FIFA World Cup: Germany 2006

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 33
  3. Negative: 9 out of 33
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  1. 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 - 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 aThis 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
  2. JakeI.
    May 3, 2006
    9
    In terms of graphics and sound this really is a next generation football game. The interface and tournament are incredibly well polished. The feeling of scoring a goal has been boosted and really is rewarding. It would have been nice if EA had included all the club & and management features from last year's FIFA 06 to increase the lastability. All in all this is possibly the best In terms of graphics and sound this really is a next generation football game. The interface and tournament are incredibly well polished. The feeling of scoring a goal has been boosted and really is rewarding. It would have been nice if EA had included all the club & and management features from last year's FIFA 06 to increase the lastability. All in all this is possibly the best soccer title to date, let down only by its lack of game modes (ie management mode and club soccer). Of course we can expect to see these missing features in fifa 07, which will be released later this year.… Expand
  3. 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 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 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. ThomasS.
    May 9, 2006
    3
    I have played much better soccer games than this. It's abysmal to say the least, the AI in particular is quite terrible. Sensible World of Soccer is still the best in the genre.
  5. 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 2006 FIFA World Cup a must have game.
  6. RyanW.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Love the stadiums, they feel more alive than in previous titles. The fireworks are cool.
  7. DaveR.
    Apr 26, 2006
    9
    This itineration of the Fifa soccer franchaise is the main reason I purchased the Xbox 360. It addresses all the weaknesses and problems of past versions of Fifa. The graphics and lighting definitely make a difference, though I still feel there is room for improvement with camera angles on replays. The player should have full control. The gameplay remains true to its roots and has further This itineration of the Fifa soccer franchaise is the main reason I purchased the Xbox 360. It addresses all the weaknesses and problems of past versions of Fifa. The graphics and lighting definitely make a difference, though I still feel there is room for improvement with camera angles on replays. The player should have full control. The gameplay remains true to its roots and has further improved. This is the game that should have been released at launch. It blows the doors off of the Winning Eleven series. I absolutely do not want to hear any criticisms from those devoted WE gamers. Your game is inferior in every category, so save your whining for another forum. I highly recommend purchasing this game if you're looking for a true soccer simulation. EA Sports Fifa series has finally arrived as the true King of the pitch. No if's, and's, or butts. True Rating 9.75… Expand
  8. 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 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.
  9. ReelWorld
    Apr 28, 2006
    9
    A huge improvement over the first title. GUI is excellent, graphics are top notch and the sound is amazing. Good choice of teams (127 total) and a tried and true gameplay make this one of the best 360 titles yet and arguably the deepest and greatest sports title for the console so far.
  10. 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 Soccer is still the only real player on the block.
  11. MisterB.
    Jun 21, 2006
    3
    Some of the likenesses are impressive, but not breath taking. The gameplay is simply unforgivable, it doesn't feel that you have any control over where your shots are being directed and the AI doesn't make intelligent runs down the wing etc. like you would expect from a superior title like Pro Evo. The fact this has come out so soon after 'Road to the World Cup' is an Some of the likenesses are impressive, but not breath taking. The gameplay is simply unforgivable, it doesn't feel that you have any control over where your shots are being directed and the AI doesn't make intelligent runs down the wing etc. like you would expect from a superior title like Pro Evo. The fact this has come out so soon after 'Road to the World Cup' is an extra slap in the face.… Expand
  12. 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 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 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

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Next Level Gaming
    89
    This is the first of the fully-featured Xbox 360 sports games from EA, and it's got everything you missed in the launch title. And it's definitely what I would consider to be a "next-generation" game. When you play it, you'll see from the kickoff exactly what I mean.
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