FIFA Soccer 10 (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PSP, PlayStation 2)

common sense media says

Add your photo to player in nearly perfect soccer sim


parents & educators say
  • 50% say there are positive messages

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that FIFA Soccer 10 is an outstanding soccer simulation game that let's you personalize your experience by adding your photo to a soccer player. Any soccer fan in the family will enjoy spending many hours with FIFA 10, especially if they haven’t purchased the game before. However, this is not an arcade game. Younger players who want to see high scores may become frustrated, even on easy mode. Online play should be monitored, as you can talk trash with others who play via a microphone.

Educational value: Because the game is so deep, you learn a lot about soccer through playing and managing
Positive messages: Kids will learn that if you work hard and play for the team, you can be victorious. The game promotes the fun of playing soccer.
Positive role models: There's no shortage of positive role models here. From the coaches to the refs to the announcers to the player you create, there's always incentives to do positive things and to work harder to be better as you make your way up the ladder to being the best at your sport.
Ease of play: Play is fairly simple when choosing the easiest mode, but can be very unforgiving when you choose to play the more difficult modes.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: You will see ads on everything from banners in stadiums to logos on shirts.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about soccer strategy and the varied play of the many pros they encounter from around the world. Is there a particular soccer team that you would like to play for?

  • Which of the game modes do you enjoy most? Do you like managing, or do you prefer simply to play? Why?

What's the story?

What's the story?

FIFA SOCCER 10, a soccer game as deep as Madden football, lets you live the life of a professional soccer player or manager, playing against the roughest and toughest of competitors. Almost like a role playing game, the soccer player you create becomes more and more effective as he gains essential experience. You'll then rise through the ranks as you practive hard and play through all of the game modes.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

EA has left no stone unturned in making FIFA Soccer 10, one of the most elegant and most realistic sports games available to date. Sure, you’ll be able to upload your photo and paste it on the player you create. But more, it’s the attention to detail that makes this one a winner. For instance, Manager Mode alone has been tweaked to add 50 improvements, not the least of which is a player transfer system that takes more than money into consideration. Even more important is the ability to move freely on the field in 360 degrees of motion. Like all games of this sort, there are minor audio errors from the sportscasters and occasional glitches in the quality of the video and graphics. Still, dollar for dollar, the FIFA Soccer 10 is well worth the price of play. With 600 international teams from which to choose, hours upon hours of enjoyment await the true soccer fan.

Online interaction: Online play is seamless and varied. However, if you don't play with a friend, expect trash talking, cheating, and players leaving the game if you're in the lead - before the game is done.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, PSP, PlayStation 2
Available online
Genre: Sports
Developer: Electronic Arts
Released on: October 20, 2009
Price: 30-$60
ESRB Rating: E for (No Descriptors)
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This review was written by Harold Goldberg
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 4 parent & educator reviews:
  • 50% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

 
Only rate it 8+ because of the difficulty.
FIFA 10 is a soccer sim. Right? The violence only involves slide tackles. Which normally either take the player down or get the ball. This is rated 8+ by me because of the difficulty. Not the content. Common sense say Iffy for 8+ honestly? Slide tackling is not appropiate for 8 year olds? I was playing GTA when I was 8. This is appropiate for anyone who can play it.

wroddy3
parent of 13 year old
 
Great game, no age recommendation( its a frickin sports game)
iffy for eight year olds, give me a break. this website is sad

barqaboy
teen, 14 years old
 
Better then you think
This is a perfect game for kids. It teaches them what a life would be as a profesional soccer player. It also gives you a hint on how to manage a team. Although online interactoin does get a little...you know... It is still really appropriote for all kids.

Darkstriker101
kid, 12 years old
 
Good game
Its fine! :)

simpo
kid, 8 years old
 
great game

 
amazin for everyone

redskull322
teen, 16 years old
 
Fifa 10 is possibly the most beautifully engineered Sports Game to date. It's graphics are superb, gameplay easy and intriguing, and commentary life-like. There is honestly nothing remotely inappropriate for children (in most sports games, there are suggestive lyrics, but in this one, all songs are completely clean).

ally rfc
teen, 15 years old
 
perfect for eveyone
love it because its an educational game for kids who love 2 play fitba

tommy18
teen, 15 years old
 
Online is an issue.
While online you will get people being violent, Example slide tackling and trying to break your legs. And if you have a headset tons of profanity and quitters half way through a match. Playing offline its about 2+. Its enjoyable.

m3nt4l
adult
 
Brilliant football game for free
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nickelmcpickle
teen, 14 years old
 
much better than 09
This game is 10x less sensetive then 09 and better. I like how Sounders are now on it.

StarWisdom
kid, 11 years old
 
Best soccer game!
This game is awesome! They have such good graphics, such good teams and they have it for tons of game systems like the ps3, Xbox 360, wii, and surprisingly, the Nintendo DS!

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