Game Information
- Platform: GameCube
- Media: Video Game
Product Features
- New First Touch system lets players take instant full control of the ball
- Incredible environmental realism makes the game look more like a real--life TV broadcast
- Zoom shots and close--ups that make the action come alive
- Fantastic sounds recorded at actual games, complete with real crowd chants
- Listen to play--by--play commentary
- Fantastic new create--a--player mode
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
From the off, it's fair to concede that the world's best-selling action football game, FIFA 2005, hasn't changed an awful lot in the past twelve months. Those who bought the last version will be entirely familiar with the game's look and feel, and could rightly argue that once more this new version is an evolution at best. But it's still quite a good one. The FIFA series has, in recent times, got into the habit of adding one big new feature each year, with middling successes. Last year's, if you remember, was the impressive-but-tricky off the ball control. This year we get a simpler addition, but a far more effective one. It's the first touch option, and it genuinely can open the game up, whether you choose to use it for a quick pass or tighter control. And it works because it's straightforward--there's no endless messing around with buttons to get it moving.
The rest of the game attracts the usual annual pros and cons. Its presentation is second-to-none, and for a more attacking-focused game, you need look no further. What's more, the single player mode is substantial, and very long lasting. The downside is the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise which is, and remains, the choice of the hardcore gamer. Yet that doesn't mean there's not fun to be had with FIFA 2005. Quite the contrary, in fact. Every year, FIFA can be relied on to provide an entertaining, engrossing and long-lasting football game. Thus, whilst it might be in second place, and this latest release doesn't change that, it remains a strong and worthwhile runner-up.--Simon Brew
Manufacturer's Description
All great players have a great first touch and, thanks to EA Sports’ all-new fluid player kinetic system, the same is now true for FIFA Football 2005 users. This year, a player’s first touch becomes the ultimate gift to those who can think quickly and act fast to outsmart the opposition. A brand new animation system ensures that every button press is directly mirrored on the pitch, accurately reflecting the speed and vision of the world’s greatest players. Featuring more official team and league licenses than any other football game (including lower leagues from the most competitive European countries), an enhanced and extended Career Mode, and an all-new Creation Zone that lets you customise new tournaments or even put yourself into the game, FIFA Football 2005 is the only complete, authentic and intelligent football experience.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Since selling the ol' PS2, if there's one game I miss it's Pro Evo. I grew up with Konami's football games dammit, and was very much used to deriding fans of Fifa. Fifa's never had anywhere near the depth or 'feel' of PES, in spite of it's authenticity. You couldn't help thinking however, how nice it would be if EA could retain all the good Fifa stuff of the past, but take a good look at PES and improve the gameplay and feel, to give us a killer footie game. As a Cube owner too, it doesn't help that you have very little choice. Winning Eleven 6 costs a bomb on import, and Fifa 2004 is too much like Ice Hockey but with a green pitch. So, with some very poor magazine reviews in mind, it was with some fear that I bought Fifa 2005...
Make no mistake this is a very different ball game to '04. Play is fluid now, the players themselves far more expressive than ever before. Goal scoring is a joy, and a surprise when after many hours play you are still finding new ways of scoring and rounding defenders. First Touch is no gimmick, but a real stroke of genius that separates the men from the boys. Incorporating the C-stick for tricks and moves is a great idea, so much so that you wonder why no-one did it before. It's truly a surprise to see all this in a Fifa title, where change is something you hope for every year but never get. Never before have I ever wanted to throw a weeks sickie just to play the latest Fifa!
Make no mistake this is a very different ball game to '04. Play is fluid now, the players themselves far more expressive than ever before. Goal scoring is a joy, and a surprise when after many hours play you are still finding new ways of scoring and rounding defenders. First Touch is no gimmick, but a real stroke of genius that separates the men from the boys. Incorporating the C-stick for tricks and moves is a great idea, so much so that you wonder why no-one did it before. It's truly a surprise to see all this in a Fifa title, where change is something you hope for every year but never get. Never before have I ever wanted to throw a weeks sickie just to play the latest Fifa!
