The seventeenth overall release in Electronic Arts' popular FIFA Soccer franchise, FIFA Soccer 10 enables gamers and soccer fans alike to enjoy the nonstop action and fun of the #1 simulation of the sport on the Wii gaming platform, regardless of their skill on a real or virtual pitch. With FIFA Soccer 10, players can create themselves in game, join a club and compete against gamers around the world in online competition. Game features include extensive play modes and improvements, as well as multiplayer options including 2-4 player support both online and offline. 
Over-the-top footballing fun in FIFA Soccer 10.
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FIFA Soccer 10 will take casual soccer gaming to the next level with a redesigned game engine made specifically for the Nintendo Wii. Improvements and additions have been made to all areas of the game, with a focus on creating an action-packed soccer game that anyone, no matter the level of their experience on the real or virtual pitch, can pick up and play. FIFA Soccer 10 Wii is an over-the-top, nonstop soccer game that is designed exclusively for the platform. Key Game Features - Action Packed Gameplay – Nonstop, action packed soccer is the result of the completely redesigned game engine created specifically for the Nintendo Wii. Enhancements to shooting, passing, defense, as well as increased game speed have created a frenetic, exciting, unique soccer experience.
- Battle for Glory – Exclusively designed for the Wii, the Battle for Glory mode allows you to make strategic decisions as a manager to achieve "Manager Moments" and earn "Game Boosters" for your team. Set a goal and succeed and your team will enjoy performance enhancements such as Player Focus and Shooting Confidence; fail and watch your team’s stats decline.
- Enhanced Goalkeeper AI – Goalkeeper AI has been improved to make them more responsive when positioning themselves for a save, while still allowing for juicy rebounds adding to the nonstop soccer theme.
- "Strike it System" Set Pieces - the new set piece system will utilize the Wii Remote creating tense head to head battles on penalties, free-kicks and corners. Each player must time the shaking of their Wii mote perfectly in order to either score or defend free-kicks, penalties and corners adding to the excitement.
- Enhanced Social Experience – Social play is a key to the FIFA Soccer 10 Wii experience. Compete against friends and family in multi-game series’ that will track stats, create storylines for the matches and create a sense of competitiveness and rivalry in an easy to understand format.
- 2v2 Online Play – Online gaming has also been enhanced allowing you to play with a friend against two other gamers online proving that teamwork and cooperation will prove essential to succeeding in the online arena. Compete to reach the top of the International Leader board.
- Multiplayer Tournaments – Play authentic tournaments with as many friends as you’d like as you can now choose to control every team in a tournament. Play with your friends or play against them in this year’s Multiplayer Tournament.
- All New Art Style and Feel – Coupled with a new gameplay engine are the new animations and art specifically designed for the Wii. Player models have been built from the ground up to reflect the Wii centric theme. Stadiums have been designed to compliment these new animation changes as well. Contextual animations and special effects will enhance the gaming experience with dynamic sounds and graphics.
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Tense head to head battles.
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Game-changing 'Boosters'.
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International soccer favorites.
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2-on-2 online play.
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 From a soccer novice |
| Review Date: March 18, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Trunkshow, |
Soccer, like hockey, is something that I've watched only occasionally (usually in international competitions). I've almost always enjoyed it and thought I could at least pick up on who was dominating who, but any semblance of strategy was definitely lost on me. So it is with this mindset that I am reviewing FIFA 10 for the DS.
I've never played a soccer game on the DS, so I did not know exactly what I might be getting into, but I have played a previous EA Sports title on the DS (Madden 09, see review) and this does help provide some frame of reference to this game. EA Sports has a knack for putting out games on the DS. They always get a solid version of the actual game in place (football for Madden, futbol for FIFA) and then cram an insane amount of other things into the cartridge that add extra replayability.
In this case, the actual game of soccer is really enjoyable to a novice like me. You can pick up and play on the easiest level and usually win a match 3 to 0. I've turned the difficulty up one to Semi-Pro though, and have probably won 2 games and lost 7 since then. I just can't seem to muster any offense, though I am getting better with the offensive and defensive strategy options available via the touch screen. Is your defense too slack when the ball is in your territory? Just move your thumb over and change your strategy to "press" and your guys will clamp down. Are you not getting enough chances on offense (my problem)? Use the touch screen to change your strategy to "overload" and throw more guys in the box. It's a fun and fairly easy to use addition to what is already a fun game of soccer.
