World Tour Soccer 2005 (Playstation 2)

by SCE Studios London

Product Features

• Features more than 900 teams from around the world -- over 18,000 players in all
• Play classic, world-famous teams like 90's Barcelona team, the 80's Milan team and the 70's Liverpool team
• Revolutionary new icon passing system and intuitive controls make controlling the action easy
• Advanced AI give players a challenge, every time they play the computer
• Multiple game modes for each type of soccer fan - jump right in for a quick Exhibition Game, battle it out over a Season, or try Career & Challenge Modes

Product Details

• ASIN: B0001NBNI4
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,822 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Game Informer Review

Playing this year's World Tour is like stepping into the shoes of an old, once-great soccer star. He's lost a step and it's painful to watch. The series has tried to adjust to the dominance of Konami's Winning Eleven franchise, which is the best in the business, but it just doesn't have the moves.

Whereas the last installment of World Tour was quick on the headers and in firing the ball into the net, 2005 has none of that zip. In fact, in a copy of Winning Eleven, this game has a power gauge for your shots and long passes. Unfortunately, it's a tad slow at actually pulling the trigger. Not only that, but the game lacks any of the smoothness in its dribbles or player movement. Perhaps this is a result of the new gauges and larger player models, which is at least an attempt at progress. However, not only does the game not keep up with the Joneses, it lacks needed internal improvements. The AI for your defenders is horrible. Attacking forwards don't have the plague fellas, just the ball. Go get it; that's what I pay you for. The one thing that I love which hasn't changed is the career structure where you work your team up through the ranks.

Two years ago, World Tour was my favorite. With the onset of Winning Eleven, however, this game's stock has plummeted. I'm getting out faster than Martha Stewart – and that ain't no crime, just good sense. I suggest you do the same until this thing turns around.

Concept:
The series inexplicably goes backwards in its pursuit of progress

Graphics:
This year has got larger player models and some improved presentation aspects

Sound:
I like that the announcers worked at pronouncing all the non-English player names

Playability:
To alleviate frustration, change the default controller setting to manual player selection

Entertainment:
If last year's game was a solid piece of meat, this is a steak covered in stink sauce

Replay:
Moderate

Rated: 6.5 out of 10
Editor: Matthew Kato
Issue: May 2004

2nd Opinion:
Taking a cleat to the groin, 989's promising soccer franchise has come up limping this year. The finesse and intensity that fueled last year's release is nowhere to be found. Non-aggressive CPU AI allows players to drive the field uncontested and unload on the hapless goalies. Furthermore, the new power meter feels as though it was slapped on at the last second. Even the little things like dribble animations seem jittery and a hair off. This disappointing release makes me pull out the red card in disgust.

Rated: 6 out of 10
Editor: Andrew Reiner


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Product Description

World Tour Soccer 2005 brings home unparalleled gaming action - so close to being on the field, you'll swear you were controlling a live soccer match on TV. Enhanced gameplay and even more options make this THE game for the real soccer enthusiast! Battle for victory on the pitch in realistic 3D stadiums, with actual chants and real flags from clubs & countries

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best soccer game to date !!!, April 30, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: World Tour Soccer 2005 (Playstation 2) (Video Game)

Since there was no hype whatsoever for this game, I wasn't expecting much first time I tried it. What a surprise !
IMO, even though WTS5 is NOT a madden (on soccer) it is much superior than the other two (FIFA04 and WE7). I've tried WE7, fifa04 and WTS5. Now I only play WTS5, here are the reasons:
- Its more simulation than action (video game).
- Has most teams, most players and most leagues. PLUS you can edit and transfers players and customize teams.
- You can use and abuse of sliding tackles, hello ! Sliding tackles is part of soccer (WE7 doesn't like them)
- Defending is easier than attacking, as it should be.
- Game speed is about right, a little faster than Fifa04 and slower than WE7.
- Even though graphics are not as flashy, animations (player moves) are perfect.
- Game situations are more like the real thing (again more like a simulation than a game)


One thing I don't like is the long loading time going from menu to match. Another thing that could be improved is the AI, players don't pass the ball very often thus there is too much running (with the ball) going on. IMO they don't break the game but they certainly should be improved in the next version.

Overall I have much more fun playing this game than fifa04 or we7.

Hope it helps.

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mexican league is in this game!!!, July 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: World Tour Soccer 2005 (Playstation 2) (Video Game)

Wow! The Mexican league is in this game and also Argentina's and Brazil's. You gotta get this game the gameplay is good, not great but I for sure will say it's way better then FiFa and almost as good as Winning Eleven Seven. I am just shocked and so excited that they finally put the Mexican league in here and the other south american league's too. Thank's 989' and keep up the good work. I bet 2006 will be your year and I'll be looking forward to buying your game, just as long as the Mexican league is in it : )

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars real soccer, June 11, 2004

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joe (san diego) - See all my reviews

This review is from: World Tour Soccer 2005 (Playstation 2) (Video Game)

dude fifa is so slow and theres no juke moves how stupid.this is this years 989 soccer game dominates the others whit so many teams i cant decide what team to choose you can also play euro cup ,mls and even for us latinos they have copa libertadores,they even have teams from pakistan i swear lol.anywho go buy it its the game