FIFA Soccer 2003 Critic Reviews

The controls have been totally overhauled, and you now have an unprecedented level of influence over the ball.

The most realistic and technically advanced soccer game to date. It's almost too real.

Totally revamped from the ground up, and it shows. Great graphics and the best gameplay the series has seen in years.

"Pro Evo" is still the better game, and will last you longer, but FIFA is arguably the sweeter experience in the short term. FIFA’s presentation, style and gameplay are all great, but "Pro Evolution Soccer 2" gives the hardcore footy fan the chance to really live out their footy fantasies.

The improvements in the gameplay department went a long way towards making this the most realistic footie game to ever grace a next-generation console.

It’s hard not to enjoy FIFA 2003 and, though not in the same league as "Pro Evolution Soccer" in terms of gameplay, for the gamer who wants the most atmospheric and authentic football experience there is no equal on PS2.

The control system just isn't up to scratch and this makes passing the ball a bit like searching for a needle in a haystack.

An excellent game that will appeal to any soccer fan who prefers realism to the fast-paced, high-scoring style of other soccer games.

The new look, improved AI, updated rosters and better physics are definitely worth the price of admission.

A new control scheme has been put into place that greatly affects how FIFA is played, but it doesn't quite deliver.

The AI is a glaring problem in an otherwise great game.

It suited my short passing style (didn’t much fancy 2002 tho) and there were just a few niggles with the gameplay that left you feeling this could have been better.

The framerate troubles are disappointing.

The slick presentation, amazing visuals and authenticity do a great job of sucking you in, however those who’ve sampled the delights of "Pro Evo" will soon been yearning for the realistic and intuitive controls and gameplay of Konami’s match winner.

A fun game. But it is not as good a simulation of soccer as it could be. Too much of the gameplay feels scripted, and although you can pull off some beautiful moves, the unexpected occurs far too seldom.