Among the innovations for this edition of the series was the ability to play over consecutive seasons, giving the possibility of competing for promotion or relegation and qualification for European Cup competition.

[8] Localised commentary exists for the German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Greek and Brazilian Portuguese releases.

[38] Official UK PlayStation Magazine went further with their criticism of the gameplay, believing the passing to be "too precise" and it being unrealistically easy to beat defenders.

Plus, sports fans in general will find that–despite the game's minor flaws–FIFA's polished performance makes for exciting, rewarding fun that'll glue you to the screen.

But players that look like cartoons, the absence of key offensive plays and jukes, and limited MLS playability, offset these additions.