FIFA World Cup 2002 [1]

The FIFA World Cup 2002 appeared for several consoles is a bit longer. How well this part of the series? 2002 FIFA World Cup for the PlayStation 2 presents Japan and Korea. It was also developed and published by EA. The FIFA World Cup 2002 was played for the first time at this time South Korea and Japan. Two 30 teams qualified at the time for the World Cup. It was the first edition in Japan, outside of America or Europe.
The World Cup
There are two ways in this game. One way is the friendly game where you can choose both teams. You have the choice of the stadium and the time. The counterpart is the tournament mode teams are divided into groups. Within the group, your team enters a series of games and tries to win points in order to penetrate into the single-excretion phases of the tournament and finally to the championship.
The Gameplay
Compared to the normal FIFA 2000, the gameplay has changed something. Crosses no longer only mark the possibility to carry out a pass, but you can choose more targeted the player who in your opinion has the potential to shoot a gate. You always have to keep an eye on where your teammates are at the time of the shot. In the PlayStation version you have the opportunity to slow the pace of the game.
The Passports
Soil passes and door shots require more strategy from your side. You can influence the strength of the passport or shot displayed at the bottom of the screen. Depending on how long you hold down the button, the strength of the shot is also. Head balls and fast shots work similarly.
The Degree of Difficulty
Only the hardest difficulty is a real challenge. Anyone who has played until then only on normal difficulty level will be overwhelmed in this case. Over time, you get out where the computer has its weaknesses and uses it out.
Graphic and Sound
The graphic can be seen. The crowd looks a bit loveless. It can be seen that the same character models were repeatedly used for players in different teams they are solidly designed and the jerseys are showing exactly. Commentators are John Motson and Andy Gray. They lead through the different games. Over time, however, you realize that some statements repeat too often. The soundtrack consists predominantly of stadium noise, such as country-specific songs and talks between the players.
Conclusion
FIFA 2002 lets the game rather like a simulation, as a football match act. The controls have become very complex. In addition, other teams of different nations can be unlocked in the game. A multiplayer game is also possible. The graphic can be seen quite, but could be better. The sound makes the game appear realistic. The game promises fun for football fans.

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