Built on the same engine as FIFA 2004, UEFA Euro 2004 looks remarkable. Both the player models and the stadiums look exceptional and show off more details than you could ever want in a game. To me, the most impressive feat in the game is the animation showcased by the player models. Each reacts realistically to your commands and look almost like life. You won't find any quick jumps between two animations, but instead see a nice flow between them. Stadiums also show off some slick details like waving flags.
I would kill to have crowd noises like this in NCAA or Madden. While they could be compared in quality, for whatever reason the crowd just seems more alive and into the game in EUFA Euro. Crowds react to everything in the game and even have their own chants. Another impressive feat is the inclusion of not one, but two different languages for in-game commentary. Switch to the English track and you've got two English chaps calling all the action. Switch to the Spanish offering and you've got two fired-up Spanish speaking commentators. Regardless of which language you choose, the commentary is spot on (or at least it is on the English track, but it's still fun to hear the Spanish guys yell during goals). While there is some obvious redundancy in lines, there's enough variety present that you won't get tired of hearing it. The only short fall I found is that there is a noticeable delay in some comments -- but this is a rare occurrence. Also featured in the game is a decidedly Euro pop licensed soundtrack featuring bands like Dave Clarke, Stakka Bo, Boxer Rebellion and Nelly Furtado.
