Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years Amazon Minimum Age: 60 months Binding: CD-ROM Brand: EA EAN: 0014633140255 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Format: CD-ROM Label: EA Sports Manufacturer: EA Sports Model: 14025 Publisher: EA Sports Sales Rank: 24228 Studio: EA Sports
Rating: - Could use some improvements...
The only reason why I bought this game, is because I LOVE football. However, a few game-play flaws are evident. For instance, I can't just lob it in a general direction, and have my strikers chase after it. But I also know that 2001 and 2002 are out, but they won't fit on my computer. But I'll take my football in anyway that I can get it!
Rating: - Lots of fun, even if arcadish
Like NHL 2001, this was one of the first games I bought for my new computer. Once you get a hang of the controls, its wicked easy to play. I know some people complain about the through-passing control; personally, it doesn't work all the time, but most of the time you can execute it nicely. The options for gameplay are excellent, although one wonders why MLS is not included in league mode? If you don't know the cheats for this game, get them online somewhere, they're a riot even if you don't use them all the time...EA Sports has definitely improved on this with 2001, and sounds like it made 2002 even more like real soccer. but it doesn't have to be completely real to be enjoyable! When FIFA 2002 comes out I will probably buy it. But at the same time, I'll always have 2000 on my shelf. Thanks alot EA Sports!
Rating: - FIFA 2000
I have to admit I haven't tried any other FIFA game so I cannot compare FIFA 2000 to its predecessors (or its successors). But I have played Worldwide Soccer and FIFA 2000 is a lot better than that game. Worldwide Soccer seemed to much of a "kids" game whereas FIFA is more "grown-up". The American commentary probably sounds like something you hear from some of the "less-spectacular" sporting events you see on ESPN but I do prefer it over the British commentary. As far as the graphics, they are good. I have no problems with the game play, although in the more "challenging" modes (that is, other than amateur) the referee does seem kind of tough on calls. I did have a problem though playing the game at first. After I selected my control, the game will not go into the game but instead go back into Windows with a "device error" message. I solved this problem by reinstalling the program via the reinstall option of the FIFA 2000 Main Menu.
Rating: - Heavily MLS focused ...
This is probably *the* football game you want to buy if you're into the MLS. If not, stick with an earlier version and hope that FIFA 2001 returns to form with a more global view.
I read the reviews prior to buying and wasn't deterred by the lukewarm reception of Phil Schoen and Julie Foudy as the commentators. I figured, "what the heck? I'm more interested in the gameplay improvements anyway" (last EA FIFA title for me was Road to the World Cup 98 which I think is the superior of the two). Let me tell you, though, Foudy and Schoen *are* annoying and they do detract from the experience in a big way. I could only handle two full matches with the commentary on. EA Sports should be sent off the pitch for replacing John Motson. It does matter. The packaging, messaging and overall tone of the game is heavily biased toward MLS. You don't need to know much about football to know that MLS doesn't hold a candle to the European leagues.
As for the gameplay -- well there are some improvements. The options, controls and features haven't changed much if at all. There's a few new moves compared to RTTWC 98 which are fun -- options to shield the ball, some new moves (360 degree turns, flip kicks, step overs, etc.) and better free kick targeting. The gameplay moves much faster and it takes some getting used to. I was used to world class in RTTWC 98 and was thoroughly trounced in professional level in FIFA 2000. That's a good thing though. Didn't want it to be too easy. The passing indicator is dubious at best. It's green if the lane is open, yellow if a defender is near and red if it's blocked. No matter the color, though, most of my passes were easily intercepted. Camera angles and graphics are vastly improved as well. The players are also more emotive than before. The music, of course, is still cool.
In all, though, I wouldn't recommend this version if you're looking to upgrade an older FIFA release. The addition of the MLS isn't a bonus in my book and the commentary severely detracts from the experience. Hopefully, EA Sports will get back to form with FIFA 2001 or RTTWC 2002. If you can't wait until then you can't say you weren't warned ...
Rating: - Entertaining and Fun.
Once again EA Sports out did it-self with FIFA 2000. The moves of the players to the crowd cheering in the back got me quite excited while playing the game. The team rosters and the updates that they placed on the uniforms show how they know the game. I would recommend it to all soccer (football) advocates.
- Lots of fun, even if arcadish
- FIFA 2000
