FIFA Soccer 2005

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. TotalGames.net
    72
    You know if you like it already, and you probably know if you're going to buy it already. As for us, we like it, just don't expect us to know where to find it in two weeks' time. [Play UK]
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  2. GMR Magazine
    70
    In Premiership terms: FIFA is Manchester United - polished and predictable. "Winning Eleven" plays like Chelsea - maverick with panache and flair. Which would you rather play? [Dec 2004, p.119]
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  3. G4 TV
    60
    With "Winning Eleven" on the market you just expect more, and you get it. FIFA may have high-priced Premiereship licenses and a killer career mode, but at the end of the day, it’s just not as much fun as the competition.
  5. Gamer.tv
    60
    With its improved control system and animation the FIFA series is heading the right way across the pitch in terms of fluid gameplay, but even with these improvements, it still hasn't caught its greatest rival.
  6. games(TM)
    50
    Players now react quicker and more like their real-life counterparts when handling the first touch of the ball. And first touches are generally smoother now, with players being able to flick on, trap or kick straight away on receipt. In practice, however, it’s not such a massive advancement and the player movement and control is still fairly sluggish. [Nov 2004, p.121]
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Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#37 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 68
  3. Negative: 13 out of 68
  1. JoelArpal
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    The only football game i ever play. I had a good time playing it. So i guess it's a good game.
  2. wrestla88
    Sep 22, 2010
    10
    Honestly to this very day this was my favorite FIFA game. I like how it combined realism with some unrealism and this made the game the gameHonestly to this very day this was my favorite FIFA game. I like how it combined realism with some unrealism and this made the game the game so much fun to play.
    My only complaint is the career mode. While I like having to work your way up to the better teams I do not like how the players skills do not change much over their career and I do not like how the retiree then comes back as your new player the next season. Also other teams rarely add additional players to their team, so if you want to buy a player from a team chances are that they will be at the bare minimum amount and cannot sell anymore players.    … Full Review »
  3. HenrikS.
    Mar 3, 2006
    8
    Better than the 04 version and a hihgly addictive game.
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