2002 FIFA World Cup

 Xbox
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
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  1. UndisputedXbox
    May 10, 2021
    6
    FIFA World Cup games are normally a spin-off of the main FIFA series and are a very bare bones affair with very little replayability once World Cup season is over. This game is no exception, there are only 2 game modes to play, Exhibition & World Cup, so I don't need to go into too much detail about these.

    There is one big change though, and it's not a good one. The controls have been    FIFA World Cup games are normally a spin-off of the main FIFA series and are a very bare bones affair with very little replayability once World Cup season is over. This game is no exception, there are only 2 game modes to play, Exhibition & World Cup, so I don't need to go into too much detail about these.

    There is one big change though, and it's not a good one. The controls have been messed about with in a way that seems more Arcade than Simulation. You use the 'Y' button to sprint rather than the trigger and that takes a lot of getting used to. The 'A' button switches player, which gets frustrating when you're trying to tackle or intercept a high ball but end up switching to a guy on the other side of the pitch. Although this isn't a game breaker for me, it's still my biggest issue with the game.

    The game itself isn't bad though, it's fast & fluid at times, and it's great to have all the real players in there (it was fun using the old 2002 England squad again) Also I love the over the top win celebrations. even after a group game, your team celebrates like they've just won the World Cup Final, with Confetti & streamers going off everywhere.    … Expand

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45
#45 Best Xbox Game of 2002

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    While it may not be the deepest around, FIFA is just plain fun. [Summer 2002, p.92]
  2. GameZone
    85
    A good soccer program, featuring excellent animation and sound and solid game play. If there is a drawback it would be the lack of gaming options.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    83
    This game does at times feel a tad slower than Konami's "MLS," but the pace simply suits some gamers better than others. [July 2002, p.78]
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