Good First Try
posted by Bozo33 (WESTERVILLE, OH) Oct 15, 2007
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Fifa 08 is a good first try by EA. Unlike other first time titles, this game doesn't feel like it was rushed, like so many EA games in the first year of the 360. The controls are mapped very well and come fairly naturally. Gameplay seems consistent and easy to get used to, whether you use the new vertical camera or the more traditional horizontal one.
The game has a great learners area where you can learn the game within about half an hour with the minigames to test your new skills. You can jump right into gameplay and not feel overmatched.
Unfortunately, the reason the gameplay doesn't seem like EA rushed it is because they left out a number of things they usually have in a Fifa game. The main missing piece is manager mode. There are individual season modes, found in the tournament menu in the game, but there are no transfer windows.
So if you're a big soccer fan and need a Manager mode, this isn't a game you want to buy. But if you just enjoy playing against friends or playing online, then this game is very solid. I'm quite pleased with how well this game transferred over to the Wii and I very much look forward to a more complete game next year. EA has definitely left us with something to look forward to next year.
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