FIFA 2001 Major League Soccer

 PC
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Players who preferred last year's fast, arcade feel can boost up the speed in the options settings, but fans of more thoughtful, deliberate play will likely enjoy the challenge and pace of this year's iteration.
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  2. GamerWeb PC
    90
    I found myself playing all night, and well into the next day (8 AM). To make matters worse I'm not even a soccer (or football, whichever you prefer) fan really.
  3. GameZone
    90
    Hard core and casual gamers will agree this is the best soccer game to date.
  5. GameSpot
    90
    Much more than just an annual rehash - it repairs whatever damage was done by last year's version, heads in a more authentic direction, and offers numerous new features.
  6. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    The gameplay is a nice mix of intricate strategy and fast-paced action; online play is an option; and commentators John Motson and Mark Lawrenson are back, accents and all.
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  7. IGN
    88
    The increased pitch and graphics alone will probably appeal to you in a big way but the Internet play should be a big draw as well.
  8. Game Over Online
    87
    Fantastic visuals and solid gameplay, and the addition of multiplayer increases the replay value considerably.
  9. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    You can finally enable player names to appear below each player on the pitch, and this makes is so much easier to tell who is who. The game is loaded with modest and subtle changes like this that end up adding a lot to the game.
  10. Eurogamer
    80
    With the PC's internet potential yet to be realised it could well be the making of a classic.
  11. PC Gamer
    80
    In a field of one, it's king. [Feb 2001, p.71]
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  12. Happy Puppy
    80
    The only real problem here is that the game still plays a bit too fast.
  13. Hot Games
    80
    If you bought last year's version of FIFA, you basically already own this game.
  14. Sports Gaming Network
    62
    I had a lot more fun with the PSX version of Fifa 2001. Sure, it's also an arcade experience, but the passes don't move as fast, the tackles aren't as vicious and there isn't the useless shoot bar. Fifa 2001 PC is a huge disappointment and it's time the Fifa series got a major overhaul.
  15. All Game Guide
    60
    A solid, fun game that takes a baby step instead of a leap.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best PC Game of 2000
55
#55 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
15
#15 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 39
  3. Negative: 6 out of 39
  1. Suadi86
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    It's excellent game play on PC with keyboard not as good fifa 99 and not best fifa 2000
  2. Amorph0us
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    The first FIFA experience I had and one of the best. The game had some flaws like there were certain ways to score 100% even with a lowThe first FIFA experience I had and one of the best. The game had some flaws like there were certain ways to score 100% even with a low skilled player.… Full Review »
  3. Danil_Shtangeev
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    I've spent many hours playing this game with my brother. One of the best games of my childhood
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