FIFA 09 (Xbox 360)

...when the first version of Fifa International Soccer (as it was called then) appeared on consoles in the early to mid 90’s. Its 45 degree angle pitch and amazing graphics blew everything away in its path. Every year from here on in, Electronic Arts sports division, EA Sports have taken the previous years offering and tweaked it slightly. Early on there wasn’t much real competition, Sensible Soccer came and went but Fifa was the only game serious football ...
...Gamers were either in the Fifa camp or the PES (as it is affectionately known) camp with very few gamers actually having no preference between the two. After seeing PES on the PS2, I too was converted, it just seemed more like a proper game of football than all the razzmatazz and glamour associated with Fifa. Right up until last year, PES was the only football game for me, it played like a dream, though if I’m being honest, not much was changing ...

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...titles has been closing. Until Fifa '08, this was in part because of EA's galloping progress and in part because of Konami's failure to give fans the advances they wanted. Instead, Konami chose to plough a fruitless furrow of stupidity tweaking what was already a near perfectly balanced formula, while wilfully ignoring the obvious presentational defects - the only factor withholding it from perfection. Conversely, EA busied themselves sculpting areas ...
...This time, things are different. Fifa has finally arrived. '''PUNCHY BALLS''' It has at last managed to marry solid physics, AI, and sharp controls with the super-slick presentation synonymous with the series. 2008's game was capable, but still didn't feel organic and lacked the personality and satisfaction of the best from PES. It was still sporadically frustrating. That's a key statement, as I felt that until now Fifa just required knowledge of ...

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...Evolution Soccer. Although the shiny FIFA graphics of past years appeared attractive at first glance, as the vast majority of football fans will agree, the gameplay would be more acceptable in a Winter Olympics figure-skating game. While the FIFA players glided effortlessly across the pitch with a 'Torvill & Dean-esque' gait, the Pro Evo games would pack the box and scramble the ball across the line with almost the realism of the true game. 2009, ...
...to have slacked off, the FIFA developers have been putting in extra hours. It almost seems as if the two games are trying to become more like each other. FIFA has adopted more gritty gameplay, while still maintaining the slick graphics that have become a trademark of the series, whereas Pro Evo is gravitating towards a more arcade style of football. Within the first couple of hours of playing FIFA 09 I'll admit I couldn't see much difference between ...

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In my opinion Fifa 09 is the mother of football games. In the past it has been to close to call between Fifa and Pro Evo games, however personally I believe Fifa 09 has really pushed the bar up this game, surpassing any Pro Evo football game. With many new features it's easy to see why Fifa 09 is highly recommended and sought after. Computer interaction has been vastly improved, the reactions from the players is easily recognised. The detail is ...
...game play, and believe me Fifa 09 will not let you down in the slightest. This game is simply sensational online, you have various options from quick match to online leagues where you compete to be the best. With Microsoft updating the game through online patches, Fifa 09 offers exceptional value for money as new ideas will always be brought to the game through Xbox live. The manager mode continues to impress however I do believe they could put ...

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...I play both Pes and Fifa and have been alternating between the both of them depending on their individual merits as each new release has come out. So... I came to the Fifa 09, praying it was better than 07 ( which was horrendous) and more enjoyable than 08. Verdict? Oh yes, Fifa are definitely back. The game is fantastic from the moment I picked it up. From just exhibition, I could see the player movement and responsiveness has definitely had the ...
...and the passes are fired off better. Personally, having played PES 09 as well, this outclasses it by leagues, the movement on PES still robotic and jerky, and they all run in exactly the same way. We were told about new player physiques and they have stuck to it. Tackles are more rough now, with bigger players shoving and hustling their way round and it gives a sense of the real game, especially the huge amount of fun of sending small wing backs ...

mintusdude 06.03.2009 · Read full review
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...football your way in this Fifa 09 version. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing a professional player and customize to game to suit your style and abilitiy. The graphics for the Xbox 360 keeps getting better and better, there sensationally outstanding, with it's fresh and easy layout, new skills, different types of gameplay, and play is very fast and powerful on the pitch! ...
...of EA Sports football engine, Fifa 09 features alot more core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and really 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 ...

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...always been a fan of FIFA over PES and have been involved in many arguments on this topic. However this time there is no argument needed. FIFA 09 is so much more advanced than PES this year having played both. Be A Pro Mode: Although this was on FIFA 08 nothing was really made of it. However on FIFA 09 you can play 4 seasons with a created player or anyone already in the game. It has levels ranging from reserve team to legend. This mode is addictive ...
...Mode: The same as in FIFA 08 and 07 basically just play through seasons playing as the whole team of your choice and managing them as you go. The gameplay is much improved from last year and therefore it is much less repetitive and more enjoyable with no set way of scoring. The graphics have also been improved making the game look more realistic and add to the experience. Simulations have also improved so the reactions to tackles for example are ...

tinytomg 10.12.2008 (15.12.2008) · Read full review
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Fifa 09 is truly a great football video game and i would say that it is currently the best football game ever made. I would highly reccommend this video game to anyone who enjoys football games and even just sports games as this game is truly fantastic with all the official leagues from around the world. This game is not just the best game in the Fifa series but is the best sports game ever made as it has truly fantastic graphics and gameplay capabilities. ...
...think this game is a must buy and I believe that the next Fifa cannot get much better. To sum up i think that this game is a must buy as it is the best football video game around at this current time with fantastic features, graphics and gameplay capabilities. ...

