While it is quite a big improvement over Fifa 06, it has quite a few flaws, that I'm sure will be fixed in Fifa 07.
Reasons: The gameplay is not bad at all. The goalkeeper situation can be fixed by simply moving the difficulty along to World Class while playing a friend, or just randomly while playing the computer itself. There are some flaws with the passing in the game and with player reactions such as waiting for the ball to come to them, or instantly slowing down. These aren't very complicated problems as there are ways around them, but they can be very frustrating in online play. I'm sure FIFA 07 will fix all of these, and that the game itself will be a brilliant one.
They have captured the speed well, and it is better then in the previous FIFA games... but other players can still quite easily catch up to you, and some of the reactions from your keeper may be very stupid even in World Class difficulty. An eight is definitely what it deserves, and it quite a good score for this game which is full of great unlockables along with every single team in the World (with the exception of maybe a few)... All uniforms are accurate, and it makes you feel proud to represent your country all together.
Graphics: 8/10
Reasons: The graphics look great... quite spectacular with facial emotions, and character faces overall. They have done a great job re-making the faces of the real life people, and the only problem is that they have not showed the graphics off enough. The crowd still looks similar to a bunch of worms waving around flags, but only this time they have square or rectangle heads instead which is quite an improvement compared to FIFA 06. One thing to note is that it's annoying waiting for the Substitutions to be made, but is one of the ways they show off the graphics. Sound: 8/10
Reasons: The sound with the commentating and kicks aren't bad. There isn't much you can improve on, except making a new speech linement for Clyde Tyldesly(spelling) and the other commentator, as after you've played at least 10 matches, it gets very repetitive. He shows his compassion, and is a great commentator, but the reason I gave this game an eight instead of a nine is just because of that. When a shot rattles the bar, and the crowd reacts... it just shows how wondeful soccer really can be. They have captured that part of the game very well, and the crowd reactions along with shouts/rants are great. I still expect them to improve though, even as this was a game that was quickly made for the Worldcup.
Value: 8/10
Reasons: The value of this game is great. You have global challenges, many teams to choose from, and at least a good 10-15 hours of single player action in the game itself. After you've done that, you can play it out online with a friend, or just keep playing to unlock more classic bios/ uniforms/ etc...
Great game.
Tilt: 9/10
Reasons: I have no problem with the tilt since you can set it as you please, but there are few, VERY MINOR issues with camera glitches and such, that really aren't that bad. This is the highest rating I could give regarding the camera though.
Reccommendations: I suggest you have a weekly rent of this game to enjoy and play with buddys, while completing all the global challenges (they aren't that tough to complete anyways). I don't think you should buy it unless you want to play it long term online.
Anyways, it's a great game, and is definitely an improvement over Fifa 06, so enjoy it while it's still played, and lets hope for the best in FIFA 07