2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

What's the first thing that comes to mind when the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is mentioned? Those obnoxious vuvuzelas? Shakira's catchy anthem, maybe? Or maybe the excitement of the dedicated video game created especially for the event. I highly doubt the latter trumped the competition's profile itself -but there are enough football game fans out there.

It's hard to remember a time when sporting events had their own individual games dedicated to them. For World Cup's in recent past, they have all been DLC's added to the existing FIFA games. Having said that - the dedicated World Cup games before 2010 were actually pretty decent football games. Let's see if the South Africa version lives up to its potential.

It's Time for Africa

It's worth noting straight away that football games really do not change much year on year from some visual improvements and mechanic tweaks. 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa isn't a whole lot different from its parent FIFA Franchise but surprisingly offers just enough unique elements to stand out on its own.

The game is based around the competition's flair, trying to capture every emotional moment in the journey through explosive cinematics in parallel with your footballing achievements. The gameplay is a refined version of FIFA 10 that fixes significant nuisances like the penalty system, animations, and frame drops to create a flowing football experience. Having only 199 international teams needed to fill the game, developers can tailor the game as a journey rather than a competition. You can choose a minnow team and play their story from qualifier to winning the world cup, where doing so feels like an accomplishment where other sports games tend to make that secondary to the cause.

While nothing essentially changes, the South African flair and the competition brand make this one of the more engaging football games. The scoped manner allows a focus on the finer details, and though replayability value becomes limited after a while - players do get a profound enjoyment through every match.

2010 Was More Than Just The Vuvuzela

Without any doubt - the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is one of the better playing football games out there. Refined visuals and gameplay make it flow better than some of its clunky FIFA franchise predecessors. The look, feel, and incorporation of the journey makes the game stand out among even sports games in general.

Pros:

• The emotion of the World Cup captured through sound and visuals
• Very refined football gameplay with little hindrance
• The journey of qualifying to win is well construed

Cons:

• Little room for customization
• No simulation options if you want to skip a match
• AI can be a little lacking at times

Relive the excitement of international competition in one of the most beautiful sports of all time with 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa! This excellent sports title gives players highly realistic soccer gameplay, letting you feel the rush of playing on the pitch. As a World Cup game, it features all your favorite teams from around the world, representing all the nations competing in the epic competition. Emotions run high and the gameplay is fast in this exciting soccer game that pushes the limits.

Main Game Features

• Realistic simulation soccer gameplay
• Over 180 country teams
• Scenarios, custom career, and multiplayer

Gameplay

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is another entry in the renowned FIFA Soccer franchise, following up games like FIFA 10 and 2006 FIFA World Cup. As the best soccer series in gaming, FIFA has beautiful graphics, fully licensed teams, and some of the best sports gameplay available. No matter what mode you pick, you can expect fast-paced action, with precise passing, powerful shooting, and dramatic tackles. There are multiple camera angles to get the best shot of the action possible, whether you prefer broadcast-style angles or a direct view of your chosen player. As a World Cup title, this game features 199 different playable teams, representing countries like USA, China, Italy, Russia, and much more. All 10 of the official World Cup stadiums are also playable, letting you pick your favorite spot in the South African circuit. Different teams excel at various types of play, so whether you favor passing, shooting, or long plays, be sure to pick a team that will empower your strategy. Slight mini-games are also included that will test your skills, such as penalty kicks, kick-offs, and more.

Modes of Play

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa holds many modes for you to choose from, including both single-player and multiplayer options. For solo gametypes, you can jump into exhibition and tournament matches quickly, but there are more in-depth modes to sink time into. In Captain Your Country mode, you're in control of an entire team, and must level up your athletes and manage them properly to succeed. Different challenges will reward you with experience points, which you can use to improve your team's accuracy, power, and more. One of the coolest modes is Scenario Mode, which has 55 different scenario challenges for you to complete. These range from penalty shoot-outs to full matches, where you must fulfill special objectives to succeed.

Of course, one of the best parts of any FIFA game is the online multiplayer, and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa has a few options to consider. Multiplayer games can be started as either public or private matches, letting you face off against random opponents or selected friends. However, there aren't many modes to play, as you can only compete in unranked head-to-head matches. It's fun to play against other players online, but the lack of multiplayer modes isn't so great. However, the connection is good and the gameplay stays smooth, so there's a lot to love.

Conclusion

The World Cup is one of the biggest moments in the professional sports world and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is a great way to experience the thrill at home.

Pros

• Lots of teams and arenas
• Variety of solo modes
• Fun to level up your custom team

Cons

• Penalty kicks feel clunky
• Not many multiplayer options
• More shot variety needed