FIFA 2005 (Xbox)

...is one of the best FIFA games so far. The only one I thought was close to it within the whole FIFA games was FIFA 99, back in the PSone days. The game now has more official leaguesand team licences than any other football game. It makes Pro Evolution Soccer look like the kid who was picked last in a school football game during lunchtimes. To be exact, FIFA Football 2005 has 18 leagues, 38 national teams and over 11,000 real players. SO WHAT'S NEW ...
...being more in-depth than previous FIFA games for a drive for success spanning multiple football seasons with numerous challenges to become a five star manager. You can now even assemble the perfect player with complete control over the appearances, abilities and stats. You can now collect FIFA Points for every accomplishment, from small things such as going onto a game mode and then moving onto more big accomplishments such as creating players and ...

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...Evolution Soccer series. But has FIFA finally stepped up their game enough to challenge PES's supremacy? In a word, no. But that doesn't mean that EA Sports didn't put out a solid effort. PRESENTATION - 9/10 Most EA titles have great presentation. There's a particular feel that they all have which is very familiar to long-time EA Sports fans such as myself. If you like it, you'll feel right at home. If you don't, then feel free to complain, but ...
...doesn't have all of this. FIFA finally added the full Mexican League to the mix, which will make many of our friends south of the U.S. border very happy. The 18 leagues, 40 national teams, and 11,000 players represented in this game will please many a football fan. GRAPHICS - 10/10 No football game looks as beautiful as FIFA. It's as simple as that. The aforementioned accurate kits look splendid, but their accuracy is quickly forgotten due to the ...

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...football lovers there is the Fifa series. Ever since the 1990's Electronic Arts have updated this series every year and gamers are sick of it because there is a lack of differentiation between each installment. So now I will see whether EA have done anything at all to change the game to keep loyal fifa lovers happy. The first ever Fifa game I played was the 98 road to world cup installment which was one of the first computer games i ever bought. ...
...I was hooked and thought Fifa was a measly attempt at a football simulation. So till around the Fifa 2003 installment I hadn't played any other because I was always told that Fifa hadn't changed. The moment I played Fifa 2003 I felt it had changed but still kept the old feel of the game which was what loyal fans enjoyed. I still wasn't convinced about the game and I went back to pro evolution soccer. When the 2004 installment came out I got it for ...

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...with EA Sports and their FIFA series. EA are giants of the gaming world, owning rights to a host of lucrative money spinning games franchises such as Harry Potter, James Bond and The Sims. FIFA is their long running football franchise established in 1995. The reason for lot’s of the success in the early days was down to the lack of real challengers in the football games market. In recent times however that has changed with the emergence of ‘Pro ...
...thunder in recent years, however FIFA has one main weapon in their arsenal; Licensing. FIFA 2005 has more than 350 official licenses, including 20 leagues, 40 national teams, and 15,000 players. Everything aesthetic about FIFA 2005 is immense. The players in the game look like their real-life counterparts, the club shirts have official sponsors… they even have the legend that is John Motson as commentator alongside Ally McCoist. The commentary ...

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...EA Sports, of course. The Fifa series have always been a best-selling title, since the early years of the Nintendo 64, and even before than that. Why has FIFA always been selling so many copies, year after year? Because the game was great? Well, it probably was, back to the days when Pro Evolution Soccer didn't exist, as there was hardly any competition, although that actually isn't the main reason. Fifa have always had every license for every club, ...
...afford. Fifa 98 was an enormous success due to the major improvement EA made to the FIFA series, and that actually, it was a very enjoyable football game. This though, is 2005. Lately we have been seeing some strange things happening from EA Sports' FIFA titles. They have always been pretty much the same, hardly any changes were made each year, and yet FIFA managed to be the best-selling football title, year after year. Fifa 2005 has changed, though. ...

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...new model of their infamous FIFA series. Fanatics of football and gamers alike can live their dreams once again of their team being crowned Premiership champions, or putting five past your mate and laughing in his face, knowing that you are great at the game. FIFA 2005 now introduces a whole new concept of play; the first touch. In past FIFA titles no matter what the skill of the player is the ball always seemed to stick to his foot like a magnet. ...
...from the improved one-touch modules, FIFA 2005 is more of the same that we have experienced with the prequels. The game now houses over 350 playable teams from over 40 different leagues, and includes a huge 12,000 authentic players. There are plenty of options to keep you playing, whether it be club competitions, like the Champions League, or national tournaments like the World Cup. And the game comes packaged with hoards of customisable options, ...

mattsant10 10.05.2005 · Read full review
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The annual fifa football game is being snapped off the shelves. Only this year I haven't found much of an improvment than the past few years. First time of playing the game you asked to pick your team. Your selected team's stadium is then the background. There is a create player feature which is self explanitary & I'll leave it for you to judge. It has the usual game play modes, Quick start, cups & leagues. There is a new style of 'career' mode. ...
...off with a choice of league 2 teams, I chose Yeovil. You are given some credits to distribute between your coaches & backing staff to improve their performance. Later on in the game you gain credits by winning games. After selecting your starting 11 your ready to play... The introductary commentary can be good, although when Ally McCoist thought I might not win the Championship but only qualify for Europe... Not when you're in league 2 Ally!! Motty ...

