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FIFA Soccer 2005

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FIFA Soccer 2005
79
9.6 User Score:

Generally favorable reviews

Based on 8 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: EA Sports

Developer: EA Sports

Genre(s): Sports, Soccer

Players: 2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: November 2, 2004

Summary

The 2005 edition of the game features new and improved offensive and defensive AI, new and more varied animations and visual indicators puts you into the action like never before. On the attack players ultilize 1-2 passing and through balls to penetrate the defense. Defensive players and the goal keeper work cooperatively to repulse attacks. Scenario Mode allows you to reinact great recent and historical games or change history. In Career Mode, guide a team over a number of seasons either taking them to the top of the tables through promotion or being relegated due to poor performance. As both coach and player choose your team, set your roster and dictate the style of play. If playing an offensive power house play a tighter defensive formation and counter attack when the opportunity presents itself. If playing a tough defensive minded team choose an aggressive attacking style to crack their position. Its your team to guide to victory or defeat.

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

90

AceGamez

The sound in FIFA 2005 is of superb quality. There's not much distortion and there are actual music tracks that appear in the in-game menus, where you spend a lot of time if you're in career mode.

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84

N-Gage World

A remarkable game and the improvements made since its predecessors release last year have made this game significantly superior. The game is very extensive, fun and addictive and I’m sure that it holds months and months of replay value.

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83

PGNx Media

While the N-Gage version doesn’t deviate far from the GBA’s formula, the graphics are cleaner, and the Bluetooth and N-Gage Arena support are welcome additions.

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82

GameSpot

Has a lot more in common with its PC and console counterparts than you might expect, and it plays to the strengths of Nokia's handheld with both Bluetooth and N-Gage Arena support.

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80

GamerFeed

Its blend of fast-paced action, numerous modes of play, and incredible graphics set it apart from the other N-Gage sports titles (what there is of them) and it's a must buy for the system.

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80

GameBiz

Those of you who are interested in soccer titles and fans of the FIFA 2004 shouldn’t hesitate to try this one out.

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75

IC-Games

The gameplay is fluid, the Bluetooth multiplayer works a treat and the 500+ teams on offer is breathtaking.

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62

Play Magazine

The goal animations are wanting and you may get a little cramp here as things heat up, but this is road-worthy sports gaming all the way. [Jan 2005, p.87]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Josh gave it a 9:
Solid game with improved graphics over the previous version. Its a great game that you can play for a few seconds or a few hours.

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