'World Cup' Scores Every Time
EA Sports 2006 Fifa World Cup is realistic, down to the details on uniforms.
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If you think there's no need to buy EA Sports 2006 Fifa World Cup just because you have a copy of Fifa 06, then you'll miss out. As it does every four years to celebrate the World Cup, EA provides soccer fans with the ultimate simulation of the world's biggest sporting event.
Pick one of 125 national teams, and go straight to the World Cup tournament or earn your way there by qualifying. Powerhouse teams such as Brazil are there as well as the United States squad.
Gameplay is superb and realistic. You're not going to run straight through to the goalie with your superstar player. Goals are scored by perfectly placed passes and strategic attempts at putting the ball in position. The Fifa series is one of EA's best when it comes to artificial intelligence and computer defense. Extra-long passes are routinely intercepted, so passes need to be short and direct unless there are no defenders in the way.
When handling the ball in traffic, you can take advantage of the right thumb stick on your controller, which helps you dribble and make moves to keep defenders on their toes. This trick doesn't always work, so you have to do some smart passing. Sometimes passing backward is the best way to advance, especially when defenders are playing tight.
Visually, the game is entertaining. Team uniforms boast precise details. The crowds chanting and waving gigantic flags provide even more authenticity.
The best part of the game is scoring. Headers are particularly fun and the best option unless you manage to get an open shot within a few yards of the goalie. Because of the game's realism and the effort required to put the ball in the net, when you do score you'll feel like you earned it.
-- David Betancourt
2006 FIFA World Cup Everyone, PSP, Nintendo DS, GameBoy Advance, PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, Gamecube, PC, ($29.99-$59.99 depending on platform) EA Sports
