they think it's all over........

Author's Rating:

Pros: game play, longevity, ease of play, new features including career mode

Cons: time limit of career, repetitive commentary

The Bottom Line: 
If you like football, get it. If you don't then get it anyway. Good, easy fun.

Author's Review
I have been a fan of these games for a couple of years. Before then they were difficult to play, unrealistic and disappointing.
The last couple of years have changed that and I now buy the new version each year, and this is the best so far.

It is more realistic, more playable, the players look like who they are supposed to and the game succeeds both multi and single player. The graphics and game play have been vastly improved and further features have been added, such as the ability to control off the ball runs and specific player moves.
However these can often be difficult to control and can often make it more difficult to play.

The new five year career allows you to sink your teeth into the game and includes an aspect of management which was previously missing. The time limit of five years can be annoying but it is good fun getting there!

The commentary is clever and usually matches game play but can often be repetitive although it is the best to date.

Over all the game is the best one of the series so far and is one of the top football games available on the PS2, let's see what the next one brings!!!