Released in late 2001, (also known as FIFA Soccer 2002 in North America) served as the ninth installment in the iconic series. It is remembered primarily for introducing a more realistic, manual passing system and for being one of the final major entries for the original PlayStation. Key Game Information Developer: EA Canada Publisher: EA Sports Release Dates: EU: November 2, 2001 NA: October 29, 2001 (PlayStation)
A major departure from its predecessors, the game introduced "power bars" for passing and shooting. Players had to judge the strength and direction of every pass, which added a layer of difficulty and realism compared to the previous arcade-style entries. Playstation FIFA 2002
In April 2002, EA released a separate title specifically for the tournament in Japan and Korea. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP Released in late 2001, (also known as FIFA
The game featured over 16 leagues and hundreds of licensed teams, including national squads. Notable cover athletes included Thierry Henry (worldwide) and Sacha Kljestan for regional versions. Players had to judge the strength and direction
Provided by the veteran duo of John Motson and Andy Gray . The "2002 FIFA World Cup" Standalone Game
PlayStation (PS1), PlayStation 2, Windows, and GameCube Gameplay Features