AbstractThe best-selling soccer franchise in 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.
Already recognized as the world's most beautiful game, FIFA fires its most powerful shot at the competition. 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 a deeper Season mode,more licensed leagues and teams,a unique card-based reward system, and total customization, FIFA Soccer 2002 is set to dominate the competition.
Special featuresTons of teams; real players; open passing; 3D graphics; four-player action