FIFA 10

This game is a massive improvement on its predecessor; the pace is fast but fluid, players have 360 degree dribbling and tackling feels more powerful. In fact there are loads of subtle little nips, tucks and tweaks, which when added together are amazing.

If that's not enough, not only does FIFA 10 play well but it's also mind-bogglingly stunning. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between this and a real match if you briefly glanced at the screen.

The game also retains its popular on and offline multiplayer modes with new options and better stability when playing online. The manager mode has also seen a massive refresh and it's now just as complex as the main game.

Key features include: 360° Dribbling, Skilled Dribbling, Freedom in Physical Play, Player Urgency, Improved Trapping Intelligence, Advanced Positioning, More Accurate Passing, Authentic Shooting, Varied Defending Options, Refined Goalkeeper Intelligence, Manager Mode Authenticity, Continuous Gameplay, New Practice Arena

• Cameron Leask April 30, 2010 PSP

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  What makes FIFA 10 different from previous FIFA games and Pro Evo? Is it the new kits? Is it the high quality graphics? Is it the brand new game modes? Maybe, but there is something that gives it head above the rest - the passion for football. From the in-depth commentary, to the well thought out cut scenes, FIFA 10 is about football. No fancy-pancy stuff. Just football.
  
  There are many exciting game modes to choose from, such as Manager Mode where you manage your own club, to Be A Pro where you can feel the pressure of being that player on that pitch in that game. Kick Off gives you a quick footie fix and The Season gives you all the fun of playing a whole season without worrying about finances and contracts. Multiplayer gives you a way to thrash your friends in style, using ad-hoc. There are a plethora of clubs to choose from, from the depths of Darlington & Redbridge to the towering heights of Barcelona and Manchester United. This is the ultimate football game. The graphics are high quality, in-depth, colourful. The sound is great with headphones on. There is so much to do in this game and the replay value is priceless.
  
  FIFA 10 is great -- not great -- the best, most comprehensive football game in the history of PSP. A must buy.

• Ben January 02, 2010 PSP

  ****

  This game is very amusing and could keep any child that likes football amused for hours and hours. One of the most impressing things is the graphics, they are super and this game is well worth buying.

• Grant Taylor October 28, 2009 360

  ****

  This is the best game I have ever played as it combines my passion for football with gaming software, GENIUS!!!

• Phil Ash October 18, 2009 360

  ****

  As the years pass by and FIFA progress the battle against Pro Evolution, they have taking pole position in providing us a fantastic game.

• olas October 15, 2009 360

  ****

  UK REVIEW--EA Sports' FIFA series has improved dramatically over the last few years, finally bringing the gameplay up to the same standard as its glittering presentation. With FIFA 10, the developer has produced the best game in the series to date, thanks to incredibly fluid 360-degree player control, improved animation, and realistic opponent AI. This year's game also introduces a revitalised Manager mode and a brand-new Virtual Pro feature, allowing you to put yourself in the game and unlock new abilities across nearly every game mode. The result is an unparalleled game of football, whether you're playing a quick game with your mates or sitting in the manager's chair over several seasons. There are still some issues--the sheer number of options and game modes result in an overloaded menu system, while the ability to upgrade players in exchange for real cash is a worrying sign for the future of downloadable content. However, these small issues aside, FIFA 10 is without a doubt the best football game yet, and it's a package that no football fan will want to be without.
  
  

