FIFA Soccer 2005 Xbox
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Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critics What's this?

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Summary: FIFA Soccer 2005 gives you more control than ever with improved button and control sensitivity and an intuitive Off the Ball Control. Now you can take command of players not in possession of the ball by calling in tackles, jostling for space, and sending your teammates on runs as you control the pitch. With more than 350 official team and league licenses from around the world, an enhanced Career mode, and an improved broadcast, FIFA Soccer 2005 gives you a complete and authentic soccer experience.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Kombo
    93
    The best soccer game on the market as of now. It has everything a soccer gamer could want, and more.
  2. IGN
    86
    The Franchise mode is extremely satisfying because the long term and short term consequences of your decisions are always going to be on your mind and that only ads to the pressure of winning. FIFA05 is the best version of the series so far.
  3. 1UP
    70
    In summary it's safe to say it's an above-average game and is certainly playable, but remains some way short of the best the genre has to offer.
  4. Operation Sports
    40
    If you are looking for a "pick up and play game", this might be your thing, but the hardcore soccer gamer will be under whelmed and jumping back to "Winning Eleven" in no time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. JorjA.
    10
    We love all who rate this game a 10... Awesome Game.
  2. OmarR.
    10
    Fantastic.
  3. BlueFalcon
    8
    The sim and gameplay aspects this year are better than ever. Granted that's the most important thing, but I was expecting a few extra modes, or worthwhile bonuses. It seems to be very barebones. And as usual for this series, they avoid giving you the option of playing a world cup tournament - perhaps so they can sell the world cup version as a different game down the road and milk it. The game doesn't include a custom soundtrack. Personally, I find it's default soundtrack to be horrific. It's a cool idea how they included music from all over the world. Not cool how they decided on crap music from all over the world. Even with all these complaints, I have to admit, this year is a good one for fifa.… Expand
  4. RobinJ.
    6
    I prefered 2004. AI is too hard, which ccompletely steers you away from the game.

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