All the fun of the world's biggest soccer tournament without those pesky riots
Words: Richard Grisham, GamesRadar US
Lastly, if you're still smarting from how Italy and Brazil went to penalty kicks in '94 or seeking revenge for the Netherlands' (or is it Holland's?) devastating 1978 loss to Argentina - and you know you are - there are 40 historical matchups to be rewound and played again, albeit with current players. Just be careful not to get a broken bottle smashed over your head if the "wrong" team loses.
You'll love
- Real World Cup intensity
- Loads of real players and nations
- Team USA doesn't blow
You'll hate
- Sharper visuals aren't worth extra $30
- Little gameplay innovation
- Can't maul the goaltender