2002 FIFA World Cup

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
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  1. G4 TV
    100
    From the opening sweeps to the penalty kicks, this game engages and entertains. For the PlayStation 2 there is no better soccer title to own.
  2. Electric Playground
    90
    It's fun, it's exciting, and it's challenging -whether played against the artificial intelligence or your big sister.
  3. PSX Nation
    90
    Despite not going anywhere near as deep as it’s MLS brother, FIFA World Cup 2002 is simply a joy to play.
  5. GameZone
    85
    Easy controls. Great sound. Outstanding graphics. Original commentary. Challenging gameplay.
  6. Gaming Age
    83
    Frankly, I'd save the extra 20 bucks and pick up FIFA 2002 on the cheap.
  7. IGN
    83
    Rewarding an experience as it may be, the precedence set by MLS 2002 was so high, that a list [of modes] as barren as this one seems almost insulting.
  8. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    The game looks so freaking pretty, it blows away past version. [July 2002, p.99]
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  9. TotalGames.net
    80
    If you’re after the best PS2 football game on the market then you’ll have to look elsewhere. If however, you’re simply hankering for a game that will mimic the forthcoming World Cup then this is worth investigating.

Awards & Rankings

94
#94 Best PS2 Game of 2002
100
#100 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
88
#88 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
  1. JimmyM.
    Aug 21, 2006
    2
    EA games are usually great, and I've really enjoyed previous versions of FIFA, but FIFA 02 Major League Soccer is probably the worst EA games are usually great, and I've really enjoyed previous versions of FIFA, but FIFA 02 Major League Soccer is probably the worst game I've ever tried to play on my PC. The game engine is lame, the AI is about the most predictable thing I've ever played against, and the game seems to choose where to pass the ball regardless of what direction I attempt to send it in. I'm waiting for a few years to buy another version, because I really can't stand this one.… Full Review »
  2. TysonB.
    Feb 12, 2004
    7
    Fifa soccer 2002 is a solid game but Fifa soccer 2001 still is a little better.
  3. BazzZ.
    Sep 16, 2002
    0
    Pro Evo is the king and this miserable game is its slave!
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