Game Details
| Size | 982 MB |
| Region | USA |
| Genre | Sports |
| Format | 7z / ISO |
| Year | October 20, 2009 |
| Console | PSP |
FIFA Soccer 10 (2009) was a pivotal entry for the series on PSP, focusing on “fine-tuning” the successful formula of its predecessors. It aimed to provide a more sophisticated simulation by improving defensive AI and adding more nuance to the physical play, making it one of the most complete portable soccer games of its time.
Game Premise
Responding to feedback from millions of online matches, FIFA Soccer 10 introduces new levels of control and innovation. The game focuses on a more “intelligent” version of the beautiful game, where teammates and opponents move with a clearer purpose. It features over 30 leagues, 500 teams, and more than 15,000 players, ensuring a massive scope for a handheld title.
Back Cover Description
HOW BIG CAN SOCCER GET?
“The world’s best-selling soccer franchise returns with new levels of control and innovation. Experience the most complete simulation of the beautiful game with FIFA 10. Featuring new 360-degree dribbling for finer control, smarter defenders that track runs more effectively, and a revamped Manager Mode that puts you in the hot seat like never before.
Create your own legend in Be A Pro or test your knowledge in the all-new Soccer IQ mode. With improved graphics, authentic crowd animations, and rain and snow effects that actually change the way the ball moves, FIFA 10 is the ultimate soccer experience on the PSP.
Let’s FIFA 10.“
Key Gameplay Features
-
360° Dribbling: Provides finer control to find spaces between defenders, moving away from the traditional 8-way directional movement.
-
Revamped Manager Mode: Features a more realistic simulation engine, an updated interface, and a new experience point system for staff upgrades.
-
Be A Pro Mode: Step into the boots of a single player and earn XP to unlock new abilities, like calling for specific types of passes or crosses.
-
Soccer IQ & Challenge Mode: Engage in trivia and historical scenarios that charge you with changing the outcome of classic matches.
-
Scouting Reports: Pre-match reports that highlight the opposition’s star players and their likely scoring or defending strategies.
Short Review: Iterative Excellence
The Good
-
Authentic Atmosphere: The addition of 12 commentary languages (with roughly 25,000 phrases each) and a vast licensed soundtrack makes the game feel premium.
-
Smart AI: Defenders now play a more effective zonal defense and will even adjust their aggression based on the score late in the match.
-
Massive Content: Between the leagues, Be A Pro, and the various challenge modes, there is a staggering amount of gameplay for a UMD-based game.
The Bad
-
Long Load Times: The game is notorious for its loading screens; it can take several minutes to get from the menu into a match.
-
Familiar Feel: While the fine-tuning is welcome, it feels very similar to FIFA 09, leading some to feel it was more of an “update” than a full sequel.
Screenshots
