FIFA Soccer 2005

 Xbox
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
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  1. Operation Sports
    40
    If you are looking for a "pick up and play game", this might be your thing, but the hardcore soccer gamer will be under whelmed and jumping back to "Winning Eleven" in no time.

Awards & Rankings

40
#40 Best Xbox Game of 2004
50
#50 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. RobinJ.
    Oct 21, 2005
    6
    I prefered 2004. AI is too hard, which ccompletely steers you away from the game.
  2. JorjA.
    Apr 29, 2005
    10
    We love all who rate this game a 10... Awesome Game.
  3. D.R.
    Feb 8, 2005
    9
    Well, soccer fans it is time to assess the differences between WE8 and FIFA 2005. Of course, this is probably your primary interest. The game Well, soccer fans it is time to assess the differences between WE8 and FIFA 2005. Of course, this is probably your primary interest. The game play goes to WE8, without question. The audio goes to FIFA 2005 due to the soundtrack. The graphics remain split between WE8 and FIFA 2005. WE8 could have used better lighting and shadowing within the game. In addition, the licensing is split between WE8 and FIFA 2005 due to the exclusive World Cup mode in WE8. FIFA usually releases a completely separate game for the World Cup, a definite mistake. Overall, I have to give a slight edge to WE8 due to the realistic game play and true soccer physics engine. In the end, the game play is the most important part of the equation.… Full Review »
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