It’s hard to replicate the passion of an event such as the World
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“Captain Your Country” mode, a special edition of Be a Pro, allowed you to control a single player and step-by-step help him gain achievements and trophies. The ultimate goal of the mode was to become the captain of your selected nation. Starting off in the reserves, you had to earn your place before even thinking about cracking the first squad.
Your progress was impacted by how you played. This meant things like goals, assists, teamwork and passing all played into your grades. Present in World Cup 2014 but absent in 2018, Captain Your Country mode was a great feature that allowed you to feel the emotions of qualifying for and playing in the world’s biggest tournament.
Footy games have a come a long way since 2010. Better graphics, more attention to presentation, and card-collecting modes have all advanced over the years. However, the sheer amount of fun in 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa was on another level from its predecessors. While there are several footy games that rival this one-off, mid-cycle game, there are few that come close to matching its total offerings. What EA did with a short development cycle was impressive, and it’s one of many reasons 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is an honorable mention for the best sports
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