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World Tour Soccer 2003
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 21 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 7 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: 989 Sports
Genre(s): Sports
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: February 11, 2003
Summary
[Also known as "This is Football 2002"] Features more than 300 teams from throughout the world including national teams from USA, England, Brazil, France and Japan.
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: World Tour Soccer 2006
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
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...
GamingWorld X
"FIFA 2003" is fully licensed and pretty to look at, but WTS has it beat in every other category.
Read Full Review >GameZone
With enough brilliantly entertaining game modes and ultra smooth controls, this is a true soccer sim that will keep gamers busy for a long while.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
While EA continues to tinker with its gameplay, I think footie fans will enjoy World Tour's more traditional and consistent controls. [Feb 2003, p.98]
Gamers' Temple
A challenging game with a lot of play options and an immense number of teams. Don't expect NHL-like scoring, though.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
With tons of game modes and a large number of customizable options World Tour Soccer 2003 will bring back soccer fans for more, even with it's short-comings.
Read Full Review >Operation Sports
With solid visual, great modes, and heavy replay value, WTS2003 is a great sports title.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
WTS 2003 plays like a dream. Tight and responsive controls help you perform all the headers, passes, and goal kicks with ease.
Read Full Review >IGN
There simply aren't enough stats, or at least enough that are properly tracked and displayed, to quench the numbers thirst that many simulation fanatics will be looking to crave.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
It listened to the criticism of its 2002 release and came out with a highly polished 2003 edition. The latest game has significantly cut the distance between itself and the top soccer titles on the shelf.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
Although there aren't any online features or a training mode to teach newcomers the characteristics of soccer, the variety of game modes is astounding, and the gameplay is enthralling.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
The controls are fast and tight and there are enough play modes to keep you coming back to the pitch for quite some time. [Feb 2003, p.30]
Absolute Playstation
The gameplay is fluid and clean. The players resemble their real-life counterparts as well as act like them. This game has all the features of a true soccer match.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The best part of the game, though, is beating a defender on the dribble and creating a scoring chance. It's energizing and it's effort well-spent. [Feb 2003, p.109]
PSX Nation
If they can continue this pattern we just might have the best soccer game next year.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
A solid game that will appeal more to those who play multiplayer games. Although the single player modes aren’t bad, the simple gameplay won’t be able to compete with other soccer games on the market.
Read Full Review >Gaming Maxx
A just as addicting game as last years game, and improves pretty well upon it too.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
As far as realism is concerned, though, the game lacks any real depth, and it has very little to offer after the first few hours of play.
Read Full Review >GameCritics
The strength of this title still remains in the decision to simulate the promotion/relegation structure used throughout the major leagues of the world.
Read Full Review >GameNow
Without the MLS license, it's hard for a casual fan like me to get into. [Mar 2003, p.50]
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Anyone turned off by FIFA's deliberate pace and complex controls might find an approachable bopper here. [Mar 2003, p.126]
Cheat Code Central
Better than last year's game with new modes and some new controls but it's a long way from being the definitive version of the sport.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
MAssimo_G gave it a 9:
Way better than FIFA and Winning Eleven, hands down. I returned those two the next day while I'm still playing WTS2003 non-stop. It would be a 10 if the referee wasn't so stupid as to send out a player for a dumb unintentional handball in the middle of the field and other minor details. The best soccer game out there, period.
Ednilson Jose Pinto L. gave it a 1:
Com faço pra compra.
Sorin D. gave it a 9:
Awesome game. A must buy.
Agrippa X. gave it a 9:
Great gameplay and depth. Highly replayable with enough modes to keep you busy for months. Player attributes actually mean something. The only drawbacks are a poorly designed free kick system and sub-par sound effects.
Daryl R. gave it a 10:
That was way too good!!!!!!
Matthew B. gave it a 10:
Unparalleled depth and excellent gameplay. A huge improvement on WTS2002 and miles ahead of the FIFA line.
