A very good scoccer game
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FIFA Soccer 2009
(2008, Video Games - Sports, Rated E)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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A fantastic game of soccer for finicky fans.
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for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of FIFA Soccer 2009 was written by Marc Saltzman
Parents need to know that this is the finest soccer game that EA has ever made, thanks to many new features and improvements over past versions. And boy, is it a looker. Other than ads around the virtual stadiums, this game doesn't contain any troublesome content.
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What’s the Story?
EA Sports might be the king of sports games but if you scour the review websites you'd notice the FIFA Soccerseries doesn't fare as well, critically speaking, as other interactive soccer games such as Konami's Winning Eleven games. Well, the Vancouver-based developer must have taken this to heart because FIFA SOCCER 2009 packs more than 250 game-play additions and improvements over past games, making it EA Sports' most realistic, responsive, and feature-rich soccer sim to date.
On the surface, this next-generation, high-definition soccer game features improved player physics (including a tweaked collision system) and kick mechanics, complemented by more than 500 new animation sequences. Once you get into the game, however, players will be impressed with the tight control. On the X360 and PS3 versions, that means utilizing the two controller's dual analog sticks for accurate player and ball handling (and buttons to pass or kick). New game modes include a much-improved Be A Pro: Seasons option, which expands on last year's version with the ability to play four full seasons as a single player, while another mode maps team-tactics to the controller's D-pad so you can also play as coach as well as player if you like (and yes, the manager mode remains, too).
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Online connectivity plays a more important role in FIFA Soccer 2009 than in previous editions. For one, adding to the game's realism is a new feature (on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC versions) called Adidas Live Season, with player attributes downloaded on a weekly basis to mirror real-life performances (similar to what EA Sports has done with NBA Live 09). What's more, a new online mode called FIFA 09 Clubs (for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360) lets gamers compete in a 10 versus 10 team match (yes, on 20 different consoles). In short, "footy" fans won't be disappointed with EA Sports' latest kick at the can. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 10/14/2008, price $30-60, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for (No Descriptors))
ESRB rating: E (for (No Descriptors))
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- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
For anyone who like sport games
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
6-7 and up
BEST GAME EVER.... i play it for around 3 4 hours per day... from 3 years ago i have been trying to make my sister learn about it... but she hasn't made it till now... kinda difficult the controls for her she plays practice mode only she's 10 now but some kids aged 6 or 7 can play it... awesome graphics perfect game
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
great game, amazing graphics/gameplay
this is an amazing game. play it and you will know what i mean. first off, parents dont need to worry about anything. there is nothing bad at all in this game. this may be confusing for younger players, because there are so many teams to choose from. the controls are simple, but it is easy to overshoot. it has a nice player creator, and you can create extremely realistic players. the game modes are entertaining, but be a pro mode gets old because it is so repetitive. this is a great game overall, and you will not be dissapionted.
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