FIFA World Cup 2002

by Electronic Arts

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• ASIN: B00006409Q
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: April 22, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,843 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This is the only officially licensed interactive game to use the FIFA World Cup marks, emblem, mascots, and stadiums in Korea and Japan. The game includes star players from the tournament, and the brand-new Air Play lets players perform tricks like headers and bicycle kicks with the touch of a button. FIFA World Cup Moments bring the drama of the Cup to life with replays, special animations, and an all-new music score. Tournament mode lets you play the entire FIFA World Cup, from the group rounds to the title game. New stadium environments include team colors, flags, chants, and pyrotechnics.

Amazon.co.uk

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dont Waste Your Money, April 27, 2002

By	C. Delano - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

They should just call this game what it is - an advirtisement for the 2002 World Cup. The gameplay options are very limited, there are no statistics kept on goals, bookings, etc. at least that i can see, and why the hell does the game go into slow motion so often? Also Amazons description of this title is misleading. There are no club teams and only 40 internationals plus whatever teams you unlock. I shouldve just bought FIFA 2002. Really apart from some beautifully detailed stadiums this just is not worth the money.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars World Cup 2002 , better than FIFA 2002?, August 15, 2002

By	Hitman (England) - See all my reviews

No, is the answer to that question. I feel that compared to FIFA 2002, the gameplay is very poor, and there is far too much color in. The graphics seem to be an improvement, but the game on the whole doesnt seem to live up to the FIFA standard. I would advise a potential buyer of a football game to veer towards the non world cup range, as this reduces the whole game-playing enjoyment and addictivness factor, because in FIFA 2002 you can buy and sell players, control the players fully, (on World Cup 2002 the players had a habit of passing on their own accord) you can win leagues, trophies, and play in many amazing stadiums, were the color level is just right i feel. Speaking as a 15 year old game-a-holic, i feel that one buying a football game at the moment should be advised to wait for the release of FIFA 2003, or if you need a good football game now, buy FIFA 2002. I hope this review has been helpful. Hitman.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could play this all night, June 11, 2002

By A Customer

It doesn't matter what other people say, if you enjoy soccer in real life you will definetly enjoy this. This is the closest soccer gets on a video game to real life. Yes there is a limited number of teams but the gameplay is awesome. the graphics are alot more crisp in Fifa World Cup than in Fifa 2002. There aren't too many flaws, only the framerate gets a little slow when passing the ball long distances, and the selection of the teams, but other than that, you could play this game for a week straight.