FIFA 06 (PS2)

...my old Mega Drive. The FIFA series have certainly progressed since then and this is the latest addition from a company that are by now, well use to producing cracking football games. To be fair I'm a little biased. I've always been a FIFA man, admired the way EA Sports can put together such an interactive game but still make it enjoyable to those who aren't even interested in football. To me, the Pro Evo series just doesn't hack it, unless you physically ...
...them 1-0. Ok, so FIFA 06 is a bit harder than the older versions I'm use to playing, I'm sure I'll get use to it. And use to it I did. Within several games I was scoring goals left, right and indeed centre. The commentary seems much better than the old games, with less randomness and some even a bit of comedy to keep you entertained. The graphics are beautiful. Little splashes of water if the pitch is wet and the players movement is very fluid, ...

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...changed but on playing the fifa franchise for the first time in over two years a few months ago I felt like I was 12 and had my Sega mega drive with fifa. Yes really it did that so I will try and explain why this game brought those childhood feelings back. It is very simple really the clubs have the proper names the players have the proper names the game play has got better and most of all the goalkeepers get it wrong and you can score screamers ...
...you can have the classic fifa set up of circle to shoot or the new set up of square to shoot. Now depending on the set up depends on the in game buttons. I will advise on the classic set up. The buttons are very easy to get the hang of the O button is to shoot depending how long you hold the button down depends on the shot power and the accuracy. Crossing and hoofing the ball up field is done by holding down the square button again if you hold the ...

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****Introduction**** Fifa 06 is a game for football and PS2 fans alike made by EA Sports. It doesn't require a great deal of knowledge about the sport but you are more likely to enjoy the game if you are interested in football. Fifa 06 is a game where you can command the moves of your players, manage the teams and customise your teams. The game is much more than a game of football, involving managerial skills such as signing sponsors, buying players ...
...on tactical formations. 3. Fifa Lounge. This is where you can set up matches to play against your mates (up to 8 players). High ranked players gain an advantage in subsequent matches. 4. Customise It. This allows you to completely customise your teams and players to make your own Football World. You can make yourself into a famous footballer, wearing the kit of your choice and take the game further by using My Fifa and Team Management to suit your ...

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FIFA 2006 is the greatest sports platform game in the world. It beats its competitors hands down every time, and its easy game play is amazing. Having the real team and players name really helps you to feel really in charge of your local team to the richest clubs. Unlike the previous FIFA's, you now have to control players contracts, allowing them to have Goal and Clean sheet bonuses. One annoying fact is that there are so many menus to work ...
...change, where-as with the previous FIFA stars ratings change where-as now the ratings change between 1-100. With the new career mode, the game has become more "hands-on" with finances and now even more interaction with simulated memos in which you must provide an honest answer to get better Fan Support or Job Security. Being a 15-year career, you can change teams often which can lead to the real-life situations of the career mode, making this game ...

steveking5000 19.10.2005 (25.01.2006) · Read full review
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...of a lot of the Fifa games starting when I had my sage the first one I played I think was Fifa 95 which I thought was fantastic back then but each one they have brought out since then have got bet and bet and Fifa 2006 is great. In this one you haven't just got the premier league but you have the other leagues as well the only down side to this is that for example if you win the league with say bury next season they are still in the same league as ...
...football game so far from Fifa including the new Fifa world cup but I think that the new fifa 2007 will be better but not as good value for money as it has only just come out it will cost a lot more than 06 and I can't see it of changing that much apart from players moving teams and things like that. My overall rating of this game is 8/10. ...

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Fifa '06 Oh yes here it is ladies and gentlemen, coinciding with the start of my university year - the new FIFA 2006!! Called a national institution for over a decade by Amazon.co.uk this game is as important to British life as pie and chips… or so they'd have you believe. - Introduction - For those who don't know, this is a football game for the PS2. It is a one-two player game through many leagues such as Premiership, Championship, La Liga, ...
...I found this version of Fifa a significant improvement on previous versions, the actual playability of the game is quite high - I always take the stance that unless you actually enjoy playing a game it doesn't matter how realistic or 'pretty' it is. The difficulty of the game varies from player to play - i.e. I batter my dad but get beat by my 8 year old cousin. The controls of the game are pretty much the same as previous versions plus a few new ...

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...reached a new level and Fifa has finally beaten Pro Evo in all aspects. As always the graphics are smooth and high quality and the range of teams available has expanded again. There are also a lot of new features of Fifa that make it a must. There are new sounds at the main menu that replay special footballing events like Rooney's first goal and Beckham's halfway line strike. There also some classics like Pele and other footballing legends. In ...
...play on the first ever football game in the retro section of the game. In this section the top 10 goals of all time (according to Fifa) can be viewed. Players can now be edited or even new ones added and transfers can take place. This ensures the game does not go out of date as soon as 2007 comes around. As always the career menu is spectacular and this year you ca change clubs after every season and the aim is to gian as many levels as possible ...

i_h8_celtic 01.07.2006 · Read full review
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...been a fan of the Fifa series until 2001 I converted to Pro Evolution at its launch on PS2 and had not made the return to Fifa until the release of Fifa 06. So naturally I was a little apprehensive. Was I disappointed? Not one bit. Fifa 06 is a marked improvement on previous versions of the game, where gameplay was often slugglish. Those familiar with Fifa's past editions will be pleased to learn that the controls are essentially the same, allowing ...
...names are as always with Fifa games, fully licensed so they are as exact as the real thing (this is one key advantage that Fifa has over Pro Evo). A variety of playing modes complete the diversity of the game, with the 15-year Manager mode being a particularly worthwhile experience, where you manage a club to glory (although this mode does not have a managing simulation which does anything to rival the likes of the Championship Manager series, it ...

