FIFA Soccer

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
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  1. Push Square
    Apr 9, 2012
    70
    If you've been dribbling to play a soccer game on that big, shiny widescreen, you're in luck – but be warned that, though FIFA Football plays well through its flaws, in a matter of months there will almost certainly be an expanded, improved and numbered update that's not been rushed for launch.
  2. MEGamers
    Mar 2, 2012
    70
    On one hand the game looks great and does a good job of using the PS Vita's capabilities, but on the other hand it's based on an outdated engine and lacks some of the modes that made FIFA really interesting.
  3. Eurogamer Spain
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    This is the best soccer game available for a handheld, but being based on FIFA 11 it's a bit annoying to readapt yourself to the old controls if you play a lot with FIFA 12.
  5. Eurogamer
    Feb 24, 2012
    70
    The old-style defending, rushing players by holding X and square, now feels rather simplistic, and close control is a bit unresponsive next to what we're now used to.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Feb 22, 2012
    70
    It would have been nice to see the team at EA Sports put a bit more time into refining the engine and bringing over a larger bulk of the game modes. It would have also been nice to see the touch screen controls used a bit better, and the back touch pad's sensitivity turned down.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 15, 2012
    60
    It's clearly been quickly thrown together for the launch, with many features missing or out-of-date, but this is still an encouraging start for FIFA on the Vita.
  8. GamesRadar+
    Feb 13, 2012
    60
    It's got enough content for you to get through a few career mode seasons while you wait for a likely iteration timed for the 2013 season that's loaded with features. But make no mistake, it's not FIFA 12, and despite the cover athletes, you'll be disappointed if you dive into this one with expectations of the latest console experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#24 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#23 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 84
  3. Negative: 13 out of 84
  1. Craigab
    Feb 16, 2012
    10
    Played this the other day, its actually very good. Considering its on a handheld its actually amazing how much of the experience has beenPlayed this the other day, its actually very good. Considering its on a handheld its actually amazing how much of the experience has been ported onto the vita. It plays a little less well than its ps3/360 counterpart but its a very good start and I will be buying it ASAP. I was going to give it an 8 or 9 but since we have a loser spamming the page with low reviews because he has no life I'am levelling it out a bit.… Full Review »
  2. egaqu
    Jun 13, 2012
    9
    Easily the best sports game on the Vita, as it does a good-enough job of porting FIFA onto the system from its console counterparts, unlikeEasily the best sports game on the Vita, as it does a good-enough job of porting FIFA onto the system from its console counterparts, unlike the previous installments for PSP. Head to head multiplayer can be frustrating at times because the game occasionally freezes up, gifting victory to whomever quits last (which can take hours), and still around 80% of games that end in a quit remain unpunished. But overall the title is fun with endless replay value with an internet connection.… Full Review »
  3. RD74
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    Top game (if your into football or soccer). Aside from a few features, this is the same as the home console versions. Graphics are veryTop game (if your into football or soccer). Aside from a few features, this is the same as the home console versions. Graphics are very impressive (as is the entire presentation package).
    It plays well, and is no push over to beat teams even on the standard setting (easy to play, tough to master). The game work great on the hand held, and the touch screen passing works brilliantly when you get used to it!    … Full Review »
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