FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer
About the Game
While series developer EA Canada moved the FIFA soccer series to new graphics engine technology with FIFA 2001 on PC and PlayStation 2 , it fell to Software Creations to update the series for the original PlayStation, with graphics similar to those from the previous years' versions and less teams and features than the next generation version. The game includes teams from 16 national leagues (missing the Korean league from the PC/PS2 version) and 58 international teams (10 less than the PC/PS2 version).
Gameplay & Core Systems
At its core, the gameplay modes are the same as on PS2: exhibition games, season play for the included leagues (without Brazil), tournaments (World Cup, EFA trophy and ECC) and a training mode. There is a player and team editor, but due to engine limitations, players are not modeled after their real-life counterparts as on PS2. Controls are mostly the same as on the other versions, with simple, intermediate and advanced controls allowing for headers, volleys, one-touch moves, skill moves and in-game tactics changes. Noticeably absent however is the new power bar mechanic for controlling shot power.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Team, and 1-2 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Four different camera perspectives are available in-game, customizable in height and zoom factor.
Audio support includes Dolby Surround.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for FIFA 2001: Major League Soccer | PlayStation 1 | PS1.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Software Creations Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | Germany | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | Germany | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Software Creations Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Software Creations Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | United States | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | United States | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Software Creations Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Canada | France | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | EA Sports | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Electronic Arts Publishing SARL | France | MobyGames |
| Licensed by | Fédération Internationale de Football Association | France | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Surround | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Additional Hardware Supported | Multitap | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Team | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players via Multitap | 1-8 Players | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-03 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-03 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-15 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2000-11-20 | France | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 5030932024565 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-03142 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030930024567 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-03140 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1002918832 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-01262 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 014633142051 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3914 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004W4R3 | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5030931024566 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-03141 | France | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
