Can Fifa kick it? Yes it can.
598929
This was a steal at $25 dollars on Black Friday (unless you actually stole it from somewhere).  Fifa has really stepped their game up (see what I did there?).  All the teams.  Most of the stadiums.  A great training mode.  Roster updates.  Soccer!
2466349
This is an abomonation of fifa!  The franchise is destroyed.  For all of you fifa freaks out there, stear clear of this game.  I've played every fifa game since the SEGA GENESIS, yes even the Game Gear game(remember that?)  With a few exceptions, namely those games made to capitolise on the world cup, the Fifa games have always been an improvement over the past games.  This time, they went a step backwards.  To put it plainly, the gameplay and controls have been altered significantly enough to ruin the veteran fifa player's enjoy nil.  That is to say, the open passing system we enjoyed, the speed burst, and through passes have all been altered.  No more pounding uncontrollablely for a speed burst.  Fine.  BUT CHANGING THE BUTTON IS UNACCEPTABLE.  Free passing is gone, and the passing system has been the "one-touch one pass" system of old.  I tried to change the controls so that the through pass(which would function like the normal pass from fifa 2002), which is now Triangle, be the button as the normal pass, but you can't because then it changes the "change player" button!  I was able to change the sprint back to Triangle, putting the through pass as the L button it was, but that's just gross becuase it's [darn] near useless without the open passing system.  That having been said, if you've never played a Fifa game, this might be a good one to start playing becuse you haven't had the same controls for 10 or however many years!
Why are franchises like Madden so successful?  Because if you played one, you can play them all with little adjustment.  That's because the basic controls are the same!  When EA decided to change this, they just slapped all fifa fans in the face.  I hope to god that fifa 2004 has the open passing system back or at least lets me CHANGE the controls to the old fifa....
727198
MLS Extratime offers the most up to date rosters for the MLS and more than enough International teams. What I find annoying is that the World Cup is just around the corner and although having all the real MLS players is nice, I would have like to have all the real international players for the rest of the teams.  I like the MLS and all but the World Cup is soccer's premiere event and not to have the international players not accurately represent is a big minus
One thing MLS Extratime does have is decent controls. The players feel pretty responsive when controling them.  The through pass is also done very well, just like in ISS 98 for the N64. The coaching options are nice and the control of the set pieces is done well. Too bad all these nice features are completely overlooked due to the most annoying player switching I have ever seen in a sports game. I would like to say that no sports game should have automatic switching of your players. Combined with manual switching makes even more frustrating. It's really annoying with you shoot a shot and it's blocked and instead of retaining control of your player it switches to some player not even in the run of play.
Fortunately, this is an aspect of MLS Extratime 2002 that wasn't royally screwed up. Although the player models aren't as good as EA's FIFA, MLS's face models are much more superior. The players really look very similar to the real life counterparts. The animation of the character is done pretty well and the stadium environments are better the EA's FIFA.
The Compute AI stinks in this game. I'm beating the computer defenders like they were drugged up before the game. Also it's so easy to score on the computer goalie. Just do the same move over and over again, cut in out and shoot, works every time. Pretty soon I was crushing the computer 10 to 0. I swear there's more scoring in this game than there is in hockey, which is not realistic. The game feels very arcade like because of this.
MLS Extra time may be presented like a real ESPN TV soccer match but in no way does it accurately depicts what goes on in a real soccer game.
3015101
The product is quite good for playing FIFA unless you need to increase the deadzone of right trigger if you want to experience a good game.
4794266
It's a great game, bur i think the ultimate team mode it's not as good as the last fifa, sometimes it's seem to be too unreal. Players too fast, defenders too stupid, but the season mode is great. I played the PES 2015 demo and look better than this one, i recommend you to wait to that game.
3881034
For me, this is the best FIFA ever. I have always been a PES fan. but after the PES2011!! i gave up on them and turned to fifa!!

