Binding: Video Game Brand: Electronic Arts EAN: 5030930051419 Label: Electronic Arts Manufacturer: Electronic Arts Manufacturer Maximum Age: 18 years Manufacturer Minimum Age: 36 months Platform: Xbox Publisher: Electronic Arts Release Date: September 29, 2006 Sales Rank: 3715 Studio: Electronic Arts
Editorial Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review:In a nutshell: It’s the game football fans wait all year for and to usher in the next generation EA Sports have given FIFA its biggest revamp in years, changing not just the way it looks but the way it plays in what aims to be the ultimate marriage of realism and fun.
The lowdown: Every new FIFA game gets its expected improvements in graphics and presentation but this year the success of Pro Evolution Soccer seems to have driven EA to concentrate just as much on the gameplay. As such the game features better passing, crossing and free kicks as well as greatly improved goalkeepers. There’s also a new 'finesse' shot if you get the time and space to use it, while every kick is calculated in terms of space, composure and technique so that it’s accuracy is determined by exactly what’s happening on the pitch and not just some random factor. Add in completely new ball physics, more than 510 teams, 27 leagues, 4,000 licensed players and all new international crowd reactions and you’ve got EA’s most concerted attempt yet to make the definitive football game.
Most exciting moment: As well as all the individual improvements to ball and player control many of the game’s best strikers have their own signatures moves and free kicks, such as Ronaldinho, Frank Lampard and Roberto Carlos. This includes the ability to, quite literally, bend it like Beckham.
Since you ask: As befits its global reach FIFA 07 has perhaps the most multinational soundtrack ever in video games, with everything from Argentinean rock band Bersuit Vergarabat to Spain’s The Pinker Tones and German group d.o.c.h.! (As well as Britbands such as Muse and The Young Punx.)
The bottom line: FIFA gets serious in its attempt to out-football Pro Evolution Soccer .HARRISON DENT
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - If you like football, get fifa 07!!!
It's the game that football fans wait all year for, and it doesn't dissapoint. It really immerses you in the game, to make you feel as if you really are out on the pitch.
Perhaps the only problem for seasoned players of fifa is that the only way to unlock the top level of difficulty is to win every game in a season of Manager Mode, which I myself sometimes just can't be bothered to do!
But you've probably got a lot more staying power than me.
All in all this is definitely a great ... Read More
Rating: - Best Game On Xbox
This is the best game on Xbox. Halo 2 your time is up. It is immensely addictive. especially the manager mode. It makes you feel like Bryan Clough and much more. It is so rewarding, when you win the premiership with Torquay United, my god it feels good. When you sign Ronaldinho , when you beat Liverpool on penalties. Totally unforgettable game play.
You can simulate the matches. This is where it tells you on the screen what is happening. e.g. " GOAL!!!. What a strike from Torres" or " ... Read More
Rating: - Can't stop playing it!
Well, this is my first stab at a new Fifa game since Fifa2004. I love this version. Its so much fun and I sit back and admire the goals I've scored on the action replay. One of the things that really impresses me is the commentary actually keeps up with play, unlike in 2004 where it lags behind.
I haven't played online yet, but just playing against the CPU is fun enough for now. Great graphics as well by the way. I've never played PES so I can't compare - but I'm loving this!
Rating: - best fifa so far
Very slick soccer game from EA sports, what works about it is the presentation and nice graphics. The xbox again shows it can hold its own with probably the best version on any console.
The pros over pro evolution are more licensed teams and players no more editing more stadiums, more options such as fifa lounge slightly better graphics and realistic movement on the players better commentary ably supported by Andy Gray, gameplay is very smooth.
Rating: - Better than the 360 version!
This is a great game. It preceded the release of the 360 version by 1 month so I was really looking forward to the 360 version. However I now just play the Xbox version. Why? - Because it is better.
This game has all the divisions and stadia from previous FIFAs (although Highbury has gone and replaced by the new Arsenal stadium) plus more like the Turkish league and the Wembley stadium.
The game is really easy to play with the buttons being the same as before but now controls ... Read More
