PS2 FIFA 2001

Product detailed description

FIFA 2001 is the latest game in the hugely popular football franchise from EA Sports and, like its predecessors, is sure to find its way into many football fans' stockpiles this Christmas. There are over 60 international teams and you can go through a number of different game types, including playing a one-off friendly or attacking the entire World Cup. Tempting as it may seem, you'll also be tempted by the inclusion of the major European and American leagues - 15 in total. The Season option, on the other hand, allows you to play up to three consecutive campaigns, with relegation and promotion available for the first time in a FIFA game, and versions of the UEFA and European Champions Leagues also available.

The gameplay isn't radically different from FIFA 2000, but there are new player animations, with plenty of focus on the custodians. First-time players will find it easy to get into the game, although the learning curve through the game's difficulty levels can be surprisingly steep. Throughout the game, almost everything can be customized or changed on the fly. The graphics have been polished and the game runs very smoothly. FIFA 2001 is full of detail: key stadiums are accurately modelled and each team has the correct sponsor logo on their shirts.