UEFA Champions League 2004 - 2005 Demo

The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious soccer competition in Europe, where only the best team from the continent get to match their strength against each other. Thus, each year, one of them goes home with the most desired trophy in football, as well as their own place in history among the best.

UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 is EA SPORTS' take on the competition, which enables you to feel the pressure and the high stakes involved win every match that is part of the cup. Since the club is always one wrong move away from being eliminated, your job also depends on the performance of your players, meaning that there is no place for mistakes.

As EA accustomed you over the years, every team and official UEFA Champions League sponsor is present into the game, as well as the names and faces of every player from the biggest clubs around Europe. You can choose from a total of 239 clubs from many different countries, depending on your preferences. The available leagues include the Spanish Primera Liga, Italian Serie A and the German Bundesliga, among others.

A lot of improvements have gone into the actual gameplay for this installment, many of which open up totally new ways of controlling your players on the field. Hence, from responsiveness and refined control at high speeds, to better goalkeeper decision making, every part of the game is now slightly more polished and feels more natural, making it a real pleasure to go out on the pitch.

The graphics have been enhanced as well, thanks to the much better textures and special effects that make the game shine in every aspect. But, one major change comes in the sound department, thanks to the new radio addition. This gimmick is basically a simulated radio station that plays inside the game menu, where you can hear news and developments about the competition, while you are making your way to the final.

In the end, UEFA Champions League 2004-2005 is truly and advancement when it comes to soccer simulation, graphics and gameplay mechanics. The fact that only the best teams are included into the roster makes this installment a bit more difficult and challenging, even for experienced players.