A overview of one of the exciting PSP console video games - FIFA 09

Can football be as engaging as killing monsters and baddies? The apparent reaction must be a powerful thumbs down. But EA have over the past ten years shown otherwise with their immensely popular FIFA series. The game has been one of the best selling games in recent history. Although over the years fans have whinged of patchiness in the gameplay which would be clear in a game without a story. However the '09 offering of the series takes care of all the grouses.

Gameplay :
What can you expect from a game called FIFA? Precisely! Soccer. You can have as many mixes as possible with pass ( X ), cross ( Square ), through-ball ( Triangle ) and shoot ( Circle ) as you try to triumph over your opponents. By means of 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 football like an expert.

The more modern version permits you to make points by performing match day tasks. As you accrue more points, you've got the choice to enhance your football capabilities. As you work your way through levels, scoring extra points and learning new talents, you are given the chance to join in in some of the top soccer arenas in the planet. The other gaming methods of FIFA 08 like "be a pro" and "Manager" are maintained in this variation as well . The game is available for both solo and multiplayer modes.

Features :
- Featuring in excess of five hundred groups and thirty leagues complete with badges and colours to choose from.
- Enhanced graphics computer delivers the most practical, respondent and smart physical action to the gameplay. The players are now more nimble and faster and move more fluidly around the pitch.
- Four additional moves complement the ensemble to offer you a total of thirty two moves to have fun with the ball.
- A different camera view permits you to track your player in the "Be a Pro" mode. The camera can be dynamically zoomed and allows you to manage your moves better.
- The most recent version of Football IQ, v2.0 permits you to test your soccer knowledge in Quiz mode to unlock concealed content.
- Enhancements to the Be an expert mode allows you to pick a pro player and master his moves and positioning skills. You can also instill confidence in your squad and have an effect on their playing to boot. Monitor your execution through exhaustive data at each level.
- The game now includes a completely rewritten collision detection routine. During a collision stronger players can knock down smaller players or defend them all with their body and arms.
- Boosted shooting mechanics allow you have better control over your shots and permit you have a better strike rate.
- A very fascinating attribute is the Interactive leagues. This means you can go browsing and play for your favourite club against the toughest rivals in the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican 1st Division and Mexican 1st Division.

Decision :
The FIFA 09 game is sure to get you sucked into the life of a soccer star. It will have you shouting in excitement, slapping air in disgust and finally result in you shouting for more. Including terribly visible enhancements to the gameplay and enhancements to the algorithms, the FIFA 09 game is an absolute must buy for the football fan and the laid back gamer.