UEFA Champions League 2006-2007 review

A token update of soccer mega-hit FIFA 07 with glossy finish, yet we're still excited

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It’s not nearly all bad, of course, as the controls are familiar and the atmosphere is genuinely tinged with the weight of huge expectations. It’s also hands-down the best looking soccer title you’ve ever played, as everything from players to crowd and in between is simply gorgeous. Even the advertisements on the field borders look sharp, although we’re wondering just how the heck Microsoft lets EA get away with having Playstation 3 ads on the 360 – someone’s likely going to get sacked for that one.

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GenreSports
DescriptionEA has botched the beauty of Champions League by simply repackaging FIFA 07 with minor tweaks and insubstantial additions. Good, but a wasted opportunity.
Platform"PS2","Xbox 360","PSP","PC"
US censor rating"Everyone","Everyone","Everyone","Everyone"
UK censor rating"3+","3+","3+","3+"
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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