Game Information
- Platform: Xbox
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- Re-worked AI engine focuses on team play, team tactics and real player attributes
- Total ball control results in more natural gameplay
- Free kick/set piece control
- Fully licensed--16 real leagues, 450 real teams, 10,000 real players
- Club Championship mode
- TV-style presentation
- 1-2 players
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Amazon.co.uk Review
FIFA Football 2003 may well be approached with scepticism: will the gameplay changes and revamp really be something new and dynamic, or just another yearly upgrade? Well, this edition is a surprise--not only are the animation and presentation top notch as usual, but it is really playable and the ball and player physics seem 100 times better than before.
EA have done their homework. The 10th year of FIFA doesn't just see the player names updated and few tweaks here and there--it's more of a mini revolution. There are two new modes of play, simulation and arcade play--one for the more tactical player who likes the fancy approach to play and the other for those more frenetic matches.
As usual, vast numbers of teams and players are included (still no Oxford Utd, though--Oxford Ed); all the big name players are instantly recognisable, Edgar Davids being one fantastic example. The tons of extra features include a new European tournament and loads of DVD clips. --Laurent S Hall
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
It's that time of year again when the nights draw in, the weather gets worse and EA release yet another shoody attempt at a football game that parents buy for their kids because of the famous face on the box! Well you are all in for a shock as soon as you put this game into your machine because regardless of any star player endorsments, this years FIFA is fantastic. Yes you read it right..FANTASTIC! I have owned every fifa game since the very 1st in 1994 (more fool me!) and I can honestly say that this is so close to real football that you can almost taste the half time oranges. Since the dire world cup 2002 game, EA have pulled out all of the stops to produce a serious rival to the purists choice of Konami's Pro Evo series.
I own Pro Evo 2 on the ps2 which is great in it's own way but I feel it has fallen into the " fifa trap " as in it really doesn't improve drastically over the original pro evo.
Fifa 2003 has improved in every single way. The ball is no longer attatched to your players boot as though an invisible wire is keeping it there, you can no longer make your goalie run the length of the pitch to hammer a 30 yard screamer through the other keepers midrift!( well you can try but you will be tackled). The ball is a star performer in this game as it has been programmed as a seperate entity to the players as it will react to being hit at another player instead of going through them, or a opposition player will try and stick their foot out to intercept the ball. There doesn't seem to be any of the famous " hotspots " either. The presentation has never been questioned and it doesn't disappoint this time around as it is near TV quality. I really don't have enough room to tell you as much as I want to, so one piece of advice is rent it, dont just take my word for it, but I guarantee that when you have played it, you will never look back. Well done EA, watch out Konami, there is a new boss around town!!
I own Pro Evo 2 on the ps2 which is great in it's own way but I feel it has fallen into the " fifa trap " as in it really doesn't improve drastically over the original pro evo.
Fifa 2003 has improved in every single way. The ball is no longer attatched to your players boot as though an invisible wire is keeping it there, you can no longer make your goalie run the length of the pitch to hammer a 30 yard screamer through the other keepers midrift!( well you can try but you will be tackled). The ball is a star performer in this game as it has been programmed as a seperate entity to the players as it will react to being hit at another player instead of going through them, or a opposition player will try and stick their foot out to intercept the ball. There doesn't seem to be any of the famous " hotspots " either. The presentation has never been questioned and it doesn't disappoint this time around as it is near TV quality. I really don't have enough room to tell you as much as I want to, so one piece of advice is rent it, dont just take my word for it, but I guarantee that when you have played it, you will never look back. Well done EA, watch out Konami, there is a new boss around town!!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Here it is everyone, the king of all football games. It does seem quick as we were lucky to get fifa world cup several months ago. Fifa is established as an elite football title which many may find as an essential buy. We all know Fifa will be released at the end of each year, yet many still look forward to seeing whether its an improvement of the previous game.
In all due respect to EA sports, i've found previous Fifa's to simply be an updated footy game with new transfers and kits, and a few tweaks here and there. There often isn't much improvement, maybe the graphics are little better but not much. Anyway, im pleased to say this has been given a complete overhaul from Fifa world cup [as far as gameplay goes]. First of all Fifa has provided us once again, over 10'000 real players, 350 official teams in 16 of the worlds top leagues.
So, whats new this time round?
Dribbling is now more advanced, as the ball will be knocked in front of a players feet instead of being stuck to them.
One touch passing is easily pulled off, with great results.
Signiture skills from the likes of Davids, Carlos and Giggs.
Now includes real stadiums from several of the elite clubs, such as the Nou Camp. With real team chants and songs from the stands.
An all new EA SPORTS ball control system enabling you to skip through defences with style.
Then, one of my favourites, the new free-kick scheme. This enables you to pick a spot in the goal [such as the top corner], pick where you want to strike the ball, for backspin. Then the power meter is one similar to golf games. You need to get the marker in the green to strike with fury.
All these features add to a great gaming experience. It has a great pick up and play feel to it. This is no doubt there best effort so far. Great graphics, improved AI and controls make this an essential purchase. Well done EA SPORTS !!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The first thing i noticed about this latest instalment to the ever so increasingly popular Fifa series is that graphics are fantastic. However, once i started playing my views somewhat evaluated into a negative form of thinking towards the game. Secondly i noticed that the more talented players in real life, such as Ryan Giggs were almost designed to be equal to the lesser type players such as Garry Breen. This, and the fact that every time the poor opposition attemt to pass the ball to a team mate, as long as the player at home has reasonable skill they will find that an interception is paramount. There is no need for me to elaborate on the fact that despite all the money and work being pumped into this over-rated game it turned out a bummer rather than a stunner!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
New gimmick similar trouble
The now age old argument. If you like real football with effort and endevour to be good then don't buy fifa get Pro Evo. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2003 by Mr. Cm Taylor
football, youve got to be joking!
I brought this game earlyer this year expecting something as good as the previous ones. My first impressions were brilliant as the programing was brilliant, apart from the fact... Read more
Published on 16 July 2003 by "us8220"
fifa 2003, same old stuff!!
The graphics on fifa 2003 are very good. The new scoreable free kick scenario adds an intersting dimension to the game, thats about it for the good stuff. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2003 by Mr T G Copping
A whole decade!
In the last decade Ive had every Fifa game ever made, on which ever format I had at the time.Every year they seem to get better(except for Fifa 97 which was bad). Read more
Published on 5 May 2003 by "vorn_182"
Fifa, classy, but not classic
Upon first picking up the game you think "same old fifa, excellent presentation, dodgy gameplay", and indeed at first it does seem this way. Read more
Published on 15 April 2003 by Mr M J Cotten
A good fifa game???
this game is reworked compared to the previous fifa games so that let the past put you off, the control system is much improved and now similiar to pro evolution. Read more
Published on 2 April 2003 by "irishranger"
They're getting closer . . . .
I've played a few of the games in this series, and I reckon this is the best yet. From the look of the stadia right down to the passing in-game, pretty much everything's been... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2003
Approach with caution!
You would think that with the gravity of the FIFA license this game would be something special. Indeed with the capabilites of the Xbox, the limitations of previous FIFA games on... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2003
WARNING - this game is annoying
For starters I will admit that FIFA 2003 does have some good points to it - The graphics...well thats it. When you buy a FIFA game thats the banker, you know it will look good. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2003 by JIM BEAN
The most contrived, authentic football experience.
OK, so after you get over the fact that the graphics are superb, and you've marvelled at the near perfect faces of famous players you'll be wanting to play a game of... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2003 by Honestman
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