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2006 FIFA World Cup gba Game Reviews
2006 FIFA World Cup
Critic Score
Metascore: 57 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
6.8 out of 10
based on 4 reviews
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2006 FIFA World Cup features 12 official stadiums used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers can play as their favorite team from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the tournament in Germany. With enhanced player animations, EA SPORTS has emulated close to 100 of the world's superstars, capturing their playing styles and individual likenesses. In addition to enabling gamers to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by taking control of one of 127 national teams, the game features new compelling modes of play, including the groundbreaking Global Challenge that tests even the most hardcore soccer fan by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup history. [Electronic Arts]

PUBLISHER: Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER: EA Canada
GENRE(S): Sports, Soccer
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: April 24, 2006

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75
Nintendo Power
There isn't a world of difference between this game and last October's FIFA 06, but it's a worthy upgrade for those who have World Cup fever. [Jun 2006, p.86]
72
PGNx Media
The Gameboy Advance version is decent, but it doesn’t come close to capturing the World Cup as well as the console versions or even the DS version.
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60
GameBrink
If I would recommend one of the two, I’d say get the DS version, but to be safe get none of those two and go for one of the console versions.
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43
GameSpot
It may well offer you the chance to take your favourite team through the qualifying stages and into the World Cup finals, but the game's poor animation and simple tactics make it a completely lackluster experience.
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