FIFA Soccer 09

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  • Summary: With 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems - representing the biggest innovations to the game engine in four years - FIFA 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. A new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage andWith 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems - representing the biggest innovations to the game engine in four years - FIFA 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. A new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage and hundreds of new collision animations enable players to behave according to their physical attributes. Player speed, direction and strength now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. Plus, contact occurs with shoulders, arms and legs. Stronger players possess the strength to knock down smaller players or use their body or arms to win challenges. Player strength and momentum also determine outcomes in challenges through the new shielding system, with dozens of new outcomes created. Plus, players can now shield the ball by pushing off the defender to create space - at the risk of being called for a foul - just like real life. The increased control shielding the ball adds another strategic element to matches, enabling you to slow the game’s pace as needed. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gameplanet
    90
    A truly spectacular soccer title with exceptional player animations, ball handling and gameplay to boot. The AI will provide a significant challenge, but the implementation of one of the most advanced and complete online modes will mean that this game will truly last you a long time.
  2. Cynamite
    90
    More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
  3. Games Master UK
    88
    Typically polished and enjoyable, FIFA 09 on PS2 is aging gracefully. [Nov 2008, p.61]
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  4. GameSpy
    80
    Fundamentally, FIFA on PS2 hit its peak somewhere around FIFA 06 or FIFA 07. With FIFA 09, there are a few new features designed for hardcore players, but hardly the many bells and whistles of years past.
  5. VideoGamer
    80
    There's no question that FIFA on PS2 is starting to show its age. It looks good for a PS2 game and the new animations are excellent, but the frame rate isn't as smooth as we'd like it to be. It's also a big disappointment that online play is nowhere to be seen in FIFA 09 on PS2.
  6. PTGamers
    75
    The focus on playability clashes with the visual limitations, but for those who didn't get the previous edition, this one comes out recommended.
  7. GameZone
    63
    Not enough has changed for gamers to pick up the latest version of FIFA Soccer. It has regressed in the majority of the areas while the next-gen versions have catapulted ahead in quality. Avoid the PS2 version and move onto the 360 or PS3 version.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Evanderson
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, muito divertido! Apresentação sensacional na entrada de jogo, gols, câmeras e etc, Fifa sempre arrebentando nesse quesito
  2. DougG.
    Oct 16, 2008
    9
    While FIFA on PS2 doesn't have the sheen of PS3 or X360, it shines for being the most polished, feature-filled and complete version of While FIFA on PS2 doesn't have the sheen of PS3 or X360, it shines for being the most polished, feature-filled and complete version of the game on any system. By this point, EA is maximizing the system with great textures and animations, wonderful touches of realism and (most importantly) great gameplay. FIFA 09 has a few new tweaks to the game engine, but it's mostly a fresh coat of polish on a formula that's gotten better every year. Current-gen soccer games are still catching up to the playability and fun factor of FIFA on PS2.… Expand
  4. sashcristiano
    Jul 20, 2014
    7
    For ps2 it is a perfect game If you liked fifa 2008 then you must buy this game...It,s bad that EA ignored the ps2 version and concentrated onFor ps2 it is a perfect game If you liked fifa 2008 then you must buy this game...It,s bad that EA ignored the ps2 version and concentrated on ps3.....… Expand
  5. caligula_king
    Oct 3, 2015
    7
    Ma de los mismo que el FIFA 08 , siguieron en la misma linia y sin muchos cambios respeto lo anterior (mejorar un poquito lo que era el modoMa de los mismo que el FIFA 08 , siguieron en la misma linia y sin muchos cambios respeto lo anterior (mejorar un poquito lo que era el modo manager ) y les funciono . Poco mas que decir de este aceptable entrega de la saga FIFA .… Expand
  6. MendiW.
    Oct 15, 2008
    6
    Rent it, played it, but nothing there make me want to stick with my PS2 another year. Be A Pro mode is booorrrring I had high hope, reading Rent it, played it, but nothing there make me want to stick with my PS2 another year. Be A Pro mode is booorrrring I had high hope, reading XBox and PS3 reviews makes me want to upgrade to new system.… Expand
  7. JasonFajardo
    May 4, 2023
    6
    i forgot how annoying the saves are in this one. everything you want to do the game starts saving. I like the simplistic controls and gameplayi forgot how annoying the saves are in this one. everything you want to do the game starts saving. I like the simplistic controls and gameplay but you can get bored of how repetitive this game can be.… Expand
  8. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    6
    FIFA 09 acts as the most unrealistic edition of FIFA. The ball feels like a balloon at times and the gameplay is on the border of ridiculous.FIFA 09 acts as the most unrealistic edition of FIFA. The ball feels like a balloon at times and the gameplay is on the border of ridiculous. Aside from the negatives, it remains a fun game to play however.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best PS2 Game of 2008
21
#21 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2008
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2008