FIFA Soccer 07 is the soccer series’ first regular appearance on the Xbox 360, following the World Cup-focused FIFA 06 and Germany 2006. The game features new graphics, a physics engine, modes, and teams.
The number of leagues and teams is significantly reduced compared to prior-generation versions. Only the top-tier companies from six countries survive, together with 37 national teams: England, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, and Mexico. Single-player matches, manager mode, challenges, and numerous online modes through Xbox Live are all administered in the FIFA Lounge. Manager mode differs from its equivalent in other versions in several respects, including that experience points earned in matches can be utilized to improve players’ attributes and that there is no opportunity to join an ongoing simulated game. The challenge mode consists of 85 challenges to be completed, divided into 10 different levels (six for the included leagues, two pan-European club levels, and two international levels), with each group requiring players to win matches under other conditions, such as scoring goals with three different players, maintaining more than 75% ball possession, and many more. Custom tournaments or leagues and the previous-generation edition’s interactive league feature are absent from the Xbox 360 version.
ESPN news ticker integration via Xbox Live and precise match statistics, which are updated at halftime and enable improved replacement options, are exclusive Xbox 360 features. The statistics also allow for the selection of the match’s MVP. The new physics engine includes more accurate player momentum and autonomous ball physics, which means the ball no longer sticks to players’ feet but realistically bounces off them.
