FIFA Soccer 06

"If you like football, and you own a DS, this is a must have."

When I first saw that there was a Fifa game coming out for DS, I didn't have very high expectations. This is mainly because of all the other bad games for the DS. But when I got this game, I was amazed.

Game Play: For a DS game this is excellent. I'm not saying that most DS games are bad, but there are a few that could have been better. I gave this a nine because, even though every match is probably different, after a while most matches start to feel the same. Also the change between attacking a defensive controls are horrendous. I mean like pressing B to tackle a opponent only to have your player kick the ball down the field to the goals, because he got the ball just before you hit B isn't too good. But you can get used to that.

Graphics: Because this is a DS game, and because of all the other games that have come out with bad graphics, I wasn't expecting much. But was I surprised when I saw the graphics. They are very clear and are good for the DS. When the game zooms in, the graphics get a little worse, but they're still pretty good. Nobody ever said that you have to zoom in, except when you get a yellow or red card.

Sound: This is where the game really shines. On field the crowd cheering, the ball bouncing, and the umpires whistle are all excellent. The commentating is excellent but some times it gets a bit repetitive, but at least it has commentating. During the menus the music being played comes out of the speakers excellently. The sound in this game is awesome.

Value: As I said in the tag line, if you like football and have a DS, then get his game, and even if you don't like football, still get this game, it's the best sports game on the DS.

Buy or Rent: Definitely Buy. The first reason is that this game is awesome, and will take quite along time to finish. The second reason is that I don't know anywhere that you can rent DS games.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 08/01/06