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Summary: FIFA 2000
Review: I have to admit I haven't tried any other FIFA game so I cannot compare FIFA 2000 to its predecessors (or its successors). But I have played Worldwide Soccer and FIFA 2000 is a lot better than that game. Worldwide Soccer seemed to much of a "kids" game whereas FIFA is more "grown-up". The American commentary probably sounds like something you hear from some of the "less-spectacular" sporting events you see on ESPN but I do prefer it over the British commentary. As far as the graphics, they are good. I have no problems with the game play, although in the more "challenging" modes (that is, other than amateur) the referee does seem kind of tough on calls. I did have a problem though playing the game at first. After I selected my control, the game will not go into the game but instead go back into Windows with a "device error" message. I solved this problem by reinstalling the program via the reinstall option of the FIFA 2000 Main Menu.
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Summary: MLS?
Review: I knew I was in trouble when I saw Eddie Pope on the cover of the box instead of a proper footballer like Beckham, Yorke, or Rivaldo. Who buys FIFA 2000 to play mediocre MLS teams, or hear American announcers who sound as though they've just gotten out of bed. Where is their enthuisiasm and their spirit. What about the idea that the announcers broadcasting the game should know the names of the players? They act as though every match they were broadcasting were as boring as the typical Wimbledon vs. Derby County fixture. I liked the game better when EA didn't try to Americanize it. Basically all of the negative reviews that have been posted so far are on target.
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Summary: I¿m very disappointed
Review: I was expecting a lot from this game and EASports disappointed me. This game has less teams than the other, it is not possible to choose the stadium, and the championships like UEFA CUP and another's made it very bad.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I was really anticipating the arrival of FIFA 2000. I thought it would improve on Fifa'99. Instead E.A sports went backwards. What's with the American commentators. They sound like their commentating a hockey game. Also, they added mediocre leagues such as Israel and Turkey and took out the Portugese league and other than Brazil, still have not added any of the South American leagues such as Argentina or Colombia. Futhermore, they don't allow you to play as more than 8 teams when creating a tournament. What's with that? Before you could choose to play as almost all the teams. This game really sucks compared to older FIFA games. (Bring back the British commentators, atleast it sounds like a soccer game).
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Summary: A good arcade game, poor simulation game
Review: I would rate this higher than FIFA '99, but much lower than the WC98 games. I like it better than 99 b/c I can compete at the World Class level, but doing so reveals the game's major flaws. This game is meant to be an action/arcade game, and is not a serious attempt at sports simulation. The only useful strategy I can give a player is to score goals. If you stop attacking at all, you will regret it (for ex. I lost a 3-1 lead w/ 10 minutes to go using standard defensive strategies). The only good defense in this game is a good offense. The amount of goals scored and the distribution of goals are ludicrous. 13 games into the Premier season, I as Leeds United have scored 47 goals, 35 of those by the 2 forwards (Huckerby, Bridges). The gameplay awards knowledge of knowing when to press the right button, not knowledge of football (soccer).As far as the announcers go, they do sound totally wrong announcing European games (they're fine if you stick to MLS). As bad as they are, I don't find them as annoying as John Motson's sidekick from FIFA 99 (that guy sounded like a parrot). There are also key players missing from some teams (especially in the MLS).There aren't any real stadiums in the game either. (Those with RIVA 128/TNT graphics cards will have to download new Detonator drivers to make the game work) The positives about the game are the great graphics (although the players are skinny, and the screen jumps sometimes when the computer has to read the CD). It has classic teams, such as Man. United '68 and Brazil '70, that make for some fun matchups. And as unrealistic as it is, it's fun to play.
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Summary: Fifa 2000
Review: I'm an 11 year old and I got it for Christmas and the graphics are awesome. I like the idea that you can make your own player and name the team and it is addictive! I CANT'T STOP PLAYING
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Summary: European Football,not american soccer
Review: In my opinion FIFA 2000 is much better than the old ones.If you like football PC simulators you must try it. Now it's easier to play like if you were watching a football match at home.You can also play with friends by net, is a wonderful experience. On the other hand, the problem is that EA tries to americanize the essencia of the football game. I don't understand why now we can't select the stadium in which we prefer play.Furthermore, the importance given to the american league in the game isn't linked with reality: Why are better considered the american and british teams than the spanish or italian ones ?.
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Summary: Messing with things that worked...
Review: Just a shame that many things do not work anymore as they did on previous versions. It seems they tried to improve details instead of major things like more leagues that matter. Where is the Argentinian league? When are they going to realize that it is one of the best leagues in the world? I'm sad to say that I have lost faith in EA Sports and how they put out games. It's a shame that they seem to go backwards.
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Summary: Could use some improvements...
Review: Like NHL 2001, this was one of the first games I bought for my new computer. Once you get a hang of the controls, its wicked easy to play. I know some people complain about the through-passing control; personally, it doesn't work all the time, but most of the time you can execute it nicely. The options for gameplay are excellent, although one wonders why MLS is not included in league mode? If you don't know the cheats for this game, get them online somewhere, they're a riot even if you don't use them all the time...EA Sports has definitely improved on this with 2001, and sounds like it made 2002 even more like real soccer. but it doesn't have to be completely real to be enjoyable! When FIFA 2002 comes out I will probably buy it. But at the same time, I'll always have 2000 on my shelf. Thanks alot EA Sports!
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Summary: Lots of fun, even if arcadish
Review: Like NHL 2001, this was one of the first games I bought for my new computer. Once you get a hang of the controls, its wicked easy to play. I know some people complain about the through-passing control; personally, it doesn't work all the time, but most of the time you can execute it nicely. The options for gameplay are excellent, although one wonders why MLS is not included in league mode? If you don't know the cheats for this game, get them online somewhere, they're a riot even if you don't use them all the time...EA Sports has definitely improved on this with 2001, and sounds like it made 2002 even more like real soccer. but it doesn't have to be completely real to be enjoyable! When FIFA 2002 comes out I will probably buy it. But at the same time, I'll always have 2000 on my shelf. Thanks alot EA Sports!
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