PlayStation

FIFA Soccer 96

FIFA '96 is the best FIFA yet and that means it's the best anywhere. While some may prefer scores like 9-8, there is plenty of action in the 2-1 games of FIFA. A must-have for any soccer fan and a great game for anybody.

VS: Virtual Stadium - the buzz word of the next generation of EA Sports games. A truly 3-D playing field with some nice little soccer players peppered on top running about is what you will get. Some great gameplay as seen on the 3DO version, but this time the graphics are souped-up as is the audio, which boasts over a million possible combinations of color commentary. Not bad.

FIFA '96 rolls on the Playstation with all the glory of a World Cup final match. While there may be more 32-bit soccer games on the horizon, you'll be hard-pressed to find any sims that bring home a more realistic soccer experience.

More than 3800 real player names and ratings, unlimited camera angels with seven preset ones, commentary amounting to 18,000 different phrases, new moves like the Dummy, Nutmeg and Crossover Fake, 12 international leagues with tons of teams and multiple skill levels. What do you think about that kids? Not too shabby, eh? If you've got a Playstation go pick up one of these bad buys, it'll make you smile.

FIFA Soccer '96 for the Sony Playstation and the Sega Saturn comes with great graphics, many teams, and provides the feel of realistic play, but we found that FIFA Soccer on the 3DO easier to play!

It doesn't get much better than this. I'll say this now - if you're a soccer game fan, you must own this game. Whether you like arcade-style action or deep simulation, FIFA has it all.

Overall, if you can tolerate the control issue, you will find yourself digging in deep to Electronic Arts' first PlayStation sports title FIFA Soccer 96.