2002 FIFA World Cup

 GameCube
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Nintendo Power
    86
    The matches all feel important, which is totally cool in a World Cup setting. [May 2002, p.133]
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  2. GameSpy
    85
    Probably the coolest new feature of 2002 FIFA World Cup is the inclusion of juggling. A player who masters juggling can truly be devastating on the field.
  3. GameCube Europe
    84
    2002 FWC suffers from a lack of teams, little weather and time of day conditions and the frustrating inability to change the stadium and match duration while setting up a game, this has to be done in the options.
  5. IGN
    82
    The game controls, looks, and sounds better than FIFA 2002, but with only two modes and very few options it feels a whole lot more limited.
  6. Nintendojo
    80
    You only get two play modes with this game, friendly and tournament, and that just isn’t enough...Having said all that, this game kicks its predecessor in the ass. It looks better, plays better, sounds better and damnit, it just feels right.
  7. GameZone
    80
    An excellent game, but lack of game modes and teams limits its possibilities.
  8. GameSpot
    74
    If you already own FIFA 2002, then there really isn't any reason to own 2002 FIFA World Cup, and if you don't own FIFA 2002 but are looking for a soccer game, you should get that game instead.
  9. TotalGames.net
    72
    Cumbersome at the best of times, it takes a lot more effort on the player’s part than it should to control the ball as they would wish. Not good for a fast-paced sports title.
  10. GamePro
    70
    Last year’s installment still has a lot more replay value and there are plenty of noteworthy soccer alternatives for the GameCube that you can spend your money on.

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#41 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#77 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. NickW
    Feb 1, 2009
    3
    A pretty poor excuse for a football game. The only thing to really commend it are the video extras on the actual tournament itself. The A pretty poor excuse for a football game. The only thing to really commend it are the video extras on the actual tournament itself. The gameplay is simply really bad. The speed, movement, and passing are all too slow, there is little variety, and with the exception of a few skill moves for star players, it's just plain boring. Competition mode is more of the same, extending basic tactics, managment skill and injuries over a tournament period. There is little excitement or anticipation of the big games. It's nice to be able to play a full 90 minute game (unusual for football video games), but since the play is so dull it just prolongs the tediousness. Not even fit for landfill.… Full Review »
  2. DanielM.
    Nov 9, 2004
    7
    Surprisingly pretty good and a decent lifespan.
  3. BenS.
    May 29, 2002
    9
    Great game! the new passing system gives you more control and allows you to play some of the best (european) football on this planet!
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