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6.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Negative: 7 out of 26

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  1. RickyP.
    Jan 9, 2003
    1
    This game is a big pet pu. The graphics are like cak!!!!!!
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  2. Lod
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    This game is simply awesome. The new controls and A.I. takes some time getting used to, but once you play it a few times, it's impossible to stop playing. The pinnacle of soccer gaming, that makes Konami's effort look like complete garbage. Only junkies and retards enjoy Pro Evo.
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  3. SebR.
    Apr 10, 2003
    5
    PLEAAASE dont waste your time playing this game and get pro evolution soccer 2 instead.....hire fifa for a night, then go out and buy pes2! Seriously anything is a joke when compared to pes2.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. PhillipD.
    Nov 8, 2002
    10
    This is a very good game. Good technical players and a new way to play. The graphics are fantastic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. KomolS.
    Dec 10, 2002
    10
    This game is hectic, and the graphics just kill it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. Andy
    Jan 10, 2003
    10
    This game rocks, it deserves more than 10...
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. Alex
    Jan 12, 2003
    2
    Lets be honest. The only football games are worthy playing are all ISS Pro/ Pro evolution series by Konami. They are just UNBELIEVABLE. This game not only cant be compared with PES & PES2 but can't even be as enjoyable as ISS Pro '98!!! So, gameplay is crap. But I didn't liked also the graphics, were at least frustrating. The only think is worthy on this game is music and that's why I honoured it by rating it with 2. Expand
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  8. JonathanM.
    Mar 2, 2003
    9
    Brilliant in everyway. Wicked Songs Brilliant gameplay repared to the rubbish iss One good comentator Ally McCoist is rubbish thats why it only got 9.
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  9. Dan
    Mar 7, 2003
    9
    This title will suit anyone weather your into football or not, it's the most authentic,up-to-date footie sim out there, it includes all the teams of the world cup in korea/japan 2002,as well numerous other tournaments too,including the champions league.There are things that still need to be improved though-it needs more content,but this can all happen hopefully in FIFA 2004.The good thing is all FIFA games are different from one another,this one certainly is the best so far. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. AdamM.
    Apr 4, 2003
    10
    So realistic it feels like playing in the Premier League. I can't stand not seeing the kits and stadiums form the real world of football. Thankgod EA decided to update the gameplay for 2003. Now we have the game that plays like it looks!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. RockyB.
    Sep 10, 2003
    9
    Best soccer game ever. Best soccer graphics ever. Its a shame that the passing isn't good, it really pisses me off how you contiuly pass to the other team, when there is a free man right next to you. I the passing was better this game would be unstoppable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. Fifaplayer
    Apr 9, 2004
    9
    Fantastic game the players are the same like the real......they doing tricks, like zidane do....I enjoy playing it very much.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. NoelS.(UK)
    Dec 4, 2002
    2
    this game hasn't improved in the last 5 years. if you like football and ballistic graphics you'd better buy world tour soccer or pro evolution. fifa is awkward.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. Kamikaze
    Dec 4, 2002
    1
    soo,soo bad game.i t makes me looking for fifa2000. i think ea sport fifa finish the make game pro evolution soccer2 much better.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. RussP.
    Feb 19, 2003
    6
    This is a nice pretty game that will appeal to players who, well, are not very good at games or are below 10 years of age. It is too arcadey. PES2 is the game to get for true gamers and footy enthusiasts alike.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. RhinoL.
    Nov 18, 2002
    8
    I really liked Fifa 2003. It lets you play faster, it a little bit difficult to score but is nice. The only think I did not like is that in Corner Kicks and Free Kicks you can not move the receptor.
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  17. PESgod
    Nov 23, 2002
    1
    PES and PES 2 are light years above this game!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. Nchw
    Dec 28, 2002
    8
    EA should not have changed the free kick/goalie kick and throw ins set up as it is annoying you can no long put ball spin on or select a certain player. different from previous incarnations in the sense it is more 'realistic' making it more difficult. once accustomed to gameplay 2003 rises above previous games. freestyle control is pathetic, and should not have been rushed. why did they not just leave the moves as the shoulder buttons? strange.. otherwise def game.. Expand
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  19. NickM.
    Dec 29, 2002
    9
    This game is the sh.t. I've played PES2 and I don't find it so superior to FIFA. I can see why some like another more but i bought FIFA cause it provides much more challenge and entertainment.
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  20. HarryS.
    Dec 4, 2002
    5
    Does not even compare to the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
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  21. NoelS.(UK)
    Dec 4, 2002
    2
    this game hasn't improved in the last 5 years. if you like football and ballistic graphics you'd better buy world tour soccer or pro evolution. fifa is awkward.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. StevenM.
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    I just sold my old school genesis, but played the FIFA 1994 release Man! Have they come a long way (I felt like I was playing pong in the 1994 version. I have played all the others including EVO. There is no comparison to FIFA 2003! 70% of the game has been revamped which means they only have 30% more to go through before next Xmas.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. Smokesumon
    May 28, 2003
    10
    You're all on crack. This game is the sh.t. This sh.t is the sh.t. You guys must not play soccer in real life because if you did then you would know that this game is the best one out.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. JerfH.
    Dec 25, 2002
    9
    All you PES guys have your eyes closed. FIFA really came around this year to whip PES2's butt. Konami has improved their game as mucha s the old FIFA's used to. THis FIFA is a whole new game, don't let your emotional attachments cloud your judgement- there is a reason it is outselling PES this year - 2 to 1!!
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Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. The most realistic and technically advanced soccer game to date. It's almost too real. [Dec 2002, p.91]
  2. The controls have been totally overhauled, and you now have an unprecedented level of influence over the ball. [Dec 2002, p.160]
  3. The AI is a glaring problem in an otherwise great game.