THIS year's new feature to the FIFA series is the first touch system.

Although this is another nice addition to improve the gameplay, EA have not added much more meaning once again FIFA 2005 does not quite live up to the standards of the mighty Pro Evolution Soccer.

As with every year FIFA 2005 is without a doubt the second best football game available, but second it will remain.

The career mode is substantial, spanning over 15 seasons where the goal is to become a five star manager.

Gamers start off with a lower division team like the Kidderminster Harriers and then gradually get to manage the likes of Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Graphically FIFA 2005 is as good as ever, and this year the soundtrack is equally as fantastic. EA have an extremely diverse range of music, from the comical sounds of The Streets to Flogging Molly to Oomph!

Commentary is also first class, John Motson will even keep gamers updated on home and away goals in cup clashes.

FIFA 2005 will provide gamers with hours of entertainment and is well worth a look, but if you want to own the best football title then simply opt for Pro Evolution 4.

Michael Wilson

PRICE: £39.99

PLAYERS: 1-8

AGE RATING: 3+

GENRE: Football

FORMAT:

PS2/XB/GC/PC/GBA/PSONE

GRAPHICS: 18/20

SOUND: 20/20

GAMEPLAY: 17/25

LIFESPAN: 18/25

ORIGINALITY: 3/10

OVERALL: 76%

TOP 10

1 Pro Evolution Soccer 4

2 Fifa 2005

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8 Star Wars: Battlefront

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UPCOMING

Future Tactics: The Uprising; Gametrak: Dark Wind; Grand Theft Auto Advance; GT Racers; LMA Manager 2005; Viewtiful Joe; WRC 4; X-Men: Legends