• Paul Martin October 14, 2009 360

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  EA Sports next generation of football games is here and although it shines on most occasions, it does have a few frustrating problems. The next instalment of the EA Sports franchise is called Fifa 10 and it provides everything a diehard football fan would require in a football game to easily take the crown of best football game on the market to date. It comes with more stadiums, more options and more playable teams than its previous outings. The graphics have been updated, which are a major improvement from Fifa 09 with animation running more fluent and provides less clipping issues when playing a match. It really does take one more step towards looking like a live match from your television. The player animation has also been updated, you will find the world renowned players such as Wayne Rooney and Christano Ronaldo look a lot like they do in real life, but if you jump to an average player like Robbie Keane or lower division players you will see that these players look like they have been imported from the Fifa 08 or Fifa 09 games. Although it's understandable that not all players will look like their real life counterparts, it really isn't as rewarding if your along the likes of a Newcastle United, Everton or Aston Villa fan as if you were a Manchester United fan a lot of the players resemble the actual players in some way. The control is fluent although in the end it does have issues despite most glitches from the previous game being resolved. This year EA Sports introduced the new 360 dribbling scheme. Although there has been a lot of hype regarding the feature it is a nice addition, but ultimately it does seem to have created new problems not seen in any previous games. You will find when going against the bigger, stronger players like Didier Drogba when your defender seems to have won the ball it's not always the case as sometimes the player manages to sneak through by just running at you somehow despite the tackle therefore leaving him free on goal. It makes you feel in some way cheated especially if it results to a late goal or equaliser. The shooting mechanic on the game feels more fluent although it is harder to score this time around due to the fact your player can sometime miss the target. This again is frustrating, but in the end you begin to appreciate the fact it makes the game feel more realistic as players don't always hit the target in real life. The passing in the game has been changed quite a bit in this outing; the power bar comes into play a lot more this time round. It means if your aiming to pass to a player further away than another player in the same line you plan to pass, you hold the pass button longer and the closer player will leave the ball so it reaches the player furthest away. Although this sounds extremely easy let me warn you it can be very frustrating as the computer seems to have way to much assistance in this area of the game. There has been times my player has passed in the opposite direction, which can sometimes plunder a good opportunity for a chance on goal. Luckily there is a setting in the game that allows you to reduce the assistance in passing, this does make it more difficult, but ultimately it feels you have more control over the passing in the game. EA Sports have also added the feature of player innovative in front of your own goal line. This is when the ball is heading towards the line, the player will or rather should have a sense of urgency to clear it rather than run the ball into his own net. Its more noticeable on the keepers when they have been lobbed they will try and track back faster than Fifa 09 and push the ball out of play, but truthfully is doesn't seem to exist as much as people would've hoped. It's very rare the AI takes control leaving you to manually kick the ball into row Z or accidently run it into your own net. Overall though the AI other than that is impeccable, players will make runs and try to create space by pulling defenders away. Unfortunately the goalkeeper AI has the tendency of being really poor at times. They will sometimes run off their line for no reason even when your defender seems to have the situation under control. They also seem to fumble the slowest shots that struggle to make it to goal and yet they will save the most powerful. It's a unhealthy balance for the game as really you don't have any trust in the keeper. In the end after your last defender your last hope is that the opposition will shoot off target and not so much that your keeper will save it. Although it sounds like the gameplay has its problems and it really does, but there really small in comparison of the positives about the game. The commentary in the game is produced by Martin Tyler and Andy Gray they seem to have the same phrases of Fifa 09 with some additional sayings and updates, which have been well thought out and overall make the game feel more authentic and fresh. The online play is a lot smoother and matches can be found with ease. If you go for Ranked Matches the computer will search opponents around your level rather than making you play the best allowing you to be demolished or the worst leaving you to do the demolishing. This makes games even and tends to make the game more exciting and realistic with results being 3-1 and 2-1 rather than 9-0 destructions. There are several new options and improved gameplay modes. Most noticeable is the manager mode as computer AI managers have more realistic goals they want to accomplish, much like there real life counterparts. On Fifa 09 you would find AI clubs wouldn't place bids for well known players like Fernando Torres or Lionel Messi, but now the big boys seemed to have grown up with the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona seeking to buy the likes of Cesc Fabregas and Steven Gerrard. It really makes the transfer market more realistic and more interesting. The other noticeable improvement is the pro season mode. After fully creating you character, you can unlock items to use (boots, celebrations, abilities) and improve him by playing the game. This all varies depending on the position he plays and the impact he has in the game in that position. This means if you're a striker and he scores a goal your finishing ability will increase, but then the objectives will get harder instead of asking you to score 1 goal in a match with the created player it will then ask you to score 20 career goals, then 50 and so on. It adds a role-play edge to the game and it can be very addictive as you seem to wish your player to be the next Lionel Messi or Theirry Henry. This created player can also be used and improved online in a Pro Match where you play a 10 v 10 match. This allows you to show off what you player can do by taking a position and playing with 9 other players in a team. This mode adds a sense of teamwork and although it can sometimes be a disaster as some players lose the ball too often, if you get a good team it's always good fun and sometimes leads to an exciting match. Fifa 10 is much better than its previous outing in Fifa 09 it has a lot more additions and seems a little more authentic with brilliant visuals and gameplay. It's more fluent and has minor problems, but not enough to bring down the full extent of how brilliant the game actually is. A must have for any football fan! 9/10

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