| 80 |
Eurogamer
The neat structure, slick playability and the benefit of having access to all the world's star players makes for a surprisingly compelling take on the sport.
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| 80 |
Worth Playing
A great-looking, good-sounding, easy-to-pick-up arcade-style sports title, featuring good depth of play and almost infinite customizability.
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| 77 |
BonusStage
It isn’t even in the same league as Big’s "NBA Street V3" yet (what is though?), but this first outing has without question laid the groundwork for what could blossom into a truly great series for EA.
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| 75 |
PGNx Media
The dimwitted A.I. is frustrating and removes much of the fun from the game. Although not a bad game by any means, it doesn’t meet the Street’s series high standards.
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| 70 |
Total Video Games
It’s far from perfect, with issues such as the crazy swings in player AI and overall lack of finesse and skill required; but for the most part we’re more than willing to forgo them in the name of fun – in multiplayer bouts particularly, FIFA Street throws up some highly frenetic yet engaging, competitive fun.
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| 70 |
Next Level Gaming
Just not as good as I hoped. And not having online gameplay is a big big big issue for me.
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| 70 |
AceGamez
A good game that offers a well-executed, fresh approach to football.
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| 70 |
GamingTrend
Just plainly an average arcade style soccer game.
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| 70 |
TeamXbox
Without that orange tag line “Online Enabled” emblazoned on the top half of the cover this game just doesn’t have the legs to provide an enjoyable experience for more then a few hours.
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| 70 |
GamerFeed
It's the longevity that the game really lacks in, as well as any sort of distinct details to make it stand out. If you like soccer, however, it's worth a look.
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| 70 |
GamePro
While two buddies playing each other can certainly appreciate FIFA Street, competitions against the computer can quickly turn into a repetitious chore.
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| 67 |
GameSpot
A soccer game that boasts far more style than substance and has more in common with the FIFA games of old than it does with "FIFA Soccer 2005."
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| 65 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Some of the problems are rookie mistakes, like players not always going after stray balls, while others are more serious: Street has a tendency to slow down at the worst moments, like during a mad scramble at the goal mouth, and that just plain sucks.
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| 65 |
GameBiz
An enjoyable multiplayer mode saves it from jumping head first into the bargain bin too soon.
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| 65 |
Game Informer
If the passion of soccer leads people to violence, then I would watch out if I were FIFA Street - the game's liable to make some people mad. [Apr 2005, p.120]
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| 63 |
Ferrago
Even though I was astonished by the terrible controls, infuriated by gameplay and dismayed at the barrenness of game modes I did find myself playing this game more than was necessary to write this review. It did have a certain pull over me which I am somewhat ashamed to admit, considering the slapdash and cynical nature of the title.
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| 60 |
Boomtown
The commentator is rather repetitive and never interesting.
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| 60 |
Pelit (Finland)
The Street family grows but FIFA Street fails to impress with its blocky animations and the constant out-of-control feeling. [Mar. 05]
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| 60 |
G4 TV
The controls just aren’t responsive. You’ll never feel like your player is doing what you want, when you want.
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| 60 |
Play Magazine
[Street] mode would've been a lot more enjoyable if it weren't for the idiotic AI. Quite frankly, it's downright painful. [March 2005, p.80]
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| 60 |
RewiredMind
In multiplayer mode, there is a lot of game to be had and some epic battles can be contested, but for single players, FIFA Street defines boredom.
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| 60 |
GameZone
FIFA Street doesn’t lack that street feel but thanks to its poor controls and uninteresting game modes the soccer falls pretty flat.
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| 58 |
netjak
This game isn't as bad as other “Street” titles have been this round, but that's basically only because this is their first go at it, and because they left it Canadian, I guess.
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| 55 |
IGN
The ball physics, poorly executed mo-cap, animations, and the character controls are all awkward, frustrating, and off-putting. What's more, the trick system, while OK, dominates the style of play to such a degree that FIFA Street doesn't really play like soccer at all.
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| 54 |
Official Xbox Magazine
Sluggish, temperamental controls. [Apr 2005, p.88]
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| 50 |
Xbox Solution
It just did not work.
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| 44 |
My Gamer
Some gaming cynics proudly state that playing videogames is a waste of your time and your life. Unfortunately, for us all, games like FIFA Street prove them right.
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| 42 |
Gaming Age
Not the title to bring soccer to the greater masses; it only insults those who enjoy the sport.
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| 40 |
GameSpy
AI is shoddy, ball physics are often laughable, and, worst of all, there's no online play for any of the systems.
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| 40 |
Operation Sports
Simply a lackluster effort that doesn't do the excellent EA "Street" brand of games much justice.
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| 32 |
TotalGames.net
Given that the point of its existence is allegedly to pull off tricks, they're absurdly simple to perform and therefore offer no sense of satisfaction whatsoever.
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| 30 |
Computer and Video Games
EA's latest 'sport goes street' title is about as far removed from the real thing as it's possible to be without setting it underwater. [Official UK Xbox Magazine]
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