FIFA Street (2005 video game)

Lore & Background

FIFA Street is a spin-off of EA's FIFA series, following the same formula as other EA Sports BIG 'Street' titles like NFL Street and NBA Street. It reduces the complete version of football into a simpler arcade style game, emphasizing flair, style, and trickery over team play and tactics. The game reflects the culture of freestyle football played in streets and backlots worldwide. Players build a team of well-known players including Ronaldo and Ronaldinho by gaining reputation and respect from playing 4-on-4 games with tricks and flair, progressing through street venues across the world.

Reader's Guide

FIFA Street (2005) is notable as the first entry in the FIFA Street sub-series, released under the EA Sports BIG label. It received mixed reviews on all platforms according to Metacritic, indicating a divisive reception among critics. Despite this, the PlayStation 2 version achieved a Platinum sales award from ELSPA, signifying sales of at least 300,000 copies in the United Kingdom. The game's focus on arcade-style street football and its use of real players like Ronaldinho and Ronaldo helped establish a niche within the broader FIFA franchise. It was followed by FIFA Street 2 in February 2006, continuing the series' exploration of freestyle football culture.

Did You Know?

• The game is commentated on by MC Harvey of the So Solid Crew.
• The cover features Brazilian international footballer Ronaldinho.
• The PlayStation 2 version received a Platinum sales award from ELSPA for at least 300,000 copies sold in the UK.