FIFA Soccer 2005

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. PGNx Media
    90
    The game’s presentation is superb, the gameplay is good and fast-paced, and the game offers much replayability.
  2. GameZone
    90
    The 2005 edition provides very smooth controls and some nice gameplay modes, making it stand as the best game in the long-running FIFA Soccer series.
  3. GameSpot
    89
    There's no doubt that this is EA Sports' best soccer game, to date, on the pitch. However, it's really unfortunate that the career mode isn't more user-friendly.
  5. Next Level Gaming
    88
    And it's not so much the backgrounds or stadiums, which don't get me wrong look great, but the animation of the players. EA Sports has always managed to get the players running, tackling, goalkeeping, and kicking right on the money. Even better than last year's game.
  6. IGN
    86
    The Franchise mode is extremely satisfying because the long term and short term consequences of your decisions are always going to be on your mind and that only ads to the pressure of winning.
  7. Game Informer
    83
    Fast, fluid, and deep in-game control will satisfy soccer vets. [Holiday 2004, p.88]
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  8. 3DAvenue
    83
    The menu system is confusing and all over the place, clearly not designed for use with a mouse, and the graphics look like they predate 3D accelerators. If you can put those aside though, FIFA 2005 is a very solid experience with plenty of addictive action for soccer fans everywhere.
  9. Computer Gaming World
    80
    A slick and highly enjoyable production, and what it lacks in realism, it makes up for in pure entertainment value. [Holiday 2004, p.86]
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  10. Total Video Games
    80
    A game of football that is fast and fluid; now that the game uses its own engine and not a modification of the NHL one, it’s fair to say that issues such as stifled player controls and jerky animation transitions are well and truly a thing of the past.
  11. PC Format
    76
    Great for a kickabout but just not as addictive as "Pro Evo 4."
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  12. eToychest
    75
    The new first-touch control, the games biggest innovation for 2005 and the catalyst for this change in attacking emphasis, is brilliant. It’s logical, easy to use, works as it should, looks realistic and can blow a game wide open.

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Best PC Game of 2004
80
#80 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 64
  3. Negative: 8 out of 64
  1. Suadi86
    Nov 30, 2022
    8
    Are the same like Fifa 2004 with much more features like carrer mode to play for the first time
  2. ErayTellezi
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    Özel oyuncu yaratmayı çok sevip tüm ailemden bir takım oluşturmuştum. Real Madrid ve Milan çok güçlüydü. Kariyer modunda istediğin takımdanÖzel oyuncu yaratmayı çok sevip tüm ailemden bir takım oluşturmuştum. Real Madrid ve Milan çok güçlüydü. Kariyer modunda istediğin takımdan başlayamıyordun. Bu nedenle herhangi bir oyunda hayatımda yönettiğim ilk takım Aberdeen oldu.… Full Review »
  3. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    5
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