A review of one of the up-to-the-minute PSP console handheld games - FIFA 09

Can football be as engaging as killing monsters and bad guys? The plain retort ought to be a vigorous thumbs down. But Electronic Arts have during the last ten years shown otherwise with their enormously well-liked FIFA series. The game has been one of the finest selling games in recent years. But over the years fans have whinged of mediocrity in the gameplay which would be apparent in a game with no a storyline. However the '09 offering of the series looks after all of the complaints.

Gameplay :
What can you insist on from a game called FIFA? Exactly! Soccer. You can have as many combinations as possible with pass ( X ), cross ( Square ), through-ball ( Triangle ) and shoot ( Circle ) as you try and be the victor over your opponents. By way of the normal sprint ( R shoulder ) and skill ( L shoulder ), newer moves like scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls let you have got a total of 32 moves to play soccer comparable to a pro.

The more recent rendering allows you to earn points by performing match day tasks. As you accrue further points, you have the choice to boost your soccer capabilities. As you run your way thru levels, scoring further points and learning new abilities, you are given the chance to take part in in some of the top soccer venues in the world. The other gaming styles of FIFA 08 like "be a pro" and "Manager" are retained in this version also. The game is available for both single and multi-player modes.

Features :
- Featuring more than 500 groups and thirty leagues including badges and colors to select from.
- Augmented graphics engine delivers the most realistic, reactive and intelligent physical action to the gameplay. The players are now more lively and faster and move more fluidly round the playing field.
- Four new moves augment the collection to offer you a total of 32 moves to have fun with the ball.
- A different camera viewpoint allows you to follow your player in the "Be a Pro" mode. The camera can be dynamically zoomed and permits you to be in command of your moves better.
- The latest edition of Football IQ, v2.0 lets you test your soccer knowledge in Quiz mode to unlock hidden content.
- Enhancements to the Be a pro mode permits you to pick a professional player and learn his moves and positioning skills. You may also infuse confidence in your teammates and influence their playing also. Monitor your execution thru exhaustive statistics at every level.
- The game now includes a totally overhauled collision detection technique. During a collision stronger players can knock down slighter players or protect them all with their body and arms.
- Enhanced shooting mechanics allow you have superior control over your shots and let you have an enhanced strike rate.
- A particularly engaging feature is the Interactive leagues. Now you can go online and play for your favorite club in opposition to the toughest opposition in the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican first Division and Mexican initial Division.

Decision :
The FIFA 09 game is guaranteed to get you pulled into the life of a soccer personality. It'll have you roaring in delight, smacking air in disgust and ultimately result in you gasping for more. Including extremely plain changes to the gameplay and changes to the technology, the FIFA 09 game is a complete must buy for the soccer fan and the casual gamer.