ladlee 29.10.2004 (07.04.2005) · Read full review
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...surrounding the latest installment of Fifa Football, you could be excused for thinking that it may have been redesigned beyond recognition. However, the main components remain, still the same realistic graphics engine and endless player and team statistics. A few improvements have been made to the career mode, giving a less Championship Manager approach in which the player automatically assumes the role of manager of the best teams in the world. ...
...the way if any Arsenal supporters are reading this) Overall FIFA 2005 is a typical fifa game with outstanding graphics but absolutely poor gameplay it is more like watching paint dry. Good to bu for the graphics and if you enjoyed the other FIFA titles it is not much different. ...

cheesemouse99 27.11.2004 · Read full review
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Fifa 2005 I have spent endless hours inform of the PC playing the career mode on this game in a bid to increase my ever expanding trophy room. Once again EA sports have produced another great FIFA game with even more expands on such areas as leagues 18 now in total, with 38 national teams and 11,000 real players. For me the best change is the Career Mode which is a 15 seasons long where at end of each season if have survived the entire season without ...
...(which is great game). FIFA have tried to keep up with management games or maybe to help those out who don't want to have buy new editions each autumn just to get the updated stats, and should keep to what they do best the on-field experience with features such as improved touch. I feel is the best footy game currently available for the PC Pro Evolution Soccer is good especially the gameplay but FIFA has the licences which means authenticity as ...

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The new Fifa is much bigger and better than the old ones, with the addition of the career mode. If you like management games but prefer to be able to control your own destiny rather than relying on the 11 you put out to get the results for you, then this game is for you. You complete upto 15 seasons, starting at the bottom level of various leagues around the world, and then try to work your way up to the top. It is a good challenge and you have thousands ...
...players to the best in Brazil. The more wins you earn, the more tranfer budget you will get to enable you to sign better players, and the more you can upgrade your staff. Gameplay wise, there is not much different to the other fifas but the addition of career mode is a major plus. The only real drawbacks with the game is the commentary, which after listening to Ally McCoist for a while, you will probably want to turn the sound down, or off, as ...

stvlsc 29.05.2005 · Read full review
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...the same really on every Fifa Football game going ( I mean For PS2). The controls are easy to use and the game isn't too hard to get a grip of. 9/10 Variety: You can make and edit basically everything on this new FF2005 game. It's really quite pointless and stupid - to be honest - but who says you can't have some fun! Eh? (Playing around - 10/10) (Playing seriously - 6/10) Finale' (LOL) This game has its good points and its bad points, i have ...

allmessedup 06.03.2005 · Read full review
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So FIFA 2004 was a let down, and people were saying that FIFA's reign as the best football game was over as Pro Evolution Soccer is getting better and better. But FIFA bites back at the media with FIFA 2005. The Career Mode on FIFA 2004 wasn't too good and I think most people would agree with me on that. But the new reformed Career Mode on FIFA 2005 is a much better improvement. There is still some people saying Career Mode is useless and rubbish ...
...5 star manager. Like FIFA 2004 a new feature was added into the next FIFA game. This time EA Sports have added the First Touch feature. Now when your players collect the ball you can swivel in dirrection with a flick of the analouge stick. This is the perfect way to lose your defender, never before has it been so easy to throw your defender the wrong way. But my most favourite new feature to FIFA 2005 is the ability to actually get past the defenders ...

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This game is fabulous! The graphics are superb with precise player detail throughout. The gameplay is great- the amount of tricks you can do with the football is unbeleiveable and the shots you can take. You manage your favourite team through thick and thin, through the season and cups, change your formation, sell your players or even train off the pitch with your players! This is a fabulous game which is worth your money. The possibilities of htis ...

gregriches 07.04.2005 · Read full review
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Fifa just keeps getting better every year and this year it is not the increase in the quality of graphics that stands out but the new carrer mode. The graphics are still excellent and the new first touch control is brilliant for helping you skin player that are marking you tightly. The basic gameplay is still great but I still feel that Pro evolution is slightly more realistic. The new carrer mode is an excellent idea. Basically you have to start ...
...the difficulty levels halfway through a season unlike Pro Evolution. Pro Evolution and Fifa are both excellent games and there is a lot of arguement over which is best. If you are intrested in the advanced gameplay o for Pro Evolution but if you want the graphics go for FIFA. ...

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...the age old question - FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer? Think about it yourself - you either love one and hate the other or don't care about either of them, am I right? If you don't care about either then read on, and if you love Pro Evo and Hate FIFA then read on also and I will try to help you understand the FIFA revolution. I myself started as the biggest fan of Pro Evo and could not stand FIFA but slowly I am turning to the FIFA side! There are ...
...of these now: 1. FIFA has an easy to use gameplay system & EA Assistant to help the beginner get 'settled in' as it were and enjoy the experience as quickly as possible. 2. Plenty of difficulty levels to choose from. Whether you are amateur or world class level this can be an experience you will enjoy for many gaming hours! 3. Graphics which are realistic and yet don't spoil the game with "photo" pictures. 4. Easy understanding of the in-game ...

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