FIFA World Cup: Germany 2006

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  • Summary: 2006 FIFA World Cup features 12 official stadiums used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers can play as their favorite team from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the tournament in Germany. With enhanced player animations, EA2006 FIFA World Cup features 12 official stadiums used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers can play as their favorite team from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the tournament in Germany. With enhanced player animations, EA SPORTS has emulated close to 100 of the world's superstars, capturing their playing styles and individual likenesses. In addition to enabling gamers to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by taking control of one of 127 national teams, the game features new compelling modes of play, including the groundbreaking Global Challenge that tests even the most hardcore soccer fan by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history. Furthermore, the game supports up to eight-way multiplayer matches and features a plethora of in-game unlockable content such as legendary players and exclusive apparel. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. GamePro
    90
    The control feels natural and responsive, but the Xbox 360 version features somewhat larger players on the feild than the PS2 - something gamers without big screens may wish to consider.
  2. PGNx Media
    85
    The Xbox 360 is technically superior with no slowdown but it does lose out some features that the current-generation versions have.
  3. 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.
  4. Detroit Free Press
    75
    Thankfully for the folks at Electronic Arts, the only soccer competition available on the Xbox 360 is the previous FIFA game, and this World Cup edition is a step up from that incarnation, albeit a small one.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    Luckily for EA, the crucial single-player element really does have a lot going for it, and for once it's possible to consider World Cup as more than simple by-the-numbers cash-in effort.
  6. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    70
    It’s still got gameplay issues but FIFA has never been just about how it plays. Football fans will love this. Not because it’s technically the best football game ever made, but because it can provide an authentic and inspiring experience.
  7. X-ONE Magazine UK
    30
    A poor effort that simultaneously shows up EA's footballing naivety and its rampant capitalism. It will sell like the proverbial hot cake, but don't say we didn't warn you. [Issue 7, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. RyanW.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Love the stadiums, they feel more alive than in previous titles. The fireworks are cool.
  2. OscarA.
    May 4, 2006
    10
    I Think this is the best version of fifa world cup made forgot the other titles we know that winining eleven it's the best version of I Think this is the best version of fifa world cup made forgot the other titles we know that winining eleven it's the best version of soccer and there are million of years from fifa but give it a chance to this game specially the version for xbox 360 it's awesome the statiums, the fireworks, and the players has ally High definited we have to wait loong time for the launch of the next wining eleven for ps3 or xbox 360 but this fifa it's the only choice we have for lover soccer players.… Expand
  4. JeffA.
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    Superb game. All the thrills and action of the FIFA World Cup. Truly next gen graphics melded with excellent gameplay and great control make Superb game. All the thrills and action of the FIFA World Cup. Truly next gen graphics melded with excellent gameplay and great control make 2006 FIFA World Cup a must have game.… Expand
  5. S.D.
    Apr 28, 2006
    8
    The best Fifa since RtWC '98, by a distance. They've finally taken not of the excellent Winning Eleven series and mirrored many The best Fifa since RtWC '98, by a distance. They've finally taken not of the excellent Winning Eleven series and mirrored many aspects of the gameplay, and although the ball physics are still not at that high level, it is a top effort, and much more fun than PES5, even if it does fall short of the excellent Winning Eleven 10.… Expand
  6. Shimmy
    Apr 28, 2006
    6
    Dont believe the hype (or the gloss) - this is still just a football game for kids, or people who know nothing about football. Pro Evolution Dont believe the hype (or the gloss) - this is still just a football game for kids, or people who know nothing about football. Pro Evolution Soccer is still the only real player on the block.… Expand
  7. RichardS
    Jun 3, 2006
    5
    Just another EA FIFA game - lots of gloss but also lots of dodgy gameplay. The game is full of bad bugs - like the save where the keeper ends Just another EA FIFA game - lots of gloss but also lots of dodgy gameplay. The game is full of bad bugs - like the save where the keeper ends up in the back of the net, stands up and walks the ball out of the goal but no goal is registered and Tyldesley remarks on the great save! The biggest problem? Playing 2 player - the game swaps players too often so in the penalty box you go for a tackle, but the game has swapped your player so you end up giving away a penalty miles away from the ball. It is stupid. The passing is woeful too. Some plus points - it is better than previous EA efforts - they have stolen the Pro Evo through-ball idea at least. But the gameplay is still less than Pro Evo. It's also not much of next-gen game. Okay there's some grass texture, but it's no better than the last football game on the xbox.… Expand
  8. WarEagle
    Dec 30, 2012
    0
    This is simply a horrible game. It's a step back from FIFA 06: Road to the World Cup - and isn't even on the same planet as FIFA 07 (which -This is simply a horrible game. It's a step back from FIFA 06: Road to the World Cup - and isn't even on the same planet as FIFA 07 (which - while also flawed - was at least semi-enjoyable to play). Inconsistent control and horribly written AI (your AI stands around and does nothing; while the opponent AI makes perfect 100 yard passes) just kill this game. How to know you've created a bad game? If a person hits a certain sequence of controls and holds them and releases them for exactly the same duration, the same result should occur each time (i.e.: if you hold down the 'a' button for exactly half a second and release it, while running in a straight line towards the opponents goal, and this passes the ball - supposedly in a straight line towards the aforementioned goal - then that pass should travel exactly the same distance and on the same path, each time you hold down that button for exactly the same amount of time. If, though, each time you do that, instead the ball travels in some random direction and goes some random distance, then you have SERIOUSLY created a horrible game).

    Quite literally the worst sports game I have ever played in my life. EA should be horribly ashamed - and should give each owner of this game a refund.    … Expand

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#50 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#58 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006