FIFA Soccer 10

Eurogamer Italy

FIFA 10 is all the best a football fan could imagine, you simply have to have it. The score is the right prize for a nearly perfect game that deserves the right prize for the work done in the last years that brought the average arcade game of the past, to the nearest thing to real football actually available. You'll stop playing FIFA 10 only when FIFA 11 will be on shelves. Great job EA, great job Moore, great job Rutter. You have to play it!

Total Video Games

Overall FIFA 10 plays a much more varied, fluid, and believable game of football, which easily sets a new standard in the genre. We spent a fair amount of time between matches wondering what it takes for a football game to get a 10 and we're inclined to believe Rutter and his team have actually achieved it this year. It's a marked improvement over last year's 9 rating and undoubtedly provides the finest videogame take on football so far.

Gaming Age

The intensity, excitement, and frantic pacing that FIFA brings to the table mimics the real thing so perfectly, it's hard not to become a fan after just a few scrimmages.

GameShark

If you're a fan of the sport – real or virtual – it's a must-buy.

WonderwallWeb

If you love football then you will love FIFA 10. This is the most realistic football game to date.

Impulsegamer

At the end of the sporting day, EA Sports have truly put their FIFA soccer series on the next tier and the new 360 control system is definitely the best change of this franchise in years.

Game Chronicles

EA has really outdone themselves. Konami's Pro Evo/Winning Eleven does provide some good competition, but only in the actual gameplay category.

MEGamers

The series still has some room to improve, and that alone should be a scary piece of info for all the haters and the competition overall. Perfection might be impossible, but FIFA 10 is as close as it gets.

Console Monster

FIFA 10 is the world's best football simulation to date.

Gamer Limit

EA Vancouver has achieved something that many believed the FIFA franchise never could. This title is a credit to the gaming community, a standout in the development world, and should be experienced by anyone who appreciates brilliance.

Everyeye.it

Quotation forthcoming.

Vandal Online

If you liked FIFA 09 and you keep liking football, you should buy this game without hesitation.

MondoXbox

EA Sports nailed almost every aspect of the game: FIFA 10 is pure soccer, or at least the nearest thing we can find in a video game. 25 championships, new modes and a perfect multiplayer make it a must have.

Cheat Code Central

A fantastic game. It improves upon last year's version in several ways, making this the best soccer simulator to ever hit store shelves. Whether you bought the game or not last year, it's definitely time to upgrade.

IGN UK

One of the most refined, polished and compelling takes on the beautiful game – and arguably of any given sport. While this year’s improvements might seem slight on paper, each one is perfectly pitched and works together to create an experience that’s an improvement on last year’s game in every conceivable way.

3DJuegos

This is undoubtedly the best FIFA game ever made, and by far the most accurate virtual depiction of this magical sport.

SpazioGames

Electronic Arts believed that 2010 could have been the right year for the definiteve soccer simulation. It's almost true, although FIFA 10 still has some little flaws, as seen with the goalkeepers. On the other hand 360° dribbling, Live Season 2.0, new physics and a lot of other stuff should be enough to point out who's going to be the champion for this year, and that the developers have done a remarkable job on their baby.

Games Master UK

If you like football, this is a dream game. It's a true next-gen football game, and we can't stop playing it. [Nov 2009, p.62]

TeamXbox

Updated controls and gameplay give this year's entry to series some real sense of change, instead of just getting that feeling of déjà vu all over again.

Digital Chumps

I can't say enough about how much fun FIFA Soccer 10 can be once you get into it. I never thought that I would be a soccer fan, but after playing this title I honestly believe there is room (sorry 'curling' you're out of the top ten). Try it out and enjoy it.

GameFocus

Soccer fans should finally be happy with what EA Sports has given them. The FIFA series is now back to its glory PS2/Xbox days and there is so much to do here. Virtual Pro options alone will occupy you for long periods of time and the on the field action sees the series soaring to new heights. This is without a doubt the best soccer game in a long time and one that every fan should own.

GameTrailers

Deep, challenging, rewarding, and yet somehow approachable and fun, FIFA 10 truly shines as an example of how to please fans of a particular sport.

Planet Xbox 360

If gamers know what’s best for them, they’d pick up FIFA Soccer 10 the first chance they get; it's easily the best soccer game on the Xbox 360.

GamerNode

FIFA 10 is an all-around winner, and one of the greatest virtual translations of association football to ever grace videogame consoles.

XGN

FIFA 10 is is a great game and a really good improvement on FIFA 09. Other soccer games should take an example from this game.

BigPond GameArena

Rather than merely adhering to a score like a Metacritic slave, I will say this: FIFA 10 plays a better, more realistic game of football than any football game that has come before it. To do this it has had to take some subtle liberties, but the overall outcome - as we stated up front - is the best footy game of its time. Until next year, or - our sadly frequent disclaimer - if Konami pulls Pro Evolution out of its funk.

ZTGameDomain

Truly one of the most impressive years for the monstrous sports studio.

games(TM)

A football game as good as - if not, somewhat controversially, better than - Pro Evo in its prime and as tight a sports title as you'll play this year. [Dec 2009, p.104]

Worth Playing

FIFA 2010 has outdone its predecessor and taken up the mantle of the greatest soccer game ever made.

MS Xbox World

FIFA 10 is untouchable for its gameplay, presentation, audio and feature set and although there is still room for improvement, there is no doubt in my mind that EA Sports have again created a spectacular addition to the long running series.

Extreme Gamer

FIFA 10 is a great all around game for any soccer fan. Of course, if you aren’t a soccer fan you won’t find much of any interest here.

Xbox World Australia

However, if you want to play soccer, want to cross, pass tackle, slide and score against the computer or against a real life person, then you're not going to get better than FIFA 10.