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fifa 06 is an enjoyable game, which is diffucult to put down once you have started playing with it. Many think that the pro evo series is far better than the fifa one, but i would tend to disagree. Having played both pro evo 5 and fifa 06, fifa is far the better game. Pro evo 5 is almost the same as Pro evo 4 but with a few updated teams like arsenal. Whereas fifa 06 has improved far much compared to fifa 05 which was rather poor. fifa 06 has decent ...
...are many good songs on fifa 06 including 1 from hard-fi, oasis and jarmeriqi. The graphics are decent and there are many well known stadiums in the game. Manager mode is a 15 year in depth game which is much like championship manager but you can play the game yourself. The fifa challenges are enjoyable aswell. For example in 1 challenge you have to make you keeper score- which can be a laugh. The game can be extremly easy on amauter mode but you ...

gooner01 05.02.2006 (30.03.2006) · Read full review
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A decent crowd and dodgy-looking players aside, there's a Champions League night feel to each match with Clive Tyldesley and Andy Gray providing commentary, with "Ashes" by Embrace a reminder of the MOTD Goal of the Month competition. However, the number of ways in which you can score is well limited, and whilst the passing is convincing FIFA 06 lacks a real football brain. The physics of the ball are flat and players fail to utilise space intelligently thus play fails to generate a sense of momentum despite the performance meter which was intended for this purpose. Tackling becomes dead tiresome, and as a sign of sloppiness, the goalkeeper can be seen to save the ball behind the line. Surprisingly, there's a lack of depth when it comes to setting up the formations. Unfortunately EA Sports seem to have put their efforts towards having plenty of rewards to unlock - but FIFA 06 is anything but rewarding. ...

scream4bruce 03.10.2007
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This is possible the best football game ever made for its time. It's main feature is the exstensively revamped career mode which you just can't stop playing. -Choose any team in the football league -take them to the top! -Buy players -Create new tactics -Be the new fergason or wrenger!!! Also there is many challenges to keep you interested which earn you points so you van unlock retro kits, famous old players and new balls and celebrations. Fifa 06 is a delight to play and a must buy for any football mad fan! 9/10 ...

chrissparks1992 27.10.2008
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...same old question every year....can FIFA improve and maybe even catch up with it's old adversary, Pro Evolution Soccer? There is one thing that can be said about FIFA every year, it's authenticity and graphics are unrivalled with it's huge array of leagues, clubs, players and official kits, and this year is no exception. In FIFA 06, unlike the past few years there is no concentration on just wheeling out another single pointless feature which you ...
...But as with every FIFA there is just some kind of sluggishness and slowness which you can't exactly pin-point but it's always there, it's like your playing on a muddy pitch in the Lake District with a football carved out of wood. And again dribbling past players is very difficult, something Pro Evo have mastered and been able to create a freer game play. To conclude I have to say there is an improvement of 05, features such as the Manager Mode are ...

goldie_jones 15.11.2005 · Read full review
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FIFA 06 is a major improvement upon the previous year, with an enhanced career mode, more realistic gameplay, and tons of new changes that directly affect the play on the pitch. I think it is by far the best fifa game out appart from fifa street. It has the best graphics. I still feel they 'ea sports' can improve though and I do not feel that this game is up to the high standard as pro evo soccer 5. This game is quite expensive, but hey aren't all ...
...are so easy. Every year Fifa improve there games and I think there has been a big jump between fifa 2005 and fifa 2006. The game costs £29.99 on amazon.co.uk which is quite cheap. But if I were you I would wait until fifa street 2 comes out and buy that. Fifa street 1 was amazing and if this game is better then it will be out of this world. Thanks for reading my review please rate it. Writter by Tom, age 12 ...

lfc-4-ever 27.02.2006 (28.02.2006) · Read full review
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the game offers a variety of gameplay modes including manegerial roles to career play, which allows you to have as much or as little say in the resposibility you have over the club. the graphics are far superior to its pre-decesors and offers very realistic movement and very exact facial features. there are also aded technical bonuses to the game, especially game saving. not only is it fast and efficient, giving you the oppertunity to have multiple ...
...gameplay. during gameplay, exery detail down to the stadium design has been masterfully recrated to add a further sence of realism to the whole experience. there are also added features including unlockable extras and bonus points to be earned. overall it is a top quality game which can be enjoyed by all, and with flexible difficulty levels, nobody is left out. ...

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...am a big fan of FIFA games. I know that the majority of people like Pro Evo much more and will disagree with what I'm saying, but thats life. First Impressions Firstly, it looks like any other FIFA football game. You can play against a friend, play as a manger and guide your favourite team to the top and all your other favourite features from Fifa 2005. Gameplay The gameplay seems fine, very smooth and good quality. The graphics are great. Modes ...
...in over 20 leagues, but you can also embark on a 15 year management "career" where you take the roll of manager. The online option is also great. Evaluation I would probably not recommend buying this game if you own other FIFA's, it appears to me as an updated version. For a first time football game buyer, though, I think this game is great. ...

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