In addition, there is the Be a Pro mode, where you choose one guy and are locked on him the entire match. It's not as good to me as the actual game and it has a weird camera that is always focused on the goal, but it's nice for a change of pace if you want to take a break from the usual soccer game.
The other modes consist of Multiplayer (Single Card play available), Manager mode (sort of a franchise mode where you build points managing a team), Training mode, a Penalty Shot mini game, and Cup play, which is a tournament mode that can be played in any of the several leagues in this game (US MLS included, choose International League for World Cup). Like I said earlier, there is a ton in this game.
The graphics are pretty good in my opinion, but more importantly, the game plays very fluidly with absolutely no slowdowns ever, which is really important in a game that requires split-second decision making. This game is definitely a 5-star game to me, and I would highly recommend picking it up if you are looking for some good soccer on the go.
***Update*** After playing a little more, Manager mode is actually a real franchise mode, where you can play through 5 seasons with any team on the game (or a custom team). I originally thought it was only a place for you to make managerial decisions and simulate games.
Also, Be A Pro mode lets you change the camera so that it follows the ball and is not ultra-zoomed in on your character. I find it easier to play with the "End to End" camera which shows you a behind the ball view with a pretty good zoom level. You can't always see your guy on the screen, but it's much easier to follow what's going on and allows you to pull yourself a little out of position in order to make a play. That's all, still 5 stars.
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More Kicks Than Karate
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| Review Date: October 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: William D. Hoyle, Charleston, SC |
I know that the FIFA games tend to get a little better every year, and I always think to myself," This year's installment is great, but..."
Not with FIFA 10.
I've only played the manager mode with the team I support the most, AS Roma, but simply from that experience, what a difference in the game play. I liked last year's addition of an actual referee pointing the flag in the direction of team possession, so of course, that made it back to FIFA 10. New additions to the FIFA game include; a full schedule for your team, including preseason friendlies with teams in your league, and with teams all over Europe; improved player likenesses, including the way indivual players move (Francesco Totti actually moves like Francesco Totti); weather changes to go with day and night games, including rain and snow; in the rain snow games, most of the players on your squad switch to longsleeves, which was a feature missing from the previous FIFAs; it's easier for defenders to tackle and win possession, which makes the game more difficult but lends to the realistic aspects a real match; and right and left backs can actually push up the sides of the field, which allows them to score and gives more team members besides just your strikers and attacking midfielders a chance on goal.
The only problem I have with the game is the price, and the fact that I'm a full time student without the time to play the game as much as I'd like. Fully recommended to any fans of the previous games. And just think to yourself once you play it...it only gets better from here. |
Another hit from EA
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| Review Date: November 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: International Traveler, Overseas, Noneya |
| This game is just pure fun. The controls are smooth, responsive, and customizable. The graphics are nice, when you zoom in close. I like the fact that you can play in the MLS, Mexican League, K-League, and all the minor leagues in England. Manager's Mode is ok, but the game makes up for that with a fun Be-A-Pro Mode. Every soccer/ futbol/ football fan should own this game. |
Makes it impossible to go back to '09
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| Review Date: November 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. balick, |
I didn't know what to expect at first as far as improvements - but the control upgrades have changed the game. We still sneak a few games of '09 at work in when we have a break and you can really feel how clunky the controls were and how dynamic they are now.
I love it
Only warning is - be prepared to practice. This isn't a simple sprint and breakaway game. Learning the new moves is what makes the experience |
Improved Gameplay
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| Review Date: October 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Dusty Records, Los Angeles,Ca |
I just got the game a few days ago but things I noticed so far. The game is really fluid and a little faster than 09. Quick free kicks when you get fouled mid field the player will simply pick up the ball place it down and GAME ON GARTH. Getting carded is no longer a cut shot but simply the ref runs up to the player and books him (the camera angle stays the same).
Dribbling is much better you can now absorb contact and push the ball.
Again game speed is much faster so you don't have to use turbo all the time and burn out your players come 2nd half. Shooting from distance now works in 09 and previous years the only to score was on a breakaway or 10 feet from the goalie (Gerrard Lampard we doing work this year)
Let me stop rambling. Fifa 10 is a great game alot of people would say PES. I was one of those guys but Fifa 09 really put the ball in their court and 10 just improves off last years game.
Madden junkies that want to play a sports game where it doesn't take an hour to play a game pick up Fifa you can probably get about 4-5 matches out in the same time it takes to play a madden game online.
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