Can soccer be as engaging as slaughtering monsters and zombies? The apparent answer ought to be a vigorous rejection. But EA have during the last 10 years proved otherwise with their immensely popular FIFA series. The video game has been one of the best selling games ever. But over the years fans have whinged of weakness in the gameplay which would be apparent in a game devoid of a storyline. However the '09 offering of the series looks after all the complaints.
Gameplay :
What can you expect from a game named FIFA? Exactly! Football. You may have as many mixtures as possible with pass ( X ), cross ( Square ), through-ball ( Triangle ) and shoot ( Circle ) as you try and be successful over your opponents. By means of the standard run ( 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 thirty two moves to play soccer like an expert.
The more modern version allows you to make points by performing match day tasks. As you accumulate new points, you have the opportunity to enhance your soccer capabilities. As you work your way thru levels, scoring further points and learning new abilities, you are given the opportunity to play in some of the top soccer venues in the planet. The other gaming methods of FIFA 08 like "be a pro" and "Manager" are retained in this variation too. The game is available for both solo and multi player modes.
Features :
- Featuring more than 5 hundred teams and 30 leagues complete with badges and colors to select from.
- Enhanced graphics engine delivers the most pragmatic, responsive and clever physical action to the gameplay. The players are now more quick and faster and move more fluidly round the playing field.
- Four extra moves supplement the assembly to give you a total of thirty two moves to have fun with the ball.
- A additional camera view lets you track 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 allows you to test your soccer knowledge in Quiz mode to unlock concealed content.
- Enhancements to the Be an expert mode lets you pick a professional player and learn his moves and positioning skills. You can also introduce confidence in your squad and have an effect on their playing too. Monitor your performance through detailed statistics at each level.
- The game now features a completely overhauled collision detection routine. During a collision stronger players can knock down slighter players or shield them all with their body and arms.
- Boosted shooting procedures let you have better control over your shots and let you've got an improved strike rate.
- A very fascinating feature is the Interactive leagues. This means 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 initial Division and Mexican 1st Division.
Verdict :
The FIFA 09 game is guaranteed to get you pulled into the life of a soccer celebrity. It will have you shouting in delight, smacking air in disgust and eventually result in you gasping for more. Including very plain changes to the gameplay and changes to the algorithms, the FIFA 09 game is a must buy for the football fan and the casual gamer.
