Customer Reviews
Best next gen football game at the moment 
2008-09-17
This is the best FIFA game ever. It is so realistic. Evryone should own this game.
When FIFA surpassed PES 2008-09-14
After 9 years of reverence towards the PES/Winning Eleven series, I have to recognize that this is the FIFA installment that by far takes the gold medal of soccer video games. Having friends in Europe, the online mode is a total blast. Don't hesitate, THIS is football (or soccer I should say).
Great deep and fun game 
2008-09-09
This game is on the best Fifa's I've ever played. The 5v5 mode is great as well as the manager mode. I will definitely be picking FIFA 09. :D
Best sports game 2008-09-05
This soccer game is the best sports game I've played. It's fun to play with friends or by yourself or online. It is a complete game with many game modes and challenges. The grapics are also very crisp. I would highly reccomend this game to even those who don't follow soccer.
Worst control ever! 
2008-09-03
First, I've been playing EA Fifa since 2000. Second, those games were ALWAYS my favorites, even compared with other soccer games. But I have to admit this one has a real big problem with controls: it supposed you enjoy scoring, so why you are always shooting to the posts???? Why is so difficult to move the ball and left the defenders away? I want a game to relax and enjoy, not a dissapointing game when the score is always against your team, because a single shot from the computer is a goal...but you have to score 1 in 20 shots!!!! And I'm talking with 9 years playing the same game, even the 08 for PS2.
One of the best Sports games 2008-07-14
FIFA Soccer 08 challenges players to master the skills required to play professional soccer. The FIFA Soccer 08 next-gen gameplay engine delivers animations and ball control that is so responsive you feel like you are actually on the pitch. Players are now aware of their surroundings, reacting authentically to threats and opportunities to make intelligent decisions. The FIFA Soccer 08 shooting system allows even more control and precision in front of the goal to become a true marksman. You can combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. You can even capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA 08 website to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe. Brand new to FIFA Soccer '08 is a play mode called Be A Pro, which locks you in the role of a single player and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real professional player, from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing. Tired of playing alone? You've got the award-winning Interactive Leagues. Represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division. When they play, you play. Plus, create and organize your own multiplayer Friends Leagues and tournaments with all the tools in-game. FIFA Soccer 08 brings all the drama of pro soccer right to you, made even more real with the inclusion of 620 licensed teams, 30 official leagues, and more than 15,000 players! 620 licensed teams, 30 official leagues, and 15,000+ players Tournament Mode - Play 60 tournaments, including 35 licensed ones, or create your own ESRB Rated E for Everyone
Great View Horrible Play 2008-06-08
I played this game a few time and gave up. I have recently sold it on ebay. It is so difficult to switch between players that you can not be in control of your play. You are at the mercy of the computer most the time. Example: If you are a defender chasing a faster player usually you would simply switch to one of your defenders up field, but with this game you can only switch to the player that is closest to the ball; regardless of anything else. So, if the computer does not put one of your other defenders in front of the attacking player you are toast. Then, all you can do is hope your keeper, who is almost always controlled by the computer, can stop the shot.
I am a huge fan of FIFA Soccer games and I have played them since the early 1990's. This is my first bad experience with a FIFA Soccer game, but it was so bad that I simply refuse to continue playing it. I can only hope that EA Sports will come out with a better version next year.
The epitome of frustration 
2008-03-28
I wanted SO MUCH to like this game. It started well enough,..smooth graphics, tons of teams and leagues, life-like player renderings. The gameplay seemed to be pretty good too. A week later, i'm still on the amateur level and still can't score goals. I have owned every FIFA game for the past 10 years and have always played at the highest levels to great success. I have played soccer/coached soccer for over 30 years. This game is so irritating that I have not only broken 2 controllers, it is going back asap. The FIFA franchise' gameplay has gone BACKWARDS since it peaked in 2005. The game does not reward solid buildup or creativity. Most goals are of the garbage variety. Its next to impossible to take the ball from the CPU yet they are TOO smart to pry open with through balls and too sound in the middle of the backline to beat on the dribble. The game is simply too complicated. Bring back the simplicity of the 2005 version with updates and rosters.
Great game! 2008-03-14
This game is really great for me, i like the online tournaments, the type of game play and also the "play on a single position", this is great, because it tells you when you are playing well, when you are playing wrong that especific position, and you can choose any one that you like....and of course also te classic things, but improved.
We're Making Progress... But We're Not Quite There Yet... 2008-03-13
This is the best FIFA Soccer game yet - the graphics are wonderful on a 1080p DLP TV and the presentation, licensing, is top notch. Gameplay is much improved, although I agree with several previous reviewers on two very important points:
1. When defending, all you can really do is run alongside the ball handler and try to pressure him off of the ball. That's it. Timing a tackle can also work, but if you miss, you're in odd-man situation and the AI does a fairly good job at working a shot.
2. Trying to execute a 'trick' move is very hard to do, must be anticipated well in advance, and even then, there is little success. Even in extreme situations (i.e. C Ronaldo vs. any Derby County defender - get the point).
Also, the AI seems very proficient at corner kicks - much more proficient then you will find you will be able to be. But enough criticism. The game is fun, has very little framerate issues (you'll see a slight hesitation rarely), has great stadiums & kits and plays well online. This is a big step for this franchise and sets the stage for a (potentially) very strong, PES-challenging game platform. In fact, FIFA '08 is strong enough to make those of us fluent in the PES/Winning Eleven series to start nit-picking that game (mainly, the lack of licensing and amount of editing needed to be done to present the teams & kits properly). What's important at the end of the day, however, is the play on the pitch, and FIFA has made big strides. It's not quite as smooth and responsive as PES, but the gap is narrowing and "Seabass" (the producer of PES 2008) should be on DEFCOM alert 4.
Purchase with confidence - enjoy!
