FIFA 10 has continued the tradition of a football simulator that strives to become more realistic. However, at the time of its release, it became noticeable that the series was beginning to stagnate. Okay, who am I kidding? It has already been stagnating for years.
At first glance, the graphics of FIFA 10 seem quite decent for its time: smooth animations, realistic stadiums, dynamic lighting. But upon closer examination, it becomes obvious that the visual part is no longer as impressive as it used to be. The players' faces look static, with a "cardboard" expression, which deprives the characters of individuality. Small details that could have improved immersion remained unfinished, which is especially striking when compared with competitors. It's already the end of the 2000s, and the faces of football players continue to look unnatural and sometimes even creepy. I can believe that the creators could have made an effort and presented a much better picture for fans of the foot Sim.
The gameplay mechanics remained virtually unchanged from the previous installment. The ball's controls and physics are familiar to every detail, which may be a plus for some, as the game retains its familiar style, but for others it may seem like a sign of a lack of innovation. AI, on the contrary, has raised more questions: the behavior of rivals has become more predictable and primitive. They act less aggressively, and their attempts to attack often seem "wooden." This adds to the arcade feel of the game, but reduces the realism.
One of the main innovations for Russian players was the addition of the Russian Premier League. This event was a pleasant surprise for those who had been waiting for the appearance of their native championship for a long time. However, the joy was slightly overshadowed by the shortage of Russian stadiums, which leaves a feeling of incompleteness of this innovation. Nevertheless, the very presence of the RPL was a step forward for the popularization of the game in Russia. It was no longer necessary to dig through tons of material on the Web to find some mods, patches, etc. For additional installation of the championship. It often worked crookedly and, sometimes, cut out some kind of championship to replace it with the Russian one.
At the time of its release, FIFA 10 left a rather neutral impression. The game still offered a familiar and understandable football simulator with sufficient elaboration for its time. But there is a sense of stagnation in the graphics, gameplay, and innovations. This is not a bad part of the series, which, nevertheless, did not become an outstanding stage in its history.
7 out of 10.
