FIFA Soccer 09

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  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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  5. PGNx Media
    83
    As it stands, the game is still a lot of fun but largely unchanged from last year’s version. As such, it’s only really commended if you skipped 08 or are a diehard soccer fan (and don’t have access to current-generation platforms).
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. Evanderson
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, muito divertido! Apresentação sensacional na entrada de jogo, gols, câmeras e etc, Fifa sempre arrebentando nesse quesito
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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