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FIFA Soccer 09 All Play

Time to take my Mii onto the Pitch.

By Marko Djordjevic (finalkross)
Posted on November the 16th 2008 at 09:11:00 PM

The beautiful game returns to the Wii and EA’s All Play series with FIFA Soccer 09 All Play. Last year’s edition was a step in the right direction and EA hopes that this year’s version is your first choice soccer title. Do they manage to improve the game or does it stay in the middle of the pack? Continue reading to find out.


Pros

+ 8v8 is incredible
+ Plenty of Gameplay Options include good online
+ Great Multiplayer
+ Improved Control scheme including the ability to use classic style controllers


Cons

- A some-what steep learning curve for first time players
- Missing Be A Pro Mode found in every other version
- Defense can be a bit difficult
- Sometimes questionable AI decisions
- Only 9 National teams and only available in 8v8; including no Italy (World Cup Champs)!


Final Verdict

Breakdown :
Presentation :
8.5
8.5
Graphics :
7.0
7.0
Sound :
8.0
8.0
Gameplay :
8.5
8.5
Replay Value :
9.0
9.0


Our review : 8.2
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ESRB : E - [GameFocus' ESRB Guide]
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REPLAY VALUE GRADE
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