FIFA 12

FIFA 12 Review

The Wii version of FIFA has always stood gawkily in the shadow of its much more impressive, ever-changing sibling. And with the advances made by the latter this year, the disparity between the platforms is more pronounced than ever. It's not that the Wii version of FIFA is awful or unplayable. It's really not. It can be a lot of fun. Sadly, it just suffers in comparison. One of the main reasons why is its inability to innovate sufficiently. It seems content to trot out a game that is ostensibly built upon what feel and look like last year's gameplay and graphics. Amidst the deja vu, there's a notable addition in the shape of something called FIFA City. It's a rather quaint idea. You get to christen a city and the team in which the hopes and dreams of its tiny population rest. As you win matches and fulfil certain objectives, your city will experience an influx of new inhabitants. There are 100 challenges scattered throughout the game's various modes. For instance, if you score 6 goals without reply you'll be rewarded with a municipal upgrade or a new shiny facility at your training ground.