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Very Good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: November 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Electronic Arts has once again proven why it is the "King" of sports video games! "FIFA Soccer 2004" is an excellent example of this with its excellent gameplay and graphics. The default settings hurt the graphics because it is sooooo far away from the players, but it help you see the entire field, and those settings can be changed.
"FIFA Soccer 2004" has a new feature: Off-Ball Control. This allows, on offense, for the person with the ball to be controlled as well as one of three of his nearest teammates. This really helps when the computer is not going where they should, although it is very difficult to keep track of two players at the same time. This control has allowed me to score many goals in this game.
I have been playing this game for the past 2 hours, because I just received the game today. It didn't bore me at all, but I decided to come and write a review on this game. I really love this game! I read some of the other reviews and they said it was bad. DON'T BELIEVE ANYONE WHO SAYS : THIS GAME IS BAD! It just isn't true, and it is not a waste of fifty dollars. If you enjoy watching or playing soccer then it is a great game for you.

We are so very blessed...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 20
Date: October 15, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game must be a gift from the heavens above. It is by far the best FIFA yet from the best sports game label (EA Sports.) With so many teams and leagues to choose from, itll never loose the gameplay. Managing your team from every aspect of the game is my favorite part of the game, but whats not to like. This futbol game is 10 times better than Winning Eleven 6, unless you like having way less teams and unrealistic gameplay. This game is a MUST for every soccer fan. This game brings you the closest you will ever be to "Bending Like Beckham." Peace.

Fifa Rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 10
Date: October 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Fifa 2004 will be the best soccer game ever! EA always manages to make the best sports franchises and this is no exception. It has all the teams you want, great graphics, and awesome gameplay. Winning Eleven 6 is for FRONTRUNNERS! Of all the soccer games out there this will be the best and EA will always make the best soccer games. Don't use 2003 as an example, 2004 will be much better. The people at EA always improve their mistakes. This game is for true soccer fans. It's a must have for anyone that wants an excellent game. Mediocre games just dont cut it. This is not one of those. This is truly a great game.

Continuous game play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 12
Date: November 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I haven't played this yet, but FIFA hasn't dissapointed me since. FIFA is one of the few games that you could play for days witout getting bore and the best part is that with every edition of FIFA, they have improved the game. I am most excited about this edition with all the administrative stuff that you can do and even more realistic movements and reaction from players

Don't waste your time with those other soccer games. They are all just wannabees of FIFA...yea, I said it!

Agitated

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 8
Date: October 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I recently got married...so this means that to buy FIFA 2004, I needed to tell my wife I would be buying this iconic game, instead of going out and pre-ordering like I used to. Well, I have read so much about this game, been anticipating for months, so about 5 minutes ago I bought FIFA 2004. I couldn't help it, I watched some video last night of the gameplay and the amazing graphics. Now my only problem will be coming up with an excuse about why I bought it without the much stressed "communication" people need in marriage. Oh well, I think when it arrives I will be too busy drooling over my game winning run against Man-U by Michael Owen at Anfield to really understand what, if anything I did wrong.
Why did I buy it? Because, "It's in the game."

Awesome Football

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a great football game in every way possible. It out does all the other Fifa's put together. First Graphics are excellent superb lighting super realistic facial ngarphics kits and stadiums are authentic. Two ameplay much more realistic and energetic no more half way line goals like Fifa 2002 and no more magical bicycle kicks the game bring you down to earth after being an immortal. Players actually get injured for months instead of days.The New carrer mode is wonderful with new transfer market and more control then other footballing games. The practice mode is really well shaped and fun. Commentating well its good but they say pretty much the same thing each match. The computer responds to situations much more realisticly which makes the game interesting. Finally you actually get to jostle for space which is wonderful push your opponents down too the ground. Corner kicks are much more squeeze your way passed defenders and push them a little to the side to get a good chance to score. Free Kicks are pretty much the same. All in all tyhe is the best footballing game ever and should be bought before any other football game.

the best ea has to offer!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

albeit you can't form any tournaments as in its predecessor, this game is still worth the purchase. there are those complaining about how the transfer market doesn't allow you to aquire top talent (i had 13 million or so with psg and players like beckham will you cost you around 34 million), but this isn't much of a problem considering that you can edit rosters before starting your career. thus, i brought over viera, henry and zidane (perhaps my performance didn't merit such quality but it's only a game). as far as the difficulty goes it isn't too imposing as you can sharpen your skills (with edited rosters) in the practice mode. this game does require you to actually incorporate other players on the field, you can't just run around with one player in the hope of finding a opening.

Excellent

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

A new way to live soccer, off the ball control, realistiic graphics, true freekicks, career mode, practice mode, EVERYTHING

the latest in an amazing series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

EA promised that while FIFA 2004 would be easier to pick up and play than ever before, the game would also offer extra depth for players looking for a lasting challenge. With the game's new career mode going a long way to achieving this. Everything EA has promised has arrived with even more!

The graphics have been improved considerably from Fifa 2003. With more players that look more realistic and with added stadiums the graphics really is a great bonus in this game. Built in to the crowd are co-ordinating team and country flags that add to the realism.

With all of the club teams, accurate uniforms are imperative. There are championship stars, current sponsors, patches and captain's armbands all added to the players shirts and are easy to spot, you really feel like you are watching the game at the weekend!

The soundtrack for the game has been re-vamped with lots of hits from around the world. The UK hits are easily recognizable. Again the commentary during the matches is done by Ally McCoist and John Motson. I've only had the game for a week or so and already their comments are getting boring. Their reactions to some movements on the pitch is sluggish. Other times their phrases are just out of context.

These niggingly little things spoil the play after a while and you find yourself during down the volume.

The major addition to the 'FIFA' series this year is the inclusion of the 'Off-the-Ball' system. Designed to give player's greater freedom for player runs into space, the system works by holding onto the Left shoulder button and switching between three different players. By using the right analogue stick, players can then make this player run into space and slot a pass through to him - well in theory. You see as with many of the new techniques introduced over the years in the 'FIFA' franchise, the 'Off the Ball' system merely confuses matters as it's too hard to keep a check of your player on the ball and the one off it at the same time; however with practice I have started to use the move to my advantage. It's another nice challenge that is built into the game to improve the enjoyment of the overall game.

In terms of an actual game there's a hell of a lot on offer. The game offers an extensive Career Mode for single players, which sees you taking on virtually any club in the world and becoming their Player Manager. In this role you must select the correct training to undertake each week, secure new signings and sell off players whilst also playing the game at the end of every week. It's an excellent feature that provides more then enough challenge to `Pro Evos' Master League mode, and will certainly keep players entertained for months to come.

Away from this mode are the standard features that let you compete in various competitions, whilst it's also possible to take the game online and play against others or import your team from EA's `Total Club Manager' titles. There is also that added Practice mode that allows you to perfect your set pieces, your corners or just practice using the new controls that Fifa 2004 offers.

Overall I am very impressed with the game. I found it extremely hard to work with the new controls and different movements, graphics of the game as I was used to the Fifa 2003 game.

I really like the added game modes, the added players, the new stadiums and the new soundtrack. At the moment I am currently the manager of Glasgow Rangers in the Career mode, I am trying to make them the best team available, it's a hard task trying to manage the players, the training and then actually playing the game at the end of the week. I think this new feature of the game will give me and countless others hours of fun for the coming months.

Greatest

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I've bought and played many soccer games and this is the best. I have bought most of the other Fifa soccer games but this outdoes them all. The buying and seling of players is a real winner It is a great game for soccer lovers like me.

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