Great graphics
More realistic

I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1792976
I've been playing FIFA since the mid-90s and this is probably the best edition yet that EA has come out with.  Compared to last year's PS3 version, this game has much better gameplay and graphics, especially when it comes to the players.  What truly sets 09 apart from previous editions is that the gameplay is much more realistic (including the ball physics)and the passing system is soooooo much better than 08.  I was really frustrated by 08's passing, but 09 is great.  It takes some practice, but you can really weave together some great passes, little deft touches, one-twos, etc.  I also am a really big fan of the custom tactics as well.  My favorite team is Inter and I went in and tweaked their formation and tactics and I could really tell a difference.  You can play several different variations to keep things fresh.  I also like the fact you can edit individual players and their roles within the formation.  That was something I had really been hoping EA would add.  Kudos to EA for some of the new wrinkles they added and, of course, having all the players and leagues is always great too.  Oh, and the soundtrack is great as always.

The only negatives I can come up with is they could stand to add a few more stadiums, there are still some unrealistic aspects that need to be worked out (for instance, defenders being just as quick as attackers), and the graphics for the crowd are pretty subpar.  Beyond that, a really great game.  I've thoroughly enjoyed it so far and haven't even gotten completely immersed yet.
793915
I've been playing Pro Evolution Soccer up to now, but this FIFA 10 version is a huge improvement over previous versions, and since starting playing it, I have not felt like returning to PES (I did try once, for one game). I love the Manager mode, which is way beyond what's available in PES, and in general the gameplay and animations are much more realistic (not that the players look like the real players, or even like human beings for that matter!). The commentary is also more realistic.

But most importantly, I feel like I can maneuver the ball around in an intelligent way and play much more creatively. The gameplay in PES, by comparison, seems more rigid. In general, I've found this a very fun and fascinating game. At some point I will upgrade to PS3, but for the moment, this is pretty good! If you're still on the Ps2 platform and love soccer (football), get this and enjoy yourself!
2012317
Great game. Had enough modes to keep you and your friends happy to play with. Graphics are ok but everything else is awesome. Great music, great teams, great modes. If you never owned a soccer game this one will be perfect. Online gameplay is awesome too. This game is future proof. Many people will keep playing this game until the next world cup. The only game I usually play is fifa so I will be getting Fifa 15 on black friday for $30. I will play this game until then. But this game is good for everyone even begginers or causal gamers and advanced gamers. Because everyone who doesn't know soccer knows the countries and want to play with their national country. This game is future proof for 4 more years and will be well worth your money.
1040069
In addition to being a fan of most pro sports, I also happen to volunteer in my local youth soccer league.  I have seen the sport grow and, in a way, start to decline. I say decline because the recreational youth leagues that promote fun over winning are seeing a decrease in registration while the "select" or "club" leagues that focus on individual performance and dreams of college scholarships are gaining in popularity.  No matter the level, soccer still remains a game for children to play more than an adult game to watch. And that is the point of this book-Why is soccer still not a marquee sport in the United States?  What keeps people from embracing and devoting themselves to soccer the way they do the "big three and a half," as baseball, football, basketball and hockey (the 1/2) are referred to by the author?

"Offside" reads like a history textbook. First, the authors outline the history of baseball, football, basketball, and hockey. They point out how nationalism, marketing, and competent, though controversial, management all contributed to the flourishing of those sports in the United States.  I will say it is more interesting reading than exciting reading since only sports "junkies" may enjoy knowing how the MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL came to be what they are today. Then we get a history of soccer and learn all the factors working for and against its growth in the United States. Finally, we are brought up to modern day when the U.S. hosted the 1994 World Cup and soccer took center stage here. The authors review both the good and bad ideas that had the sport on the brink of rising to perhaps number four.  Alas, we also get an analysis of how that momentum was lost when the American team did not do so well at the 1998 World Cup. The success of the women's game is mentioned but the women's professional league folded shortly after the book was written.

