages: Graphics, Sound, Free online play, Wireless controllers, Sixaxis Disadvantages: Size, Price, Not able to play PS2 games
...When I went to buy my PS3 at the end of 2008, I was torn between buying the PS3 and the Xbox 360. I must admit one of the biggest factors between the 2 was the price, the Xbox's price tag was a lot lower, but I wanted online play and online cost a LOT in the long run with the Xbox. However the PS3 was a lot more expensive initially, the online was free, but that wasn't the only reason I chose the PS3...
The Graphics on the PS3 are truly amazing, and I tried it without HD initially, but after hooking it up to my HDTV, I was blown away. One of the first games I played was Fifa09, and I was quite honestly convinced that the start up picture of Ronaldinho, was actually a picture and refused to believe that it was actually computer generated after one of my friends told me! Another game I got for Christmas of that year was Need for Speed...
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Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA SPORTS has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customize 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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