FIFA 07

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Publisher: Electronic Arts

Platform: Xbox360

Category: Sports

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Release Date: 27/10/2006

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Number of Players: 1-8

FIFA 07 Description

Will EA's FIFA 07 have the legs to challenge Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 6 this time around? The answer to that question looks like being a firm yes. Of course, this version of the FIFA series is the most extensive to date with 27 leagues from 20 nations, which include the FA Premier League, Bundesliga, French League, MLS (America), J- League (Japan) and K-League (Korea). The biggest attraction of FIFA has always been the official licenses and FIFA 07 is certainly the most authentic football game on the market, with over 510 teams accurately represented with correct kits and badges, not to mention a host of real stadiums from around the world. There is also a new intelligent AI that ensures your team on the pitch makes realistic decisions, like finding space and passing like professionals. The game engine has been completely overhauled, meaning that you now have to make decisions, employ real-world tactics and think like a footballer in order to win matches. The gameplay has been vastly improved. For example, players jostle and collide realistically while trying to win balls. The game's new ball physics accurately recreate bouncing, skidding and topspin. It is also possible to apply topspin or backspin to the ball for more creative set plays and shots. There is a much more sophisticated shooting mechanic present in FIFA 07 than in its predecessor. This gives you greater control for pinpoint accuracy. Goalkeeper intelligence is authentic, with a far greater variety of saves and deflections present than ever before. EA have even authentically captured the playing styles and signature moves of world superstars, including Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Thierry Henry. FIFA 07 offers gamers an updated and improved Manager Mode. New to this version of FIFA is the ability to create your own club. Player values and wages have also been updated to be even more realistic than ever before. It is vital to remember that each decision you make as a manager will have a profound effect on both player performance and welfare. Enhanced CPU decisions now mean that rival managers are even more strategic in their own pursuit of trophies. Up to eight people can play against each other in the FIFA 07 Lounge to see who really is the best. Another new feature, if you have an Internet connection, is EA Sports Interactive Leagues (FA Premier League, Bundesliga, French League and Mexican 1st Division). This is a new online mode that enables you to pit your club against supporters of other real world clubs. Play your games according to the real-world schedule and track your team's performance in the league table. While online, real-life breaking news, live scores and results will be shown on your screen 24/7.

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Reviewed by: nwa	Date: 29/10/2006	Rating:
good game

Reviewed by: scrapper	Date: 04/11/2006	Rating:
This game is fantastic, they have completely revamped it compared to World Cup Fifa. Everything from the menus to the gameplay is superb. My best parts of this game are: Ronaldinho Cam - Whist waiting for games to load, instead of watching a bar fill green etc, you can fire shots at a keeper from anywhere on the pitch almost as if you were Ronaldinho himself. Sometimes i find myself on this for ages, its so addictive! Individual Ball Movement - The ball has its own mind and moves depending on the spin on the ball. It makes it more difficult to control but no contact with the ball is ever the same. It makes it brilliant for some cracking finishes. Talk Sport Updates - If you are online, you get constant updates with regard to football all over the world. I could go on and on but I strongly recommend this game! It is superb and very addictive!

Reviewed by: SwiftyUK06	Date: 02/12/2006	Rating:
Overall despite the 137 year old players this game is FIFA?s best in years. The gameplay is just amazing, at first you will think it?s slow and cumbersome but give it time and you will be hooked. The game sounds, looks and plays like a next-gen title, well at least close enough anyway and I think this has knocked PES6 off its throne for the first time?well ever. If you want a realistic football title I can finally say ?get FIFA ?07?.

Reviewed by: cudgedave	Date: 02/11/2006	Rating:
Not a bad footie game but seems like its been rushed,the cutscenes are really choppy and look amaturish as does the crowd,looks like something from a commodore 64 game,surely EA can put in crowds like you see in "NHL 07" or the "NBA" games. The game does play a nice game of football but it's not quite "right" it does'nt have the same feel of "Pro Evo:6" that is a much better football game,its does'nt have the official teams(Man U and Arsenal are there)of Fifa 07,but it's much better.

Reviewed by: CaptBirdeye	Date: 19/11/2006	Rating:
Right well there's only 2 football games, this and pro Evo 6 so I will make my own comparisons as i now own both. From the off ,Fifa 2007, wins hands down over Pro Evo for the overall presentation of the game the menu is fantastic, online is awesome as you can have 4 v 4 online which speaks for its self and it also updates the players every time you go online but the thing what i think lets it down is I never really feel im in full control over the play thats why I still think pro Evo is the best football game out there yes I know the menu sucks and its a pain in the backside to get online but you just seem to care more about losing or winning on pro evo whereas Fifa 2007 i don?t seem to get that bothered don?t get me wrong this is still a must have for those nights in with your mates but for a game to play by your self on a rainy day get Pro evo 6 and get online and cheer when you win, and drown your sorrows when you lose and drop ranks like a sinking ship...................... Pro Evo 6...... still the game for a true footie fan.

Reviewed by: Worzel	Date: 05/06/2007	Rating:
Such a disapointment. Having played the Xbox version of this game I was very excited by a next-gen incarnation. This was way off the mark. The graphics, a good attempt at improvement, but aside from that, this game left me wanting. Only 6 leagues, a drastic reduction from the last-gen game, all tackles seemed to be punished with a free kick, the controls were poor, especially the "first touch" which was a subtle as a sledgehammer. The final nail in the coffin was the only mode other than full season, the challenges, were ridiculous. So pointless. Hopefully EA will try harder with 08.

Reviewed by: zulutango	Date: 03/07/2007	Rating:
CCCCCCCCRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPP Pro Evo all the way. And have you ever noticed how all FIFA fans can say about why they think FIFA is better is "but they have the real names" so what, the games crap

Features

Football Emotion - The crowds react to your performance. Goals and possession result in rousing chanting as momentum builds for your team but dips to a frustrated murmur if you're struggling. The camera focuses on those players who wear their emotions on their sleeve.

EA SPORTS Interactive Leagues - Represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division. When they play, you play. Win and drive your club closer to glory. Lose and see your team plummet to the bottom of the table. Weekly podcasts include user interviews that broadcast your glory to the world.

IMPROVED GAMEPLAY - Passing and positioning have all been enhanced. Players jostle and collide realistically while trying to win balls. New ball physics accurately recreate bouncing, skidding and topspin. Signature moves and playing styles for the stars have been authentically captured.

SET PLAYS - Use the left analog stick to apply topspin or backspin to the ball for more creative set plays and finesse shots.

NEW SHOOTING MECHANICS - Experience a more sophisticated shooting mechanic that gives you greater control for pin-point accuracy.

ADVANCED GOALKEEPER AI - Goalkeeper intelligence is authentic, with true-to-life reactions and a greater variety of deflections and saves.

ENHANCED MANAGER MODE - Everything is real. Real money, youth player development, press and fan reaction. Immerse yourself completely in the world of a football manager. New this year - create your own club.

SOCIAL GAMING - Play against up to eight friends in the FIFA 07 LOUNGE to determine your champion. A new handicap system levels the playing field in the ultimate pursuit of bragging rights.

COMPLETE AUTHENTICITY - FIFA 07 features 27 leagues from 20 nations. Over 510 teams are accurately represented with correct kits and badges.

ONLINE EVERYWHERE - Never again miss any news with the ultimate sports ticker. While online, breaking news, live scores and results are delivered straight to your screen, 24/7.
INTERNET CONNECTION required for online play. Not all features available with all platforms.

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