Fancy Yourself as a Famous Footballer? (FIFA 2006 (PS2))

Member Name: susie19

Product:	FIFA 2006 (PS2)
Date:	08/12/05 (632 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good variety of game play, fun, authentic, customise it and make yourself famous!

Disadvantages: Fairly similar to previous versions.

Introduction
Fifa 06 is a game for football and PS2 fans alike made by EA Sports. It doesn't require a great deal of knowledge about the sport but you are more likely to enjoy the game if you are interested in football. Fifa 06 is a game where you can command the moves of your players, manage the teams and customise your teams. The game is much more than a game of football, involving managerial skills such as signing sponsors, buying players and boosting team morale.

Playing the Game
If you have played any previous versions of Fifa, you will find the controls and the game itself quite similar. However, even if you have not played the game before, a little practise will soon have you mastering the controls. Use the controls to make decisions, for controlling player skills including dribbling, tackling and shooting as well as choosing kit for your team and naming players.

Level of Difficulty
The game is rated 3+ which means it is suitable for anyone over the age of 3. It is unlikely that a child of 3 would have any idea how to play this game but it is really manageable for age 8 and above if they are experienced PS2 users.

Game Modes
1. Gameplay. Use skills of attack, dribbling, shooting and general skills to play football.

2.Manager Mode. This allows you to choose your team and manage them over 15 years. You can control budgets for the club, search the transfer market and decide on tactical formations.

3. Fifa Lounge. This is where you can set up matches to play against your mates (up to 8 players). High ranked players gain an advantage in subsequent matches.

4. Customise It. This allows you to completely customise your teams and players to make your own Football World. You can make yourself into a famous footballer, wearing the kit of your choice and take the game further by using My Fifa and Team Management to suit your preferred playing style and you can put any player on any team of your choice. Make Rooney play for Birmingham City!!.

5. Online Play. You can play online with up to 2 other players to see how your skills compare with others around the world.

Authenticity
Fifa 06 has 21 leagues and more than 10 000 world class players. The latest football statistics from 2005/06 are used so the teams in the Premiere Division for example are the current ones. There is also a large selection of clips of golden moments of football throughout the ages including classic Beckham, Ronaldinho and Cantona goals. The commentary is exceptionally realistic as is the football kit (including boots).

Graphics
The quality of the graphics are amazing, you could easily mistake it for a real match! Well if you've had a drink or two first...!

Value for Money
This game retails for around £30 -£35. I consider it to be very good value for money as there are many different game modes. It is not a game where you complete a series of levels and then the game is completed (or becomes boring).

To be recommened?
For any football / gaming fan this is sure to be a very big hit. If buying for your kids, BEWARE! They will not come for dinner when you call them!

Summary: Great fun and pretty addictive. Perfect for footie and gaming fans.