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FIFA09: This football game of 2009 is probley the best devoloped football game i have seen for a few years now and i have to say is very enjoyable. Me and my mates were playing this hours on end one night, have matches against one another. So i must say it is a very time consuming but rather fun game to play. The graphics are top notch, and you can instantley tell who the players are as you can see the characteristics of the players. You can play ...
...VS them depending on your interests. Functions: The passing is very good, through ball, and a ball to the players feet is very handy, a long ball and crossing is also available like usual. Tackleing, ok ive played alot of football games in my time, and have loved the sliding tackles, but i must say i hate it on FIFA09, you just seem to throw your self on the flaw with out actualy sliding, but this may just be me! The loading screen is my favourite ...

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I think that fifa 09 is yet again is the best football game that you can buy. The gameplay is brilliant as it has been for many years. Also there are some new additions to this wonderful game, Be A Pro has developed but it still could become much better. Also the new arena mode can take your mind off waiting for a while. But one of the best new features I believe is the adiddas update which updates the players rating based on recent matches. This ...
...obviously naturally develop and decline over time and this needs to be reflected in the actual game. However I believe that this game could be made much better if they developed the manager mode into something more deep and real. For instance if you are a top club then you will be able to buy almost any player in the world and clearly this isn't true in the real world. Although they have made some effort to update the tactics I feel that they could ...

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...game, and also the annual FIFA title. As a disgruntled gamer at the slow downfall of the PES series, I was hoping more than ever that FIFA would impress, and it has. There are so many positives about this game that make it so much better than PES. First, the graphics have improved a lot over FIFA 2008, offering greater detail, higher quality textures and generally offers better presentation over PES 2009. The main improvement of this game comes ...
...and patience in its gameplay. FIFA has been labelled 'arcade' for many years because of its lack of realism when compared to the PES series. It is the exact opposite this year. It also has fully updated teams from the August transfer window, authentic kits, fully licensed teams for whole leagues, a huge amount of beautifully rendered stadiums, and not forgetting 10vs10 online which is one of its most entertaining features. If you are considering ...

chris145 17.11.2008 · Read full review
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Fifa 09! Another year, another excellent EA release! This game has loads of improvements from its predecessor. AI (artificial intelligence) has increased way too much in this game which means you are ACTUALLY playing the game! Can't comment about its competition against PES, but this game certainly was worth $30 no doubt. The main pro abt this game is its AI, personalised attributes (way too much i think) and vivid shot selection.. The main con is ...
...This feature was there in Fifa 08, I was surprised, 09 lacks it. Otherwise, I think the graphics are excellent.. If you look closely at the player, one feels its actually realy! I remember when I was playing a game between Man u and Chelsea and suddenly dad interrupted. He goes to me "What! They're having a re-match, Im sure Man U won the game".. I was like "No dad!! Im playing on X-box 360".. He then laughed off madly.. My point is that the game ...

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Fifa 09 - Xbox 360 As always for the past few years i have always bought the fifa game but the difference this year is that i have purchased the game for the X-box 360 console. The graphics for this game are brilliant, very realistic from the blades of grass down to the looks of the players, everything seems to be in fine detail, the menu is easy to read and looks good too, the number of different features from this game is good too, with the Adidas ...
...update the players to how they are in real life each week, i found this to be good but you do have to have X-box live for this to be any good which is the downside to it. Another feature which i really enjoy is the Be a Pro season, which is where i created myself and put him in the team and i can control the player himself and no-one else which was cool and challenging, in which i had to make good crosses,passes and get into right positions. The ...

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EA sports have really moved up a gear with this game in my opinion. The overall gameplay is awesome as they have made the gameplay much faster which makes for a more exciting, easier to play gaming experience. The graphics are improved as the detail of the players and their kits is really quite magical. The online gameplay is exceptional, especially clubs where you can set up a team with your friends and play other teams around the world. Also the ...
...focus on a single player for the season and build up his stats and reputation. The music choice in game is really effective and the skins and backgrounds for the menu is improved from last years Fifa. In my opinion this is one of the best games out there at the moment and is a must have for any gamer, it is also much better than the new pro evolution soccer. The loading screen arena is also a highlight of the game. ...

Loughran 06.11.2008 · Read full review
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...complicated for what i use fifa for (just to pick it up and play exabition matches), this may be as i havent got used to it yet. Also on this version you can do celebrations, which although add nothing to the game really, the novelty of being able to do it infront of the keeper makes me happy! However, im sure i will get over the novelty, which is ok, as you can skip them. In short - buy this game! It is much better than previous versions, and ...
...it like i do, if you play alot on your own, and do the manager mode, and get really into it, then you should try PES as in my opinion, whilst the graphics are not as good, it is more realistic in the sense that you cant just pick it up and be ok with it, whilst with fifa, you can. ...

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