2002 FIFA World Cup

by GameCube

Product Features

• game cube game cartridge

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00006409J
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 22, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,232 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

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Featuring 16 of the best leagues and more than 75 national teams, 2002 FIFA World Cup brings the game of the world to your fingertips. You will execute curling corner kicks, awesome slide tackles, shots from the top of the box, crunching challenges, and palm-wringing penalty kicks.

Among the major enhancements to this version is the passing system--the core of any real soccer (football) game. It now emulates the same decisions made in a real match. Gamers can place the ball anywhere on the field of play, resulting in an immensely increased repertoire of developing plays. Teammates now make long up-field runs, diagonal runs through the midfield, and streaks across the back of an opponent's defense. They'll call for the ball as they break, letting you know to pass to the space ahead of them.

EA Sports also totally rewrote the AI. The AI now searches for space and key weaknesses in your team's positioning, and will make off-the-ball runs or build up intelligent passing plays before striking a precise through ball behind your last line. Depending on the difficulty level, the AI will create a much more interesting and challenging opponent than in previous versions.

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Determined to squeeze every last ounce out of the FIFA license, Electronics Arts has released yet another footy sim for the PS2--and oddly enough it concerns the World Cup. Taking the essence of FIFA 2002 and modifying it for the world's greatest tournament, EA has restricted the scope of the game, offering only two modes of play (full tournament and friendly) and the 32 teams which are taking part in the tournament. That said, it still plays the same as its older brother, and the inclusion of the new stadia and enhanced sound effects really bring the game to life.

Owners of the full-fat 2002 game will want to think very seriously before paying out for this "special" release, but for those who've not come across the franchise before, this game has entertainment by the sackload. The prematch build-ups are eye candy to please any jaded palette. In game, too, the player graphics are nicely detailed and there are some wonderful individual animations covering all manner of swerves and dives. In fact, the only thing that really lets the side down is the speed of the game during more hectic midfield moments, when the frame rate stutters appallingly--a little poor for a game that's been through so many development revisions. Control is nice and simple, and it's a breeze to pick this title up and start booting the pigskin around the park within a couple of minutes, though mastering the finer points of ball control and the elusive "lob in" will take a good deal longer. --Chris Russell

Note: This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BUY, June 9, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: 2002 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I own FIFA 2002 and bought this game thinking it would be alot better then it. It wasn't. What i really liked about FIFA 2002 was the variety of teams-there were hundreds of them-all the national teams and all the leagues you could think of. You could create your own team, your own player, r even your own tournament. All of this is lost in FIFA WORLD CUP 2002. You can only play as a national team. You either had to play a friendly or the World Cup. This game got boring fast. The music was nothing compared to FIFA 2002-there was only one song and it was boring. The sunset lighting was annoying also. There were a few good points to the game. The extras for one. There was a movie about football(soccer) all around the world. It was pretty good. The gameplay was fantastic, yet the same as FIFA 2002(except for the juggling thing). All in al this game was not nearly as good as expected-I sold mine. If you love soccer, or even if you dont, buy FIFA 2002 instead of FIFA WORLD CUP 2002. If you already own FIFA 2002, do not purchase this game. It is a waste of money and time. Thank you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the X-Box and PS2 versions!!, May 18, 2002

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"charliekkkk" (Boise, Idaho, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2002 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

This is purely an excellent game. I love the graphical touches and detail, which makes this game stand out in an overly crowded field of soccer games. 2002 Fifa World Cup is better than the original. There is better computer A.I., and there is finally a world cup mode. The passing uses the effcient system from Fifa Soccer 2002, so vetrans of the series will be able to pick this right up. There is also a rookie mode, which will help new players enjoy this game also. This is also better than the X-Box or PS2 edition because the controls are much easier to use. Even if you own the previous editions, or this on another console, you should still pick this up. There has yet to be a better soccer game released on any console.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most exciting fotbol game to date!, May 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: 2002 FIFA World Cup (Video Game)

I've gone through generations of soccer video games, albeit I haven't played ALL of them, but this just has to be the best of the pack. Best of all is the intuitive play control mechanisms, ie. shooting, passing and ball-handling. I really do have a sense of controlling what goes on in the field, and none-the-less paying for my stupid mistakes as well. The AI also is very intelligent and really does correspond to its difficulty levels. Newbies can pick up the controller and play begginner and have just as much fun as the more seasoned player in the professional setting. How does the game look and sound? Extraordinary! The player animations are superb as are all the minute details throughout. The music, crowd chants, camera work, stadium details all just add up to create such a realistic pageantry that is the World Cup! I've never attended the actual event, but this just might be the next best thing to watching it live on the tele.