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Game Information
- Platform: PlayStation2
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Product Features
- Features official FIFA World Cup insignia, mascots and the 20 new World Cup stadiums in Japan and Korea
- Includes all the World Cup star players' looks and playing styles
- New gameplay delivers intuitive one-button headers, volleys, scissor kicks, juggling, and more
- New stadium environments and player-to-player animations
- New camera angles and replays; key dramatic moments highlighted
- Tournament Mode--seven-game series beginning with round-robin play, followed by playoffs leading to the final match
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Determined to squeeze every last ounce out of the FIFA licence, Electronics Arts have released yet another footy sim for the PS2--and oddly enough it concerns the World Cup. Taking the essence of FIFA 2002 and modifying it for the world's greatest tournament, EA have restricted the scope of the game, offering only two modes of play (full tournament and friendly) and the 32 teams which are taking part in the tournament. That said, it still plays the same as its older brother and the look and feel given by the inclusion of the new stadia and enhanced sound effects really brings the game to life.
Owners of the full-fat 2002 game will want to think very seriously before paying out for this "special" release, but for those who've not come across the franchise before, or those looking for a break from Pro Evolution Soccer, this game has entertainment by the sackload. Graphically it looks the business and the pre-match build-ups are eye candy to please any jaded palette. In-game, too, the player graphics are nicely detailed and there are some wonderful individual animations covering all manner of complex looking moves, swerves and dives. In fact, the only thing that really lets the side down is the speed of the game during more hectic midfield moments, when the framerate stutters appallingly--a little poor for a game that's been through so many development revisions. Control is nice and simple and it's a breeze to pick this title up and start booting the pigskin around the park within a couple of minutes, though mastering the finer points of ball control and the elusive "lob in" will take a good deal longer.
2002 FIFA World Cup really does have a lot going for it. It's not as technical as the ISS games, and it doesn't have the scope or gameplay modes of FIFA 2002, but it does have atmosphere by the bucketload. If you've a newcomer to the franchise or you've missed the last couple of major releases then it's certainly worth a look.--Chris Russell
Product Description
The only football game licensed to use the official 2002 FIFA World Cup insignia and mascots, and the 20 new World Cup stadiums in Japan and Korea, promises to capture all the excitement of the tournament. Teams will be met with a rising tide of crowd excitement with thousands of fans sporting team colours, country-specific chants, and an explosion of special effects including lasers, confetti, streamers and flags.
2002 FIFA World Cup is based around a seven-game series beginning with round-robin play, followed by playoffs leading to the final match with a progressive story line and a rising intensity as you advance; you'll find lifelike representations of all the star players, combined with the exceptional individual talents that characterise their style of play in real life. Accessible new gameplay delivers intuitive one-button headers, volleys, scissor kicks, juggling and more. Showboating and high-tempo, high-impact play is straightforward from the first touch of the ball, and new player-to-player animations result in aggressive jostling for the ball both on the ground and in the air.
Key dramatic moments during the tournament are highlighted by epic cinematics--player animations, original scores by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and special effects underscore the emotional range of play with increasing intensity as games become more important. New camera angles and replays capture the intensity of World Cup games as they dramatise nearly missed shots, fouls and goals by focusing on players' facial animations as they grimace and fall to their knees in frustration or pump their fists and cheer in celebration of a goal.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I have bought every EA sports FIFA football game since 1997 and i have always considered them to be the best. That is until i bought FIFA world cup 2002. It is by far the worst game i have ever played on the playstation.It is very difficult to find words to explain how bland the game play is and after the picture shakes,freezes and judders as you kick the ball from one end of the pitch to the other it is also difficult not to lose your temper with the game.It seems to me that EA Sports have turned this game out as an after thought just to satisfy what it must think is a captive audience waiting for the world cup.I strongly recommend you not to buy this game and i have sent my copy back as it is so poor.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Fifa World Cup is a great cover up to Fifa 2002(Which wasn't great)The graphics are great, The camera angles are pretty good BUT There has to be a down side,Some personal graphics are RUBBISH!! Example,Ronaldo,Scholes and others, Also, Everything is limited I.E. You can only do the World cup and freindlies. But overall aVERY good game.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
When you buy a game that has FIFA on the top, you would assume this would be the best, but this one fell.
The grafics are above average, but the player details are nothing to nock.
When it comes to playing the game the set up is fine, but doing the actions is way off line. This cannonball shot comes out of no where and on the replay shows a Beckham curl. Moves are minimun and it sure isnt the hardest game to play, thats including the hardest level!
I would rent it for a night it with some mates, but would NOT buy this game...
The grafics are above average, but the player details are nothing to nock.
When it comes to playing the game the set up is fine, but doing the actions is way off line. This cannonball shot comes out of no where and on the replay shows a Beckham curl. Moves are minimun and it sure isnt the hardest game to play, thats including the hardest level!
I would rent it for a night it with some mates, but would NOT buy this game...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
ok... ish
Amazing or disappointing?
This game has some good points yet some minor bad points.
This game has some good points yet some minor bad points.
Good: It has a really easy start up menu and you can get into the game immediately. Read more
Published on 10 July 2004 by "meandmypotnoodle"
BEST FOOTIE GAME AROUND (PS2 VERSION)
All that can be said about this game is that for one, the graphics are superb, the crowd and atmosphere is electric, the stadiums are brilliantly re-created, all the players are... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2002 by "pauldean21"
Looks Good...Plays BAD""
I agree with many others, the Fifa titles have great detail....but Pro evolution completely wipes the floor with FIFA World Cup 2002. Yes Fifa's looks great.... Read more
Published on 23 Jun 2002 by Ashley Triplett
FIFA 2002 WORLD CUP
I thought this game was brilliant but had some downfalls. the shooting on this game is rubbish. apart from that everything else was spot on. Read more
Published on 9 May 2002 by Nicky Willis/ nicky747@hotmail.com
Far and away the best game I've played on the Playstation 2
When I saw that there was to be a new game in the FIFA Series, I knew I'd buy it. I downloaded the PC demo and didn't really think it was anything special. Read more
Published on 9 May 2002 by Barnaby from England
Respect
Finally fifa have tired something new... The game feels and plays supurbly. There is a new system so that if you barge a player and they are very strong they will probably retain... Read more
Published on 8 May 2002
the FIFA World Cup in all its glory.
Before this the last football game I bought was FIFA 2001 on the Playstation. When I played FIFA World Cup 2002 (for the PS2), most of the problems with 2001 had been sorted. Read more
Published on 6 May 2002 by J. Cracknell
An alright attempt, but could be better
This game is definately a lot more skillfull and more realistic than other Fifa titles, but in my oppinion what it offers in its more skillful game play, is at the expense of... Read more
Published on 4 May 2002
Good game play, but so much lacking...
The gameplay of World Cup 2002 is indeed very good. Visually also, the game is splendid; the "Blade Runner" announcer at the start of each match along with the light show is a... Read more
Published on 28 April 2002 by Mr Flim Flam Shoes
The Best Football Game Yet!!!
Unlike most World cup games that seem to sell around the time of the tournament, this game is an absolute gem. Read more
Published on 26 April 2002
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