Reviews and Previews

Armchair Empire
Review by Mr. Nash. "The most noticeable change to FIFA 2002, and what will be the most contentious for gamers, is the shift toward a more sim-like style of gameplay." Score: 7.8/10. (Playstation 2)
http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/ps2/fifa_2002.htm

GamePro
Reviewed by: Air Hendrix, score 4.5/5. "FIFA is an absolutely gorgeous game." (PlayStation 2)
http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/18160.shtml

Nintendojo
Reviewed by Gordon Distin [8.8/10]. "It doesn't have Madden's depth, but then, it doesn't have Madden's Mt. Everest learning curve, either." [GameCube]
http://www.nintendojo.com/reviews/NGC/view_item.php?1017387383

Netjak
Review [8.8/10]. "This is the best crowd animation that I have ever seen." [GameCube] <small>(May 22, 2002)</small>
http://www.netjak.com/Reviews/gamecube/fif2.htm

GameSpy.com
GameCube version reviewed by Craig Wessel. Includes screen shots. "With an improved passing model and a more open feel, FIFA Soccer for the GameCube is a game worth having." Score: 82 out of 100. <small>(January 31, 2002)</small>
http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/january02/fifa2002gcn/

GameSpot
GameCube version reviewed by Shane Satterfield. Features screen shots, cheat codes, FAQs, and gameplay movies. Score: 8.9 out of 10. <small>(January 10, 2002)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/sports/fifa2002/

GameSpot
Review of the PlayStation 2 version by Gerald Villoria. Features screen shots, cheats and hints, and gameplay movies. Score: 8.7 out of 10. <small>(November 28, 2001)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/sports/fifa2002/

GameSpot
Reviewed by: Gerald Villoria, score 8.7/10. "The PlayStation version of FIFA 2002 doesn't quite have all the features available on the PlayStation 2." (PlayStation) <small>(November 28, 2001)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/sports/fifa2002/

IGN
Reviewed by: Matt Casamassina, score 8.6/10. "An excellent first offering from EA Sports." (GameCube) <small>(November 28, 2001)</small>
http://cube.ign.com/articles/166/166416p1.html

GameZone
Review of Windows version by Michael Lafferty. Score; 8.8 out of 10. <small>(November 26, 2001)</small>
http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r18705.htm

GamePro
Review, score: 3.5 out of 5. Includes screen shots. [GameCube] <small>(November 21, 2001)</small>
http://www.gamepro.com/nintendo/gamecube/games/reviews/18440.shtml

IGN
Reviewed by: Mark Jones, score 6.3/10. "Can another of EA's prolific franchises survive the great tests of time and originality?" (PC) <small>(November 20, 2001)</small>
http://pc.ign.com/articles/167/167266p1.html

GameSpot
Reviewed by: Gord Goble, score 9.3/10. "EA Sports decided to key on gameplay this time around." (PC) <small>(November 19, 2001)</small>
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sports/fifasoccer2002/