I enjoyed this book kind of like a magazine in a doctor's office; it is a nice time-filler and you may learn something you didn't know before. If you are involved with soccer at any level and enjoy sports history or biographies, you may like this book. Otherwise, think twice before "kicking" back with this one.
3502184
FIFA 15 was a very good game but FIFA 16 has taken it to the next level. The gameplay is more realistic which is great it's harder to develop chances which make it more rewarding to score and win games. The training and pre season tournaments are a welcome addition.  Well done EA for what must be now close to the perfect soccer game
1327550
PES is definitely back! Not a perfect game and it has his own flaws like a lack of official licences or fancy menus, boring commentary and debatable in-game graphics... BUT it still worth a try if you're a football fan (I haven't use the term soccer purposely here).
This is not an arcade game like Fifa and if you like the ping pong game style that his fierce competitor is all about (kids and teens love it btw...) then stick to the non-evolutive Fifa. I'm sorry but I played both games and Fifa have had the edge for the last 5 or 6 previous editions and they're about to lose it like PES did after 2008 for the reasons that we know: I've played soccer videogames since 1994 FYI.
I'm glad PES shows us -Customers- that they're is finally a choice when it comes to the most selling sport game in the world! PES 2015 is a real football simulation with a challenging AI and the gameplay is pretty enjoyable: it feels real and 'slow' as a real game should be. So, If you're looking for a more fun passing game, and realistic ball movement and also working out how to break team defenses down, just go for PES: you won't regret it!
4609302
This game is better than the Fifa game on the ps2.  It has it all and the game modes in here are maybe more satisfying than ps3 ps4 versions.
1901805
Fifa 2012 is a really cool game. I have been playing it with my sister ex-boyfriend and we are having a great time creating championships in wich he uses Real Madrid and I play with FC Barcelona. Really cool.

The only thing is not so good, is that the game has some weird things, some programming mistakes. Another thing is that CPU AI is not so "intelligent". Players controlled by CPU don't think by themselves.

Bus overall is a nice game, I recomend it.
4396663
This is an excellent follow up.  After devoting much of my time to FIFA 2002, I was very pleased with this.  If you are not a big soccer fan this game might get a little repetitive.  otherwise I recommend this game.
GUNNERS F.C. rules!
1472756
Oh man........where do I start? This is the best soccer game ever... unbeleivable graphics, great controling for moving the ball realisticly with your player, and most of all its challenging and fun and requires knowledge and tactics of soccer like a good sports game should.
Although....... it could be better. There could be more tournaments, the US city teams are underestimatted compared to the powerhouse Euro teams, there is no "create your own custom team" which was dissapointing,also maybe some more stadiums,there could also be a difficulty harder than "World Class" for all time FIFA Champions like me, and the one I find most frusterating... sometimes(rarely) passes don't got as far as or to the right player and when going back on a defensive stance you don't always get the player you want to tacticly use due to getting control of the player closest to the ball.
You might ask with all these minor flaws why i still gave it a 5 star rating? Its because it is a badass game, and when you AND your friends get into it... then you got a Classic Multiplayer game.
1657892
I have played nearly every video soccer game since the 1980s and I have to say that honestly, this is the most enjoyable through and through that I have played. The graphics are stunning and the game is very smooth to play.
Comparing it to other mainstays FIFA 07 and Winning Eleven, I have been frustrated with Winning Eleven in that I find it VERY unrealistic when it comes to human players shooting the ball at goal. Nearly every shot against higher AI levels is blocked by defenders -- they form an impenetrable wall. I have watched hundreds of real-life soccer games, and undoubtedly only a small, small percentage of shots are blocked by fullbacks. FIFA 07 was more fun in that regard but as other reviewers have noted, the collisions are queer in that game. A computer player runs into you and you fly five to ten feet back like you ran into a brick wall.
In this game, I have played through three entire Champions League tournaments, winning two against Professional difficulty and I'm currently level 4 in Ultimate Team mode. And after all that, I feel this game is bar none the best soccer game I've ever played. You don't run into brick walls when you hit players, every single shot is not blocked by diving fullbacks. The graphics are out of this world. Building your team by collecting cards is quite fun. Sending through balls, players making runs, fatigue, injuries, they're all very realistic in my opinion. The only caveat I would add is that FIFA 07 has more variety to offer in terms of types of matches. Here you only play Champions League games (which I personally love!!)but in FIFA 07 you play through domestic leagues, cups, and UEFA or Champions League tournaments, if you qualify. I plan on returning to FIFA 07 as a sister to this game so I can play in a domestic league, I enjoy the rivalries and such, especially in the Premier League.
The only pity is that all of that is not included in this game, so I don't have to go back and forth between games. I applaud EA Sports Canada team for an imaginative, smooth, beautiful and very fun game. If they never make another soccer game like this, I'm just glad to own this bit of video soccer perfection.