Fifa Football 2004

Fifa Football 2004 Description

Fancy taking on the Young Boys of Bern? How about tackling Grasshoppers? Relax, we're only inviting you to join in a game of Swiss League football in FIFA 2004, just one of many tournaments to choose from in this deep, deep game. FIFA Football 2004 is the most complete and authentic soccer experience. EA's offering for the new season has some stiff competition with Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 3 figuring strongly and gaining fans left, right and centre. FIFA Football 2004 comes with two big additions to its features list to warrant closer inspection. The feature that really grabbed our attention in FIFA 2004 is EA's new 'Off the Ball' Control. It does exactly what it says on the tin: let's you control the players not in possession of the ball. Luckily enough, you retain control of the player with the ball at his feet too. Hurrah! It's a neat addition to the series' list of features, enabling you to anticipate moves, time your runs, fight for space and put players in prime positions to receive passes and launch attacks. It does take a while to master, but then again, it increases playability no end. The PS2 version jumps even further ahead of the competition with the facility for network play. Mystifyingly enough, the Xbox version doesn't have this facility. Very strange… However, when you want to take on new competitors on your PS2 version, you can connect to EA Sports Online for match up gameplay, tournaments and downloadable content. In a nod to certain other football games, FIFA Football 2004 incorporates a Career mode that offers players the chance to adopt a more 'hands-on' role at their chosen club. Sure, you continue to control the players in the matches, but you now get the chance to take a team from the lower divisions, battle through the leagues, acquire new players, and attempt to turn them into champions. With the usual host of league and cup competitions we've come to expect from the license-laden, best-selling FIFA series, a mind-bogglingly huge selection of teams, and the sheer playability of the game, the FIFA series goes from strength to strength.

Groundbreaking Gameplay: FIFA Football 2004 offers a fine-tuned game engine and a new animation engine dramatically enhancing the smoothness in player movement through organic motion.

Expanded Database and Controls: Enjoy richer depth to team AI, attributes, tactics, playing styles, and individual player personalities. New depth to control keeps FIFA Football 2004 easy to pick up and play but gives greater depth for the master.

Be the Ultimate Player Manager: Be your own player manager with FIFA's deep Career Mode. Build your own squad and guide your club to the Championship by making calculated front-line decisions. Manage your team's budget and promote or relegate your players to sustain team objectives on the pitch. When one season ends and another begins new challenges will present themselves. The most successful player managers should also be ready for promotions, as some of the world's top clubs may have new job offers.

In-game Management: You think it's easy being the Manager? Prove your tactical genius on the fly. Don't second-guess yourself after the final whistle-make adjustments mid-game and call plays in real time via the d-pad.

Immersive Environments: More than 300 new crowd chants at an ever growing list of officially licensed stadiums help put you in the best seat in the house. From stadiums small and large, no football gaming experience offers a more complete library of the game's authentic environments. An all-new dynamic weather feature even affects gameplay.

Broadcast Plus: Get a fresh perspective on game presentation with cutting-edge broadcast style quality. New camera angles, intelligent commentary and rich effects make up part of the authentic package.

Play With The Best: More than 500 official licenses, including 16 leagues, 350 teams and 10,000 players are available. From the fast pace of Europe's super leagues to the Americas Club Championship, which allows you to play with the top clubs from the top European leagues such as Spain, England, Italy, Germany and France. FIFA Football 2004 provides for the most authentic selection of the world's top teams, players, and environments.

A Game With No Boundaries: Take on opponents from anywhere around the globe via EA SPORTS online (PlayStation 2 and PC only). An online lobby area where gamers can meet, greet, chat and play FIFA Football 2004 head to head provides the ultimate interactive experience.