FIFA Soccer 09 Review

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(More customer reviews)Fifa almost got everything right, but the one mistake that they made (not differentiating between short and long passes) is enough to take this game from nearly perfect to merely mediocre.

Besides the addition of the comprehensive and stellar manager mode, the primary difference between this game and the former version on the Wii console is the introduction of point and play controls. Such controls revolutionize video-game football. For example, no longer must you be frustrated by continually selecting the wrong (computer assigned) man on defense; merely point to any defender on the screen, and you become that person. No longer must you become irate that your pass went inexplicably to wrong place; point to a place on the screen, and you pass to that point, whipping in the perfect cross. (Crossing the ball into the box is much more realistic and user-friendly compared to the soft, floating, pointless crosses of the 08 version.) With this point and play control, Fifa 09 for the Wii takes advantage of the Wii's possibilities in all new ways.

However, it's unfathomable that Fifa didn't test the game on any potential consumers. My little nephew would immediately realize that there's no way to differentiate a ground pass from an air pass. There's only one button with which to pass the ball, the A button, and that button is the same for every kind of pass. Want to knock it over the forward's head for him to run onto the ball? Too bad, you'll pass it on the ground. Want to slot an incisive through ball between two defenders to your midfielder? Too bad, you'll pop it up in the air. Thank you Fifa: thanks to your myopia, I've had to revert to using the Gamecube controller (Use the Gamecube controller, and the controls are perfect.), stripping the Wii of all its Wii-ness.

To think, had Fifa just had my toddler nephew test the game, the company could have assigned A button as ground pass and B button as air pass; the result would have been one of the best football games ever. A shame indeed.

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Product Description:
Lace up your cleats, strap on your shin guards and step onto the pitch for a unique soccer experience exclusively for the Wii in FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play. Perfectly balanced for gamers at all levels to enjoy professional soccer action on their own terms, FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play features two ways to play, a Wii-specific take on the classic '11 vs. 11' simulation, or over-the-top arcade action with Wii versions of your favorite international soccer superstars.

Superstars Rooney & Ronaldinho.
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Customize your clubs.
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Play in Mii form.
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Or in classic play mode.
Viewlarger. Classic Play: Choose Your Own Level
EA Sports' All-Play line of games specializes in making it easier and less intimidating for new players to play at their own level of ability by allowing them to choose the style that best suits their skills. Novice players, more focused on a casual, quick fun, and better suited to a less intense learning curve can choose to use a All-Play's basic control scheme. Here one gesture and a single button press performs all the actions and increases your success rate on shots, free kicks and rebounds. Trouble deciding who to pass the ball to? Let the CPU point you in the right direction with on-screen pass indicators and one-button actions. Panic over picking the corner? Don't worry, just blast away to find the back of the net with instant shots on goal. It's that easy! Plus, the game provides feedback and stats to track your progress.

Experienced players on the other hand, familiar with advanced controls can still access all the in-depth controls they know and love, now with refined gestures and a precision passing system with point-and-play control. Plus, players can even use a Classic controller or Nintendo GameCube controller for a more traditional FIFA game experience. In addition, all players will have access to over 500 teams, all accurately represented with correct kits and crests. Plus Manager Mode debuts with a Wii specific interface, club finances and sponsors, visual sims and dynamic board expectations that change depending on your successes ... or failures.

Key Game Features:

Unique Wii Soccer Experience - Enjoying soccer action on Wii is now easier with refined gestures, point-and-play controls with on-screen pass indicators and one-button actions that create instant shots on goal and greater success connecting on headers and volleys.
New 8 vs 8 Footii Match Mini-Game - Play 8 vs. 8 in a completely unique mode where you can play an arcade version of soccer with the focus on fun. Populate your team with your Mii characters captained by one of our FIFA Soccer 09 cover athletes created as customized characters. Make outrageous shots and steal the ball by simply waving your Wii Remote.
EA Sports All-Play - A simplified control system using just the Wii Remote enables novice players to focus on having fun while the console does the rest. Players control key actions like shooting and passing, while the AI controls the rest.
Advanced Controls - More experienced gamers can still access all the in-depth controls, now using a precision passing system with point-and-play control. You can even use a Classic controller or Nintendo GameCube controller for a more traditional EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer game experience.
EA Sports Interactive Leagues - Represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the Barclays Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian League, French League or Mexican 1st Division.
Manager Mode - Featuring a Wii specific interface, club finances and sponsors, visual sims and dynamic board expectations that change depending on your successes ... or failures. Play pre-season friendlies and training options to hone your squad of players.
Boot It - Play with your Mii, Ronaldinho, Rooney or other stars in a simultaneous shooting frenzy. Play as the goalie or the shooter. All-new Eliminator mode enables up to four friends to play all at once, blasting away at targets or in rapid fire to eliminate opponents to see who will be the last player standing.
Table Football - Play Classic Mode using a variety of new rules or with a new twist - multiple balls at the same time, including a power ball that moves like a rocket or a stealth ball that turns invisible at any time.
Complete Authenticity - Featuring over 500 licensed teams all accurately represented with correct kits and crests.

Arcade Play: Wii-Flavored Action
For players looking for familiar Wii style gameplay with a World Cup flavor, FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play has what you crave as well. Play with your Mii alongside international soccer superstars like Ronaldinho, Wayne Rooney and other created as customized characters in an arcade version of the beautiful game. Play 8 vs 8 Footii Match mode against a friend for addictive pick-up-and-play arcade action suitable for all levels of ability. Steal the ball and make outrageous shots by simply waving your Wii Remote. You've never played soccer like this before. Plus, Footii Party Games called Table Football and Boot It have been overhauled for more great fun with family and friends. Anyway you choose to play FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for Nintendo Wii is pro soccer your way.

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