Description:
2002 is a World Cup year, and that can only mean one thing - new
FIFA! So, here it is, EA's official World Cup release, and it's
as detailed and thorough as you'd expect. Featuring all the
teams and players from the 32 nations competing in the
competition (plus a couple who didn't quite make it), FIFA World
Cup 2002 provides a tempting alternative to those early-morning
kick-offs.
This latest FIFA release has all the official licenses you could
possibly imagine, so everything and everyone from David Beckham
to the tournament mascots are faithfully recreated on your PS
one. All 20 Japanese and Korean stadiums have also been
digitised, and with pre-recorded chants for each country,
spectacular stadium effects and recognizable footballers, FIFA
2002 provides a spookily accurate emulation of the World Cup's
unique atmosphere.
Gameplay-wise, the World Cup edition of FIFA is similar to it's
non-World Cup themed brother, which means it's an arcadey,
free-flowing football title with little desire to be seen as a
simulation. FIFA is all about goals, goals, and more goals, and
unlike certain other football games you don't need a UEFA
Coaching Certificate to put together a successful attack.
There have been some innovations since the last FIFA release,
however. The most important of these is 'air-play', which
simplifies one-touch headers, volleys, and bicycle kicks, and
makes ball-juggling possible, for those all-important
showboating moments. Commentary, as usual, is provided by John
Motson and Andy Gray, and is as impressive as ever. Motson
commentates on the action, while Gray supplies comments and info
about the history of both teams and players - an effective
combination that heightens the TV-style presentation and
atmosphere.
FIFA 2002 World Cup is, fairly obviously, a very similar game to
FIFA 2002. There have been a few new innovations since the last
FIFA release, but owners of FIFA 2002 may find this too similar
for their tastes. Owners of older FIFA versions, on the other
hand, can't go wrong - this is the best version of FIFA
available, and does a superb job of capturing the atmosphere and
tension of World Cup football.
Features:
- Comprehensive
licensing ensures astonishing levels of realism and detail
- New player
animations ensure even more convincing visuals
- Enjoy the
tension and excitement of World Cup football in the comfort
of your own home!
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