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. PGNx Media
    95
    The Xbox 360 is technically superior with no slowdown but it does lose out some features that the current-generation versions have.
  2. TotalPlayStation
    90
    The World Cup format alone could have set 2006 FIFA World Cup apart from FIFA 06. Instead EA tweaked the gameplay and came away with yet another winner. Guiding any of 127 countries through qualification gives the game much needed depth.
  3. GamePro
    90
    In all, 2006 FIFA World Cup is a no-brainer buy for soccer fans and is at least worth a rental for everyone else. [Jun 2006, p.82]
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  5. eToychest
    88
    The whole game plays faster than FIFA 2006, as here EA has managed to set the perfect pace for soccer.
  6. Game Informer
    85
    This newer game is by far the more impressive choice, with fully fleshed out features, excellent animation, solid soccer gameplay, and an exciting presentation, replete with another batch of great music from around the world. [Jun 2006, p.112]
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  7. Next Level Gaming
    85
    If you have FIFA from last year, and you're not worried about having the official World Cup Germany licensing and such, or the new Global Challenge mode, then there's isn't that big a reason to upgrade as the gameplay is pretty similar.
  8. IGN
    84
    EA put together its most solid soccer gameplay experience yet and the deepest World Cup title of all time. Still, it's hard to argue that the gameplay, an obvious imitation of Winning Eleven, is better, but with star players and a nifty new shooting mechanism, it would be hard to argue it's worse.
  9. Games Master UK
    82
    More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]
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  10. Cheat Code Central
    82
    The lack of an online tournament mode did not go unnoticed and it's something that needs to be addressed in next year's version - and considering how good this game is, you can be rest assured the series will continue.
  11. Times Online
    80
    The classic moment section, which features 125 well-known situations, is one of several nice touches in this game.
  12. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Even though FIFA 06 came out just six months ago, for fans of the beautiful game, 2006 FIFA World Cup is a must-have. [Jun 2006, p.97
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  13. PSM2 Magazine UK
    80
    The best FIFA we've played and well worth a rental to fill the gaps between matches come June. It still hasn't stepped out of "Pro Evo's" shadow, though. [June 2006, p.48]
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  14. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    If FIFA carries on like this on PS3, it really will start to bother "Pro Evo." [June 2006, p.84]
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  15. GameZone
    80
    This is a good game with a lot of challenges and more of FIFA’s acclaimed gameplay. However, innovation and graphical achievements were not included in this "upgrade."
  16. Pelit (Finland)
    80
    Feels more and more like "Pro Evolution Soccer." That is not entirely a good thing. [May 2006]
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  17. GameSpy
    80
    If you're looking for a full dose of FIFA action, replete with glorious presentation, exciting gameplay, and plenty of online challenge, 2006 FIFA World Cup should be at the top of your playlist.
  18. Play.tm
    79
    As a standalone football game without all the World Cup-related fluff and filling, EA have provided something which is actually good fun to play (both off and online), certainly not like their frustratingly average efforts over recent years.
  19. PSX Extreme
    79
    2006 FIFA World Cup is more robust than the typical World Cup videogame, but even then, its feature set is far below that of FIFA 06.
  20. GameSpot
    77
    2006 FIFA World Cup does a good job of re-creating the carnival atmosphere that surrounds the competition, but it suffers from frequent and obnoxious slowdown.
  21. The A.V. Club
    75
    Priced to sell, World Cup supplies just enough vicarious excitement to bridge the gap between now and early June.

Awards & Rankings

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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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