9 / 10
24 Sep 2006 at 15:25
Review by: Wriggy
FIFA 2007 is the latest game in the excellent FIFA series but will this game be top of the table or in the relegation zone before the competition has even kicked off.
Note: This review is of the demo version of FIFA 2007 on the PC. Some aspects I have reviewed may be edited or ditched before the final version.
New features that weren't in FIFA 2006 are the "Real Life Fixtures" which is looking great as you will be able to represent your favourite team and prove that they have the best supporters. I also like the "Create A Team" feature which has been brought back and improved (I hope).
A lot of things have also been improved and one which you will see is much better is goalkeepers. They know do a lot more different types of saves, whether it is one handed saves or two handed saves, they look more realistic than they ever have done in any game. Another thing that has been improved is the ball animation. You won't get any more of those incidents where the ball goes away from the player but the other players can't get it making the game's realism, much better.
The Emirates Stadium (Arsenal's new one) looks good and if all of the stadiums are that impressive, I'm sure we'll be gawping at them for a long time to come.
The default camera angle is a let down as you feel you are too high up and you don't see much behind you which is crucial for the ultimate football feel but this can be changed (thankfully).
The graphics are a major improvement and the players look very realistic. The animation has improved dramatically. The lifespan looks to be longer than ever with all the new modes and it is sounding better than it ever has.
The controls aren't too good as you'll have to keep checking the keyboard or pad every few minutes if you want to use the tricks on offer but otherwise they are alright.
While playing, I didn't see referees or linesman on the pitch unless it went to a cutscene. It may not be much but it doesn't look as good without the referee and linesman but this is made up with all the licenses of all the players, teams and more of all the biggest names in football. From Manchester United to Darlington and from Wayne Rooney to Sam Russell. They are all there.
Overall for FIFA 2007 on PC:
Graphics: 8 - Not a major imrpovement but there is a noticeable difference.
Gameplay: 9 - Unlike the graphics, there is a major improvement in the gameplay with a lot better animation.
Lifespan: 9 - Lots of new features look set to make this game the only game you will play till FIFA 2008 or till the next big release.
Online/Multiplayer: N/A - I haven't tried out these features yet but if they are anything like single player then they will be pretty good.
Single Player: 9 - So much to do offline as well as on but you won't be playing this game for hours on end.
Sound: 8 - The crowd so realistic and commentary is similar to FIFA 06 but it would be nice to hear a bit more from the commentators once in a while.
Overall: 9 - A great game worthy of taking football's crown but if Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is better, then EA will need to take a leaf out of Konami's book because whatever Konami do, it always seems to be the right choice.
FIFA 2007 is one the best FIFA to date due to it's excellent animation, graphics, sound and features. Can football games get any better?
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