A brief look at one of the hottest PSP video games - FIFA 09

Can soccer be as interesting as fightinging monsters and zombies? The plain answer should be a vigorous no. But EA have during the last decade proved otherwise with their enormously well-liked FIFA series. The video game has been one of the finest selling games ever. But over time fans have grumbled of mediocrity in the gameplay which would be clear in a game without a storyline. But the '09 offering of the series looks after all of the grumbles.

Gameplay :
What are you able to expect from a game named FIFA? Exactly! Football. You may have as many mixes as possible with pass ( X ), cross ( Square ), through-ball ( Triangle ) and shoot ( Circle ) as you attempt to win over your opponents. With the regular sprint ( R shoulder ) and skill ( L shoulder ), newer moves like scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls let you've got a total of thirty two moves to play soccer like a pro.

The more recent version permits you to earn points by performing match day jobs. As you accumulate more points, you have the option to boost your football abilities. As you work your way through levels, scoring more points and learning new skills, you are given the opportunity to play in some of the top soccer arenas in the world. The other gaming modes of FIFA 08 like "be a pro" and "Manager" are maintained in this version too. The game is available for both single and multi-player modes.

Features :
- Featuring over 500 groups and 30 leagues complete with badges and colors to choose between.
- Augmented graphics computer delivers the most pragmatic, responsive and intelligent physical action to the gameplay. The players are now more nimble and quicker and move more fluidly around the pitch.
- Four new moves add to the ensemble to offer you a total of 32 moves to have fun with the ball.
- A new camera view lets you track your player in the "Be a Pro" mode. The camera can be dynamically zoomed and lets you control your moves better.
- The latest version of Football IQ, v2.0 permits you to test your soccer data in Quiz mode to unlock concealed content.
- Enhancements to the Be a professional mode permits you to pick a professional player and master his moves and positioning skills. You can also instill confidence in your colleagues and influence their playing too. Monitor your performance through detailed statistics at each level.
- The game now includes a completely rewritten collision detection system. In a collision stronger players can knock down smaller players or shield them all with their body and arms.
- Enhanced shooting mechanics let you have better control over your shots and let you have a better strike rate.
- A very engaging feature is the Interactive leagues. This means you can go online and play for your favorite club against the hardest rivals in the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican 1st Division and Mexican initial Division.

Verdict :
The FIFA 09 game is sure to get you pulled into the life of a football star. It will have you roaring in ecstasy, smacking air in frustration and finally leave you shouting for more. With extremely obvious changes to the gameplay and enhancements to the algorithms, the FIFA 09 game is a must buy for the soccer fan and the casual gamer.