AbstractThe best-selling soccer franchise in PS2 history is back in action. New licenses give this installment of FIFA access to all sorts of international leagues and teams it's never seen before, and an open passing system allows you maximum control over your offense. Boasting tons of modes and awesome 3D graphics, FIFA 2002 uses a card-based system to dole out rewards for top play. If you're in the mood for realistic international soccer, you're going to get a kick out of this one.
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Full descriptionThe 2002 installment in the Electronic Arts soccer series. The game features 16 leagues, 500-plus teams and a total of 10 tournaments. FIFA also makes use of a reward system that lets you unlock new tournaments and even get some player cards. All of the game's rosters can be manipulated, teams can be edited (uniforms, stadiums, etc.), current players can be tweaked and new players can be created. As far as modes go, FIFA 2002 adds a World Cup qualification tournament. This allows you to take any of the teams in the AFC, CONCACAF, UEFA, or CONMEBOL and go through a series of matches that determine who gets to participate in the 2002 World Cup in Korea in Japan.
EA Sports best-selling soccer series has evolved. While still packed with all the action the series is known for, the passing game has been enhanced with the aim of creating greater realism. This and other features have increased the overall challenge of the game as you take your team through its ten tournaments.
FIFA Soccer 2002 contains over 500 teams, 16 leagues, and a World Cup qualification tournament mode.
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AmazonFIFA 2002 is here and it's packed with features sure to make gamers and soccer fans happy. With all-new open passing, you have more control and precision than ever before. Find a breaking forward with a perfect 40-yard ball into open space, embarrass the tightest defense with cunning one-twos, or fool any keeper with deep swerving crosses. With deeper customization,
FIFA 2002 is set to dominate the competition.
All-new tackling and referee models let players angle and time their tackles, either determining their success or earning a card from the referee. Cinematic cutscenes seamlessly capture all the impact, pain, and emotion of a world-class game. Hard-core in-game animations capture the rough-and-tumble aspects of soccer with increased physical contact, giant collisions, and crunching falls. Authentic light sourcing delivers dynamic player shading and accentuated physical detail as players pass in and out of shadows.
FIFA 2002 gives players the choice of more than 75 licensed national teams and 16 licensed leagues, including the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish Premier League, the French LNF, and Major League Soccer. Localized commentary is provided by legendary commentator John Motson and renowned soccer star Andy Gray.
Tons of teams; real players; open passing; 3D graphics; four-player action
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