FIFA 07 Soccer

"Excellent"

This is a footballers game. Its wide selection of teams that we have come to know and love is back, and better than ever. From Bury to Highbury, any team you want is in there, yes, even Leeds.

Graphics: 9/10
Absolutely great for PS2. These graphics wont blow you away, but they will impress, and even up close, the player models look excellent, and the ball looks perfect. I was at my friends house, and he walked in on me playing the game, and thought that I was watching an actual soccer game. The stadium models are perfect, and very accurate. The only thing I wish would be better was the crowd, they are still just paper cut outs of people. But hey, this is still current-gen. And I think this is better than shelling out 600 bucks for a new system.

Sound: 10/10
Fan chants, songs, everything. From the keeper kicking the ball, to the fans chanting: "Ole, Ole, Ole", you will be satisfied with this. The music is passable, and the wide international selection of songs will ensure you dont get bored. The sounds that the ball makes sounds very realistic. The crowds are amazing, and everytime I play, I feel that I am at St. James Park.

Gameplay: 8/10
The game is fast paced and intense, and you wont get bored for a while. But you will. Anything done for a long period of time gets tedious, even football. However, if you dont get bored, there are 15 seasons of manager mode to play. FIFTEEN SEASON. Now thats alot. Online play is great too, the ranking system works very well. But the gameplay is very good and its fun to destroy Wolverhampton 12-0 with Manchester United on Semi-Pro level when your bored. The harder levels do provide a good challenge though, and legendary is even harder. Also, the large number of leagues and team could make any football buff pee his pants in an instant.

Overall: 9/10
A great game, but with a few minor flaws. Its Definitely worth picking up.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 11/27/06