FIFA Soccer 2002

 GameCube
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81

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

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  • Summary: As the first and only soccer game available for the GameCube, FIFA 2002 is an excellent start.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GameSpot
    89
    If it weren't for the lack of an ability to adjust team strategy on the fly, pick your own teams for tournament play, or perform special dribbles with any sort of effectiveness, FIFA 2002 would be approaching perfection.
  2. netjak
    88
    This is the best crowd animation that I have ever seen.
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  3. Nintendojo
    88
    It doesn't have Madden's depth, but then, it doesn't have Madden's Mt. Everest learning curve, either.
  4. GameShark
    85
    The players look amazingly real with fluid human like movement. The close up celebration scenes are terrific and mimic actual celebrations in the real game.
  5. GameSpy
    82
    With excellent controls, graphics, sound, and a huge variety of gameplay modes, this one is a game you should pick up.
  6. Game Informer
    80
    The only gripe I have here is that you have to double tap for special moves. [Feb 2002, p.87]
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  7. GamePro
    70
    World Cup–level graphics and realism have to struggle to make up for controls that keep getting yellow cards.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GettfordM.
    Dec 22, 2001
    10
    Footie tourney at Gettford's place in January! You know I got Juve! No Van Gallen rushes in this version, boyz!
  2. MattR.
    Feb 28, 2002
    9
    Best soccer game in the FIFA line, ever. Solid graphics, deep gameplay. Menu screens are confusing, but that's about it!
  4. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    EA Sports had a big year in 02 and this game was a huge reason for that.

    The game is fast paced and loads of fun! Played it in 2014 and    EA Sports had a big year in 02 and this game was a huge reason for that.

    The game is fast paced and loads of fun! Played it in 2014 and still had a blast!

    Fifa 02 has the charm of a classic sports game in the same fashion as NHL 94    … Expand
  5. unfortunatelyso
    May 12, 2011
    8
    Old School!Old School!

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Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best GameCube Game of 2001
16
#16 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001