April 15, 2014
EA Canada

2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

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.

69%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, optimization

82% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

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"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.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

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The game feels outdated compared to FIFA 14 on next-gen consoles, with noticeable technical limitations and gameplay frustrations that were addressed in the newer versions.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.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
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.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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