Live Magazine September 2014 Volume 9/2014 | Page 101

“THE ORIGINAL “FIFA INTERNATIONAL SOCCER” WAS RELEASED IN 1993, AFTER
MUCH HYPE, ON THE SEGA MEGADRIVE. WHILE MOST TRADITIONAL SOCCER
GAMES AT THAT TIME, SUCH AS THE AFOREMENTIONED TITLES, OFFERED AN
OVERHEAD VIEWPOINT, FIFA OFFERED A UNIQUE ISOMETRIC 3D PERSPECTIVE,
SIMILAR TO CLASSIC GAMES SUCH AS HEAD OVER HEELS OR SWEEVO’S WORLD.”

lowed the previous year’s edition
(I’m sure you can all see a pattern
forming at this stage). For this version the graphics were given a significant update, including facial expressions for the players, as well as
expressing their individual heights.
Finally we come to “FIFA 2000”. This
version was released in October
1999, whereas all previous versions
of the game had been released
around June or July. While the game
featured over 40 teams of current
and retired players, the new game
engine did not impress the critics of
the day. While the game was never
panned, it was considered to be inferior to previous releases.
Further FIFA released have improved on the graphics and gameplay in a variety of ways. Maybe you
have a favourite, or would maybe
you’re just looking forward to “FIFA
15” being released this month. Hit
up the Facebook fan page and let us
know!

Written by Paul Monopoli