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FIFA Soccer 10

(2009, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Add your photo to player in nearly perfect soccer sim

In this game kids can:   be creative, improve hand-eye coordination, live vicariously, play multiplayer games, strategize

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • 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.

  • Educational value:

    Because the game is so deep, you learn a lot about soccer through playing and managing

  • 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.

  • 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.
 

What to watch out for

  • 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.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    You will see ads on everything from banners in stadiums to logos on shirts.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of FIFA Soccer 10 was written by Harold Goldberg

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.

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  • 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?
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More on FIFA Soccer 10

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. Close

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. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 10/20/2009, price $30-$60, online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for (No Descriptors))

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages
    • Good role models
    • Safety isn't an issue
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    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
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    much better than 09

    This game is 10x less sensetive then 09 and better. I like how Sounders are now on it.

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