Cynamite

FIFA 10 is the reference for license-driven soccer. Intriguing gameplay, brilliant graphics and the huge amount of different modes are driving the series towards perfection.

Official Xbox Magazine UK

The best in the series by some distance.

Gameplayer Sweden

The world's greatest football game just became even better.

Gameplanet

An excellent update to FIFA 09. Small refinements across the board for a much more precise and controlled soccer experience, that really plays like it should. EA has done it again, the improved AI and ball handling really helps to immerse the player, providing us with one of the most realistic and detailed soccer titles to date.

Teletext GameCentral

A host of new refinements makes this the best FIFA yet and probably the best football game ever.

Level7.nu

With FIFA 10 the main focus for EA was to focus on improving on things suggested by fans of the series, a wise when looking at the final product. Gameplay on the field is finally solid enough to be thoroughly enjoyable and the still brilliant Virtual Pro mode, solid online mode, more realistic manager mode and sofa serving Lounge mode all make this one great soccer experience. We'd still like to see less rigid ball physics, greater differences between players and faster pacing on the field, but this year EA finally got it right.

Boomtown

One of the best sports simulations ever released, the on pitch action is convincing and more importantly a lot of fun. Played with friends the game is even better.

Eurogamer

Having convincingly overtaken its main rival last year, FIFA 10 nevertheless consolidates its lead with great authority. Last year, I said FIFA feels like football, rewards football, and punishes football for football reasons. The difference between FIFA 09 and FIFA 10 is that the latter knows exactly where the former fell short of that, and makes up the distance in almost every case.

Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

The definitive football game, packed with so much content it'll last all year.

VideoGamer

For now, what we can say unequivocally is that FIFA 10 is the best FIFA ever created. And, maybe, the best football game ever created.

Eurogamer Spain

FIFA 10 is clearly a tribute to real soccer. The minor changes since the last entry might be difficult to spot (except for the 360 degree dribbling and the new defense pressing system), but make this an even better game than it was.

Games Radar (in-house)

FIFA 10 adding new dynamic dribbling to its already refined passing game is like adding Ronaldo to Chelsea. It makes a winning formula that much better. A brilliant, championship-conquering football game.

Gamer.nl

FIFA 10 is a great football game. On almost every level it outclasses its predecessor, and that was already a fantastic game. The 360-degrees-system, the emphasis on physical elements and the improved passing-abilities ensure that this game appears even more realistic on your screen. With the adding of some interesting game-modes and the improvements over the last game, FIFA 10 is the best football game up to this date.

GameSpot

FIFA 10 offers the best gameplay in the series' history and includes even more features and game modes to boot.

Strategy Informer

Not only is FIFA 10 the best EA has ever produced, it’s also one of the best football games we’ve played, period. It’s not without its niggles, but setting these aside, FIFA 10 does just about everything else exactly right.

InsideGamer.nl

FIFA 10 is a soccer game that needs no more training. The mistakes made in FIFA09 are polished away and some of the important game elements – to especially realistic soccer lovers – are refined. EA has done everything to make this game the best soccer game of the year.

RealGamer

The result being FIFA 10 now offers the most realistic and intense experience in the franchises history making it a must have for any football fan.

X360 Magazine UK

The undoubted king of videogame football, but beginning to stagnate just a little. [Issue#51, p.80]

IGN

FIFA 10 is the definitive soccer experience if there ever was one. It packages a list of modes that perform in wonderful harmony with one another thanks to Virtual Pro and the fact that the gameplay lives up to this praise should only sweeten the deal.

Gamervision

As long as EA Canada remains in charge of this title, I don’t think there’s a chance any other game can knock FIFA from the top spot.

GameZone

The tightened controls and improved manager mode pave away for some of the best moments in a sports title in 2009.

HellBored

The expected trickle of tweaks implemented has turned into a torrent, and all across the board there are improvements. As a football game, this is the best of the bunch, and a great experience.

Xbox360Achievements

This is still a great game of football and has a few neat improvements over last year's offering. However, the 360 degree control hardly seems groundbreaking and the rest of the package seems amazingly familiar. For all those that picked up the game last year, it will seem like very little has emerged to justify another full price release.

Game Over Online

Despite the few glitches, and the complete neglect of international play, FIFA has the best game play of any soccer game to date.

Official Xbox Magazine

As features go, FIFA 10 is pretty short on significant upgrades, leaving most of the talking points on the field. [Dec 2009, p.81]

Game Informer

Chemistry is an important aspect of any championship team--even more so if you're going to win The Double--and FIFA 10 brings its pieces together nicely. [Nov 2009, p.101]

LEVEL (Czech Republic)

Next-gen graphics is standard these days so everyone can focus on football itself. New player movement system works great and makes FIFA 10 more realistic again. [Oct 2009]

Thunderbolt

From a strictly footballing point of view, FIFA 10 has once again cemented the series’ position as the football game of choice by succeeding in taking the genre forward as EA Canada – seemingly by themselves these days – comes ever closer to capturing what is so alluring about The Beautiful Game.

Kombo

I love the new dribbling system and many of the other improvements that FIFA 10 brought to the table this year, but in the end it's unforgivable for a developer to harm an online mode so blatantly and for a glitch to literally bring down the house on what is arguably the game's most important mode.

1UP

In a way, the main reason I'm somewhat disappointed is that developer EA Canada has the tough part down: the gameplay and controls. But soccer is about so much more than that -- it's about patriotism, atmosphere, and passion. For the inevitable World Cup follow-up, I'd really like to see those elements shine through -- and it wouldn't hurt to not ship with so many bugs, either.

Gamestyle

An overall improvement on the pitch but a game ruined by faults off of it.