FIFA Soccer 09

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8.4
very good
 

The Good

Realistic gameplay with plenty of depth, Be a Pro online mode is great fun, Huge number of solo and multiplayer game modes, Unparalleled presentation and attention to detail.

The Bad

AI is a bit too good at getting the ball, Expensive Adidas Live Season updates, Frequently laggy online play, Some dodgy AI goalkeeping.

The Bottom Line

Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Powered by the third generation of the EA SPORTS football engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additions and enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series. Enjoy turning defenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-time shooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you want it. With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of a slide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump. Plus, players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battles for control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
85/100
score

FIFA 09 plays better than ever before, and a wealth of new modes and features add plenty of longevity.

GameZone review logo
84/100
score

This game has some great moments as well as some that are not so great. It is still, though, a first-rate soccer game that dazzles at times. The new features really give the game a boost, but there is still work to do. This is a great game and fun to play

IGN review logo
86/100
score

Animations look great, players behave properly and the AI has been tuned since last year's effort. While not perfect, FIFA 09 should be a permanent fixture in anyone sports library.

Game Features

Polished, refined gameplay - Featuring 250 additions and enhancements to core gameplay, including new animation technology that creates more responsive first-time shooting and passing, faster and more controlled dribbling, and improved trapping, and new player momentum physics that delivers realistic player collisions, authentic jostling for the ball, and more variation in tackling.
Custom Team Tactics —Become a first-team coach with the power to tune and balance 11 tactical sliders for 140 attacking and 40 defending options (more than 50,000 combinations) so CPU players and your team perform just like the real-world team or how you think the real team should play. Save your tactics to make strategic decisions to exploit your opponent's weaknesses during the game. Plus, share your strategies with friends online.
Be A Pro: Seasons — Pick or create a professional player and test your soccer ability over a four season campaign. Master a single position and develop your skills -- passing, shooting, positioning, marking -- to ultimately become a national legend.
Improved Goalkeeper Intelligence -- Goalkeepers position themselves more intelligently, react to shots more realistically and recover from saves faster.
Customized Controllers -- Create your own bespoke controller configuration, save it and even take it online effortlessly. Assign actions to the buttons exactly how you like them for complete control.
EA SPORTS Announces 500 Millionth Online Game Played this Week Launch of FIFA 09 Ultimate Team Drives Record Number of Online Game Sessions for FIFA 09

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Headset

 

Memory
23 MB

Modes
Exhibition, Franchise, Multiplayer, MultiPlayer Co-Op, Online Co-op, Online Team Battle, Online Tournament, Season

Online Features
Online League, Online Multiplayer, Online Tournament, PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

OFFENSE CONTROLS (DRIBBLING)

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Knock On

L1 Button
Stop Ball and Face Goal. Forward Run.

 

L2 Button
Pace Control

R1 Button
Dummy

R2 Button
Sprint (Hold). Stop ball. Shield Ball.

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/14/2008
Publisher:Electronic Arts
Developer:EA Canada
Genre:Sports
ESRB Rating:--
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.4
Gameplay
8.2
Graphics
8.3
Sound
8.6
Concept
8.8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.4/10

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