2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
- April 15, 2014
- EA Canada
FIFA World Cup Brazil is a excellent meeting of the near perfect FIFA franchise from EA and the very perfect FIFA World Cup event. Brilliant physics and gameplay, beautiful look and feel, great music and announcing, and a nice selection of gaming modes makes for a very complete and successful game. The Captain Your Country single player mode and the intriguing Road to Rio de Janeiro online tournament both represent forward thinking in sports titles. While there is little for fans of the Premier League or other national leagues in a title like this, World Cup fans are greatly served, and anyone with a love of soccer would be wise to pick this title up and attempt to blaze your nation’s trail to world dominance.
"2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil" is a sport game that allows players to experience the excitement of the World Cup. The game offers local multi-player options for up to 2 players, with a split screen feature for head-to-head action. Players can choose their country and lead them to glory, with pretty visuals and a realistic atmosphere adding to the immersion. The goal is to enjoy all the fun, excitement, and drama of Football's greatest event.
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Reviews
- The game captures the spirit of the World Cup with excellent presentation, atmosphere, and a variety of game modes, providing a compelling experience for soccer fans.
- Gameplay improvements, such as more realistic corner kicks and the inclusion of unique features like 'Captain Your Country' and 'Road to Rio De Janeiro', enhance the overall enjoyment.
- Graphics and audio are praised for their quality, with vibrant visuals and engaging commentary that immerse players in the World Cup experience.
- The game feels outdated compared to FIFA 14 on next-gen consoles, with noticeable technical limitations and gameplay frustrations that were addressed in the newer versions.
- There are significant issues with roster updates and the single-player qualifying campaign, which can be tedious and poorly structured, detracting from the overall experience.
- The absence of club teams and long-term game modes limits replay value, making it less appealing for players who enjoy the broader FIFA franchise.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag, showcasing improvements in realism and mechanics compared to previous iterations, particularly with passing and physics. However, it is also marred by technical limitations and AI issues, leading to frustrations for some players. Despite these drawbacks, many users appreciate the charm and overall quality of the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is more realistic than FIFA 13 in that pass commands and shots take a little bit more reaction time to execute well.”
“Brilliant physics and gameplay, beautiful look and feel, great music and announcing, and a nice selection of gaming modes makes for a very complete and successful game.”
“The passing and gameplay is much better here, and FIFA 14 just has a slow passing, making it harder to break down defenses.”
“In that regard, technical limitations are obvious, and gameplay takes a step back, returning numerous frustrations that had been addressed.”
“Gameplay is hampered by long-running issues like a lack of aggressiveness to the ball by AI-controlled teammates.”
“FIFA 14 has a slow passing, making it harder to break down defenses compared to previous versions.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in World Cup Brazil are widely praised as a significant improvement over previous versions, offering realistic visuals and enhanced gameplay elements such as corner kicks and through ball animations. Players appreciate the overall graphical fidelity, especially on high-refresh-rate displays, contributing to a more immersive experience. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive graphics, earning positive ratings from users.
“World Cup Brazil is by far one of the best in graphics, gameplay, physics engines, and more.”
“The corner kicks are more realistic to control (power, aim, player setup), through ball graphics are not lagging like in previous versions, and the graphics are very realistic.”
“This year everyone agreed the graphics worked better, and on a TV of 120 fps it didn't look diminished as previous versions did.”
“Though FIFA 14 on Xbox One/PS4 was not perceived as a huge jump in graphics, it certainly appears more dramatic having gone from that one to World Cup.”
“This year everyone agreed the graphics worked better, and on a TV of 120 fps, it didn't look diminished as previous versions did.”
“Also, the graphics in this game are much better.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is consistently praised for its outstanding presentation and immersive audio, creating a unique experience that enhances gameplay. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to envelop players in the moment, making it feel distinct from other sports titles, while offering a variety of engaging modes, including the popular online seasons. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the enjoyment and depth of the game.
“The presentation is great, and the atmosphere and audio once again wrap you up in the moment in a way most other sports games cannot.”
“Once again the presentation and atmosphere are excellent and unique, and the modes deliver sufficient content.”
“Great game, great atmosphere, great game modes. This game has it all from friendlies to the World Cup final; it's an amazing feeling to be able to choose any of the 203 national teams who participated in qualifying and try to steer their ship to success.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect offers a rich experience, allowing players to engage in various modes such as the full qualifying process, the World Cup tournament, and a "Captain Your Country" feature, all of which incorporate real-life scenarios and events. However, some users have noted gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience.
“Whether it’s playing through the entire qualifying process, only the World Cup tournament, captain your country (essentially a version of Be a Pro), or the story of qualifying/finals which brings in scenarios to play through based on real happenings – offline there is plenty to do.”
“The story of qualifying is poorly executed, with broken mechanics that ruin the experience.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage players, making it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
“While there are various modes to play through, the overall story feels disjointed and uninspired.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users indicate that FIFA 14 offers significantly higher replayability, particularly in career mode, making it a better investment for $60 compared to other FIFA titles, which are criticized for lacking replay value.
“If you're going to spend $60 on a FIFA game, get FIFA 14 because the features are far more expansive and the replay value for career mode is significantly higher.”
“The variety of game modes and the ability to create different strategies make this game incredibly replayable.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and choices that can lead to different outcomes.”
“If you're going to spend $60 on a FIFA game, get FIFA 14 because the features are far more expansive and the replay value for career mode is far higher.”
“No replay value.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its fun and engaging soundtrack, complementing the overall quality of the gameplay and aesthetics. Reviewers highlight the great music and announcing as key elements that enhance the gaming experience, contributing to a well-rounded and successful title.
“Good layout for the game and quality game mechanics, and a fun soundtrack.”
“Brilliant physics and gameplay, beautiful look and feel, great music and announcing, and a nice selection of gaming modes makes for a very complete and successful game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration with the game's optimization, noting that they have struggled to engage in gameplay or online performance due to an overwhelming number of simulations that hinder their experience.
“For gameplay or online performance, I can't comment because I haven't played enough due to wading through seemingly endless numbers of simulations.”
“The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a beta version of the game.”
“I constantly experience lag and frame drops, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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Critic Reviews
The World Cup is Ours -- 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil review
FIFA World Cup Brazil is a excellent meeting of the near perfect FIFA franchise from EA and the very perfect FIFA World Cup event. Brilliant physics and gameplay, beautiful look and feel, great music and announcing, and a nice selection of gaming modes makes for a very complete and successful game. The Captain Your Country single player mode and the intriguing Road to Rio de Janeiro online tournament both represent forward thinking in sports titles. While there is little for fans of the Premier League or other national leagues in a title like this, World Cup fans are greatly served, and anyone with a love of soccer would be wise to pick this title up and attempt to blaze your nation’s trail to world dominance.
90%2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Review
It’s easy to look at FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil and point at the cynical nature of the release, or to shout from the rooftops that EA are a bunch of bandits who are just trying to rip us off by giving us rebranded tat. But the fact is that it all depends on who you are as to what the game will be worth to you. Take the romance away from it and look at it clinically, and this doesn’t do enough to warrant another full price purchase when compared to FIFA 14. Add the love of the sport and the romance of the competition, or settle down for an evening of local multiplayer with your friends as you all battle it out to win the cup though, and you'll find that it’s a coin flip at worst.
70%2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Review
This "Brazilified" version of FIFA 14 captures the spirit of the World Cup with a new presentation style, team rosters, and game modes. Soccer (ahem, "football") enthusiasts will enjoy total immersion in this year's World Cup events, but next-gen console gamers are left out.
80%
