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FIFA Soccer 2005 (2004)

FIFA Soccer 2005 cover
Developer
EA Canada
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Platforms
Xbox, Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres
Sport
Rating
3.9 of 5, 89 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A competent and officially licensed soccer simulation that feels controlled and deliberate, rewarding tactical awareness and careful team management over frantic action.

competitiveauthenticmethodicalaccessiblepolishedteam-orientedsimulationstructured

About

FIFA Football 2005 gives you more control than ever with improved button and control sensitivity and an intuitive Off the Ball Control. Now you can take command of players not in possession of the ball by calling in tackles, jostling for space, and sending your teammates on runs as you control the pitch. With more than 350 official team and league licenses from around the world, an enhanced Career mode, and an improved broadcast, FIFA Football 2005 gives you a complete and authentic soccer experience.

What players say

Seen as a strong comeback for the series, blending arcade fun with simulation in a smooth, accessible package and the new first-touch control. Well-liked, though many felt it still played second fiddle to Pro Evolution Soccer that year.

Screenshots

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