FIFA 10

Brilliant game for when I had my old PlayStation

Its becoming harder and harder for EA to improve the FIFA series since theirs only so much you can add. And now that they've thankfully stopped adding silly new features which used to sell the product (remember 'Off The Ball Control'?...), they've found the time to make an already great game more realistic through simple improvements - not massive additions.The most immediate of these is the brand new 360-degree player control which adds a whole new dimension to the game which, I must confess previously, didn't trust the hype. What makes this 360 movement unique for the simulation is that the computer players can now move about in any single direction they like. For over a decade, those mindless CPU players seem to have been stuck on a grid of Left, Right, Up, Down. Its now a thing of the past! Controlling your own players with the 360 movement does indeed take some time to get used to - not for the fact its difficult, but so you can achieve the best out of the new control.This addition under-pins plenty of others. With 360 control comes a whole host of new animations for Jostling (when being shoulder barged), for controlling the ball, which the FIFA players now seem comfortable to control on any part of their body, whereas in previous games I've noticed players don't like heading balls down or using their thighs. Running animations have been spectacularly improved to a degree were each player as a unique way of striding - also noticeably the way in which players intercept the ball, where they can stretch out and control the ball with the outside of their feet, perfect for wingers. The goalkeepers too benefit new animations from the 360 movement, and look less like robots and more like athletic... Well, men!With all this though comes the challenge element of gameplay, which has been vastly raised as a benchmark. Stepping into the game on Professional difficulty was surprisingly too much even as an avid player, and I was required to go back to basics with Amateur mode. This isn't a flaw - its an improvement, as the gameplay has so much variety that you will be back on your feet jumping when you do score that winning goal. And with better ball physics and more realistic shot movement, your goals look spectacular, average or plain jammy!Manager Mode has a cleaner interface with an apparent improved transfers foundation, which may be the case as Wigan no longer offer me £35 million for Wayne Rooney. Tactics remain the same, though their is the option to manage your set-pieces which, although is nice, doesn't offer too much effect unless you really plan it well anyway during gameplay. Finance is a lot more realistic, and you'll be encouraged to spend wiser which was definitely needed.Theirs a whole host of options carried on from FIFA 09, some of which have been greatly improved, but I'd like to think that just nit-picking at the above is in-definitely enough a reason to buy this game. EA have made the right choice of going to the community and asking for what we want; not telling us what were going to have. For this reason, FIFA 10 feels more dramatic and realistic then any title before it and I advise you to get it... Now!

I was a Pro Evo fan for a lot of years, but for the past 5 years I have turned to FIFA. I have always found in the last few years Pro Evo is so unrealistic in everything and too easy, where FIFA seems to just keep improving and getting better each year. This year is no exception with FIFA 10.I have been reading all the reviews on here saying how great the game is, and singing it's praises and did think to myself it will just be the loyal fans been positive about a game they love. I took all the reviews with a pinch of salt until I got the game myself. Well all I can say is the game is BRILLIANT! I loved FIFA 09 and have been playing it daily until this release. The one thing I have noticed a huge improvement on is the realism of the game. The ball moves and bounces in a way where it won't just fall at your feet, and you have to be much more accurate with headers and passes to your players. I don't play the game for it to be easy, I play it for the realism and FIFA 10 has done something I didn't think was possible. I am enjoying the game more than any of the past titles. I just can't believe they manage to make this game better. The players are much more realistic too, with the jostling for the ball a great feature which has improved since 09. A small player will easily be overpowered by a much larger defender. Players can also now take on defenders much easily than before, and the players move in a better way. Your players will also tire more easily too, so a huge sprint will cause your player to slow much quicker than with 09. People moan about FIFA and having to pass etc, which I don't understand. That is part of the game of football, find space pass, find space pass and progress up the field. It is part of the game I enjoy cos it is like REAL LIFE! The commentary is amazing as ever. Even make reference to the referree getting in the way of the ball and annoying the players! Genius. The amount of times the ref has deflected the ball to me! He's my 12th man! Corners are difficult compared to 09, and am trying to get my head around them at the moment.I am currently going through Manager Mode which has greatly improved too, with it harder to get the Boards respect and harder to sign players. Again vast improvement on real life football. I am loving the Assistant Manager who rotates your squad for you, so will play a weaker side against a weaker team. Gives you a chance to play with all your available players at some point. I have not gone near Online Play yet, as frustrates me with all the Quitters along with the gamers who only pick Boring Barca, Man U, Chelsea or the most popular team I bet this year, Real Madrid who just use Ronaldo to run the ball into the net!-)Look out for me when I do go Online as West_Yorks_GuyI can't wait to get back to this game, full marks to EA who clearly have put a lot of work into FIFA 10. The gap between FIFA & Pro Evo just keeps getting bigger each year now. Managed to bag this game from Amazon at half price so even happier. Like may on here have said, if you enjoyed FIFA 09 you will LOVE FIFA 10. Another fun year of FIFA awaits. Who knows what FIFA will do to improve on the next game. Ability to dive or scrap with other players maybe?

To start 1st game i got jumped like a broken record but amazon replaced it with one that works perfect, many sites wouldnt do that so credit where its due! I did receive an email from amazon giving info to reset ports, settings etc apparently theres a fault in certain parts of the game (EA's fault not amazon), my favourite part is 'be a pro' where u create a professional from scratch and play as him over 4 seasons, club + international level. Fifa9 was great, u enter your own name+ when u get the ball the commentator says your surname. My name is Sam Todd but in fifa10 martin tyler shouts Andy Todd every time, phoned EA they were puzzled with no solution! Dont misunderstand, ive pointed out faults but i would definately still buy fifa10 as it is enjoyable to play, my kids love it! lol