Description
FIFA 2001 comes back to
the series' fast-paced roots. The gameplay is balanced differently to previous versions, and includes online play as an option.
It includes 17 leagues from around the world in addition to over 50 national teams. Exhibition, Tournament, League, Cup, Season, and Training modes are available to play, ranging from simple round-robin competition to simple knock-outs to combinations of the two, and the player rosters are as up-to-date as possible.
Alternate Titles
- "FIFA 2001: World Championship" -- PS2 Japanese Title
- "FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer" -- PS2 Title
Part of the Following Groups
User Reviews
The Press Says
| Absolute Games (AG.ru) |
Windows |
Nov 06, 2000 |
95 out of 100 |
95 |
| PC Player (Germany) |
Windows |
Nov, 2000 |
91 out of 100 |
91 |
| PlanetPS2 |
PlayStation 2 |
Dec 27, 2000 |
91 out of 100 |
91 |
| GameSpot |
PlayStation |
Jun 07, 2000 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| GameStar (Germany) |
Windows |
Nov, 2000 |
88 out of 100 |
88 |
| GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands) |
Windows |
Nov 06, 2000 |
86 out of 100 |
86 |
| Power Unlimited |
PlayStation 2 |
Feb, 2001 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Spel för Alla |
Windows |
Dec, 2000 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Eurogamer.net (UK) |
Windows |
Dec 05, 2000 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Gamezone (Germany) |
PlayStation 2 |
Apr 26, 2001 |
7.8 out of 10 |
78 |
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Trivia
EA Cover Curse
Ben Olsen (featured on the cover of the US PS2 version) suffered the curse by breaking his ankle and missing the entire following season.
Missing Sponsors
While it was the first in the series to include real and unique kits, some teams did not carry shirt sponsors. The reason? They were sponsored by rival companies such as
Eidos (Manchester City) or
Infogrames (Olympique Lyon).
Scratch and Sniff
The Playstation CD reads: "Smell the pitch - Scratch and sniff". This refers to olfactory rubber on the media which smells like grass.
Information also contributed by
Dudujones,
Luis Silva.
