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By Chris Morris
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Simplified sim uses Vita's front and rear touchscreens.
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FIFA Soccer
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What's It About?
Like its console and app predecessors, FIFA SOCCER is both realistic-looking and authentic. Featuring hundreds of officially licensed teams and well over 10,000 players, the game offers a variety of playing options. The game drops many features from FIFA Soccer 12, but takes advantage of the Vita's unique control structure, letting players use the front and back touchscreens to both pass the ball and take shots on goal.
Is It Any Good?
It's helpful to know going in that FIFA Soccer is not the same thing as FIFA Soccer 12. This version of the game for the PS Vita reverts to an older play-style and doesn't offer all of the modes from the console game. That's not to say it's bad, but in this age of ports, people might assume they're getting a mobile version of the game they play in their living room. This streamlined version makes it easier for kids to play.
The game is still an authentic, challenging soccer match, but what makes it stand out is its clever (and non-mandatory) use of the Vita's touchscreens. Touch a player on the front and you'll pass to him. Touch a spot on the back and you can take a shot on goal. It's a good way to welcome a mobile audience that might be sampling the game. And vets can play with standard controls as well. Those who spend time complaining they're not getting everything that was included in the console release risk overlooking the quality of what they've got in their hands.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the importance of teamwork.
Families can also discuss the international appeal of soccer and why so many people love the sport.
Game Details
- Platform : PlayStation Vita
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Electronic Arts
- Release date : February 15, 2012
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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