Overview and Gameplay
FIFA Soccer 2005 presents club and international football from the 2004–05 season with more than 350 licensed teams. Friendly mode starts a single match, while Competition mode follows cup and knockout structures. Career mode runs for five seasons and measures progress through club objectives. Challenge mode begins from preset scores and time limits, requiring a specific result before the final whistle.
Controls And Mechanics
Matches use passing, through balls, one-two combinations, crosses, headers, volleys, lobs, and shots. Defending includes tackles, player switching, secondary pressure, and bringing the goalkeeper forward. Fouls, offsides, free kicks, corners, throw-ins, penalties, halftime, and full-time results follow standard football rules. Two-player Game Link Cable matches support simultaneous head-to-head play.
Version Notes
The North American release is titled FIFA Soccer 2005, while Europe used FIFA Football 2005. This cartridge includes English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. The Game Boy Advance edition was developed as a dedicated handheld version with its own five-season Career and scenario challenges.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 2004
- Developer: Exient Entertainment
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platform: Game Boy Advance