Graphically speaking, in Fifa 2004, it all looked rather blurry and, well, cheaply ported over. This time however, things are MUCH improved, with colour and detail in the visuals, not to mention the demise of that awful screen judder that plagued last years game. The only peculiarity this year is the bizarre omission of the on-screen ref and linesmen. Odd, but thankfully it's something you'll never really care about.
It's the game though, rather than the presentation that will grab you this year. There are so many modes to start with (let alone unlock) that you'll be well occupied for some time. The 15 season career mode for example, is really challenging Pro Evo's Master league for depth and addictiveness.
Pay no attention to the hordes of prejudiced PES fans, who play 2 minutes of Fifa, then place thumb and forefinger to the bridge of their noses, and with eyes closed histrionically declare; "Well it's not Pro Evo is it?". Play it for yourself. Ignore the unbelievably negative reviews it's been getting. EA has finally applied the finish to deliver a truly Beatiful Game. And if you'd have told me I'd be saying this a year ago I would've eaten my Wednesday shirt!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I bought FIFA 2003 just after 2004 came out and i thought it was a brilliant game though lacking something to make it a classic. Then 2004 came out and it got really really bad reviews. So when 2005 came out i bought it quikly and was not dissapointed at all. The first touch is a stroke of genius. it can really slice open a deffence if used properly. But if you touch in the wrong direction the other team will grab the ball off you. Another great feature is the create a player it allows you to create detailed players to whatever level of goodness you want. Ontop of all the features the game play is excellent. When playing 2003 i found that most goals i scored looked the same. This has changed totally and there are many ways to score beautiful goals.
The best mode though has to be manager which is just class. You start off with a not so good team but as the journey goes on you are offered better teams until you hopefully reach your goal and become a 5 star manager. This game is great. Better than pro evo!
The best mode though has to be manager which is just class. You start off with a not so good team but as the journey goes on you are offered better teams until you hopefully reach your goal and become a 5 star manager. This game is great. Better than pro evo!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I was really looking forward to fifa 2005, being a fan of the series, so as soon as it did, I immediately snatched it up. I wasn't disapointed. The first touch control with the C-stick is genius. If you get it right, you can split the defense right open. If you get it wrong, the defender takes the ball straight away from you. The only downside is this:
IT TAKES UP TOO MUCH OF YOUR MEMORY!!!
I had to go and buy a new memory card, as where other games take 5-10 blocks, mine has used about 200 so far.
OVERALL
A great game, but you might need a new memory card once you get started.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
it's pretty good
I got 2005 about 2 months after it came out (iv only ever had fifa once before... and that was 98!). Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by Chris Wilson
Far Too Easy
This game could've been so much more, and so much better. Career mode is alright, but the money is just stupid. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2006 by Kyle
Good game, but frustrating.
The other reviews are right about a lot of things. The one thing I want to add is that if you haven't been playing FIFA for years, scoring goals is very, very hard. Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2005 by Brian A. Jacobs
good but lots of room for improvement
This is a good game and it is better than fifa 2004 which was too slow but it does have lots of bad things about it. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005 by "chris151835"
fifa master!
its a good game,lot more ball control than 04' but one thing i was a bit dissapointed was that the game has a little friction. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2005 by MR S GUPTA
The Best Footie Game Ever to be made
The best footie game ever made of course is made by fifa. If you love footie this is the game for you, if you have always wanted to be a player for a massive league team this is... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2004 by "jrtrainer"
Keith, Dean & Fleur Hughes
WHAT A GAME me and Dean Constantley play this game whenever we get a chance. Whether we are the mighty Reds (Man Utd) with Ronaldo skinning the defence or Rooney Banging them in... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2004 by "thepitviper"
FIFA IS BACK
FIFA2005 IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. FIFA 2003 WAS OUTSTANDING WITH BRILLIANT GRAPHICS AND SWIFT GAMEPLAY. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2004
UMMM
I was really quite exicted about FIFA 2005, as I have been a fan of the series, but was farily disapointed by the latest edition, 2005, I had the impression there would quite a... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2004 by "thegamingguru"
brilliant game!!!
finally fifa is a match for the excellent pro evo games. the first touch system works wonderfully, enabling you to pull of some fantastic skills to create space, and so easy to... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2004 by J. S. Chandi
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