FIFA Soccer 2004
For true soccer fans that demand the finest gameplay and comprehensive game modes, FIFA 2004 is the most complete and authentic soccer experience. All new Off The Ball Control lets you control the man on the ball and the men off it. Timing runs, anticipating moves, positioning players and jostling for space adds a new dimension to soccer gaming. A new Career Mod
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FIFA Soccer 2004 Reviews
Well I bought it yesterday and played it for nearly 8 hours straight. I haven't even begun to explore 1/10th of all the features of this game yet and I'm happy to give it 4 stars. It didn't take me long to figure out how to start playing and winning and while the goals are harder to come by, they are not impossible to score and it is a definate bonus that the game is made tougher and more realistic. Before buying this game I kept reading reviews with complaints about how the game franchise was going down and getting worse and that the controls were virtually unplayable. The last of this series I played was FIFA 95 back in the 90's and though it was like Pac Man compared to this installment it was sooooo much fun.
I will however attest to the playability and the fun factor. Being a 3rd generation Arsenal supporter I couldn't wait to get my hands on this game to have my own showdowns against Man Utd in my living room. I nearly didn't buy this game but decided to buy it anyway and give it a try with the knowledge I could return it within 24 hrs if it was a bust. Without even reading the manual I just played a few practice games to get a hang of what the controls are doing and bingo it was game on. While I will agree that some of the controls are not as ergonomoically well placed, I actually recall the FIFA 95 controls being a bit strange as well, until you get used to them. I think a poor choice from EA was to ommit a World Cup Tournament.
Answer = YES. As somebody said before with the goals being harder to come by it brings a sense of realism to the experience whereby when you do score it's a real celebration. I'm not going to detail the specs of the game and the features because there are dozens of reviews which already cover that. What you need to know is whether this game rocks or not and whether you should buy it.
i would reccomnd this game for any one who likes football (soccer). i'm really bad at it but i don't care. i can't beat arsnal so i play my brother mostly. i have had for 3 days and it is amazing.
The corner and free kick strategies have been revamped altogether to reflect the difficulty of scoring from 30 yards with a defender wall in front of the ball. The graphics are excellent, one can discern players' features and expressions. At first I was deterred by some of the negative comments that dragged down the average rating but as a soccer fan and a player of the previous FIFA release, I decided to give it a try. The Goalie AI has also been improved although goalies can still go out at the edge of the box and try to block a shot originating behind them. I did not live to regret it, quite the opposite. When that happens, it looks pretty comical though.
Tackling is a whole different ball game in FIFA 2004. In gameplay, a broad range of new movements are available both for offensive and defensive play. Finally, there are more options when selecting the types of tournaments plus there's a career mode, complete with training sessions, transfer lists, and the like. If one misjudges the timing of tacklings, that may result in a lost opportunity for defense and a free attacker heading for the goal.
Many new commands are introduced, which can be confusing compared to the relatively simple layout of FIFA 2003. Even the soundtrack is noteworthy. The game developers have gone at great length in creating a realistic experience, which I think they have achieved. The gameplay is very difficult to master, just like the real thing, scoring is not a simple lob and shoot anymore.
FIFA 2004 is an incredible game, the closest one can get to the real thing. However, that's what makes this game so much more appealing. Similarly, when successfully tackling, it takes a little while to get up or to change direction to retrieve the ball, time during which a nearby opponent might have already seized the opportunity and retrieved the free ball. If you love soccer but don't get much of the real thing, or can't get enough of it, this game is a very enjoyable experience.
The sound is just awesome with many new songs, witty commentaries from John Motson: "Oh, that was a tall, wide, and handsome one", plus the short tidbit sounds that are so characteristic to soccer such as the ball hitting the post, or the back of the net before settling down behind the keeper. The AI is simply astounding. Also, passing can go wrong easier than in FIFA 2003, defenders get in the way more often, and crosses are not that simple to place anymore. Five stars.
Just like in real life, the vast majority of corner kicks are likely to fail. Now, the main menu, is confusing, I'll admit to that but that's something for FIFA 2005 to address. Likewise for the corner kicks.
This is a must game for soccer fans and for everybody who is interested in learning about soccer. It's like "watching" a real game with the real players. Best game on the planet. Actually it's better, cause you're playing. Have fun and enjoy. Full of surprises for the lover of sports. Graphic makes it super realistic.
To wrap it up. I never use it. The most realistic and best Fifa yet. I thought this was definitely the best Fifa yet. The left trigger for off the ball runs was much better. He was yours. Now you have to bid on players and risk losing points that could be spent elsewhere.
You get one in every now and then. The fact that they expanded the team selection by adding the lower divisions is freaking sweet. The "off the ball control" I think sucks too.
You don't have to use it to be successful but I don't even know why it is there. I agree with other people say about the free kicks. I love the career mode too because it is realistic.
After you play the game for a while you pick up on what works and what doesn't. The gameplay is awesome. In the older Fifa games as long as you had enough money to buy a player then that was all she wrote.
All these people whining about how it is too hard either just really suck at video games or have no clue about the dynamics of soccer. It is almost impossible to score.
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