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FIFA 2000 (USA)

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Inside FIFA 2000

FIFA 2000 on the Game Boy Color is exactly what the title promises: the 2000 edition of EA Sports' long-running soccer franchise, shrunk down to fit a handheld cartridge. It hit shelves in North America (the USA release) and was published by EA Sports. Like most portable sports games of the late 90s, it's a simplified take on the full console experience, but it still tries to capture the feel of 11-on-11 soccer within the GBC's limited hardware. What you actually do is pick your favorite national or club team and play matches against the CPU or a friend via link cable. The core gameplay revolves around passing, shooting, and defending using the D-pad and two buttons (A and B) on the Game Boy Color. There are a few modes to choose from, like a quick exhibition match or a tournament structure. The view is top-down, and while the players are small sprites, the game does its best to simulate offsides, fouls, and basic strategy. For a retro soccer fan, FIFA 2000 on GBC is a decent snapshot of how sports games were ported to handhelds before the Advance era. It's not going to blow anyone away with depth or graphics, but it plays a functional game of soccer and is worth a few matches if you have a nostalgic soft spot for 8-bit sports titles. Compared to other GBC soccer games like International Superstar Soccer, it's a bit more arcadey but still firmly a simulation attempt.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Boy Color
Genre: Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
Developer: EA Vancouver
Released: 1999
Players: 1-2
Region: USA

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Getting Started

First, you'll see a title screen then a menu where you pick options like Exhibition, Tournament, or Options. Use the D-pad to move between items and press X (A button) to confirm. You can select a national team or a club side from the available rosters. Most of the text is in English since this is the USA release.

The core loop is playing 90-minute matches (shortened in real time) against the AI or a second player. You control one player at a time; the computer handles your teammates' positioning. Use the D-pad to move your player, press S (B button) to pass the ball to a nearby teammate, and X (A button) to shoot when near the goal. To tackle, just run into an opponent while holding S. The L and R shoulder buttons may switch players or perform special actions, but the game's manual would clarify exactly.

A few tips: passing is more reliable than dribbling; the CPU is decent at intercepting careless passes. Use the tournament mode to get a real sense of progression, as exhibition matches are just one-offs. If you can link two Game Boy Colors with a cable, you can play head-to-head - that's where the game shines most.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button (jump / confirm)
S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
Enter: Start / Pause
V: Select

FIFA 2000 FAQ

Who developed FIFA 2000?

The game was published by EA Sports, but the specific developer of the Game Boy Color version is not widely documented. It was likely handled by one of EA's internal studios or a third-party porting house.

Is FIFA 2000 exclusive to Game Boy Color or did it appear on other systems?

FIFA 2000 appeared on several platforms including PlayStation, Nintendo 64, and PC, but the Game Boy Color version is a distinct portable adaptation with its own graphics and gameplay tuned for the handheld.

What makes FIFA 2000 stand out among Game Boy Color titles of its era?

For a handheld soccer game, it offers a decent variety of international teams and multiple play modes, including a link cable multiplayer option. The top-down perspective and smooth scrolling make it one of the more playable sports titles on the system.

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