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Jan 16th, 2008 at 19:00:11 - FIFA 08 (Wii) |
Fifa Part 2!
GAMEPLAY
After the second round of gaming, I find that not a whole lot has changed my experience. This may be due to the fact that it's a sport simulation. However, even though the gameplay itself does not change, the outcome of each individual game is always different. Every game has high points and low points. An amazing goal and a terrible sliding tackle.
This game is most fun when played with a friend. The rivalry of countries and clubs expresses itself through the smack-talk of the gamers. This community aspect is what I have always liked about video games. I feel that a good game is able to bring people together and have them interact, joke and play with one another.
DESIGN
The reviews that I have seen for this game have all praised the new and improved artificial intelligence. While I'm sure that new systems of AI is technically "Better", I have not noticed any huge differences. Most of the players still move around in these predetermined paths with no serious improvement that I have noticed. The new overhead view, in my opinion, is a small downgrade from the side to side view. While the far side of the field is more accessible now, it is a little harder to score when facing the "down" direction. While I feel this way now, I can see how I may like this view better in the future. Overall, the game is fun, well made (I believe I have noted all of my complaints), and a very good stepping stone toward the future. I can't wait to play Fifa 2018.
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Jan 15th, 2008 at 02:27:04 - FIFA 08 (Wii) |
SUMMARY
Ten years ago I played Fifa 98 for the Sega Saturn and for the first time in my life I didn't hate soccer. Now a decade later, this soccer simulation comes to the Wii. The new motion sensitive controls give an interesting spin to commanding the 621 playable teams. Along with a "Play Now" and "Tournament" modes, "Footii Party" is also available with a collection of three mini-games exclusive to the Nintendo Wii.
GAME PLAY
Controls-Now that every game that wants to be sold on the Wii has to come up with its own special system, there are going to be some challenges. Although these controls are not without their flaws, I'd have to say that they are a definite success. One can pass, shoot, head and lob the ball with relative ease. The only real problem with the controls is the power of shots. A good amount of the time I hit the ball with either way more or way less power than I thought I would. Although it could use some fine-tuning, the control system is definitely a good start.
Replay-Perhaps the best part about this game, as with all sports games, is its high replay value. Every time this game is played, a different outcome can be produced. This gives the player a reason to come back. It could be that a player wants to better their play, or prove their dominance over a thoughtless being. In any case, the uncertainty of the outcome is what is exciting about this.
Game Modes-The most common game mode that I play is just the regular "friendly" match, it allows me to choose my opponent based on the level of challenge that I want and there's nothing on the line but pride. The tournament mode has one major flaw, and that is the fact that there is no international tournaments between countries available, so I can't prove the football superiority of my beloved Argentina to that emotionless computer. As for the "Footii Party," despite having a funny name, there is not much to work with there, just three mini-games: "Table Football" AKA foosball, "Juggling" AKA Shake the remote when it tells you to and "Boot It" AKA penalty shots. I suppose the only way to describe the gameplay experience of "Footii Party" is "It's alright I guess."
Characters-With sports games it may be somewhat strange to think of connecting with the characters since they exist in real life. However, it is possible for these emotional bonds to be formed with these teams and players and it is also possible for these to carry over into real life. For instance, back when I would play Fifa 98 with my friend, we would always be Argentina for some reason and our favorite character on that team was Hernan Crespo. So who do I always root for in the World Cup? Why Argentina and Crespo of course! In sixth grade when my class had to do a report on a foreign country, my friend chose Argentina. I think that this connection to a team is what makes Fifa 08 worth playing. Of course, of you're not already a fan of a team, then it takes a lot of playing to get so emotionally attacthed.
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