Players can choose between different teams and the controls of the players on the pitch are designed to resemble real life as closely as possible. This means tactics, technique, mental power and sheer stamina are the factors that will determine whether you will go all the way to the top. Also, F.I.F.O. features:
- Online chat - Real time strategies - Real time substitutions - "Cookies boosters" to increase the fun of the game - Mouse control for more precision
How to play
Game Modes
FIFO offers three game modes - Single | Dual | Multiplayer
Select the desired game mode to begin.
Single player - 1 player
against the computer
The single player mode offers three skill levels. Easy | Normal | Hard
Step 1: Choose your team
Step 2: Choose skill level
Step 3: Choose strategies
Step 4: Configure the keyboard
Step 5: Configure game options
Step 6: Click "GO" button
Dual players - 2 players
on the same computer
Step 1: Choose your team
Step 2: Choose strategies
Step 3: Configure the keyboard
Step 4: Configure game options
Step 5: Click "GO" button
Multiplayer - 2 players
over the Internet
The multiplayer selection offers the possibility to create or join a 2 players
game on the Internet.
Creating a game
Step 1: Choose your team
Step 2: Add a game name
Step 3: Choose strategies
Step 4: Configure the keyboard
Step 5: Configure game options
Step 6: Click "GO" and wait for an opponent to join your game
Joining a game
Step 1: Choose your team
Step 2: Choose strategies
Step 3: Configure the keyboard
Step 4: Select the game to join
Step 5: Click "GO" button
The name and the password fields
let you create a private game. The private game
is not displayed in the join list. Your opponent
must know the name and password of the game to
join it. Password is optional!
Choose your team
You are allowed to choose any one of the international teams. Simply click
on the arrows to select your desired team.
Choose strategies
Strategies can be switched in real time during the game. Only three strategies
are available per match. Click the strategy buttons to choose your preferred
strategies.
Configure the keyboard
Default single player
mode keys are:
Forward = Arrow UP
Backward = Arrow DOWN
Left = Arrow LEFT
Right = Arrow RIGHT
Pass = LEFT SHIFT or left mouse button
Shoot = LEFT CONTROL or right mouse button
Strategy 1 = num pad 1
Strategy 2 = num pad 2
Strategy 3 = num pad 3
Cookies = num pad 4
Default
dual player mode keys are:
Player 1
Forward = Arrow UP
Backward = Arrow DOWN
Left = Arrow LEFT
Right = Arrow RIGHT
Pass = LEFT SHIFT or left mouse button
Shoot = LEFT CONTROL or right mouse button
Strategy 1 = num pad 1
Strategy 2 = num pad 2
Strategy 3 = num pad 3
Cookies = num pad 4
Player 2
Forward = W
Backward = S
Left = A
Right = D
Pass = Y or left mouse button
Shoot = U or right mouse button
Strategy 1 = 1
Strategy 2 = 2
Strategy 3 = 3
Cookies = 4
Default
multiplayer mode keys are:
Forward = Arrow UP
Backward = Arrow DOWN
Left = Arrow LEFT
Right = Arrow RIGHT
Pass = LEFT SHIFT or left mouse button
Shoot = LEFT CONTROL or right mouse button
Strategy 1 = num pad 1
Strategy 2 = num pad 2
Strategy 3 = num pad 3
Cookies = num pad 4
Screen chat = T
You can set up your own keys
by clicking the buttons of the controls.
Configure match options
Available half-lengths are 10, 15 or 30 minutes
Substitution on / off
Fatigue on / off
Cards on / off
Offside on / off
Auto replay on/off
Sound on / off - office mode:)
Cookies Boosters
Cookies are sponsor bonuses that will help
you out during the match. Some cookies will give
you full vitality and skills; others will give
you 3 minutes extra time if you are in difficulty
at the end of a match. There are only three cookies
available per match.
Using strategies
If the game is not going your way, you may increase the chance of success by
adjusting tactics during the match. Which tactic is most successful is affected
by variables such as personal style and the tactic chosen by your opponent.
Using player's substitution.
It is recommended to substitute players when they are low in vitality or skills.
Basic pass
Basic passing is done by facing the receiver of the ball and pressing the pass
key. The precision of the pass will depend on the skill and vitality of the
passing player.
Sophisticated pass
Sophisticated passing is done with the left mouse button. Target the desired
location with the mouse cursor and click the left mouse button. You apply
effects to the ball by dragging the mouse as you click the mouse button.
Basic shot
Basic shooting is done facing the target and pressing
the shoot key.
Sophisticated shot
Sophisticated shooting is done with the right mouse button. Target the desired
location with the mouse cursor and press the right mouse button. You apply
effects to the ball by dragging the mouse as you click the mouse button.
Pass and shoot combo
Head kicks and volley kicks can only be achieved by using the mouse. Focus
your target with the mouse cursor. Pass the ball to your target by clicking
left mouse button. Keep holding the left mouse button and drag the mouse
up or down to give height to the ball. When the ball is in the air, move
the cursor to a new target and click the right mouse button to shoot. If
the button is clicked soon enough, the selected player will perform a head
kick or volley kick. If the event is clicked too late, the player will head
kick the ball.
Tackle
If the opposing team controls the ball and one of your players is in the proximity, the ball possessor he can tackle. Use the pass control to initiate tackling.
Corner kicks - free kicks - penalty kick - Throw-in
When these events occur, you select the destination for
the ball using the mouse or directional keys.
Then use a pass or shoot control as usual.
