**************************************************************************************************** **************************THIS FAQ IS FOR THE PS2 VERSION OF THE GAME******************************* **************************************************************************************************** Game:Fifa Soccer 08 Platform:PS2 Creator:RaysoRb Started to Write:20 Aug 2008 Finished to Write:25 Aug 2008 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------INDEX--------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) - Introduction 1.1) - About The Author 1.2) - Contact Information 1.3) - Disclaimer 1.4) - About The Game 2) - FAQ/Walkthough 2.1) - Freekicks 2.2) - Trick Moves 2.3) - Goalkeeper Controlling 2.4) - Some Other Useful Advice 3.0) - Credits ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------1)Introduction---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's Up everybody?.Welcome to Fifa Soccer 08 FAQ/Walkthrough.I saw that there was no FAQ for that game and I thought why I dont make one.This is a Gameplay FAQ.It will give you advantages to play better in matches, do better trick moves, to score a goal from free kicks and much more!. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1)About the Author-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello I am Johhny I live in USA I am 14 years old Mostly I play Sport Games like Fifa Soccer 08 I love Fifa Soccer 08 This is my second FAQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.2)Contact Information----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can contact me by; 1.Send me a PM on Cheathappens:Just copy and paste this link to your adress browser; http://www.cheathappens.com/user_new_msg.asp?toUser=434984 To send me a PM on Cheathappens you have to become a member,Registration is fast and free. 2.Add my MSN adress:You can add my MSN adress to contact me My MSN Adress: halflight_whitedeath@hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.3)Disclaimer-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This FAQ is not to be used on another website without taking my permission. The only website that is allowed to use this FAQ is: Cheathappens (www.cheathappens.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.4)About The Game---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fifa Soccer 08 is the latest version of Fifa Series.As you can see from the name the game is about football. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------2)FAQ/Walkthough--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After I gave you information about the game we are ready for the FAQ/Walkthrough. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1)Freekicks--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Freekick: Basic Controls ------------------------ 1st)Direction:Use the left analog stick to select initial direction of the kick. 2nd)Power:Use the shoot or pass button to give power to kick. 3rd)Spin:While powering the ball use the left analog stick to add sidespin and topsinto the ball. --------------------- Freekick: Aim Blindly --------------------- 1st)Direction:Use the left analog stict to select the intial direction of the shoot. 2nd)Fool The Keeper:Press the left analog stick to lock the camera, then use the left stick to change the direction of your freekick. 3rd)Feel The Post:You will feel the controller vibrating when aiming directly either post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.2)Trick Moves------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Trick Moves: Lane Change ----------------------- When dribling towards a defender, Rotate the trick from forward to left to perform a lane change. With correct timing you can beat the defender. ------------------ Trick Moves: Feint ------------------ When dribling toward a defender,move the trick stick from left to right to perform a feint. With correct timing you can beat the defender. --------------------- Trick Moves: Do a 360 --------------------- When dribling towars a defender, rotate the trick stick from back to front to perform a 360. With correct timing you can beat the defender. ------------------ Trick Moves: Dummy ------------------ Move the right analog stick left then right to perform a dummy move. --------------------- Trick Moves:Drag Back --------------------- Double tap back the right stick to pull the ball back. --------------------------- Trick Moves: Drag Back,Turn --------------------------- Move the right analog stick from back to left, to drag back and go. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Sprinting ---------------------- When sprinting with the ball, use the trick stick to knock the ball forward, This allows you to sprint faster and possibly beat the defender. ------------------------ Trick Moves: First Touch ------------------------ When recieving the ball, use the trick stick to knock the ball into space. The longer you hold the trick stick,the further you will kick the ball.This will give you an advantage to beat the defender. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Shielding ---------------------- Tap the sprint button to shield the ball from a defender.This will allow you to protect the ball from the defender. ------------------- Trick Moves: Jockey ------------------- When defending in a one-on-one situation, use the pace control button to stand your ground. This will allow you greater control and easier tackling. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Fake Shot ---------------------- When one-on-one with a goalie,power a shot and then immediately press pass and a direction to fake the shot. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Fake Pass ---------------------- When one-on-one with a defender, power a lob pass or cross and then immediately press pass and a direction to fake the pass. --------------------------- Trick Moves: Fake Throw-Ins --------------------------- When you are in a throw-in situation,lock the camera to a player,after this switch the reciever to any other player while your opponent is trying to prevent your reciever from getting the ball throw the ball to the locked player. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Lace Shot ---------------------- Press shoot to make a powerful lace shot. ---------------------- Trick Moves: Chip Shot ---------------------- Press the pace control button while shooting to perform a chip shot. ------------------------- Trick Moves: Finesse Shot ------------------------- Hold the Dummy Move button while shooting to perfom a finesse shot. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.3)GoalKeeper Control------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- GK Control: Control your GK -------------------------- A striker is breaking through the defenders are chasin him but nobody is ablem to stop him... except the GoalKeeper.Switch to Goalkeeper by the right stick and take the control of the situation. You can move the Goalkeeper by the left stick. --------------------------- GK Control: Automatic Saves --------------------------- You don't have to afraid to switch to Goalkeeper.If you switch to Goalkeeper and you dont press any buttons to save the ball.The Goalkeeper will do a initiate automatic save. ---------------------- GK Control: Set Pieces ---------------------- 1st)Corner/Freekick:Durinkg a corner kick or a freekick press the right stick to take the control of your GK(Goalkeeper). 2nd)Posision your GK:Posision of the GK is based on your estimation for where the kick will go. 3rd)After the kick:Remain controlling the goalkeeper and press the GK Change button to initiate a save attempt by yourself. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.4)Some Other Useful Advice------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Create Your Own Formation ------------------------- Step 1)Choose a base formation out of 9 formation templates. Step 2)Modify each position on the pitch and assign custom offensive and defensive runs. Step3)Assign your created formation to any club you wish. --------------- Real Formations --------------- Every club in Fifa 08 has its individual,real world formations.The club's specific formation is labelled with its team name.Make sure you practice your club's own formation before take on your friends.As each formation has its own strenghts and weaknesses. ------------------ Use Team Mentality ------------------ If you happen to be down by one goal or two,make sure you shift your teams mentality to Offensive. This will push up your whole team.When you combine it to defensive tactic Pressing,Your opponent will have no breathing space.But be aware that this makes you vulnerable for counter attacks. ------------------ Team Mentality (2) ------------------ When lacking offensive support runs,try using the attack tactic which will increase the speed of defence to offense transition.If yu feel your opponent have too much space,try using the defence tactic to close your opponent down earlier. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------3.0)Credits-------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All the information below is from Tips&Hints and Personal Knowledge. No Plagiarism. Special Thanks: Firstly, I have say thanks to the computer company that they sold me this computer. And I have to say thanks to the creators of this Notepad program. Also I have to say thanks to the Almight God for making me enough talented to write this FAQ.