FIFA Soccer 09

Publisher:
Electronic Arts

Release Date:
10-14-2008

Genre:
Sports / Sports - Soccer

ESRB Rating:
Everyone

Description:
Lace up your cleats, strap on your shin guards and step onto the pitch to play professional soccer your way in EA Sports' FIFA Soccer 09. Experience the most authentic soccer simulation EA Sports has delivered on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional footballer on the rise in the wild world of international soccer.

Explode into the open field.

Shatter double teams like a pro.

Back defenders up on goal.

New Animations and Collision/Shielding Systems
Packed with 500 new animation sequences and all-new 360-degree collision and shielding systems-representing the biggest innovations to the game engine in four years-FIFA 09 delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action than ever before. This combination enables players to behave according to their physical attributes. Player speed, direction and strength now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. Plus, contact occurs with shoulders, arms and legs. Stronger players possess the strength to knock down smaller players or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges. These changes to the animation system reward the skillful gamer during one-on-one situations between attackers and defenders. Tuned acceleration attributes enable swifter players to possess quicker first steps and gain advantage in sprints. Plus, four new skill moves -- scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls - give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal to perform just like Ronaldinho.

New 'Smart Play' Controls
Enjoy top soccer action at your own level of ability with new Smart Play controls. Passionate soccer fans new to gaming can play like a professional, controlling only the shooting and passing using a two-button control system and gradually mastering all of the controls as they become adept. With new smart play controls and an assist from the AI, gamers can learn at their own pace and still play entertaining matches with more advanced players.

Key Game Features:

• 500 New Animation Sequences - The largest overhaul of the soccer animation system delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. Players move more fluidly around the pitch. Smaller, nimble players possess quicker first steps and have the advantage in sprints
• New Collision Detection System - With 360 degree coverage players behave according to their physical attributes. Stronger players now possess the strength to knock down smaller players during collisions or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges.
• New Shielding System - Player strength and momentum determine outcomes in challenges. Slow the pace of a game with increased control shielding the ball, enabling you to bring support players into the action. Plus, players can push off defenders to create space—at the risk of being called for a foul.
• Pro Skill Moves - Four new skill gives you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal, making it easier to recreate signature moves of the real-world superstars. Now perform scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls just like Ronaldinho.
• New Controls - Pass, shoot, and score using a graduated control system. Start with the simplified two-button control system and then learn more controls at your own pace on-the-fly. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best.
• Be A Pro: Seasons - Pick a professional player or create a player and test your soccer ability over four seasons. Master positioning, improve your attributes and develop into an elite player. Cooperate with up to three friends fixed to their player on the same team, but compete with those same friends on individual challenges. All performances are tracked through detailed statistics.
• Multiplayer Options - 2 player support via local multiplay, and 1-8 via multitap. (multitap not included)