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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. Furthermore, the game supports up to eight-way multiplayer matches and features a plethora of in-game unlockable content such as legendary players and exclusive apparel. [Electronic Arts]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 95
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GamePro
In all, 2006 FIFA World Cup is a no-brainer buy for soccer fans and is at least worth a rental for everyone else. [Jun 2006, p.82]
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Game Informer
This newer game is by far the more impressive choice, with fully fleshed out features, excellent animation, solid soccer gameplay, and an exciting presentation, replete with another batch of great music from around the world. [Jun 2006, p.112]
84
IGN
82
82
Games Master UK
More than just a top game - this is an event, and a blinding return to form for flailing FIFA. [June 2006, p.54]
80
80
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Even though FIFA 06 came out just six months ago, for fans of the beautiful game, 2006 FIFA World Cup is a must-have. [Jun 2006, p.97
80
PSM2 Magazine UK
The best FIFA we've played and well worth a rental to fill the gaps between matches come June. It still hasn't stepped out of "Pro Evo's" shadow, though. [June 2006, p.48]
80
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
If FIFA carries on like this on PS3, it really will start to bother "Pro Evo." [June 2006, p.84]
80
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80
Pelit (Finland)
Feels more and more like "Pro Evolution Soccer." That is not entirely a good thing. [May 2006]
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Play UK
The problem is the stupidity of your defence - the number on their shirts apparently representing their IQ. [Issue 141, p.102]
[Anonymous] gave it a10: Omer A. gave it a10: Keegan H. gave it a9: Nikolai C. gave it a3: Sujan V. gave it a6: Chuy D. gave it an8: |
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