FIFA World Cup: Germany 2006

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    74
    Surely everybody knows the score by now: EA ever so slightly update FIFA. It gets new stats, new players, new kits and slightly better graphics whilst remaining pretty much the same game it always has been.
  2. The Sydney Morning Herald
    70
    A fun football simulation for newcomers and the best FIFA of recent years. Even so, competitor "Pro Evolution" still has the virtual World Cup firmly in its grasp.
  3. AceGamez
    70
    FIFA multiplayer matches have always been great fun and this new instalment is, thankfully, no exception.
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  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    The biggest disappointment is the sheer lack of innovation in the game engine and graphics. Yes, the shooting mechanic is a little different, but for the most part the gameplay is the same as the last few FIFA games.
  6. VideoGamer
    70
    Gameplay still lags behind the mighty "Pro Evolution Soccer" in a few areas, but the 'first touch' and 'off the ball' systems continue to impress. Presentation is great as expected.
  7. PSW Magazine UK
    60
    It's like video gaming's very own Rio Ferdinand: it looks the part, but aside from one or two promising moments, the way it plays is totally unremarkable.
  8. 1UP
    50
    All of the things EA did right with FIFA World Cup 2006 are overshadowed by the simple truth that what should be the most fun part of the game -- having exciting scoring chances -- is completely negated by shoddy game performance near the nets.

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#34 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#88 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 41
  3. Negative: 2 out of 41
  1. neojotic
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    This World Cup game has a lot more to offer than the one released 4 years prior. More game modes, options and countries to choose. The gameThis World Cup game has a lot more to offer than the one released 4 years prior. More game modes, options and countries to choose. The game from 2002 was simply just the tournament and pick your team.

    This game has cool fun facts about all the countries and really captured the spirit of the tournament.    … Full Review »
  2. Evanderson
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    A melhor forma virtual de se sentir dentro da copa do mundo 2006, licenças, chuteiras, ambientação do estádio, cutcines do jogo maravilhosa,A melhor forma virtual de se sentir dentro da copa do mundo 2006, licenças, chuteiras, ambientação do estádio, cutcines do jogo maravilhosa, da pra se divertir muito com torneios e com amigos!… Full Review »
  3. sashcristiano
    Jul 20, 2014
    9
    Awesome game play,Nice graphics,excellent player animation and incredible cinematic cut-scenes what else do you want?If you want the feelingAwesome game play,Nice graphics,excellent player animation and incredible cinematic cut-scenes what else do you want?If you want the feeling of world-cup play this game......… Full Review »
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