Games
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Other Platforms
Upcoming &
Recent Releases
xx
Aliens in the Attic
xx
Astro Boy: The Video Game
xx
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
xx
Band Hero
xx
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures 2009
xx
Cars Race-O-Rama
xx
DanceDanceRevolution X2
xx
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits
87
DJ Hero
xx
FIFA Soccer 10
50
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
xx
G-Force
xx
Guitar Hero 5
xx
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
xx
Jurassic: The Hunted
xx
Madden NFL 10
70
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
xx
Marvel Super Hero Squad
xx
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
xx
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
xx
NBA 2K10
xx
NCAA Football 10
xx
NHL 2K10
xx
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
xx
Rock Band Country Track Pack
xx
Rock Band Metal Track Pack
xx
Scooby-Doo! First Frights
xx
Secret Saturdays: Beasts of The 5th Sun, The
xx
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
xx
SingStar Motown
xx
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
xx
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
xx
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.
FIFA Soccer 09
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 8 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 9 votes
Read user comments
Rate this game >
Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre(s): Sports, Soccer
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 14, 2008
Summary
With 500 new animation sequences and all-new collision and shielding systems - representing the biggest innovations to the game engine in four years - FIFA 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. A new collision detection system with 360 degree coverage and hundreds of new collision animations enable players to behave according to their physical attributes. Player speed, direction and strength now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. Plus, contact occurs with shoulders, arms and legs. Stronger players possess the strength to knock down smaller players or use their body or arms to win challenges. Player strength and momentum also determine outcomes in challenges through the new shielding system, with dozens of new outcomes created. Plus, players can now shield the ball by pushing off the defender to create space - at the risk of being called for a foul - just like real life. The increased control shielding the ball adds another strategic element to matches, enabling you to slow the game’s pace as needed. [Electronic Arts]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: FIFA 07 FIFA Soccer 06 FIFA Soccer 08 FIFA Soccer 2005
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Gameplanet
A truly spectacular soccer title with exceptional player animations, ball handling and gameplay to boot. The AI will provide a significant challenge, but the implementation of one of the most advanced and complete online modes will mean that this game will truly last you a long time.
Read Full Review >Cynamite
More realistic and a better atmosphere than ever – definitely the best FIFA-game up to date.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Typically polished and enjoyable, FIFA 09 on PS2 is aging gracefully. [Nov 2008, p.61]
PGNx Media
As it stands, the game is still a lot of fun but largely unchanged from last year’s version. As such, it’s only really commended if you skipped 08 or are a diehard soccer fan (and don’t have access to current-generation platforms).
Read Full Review >VideoGamer
There's no question that FIFA on PS2 is starting to show its age. It looks good for a PS2 game and the new animations are excellent, but the frame rate isn't as smooth as we'd like it to be. It's also a big disappointment that online play is nowhere to be seen in FIFA 09 on PS2.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Fundamentally, FIFA on PS2 hit its peak somewhere around FIFA 06 or FIFA 07. With FIFA 09, there are a few new features designed for hardcore players, but hardly the many bells and whistles of years past.
Read Full Review >PTGamers
The focus on playability clashes with the visual limitations, but for those who didn't get the previous edition, this one comes out recommended.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Not enough has changed for gamers to pick up the latest version of FIFA Soccer. It has regressed in the majority of the areas while the next-gen versions have catapulted ahead in quality. Avoid the PS2 version and move onto the 360 or PS3 version.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.7 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Doug G. gave it a9:
While FIFA on PS2 doesn't have the sheen of PS3 or X360, it shines for being the most polished, feature-filled and complete version of the game on any system. By this point, EA is maximizing the system with great textures and animations, wonderful touches of realism and (most importantly) great gameplay. FIFA 09 has a few new tweaks to the game engine, but it's mostly a fresh coat of polish on a formula that's gotten better every year. Current-gen soccer games are still catching up to the playability and fun factor of FIFA on PS2.
Mendi W. gave it a6:
Rent it, played it, but nothing there make me want to stick with my PS2 another year. Be A Pro mode is booorrrring I had high hope, reading XBox and PS3 reviews makes me want to upgrade to new system.
