FIFA 11’s best bits

FIFA 11 hits stores this week and it’s brilliant. In case you need even more convincing, here are ten reasons why this year’s game is the best yet.

Play as a goalie

No one really wanted to do this at school, but we’ve all grown up a bit now. The goalie is a vital part of a successful team, and now you can be the man who saves a penalty in the cup final.

Mess about in the arena

FIFA’s had this for a while, but the arena presented to you before you even see a menu is a great way to while away time. Great if you’re waiting for a mate to pick up a controller.

Leaderboards

Now you can compete with friends over such things as quickest goal, furthest goal, biggest winning streak and more. More addictive than you might think.

Being a bully

FIFA 11 has improved the physicality of players, so the big guys can completely dominate the little chaps. Ledley King can just push Lionel Messi out the way.

Create yourself

Thanks to FIFA 11’s Be a Pro mode and Game Face feature, it’s possible to have a career as yourself. Will you be the talismanic striker or the crazy, erratic goalie?

11-vs-11

Thanks to the Be a Goalie mode it’s now possible to play matches featuring 22 real people. You can even set up a club with 10 other people and compete in tournaments.

Penalties need composure

No longer is it just about pressing a button and aiming. Now you’ve got to be composed, control the shot’s power and take care when aiming. You can do little chip shots too, if you like.

Negotiate better deals

Thanks to an improved career mode it’s now easier to be a wheeler dealer, so you can try to get some big names to play for your small-time club. Just don’t expect a good deal from a rival.

Customise your game

With almost every aspect of FIFA 11 being customisable, this year’s FIFA can be different for everyone. From crowd chants to menu music and kits to player faces, you can have the FIFA experience you want.

Share your goals with the world

Good goals are great, but they’re even better when you can share them with the world. It’s not a new feature, but being able to see the best bits of skill via EA’s website is still something that makes FIFA stand out from the competition.