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FIFA Soccer 2003 GameCube
  • Publisher: EA Sports
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2002
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. GamePro
    100
    Totally revamped from the ground up, and it shows. Great graphics and the best gameplay the series has seen in years.
  2. Play Magazine
    100
    The most realistic and technically advanced soccer game to date. It's almost too real. [Dec 2002, p.91]
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  3. GameZone
    93
    A terrific game on this platform. EASports has nailed virtually every aspect of this game.
  4. GameSpot
    86
    No soccer fan should hesitate to buy FIFA 2003.
  5. Nintendophiles
    85
    The games flows nicely, control is accurate enough so that you're never left cursing your on-screen players, and the overall look and feel is very strong.
  6. GameSpy
    85
    The biggest change in 2003 is how the ball handles... The ball feels much more separated from the players now, and the control even reflects this.
  7. IGN
    84
    While there's still plenty of room for improvement with a broader features set, FIFA 2003 is a superior game to "World Cup" that soccer fans should definitely check out.
  8. TotalGames.net
    82
    A definite improvement on last year’s version and while it’s still some way from perfection, it is the best and only proper offering this Xmas.
  9. Game Informer
    80
    At some point, being "the best soccer game in America" shouldn't be enough. [Dec 2002, p.130]
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  10. Cheat Code Central
    80
    One of those rare games that is actually improved in all aspects including the physics and the control scheme.
  11. Nintendo Power
    78
    Realistic ball control and player movement play center stage. [Dec 2002, p.214]
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  12. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Overall, the developers seem to have put more emphasis on the presentation than on creating a deep and immersive gameplay experience.
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User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. RyanK.
    7
    I don't know what Keeper rush is and what team does David Beckham play on???? Otherwise it is the best soccer game ever.
  2. Jojo
    2
    The ball control is ridiculously simplistic compared to 2002, a far superior game. In this version the computer does almost everything. For example shooting is done almost entirely done by the comp taking away all pride in good shots. I only hope they do a better job on 2004. For now Ill stick with 2002. A horrible game.… Full Review »
  3. AntonioB.
    10
    Woa this is the first soccer game I have enjoyed in my whole life.
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