Here is the subjective part. Why do players swear this 13-year-old game with a modded audio track is superior to modern Ultimate Team behemoths?
1. The "Soul" Factor (Gameplay) FIFA 12 had the Tactical Defending system before it was neutered. The pace was slower. You couldn't spam skill moves endlessly. The FitGirl repack runs perfectly on low-end hardware (even Intel HD Graphics). Modern FIFA is a slot machine; FIFA 12 is a simulation.
2. The Commentary Authenticity Modern FIFA 24/25 has Arabic commentary (Fahad Al-Otaibi & Abdullah Al-Muqit). While professional, it is sterile and recorded in a studio. Esam El Shawali’s modded patch uses actual live match reactions spliced from TV.
3. The FitGirl Efficiency The repack installs in 15 minutes versus 2 hours for a modern AAA title. It takes up only 6GB with the mod installed, compared to FIFA 23's 100GB+ footprint.
Modern FIFA/FC games feature the legendary Fares Awad (and formerly Abdullah Al Mulla). Fares is professional, smooth, and poetic. Here is the subjective part
But is he "Better"? No. Here is why the FIFA 12 Shawali patch wins:
| Feature | Modern FIFA (Fares Awad) | FIFA 12 (Shawali FitGirl) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Passion Level | Calm, academic | Hyperactive, chaotic, screaming | | Goal Call | "Haaad ar-rah'..." (This is magic) | "GOOOOAL... GOAL GOAL GOAL! PROUT PROUT!" | | Insults | None, very PC | "This player is sleeping on the pitch!" | | Nostalgia | Low (Modern era) | High (The golden age of Messi/Ronaldo) | | File Size | 3 GB (Modern game) | 2.8 GB (Full game + patch repack) |
Keep in mind that the steps can vary based on the specific patch and repack version you're using.
Original English commentary is stored in: or inside
FIFA 12\Game\data\audio\commentary\
or inside .big archives like:
Some repacks merge these files differently.
Check:
Search inside FIFA 12\Game\ for files named *commentary* or *audio*.
If you grew up playing FIFA 12 on a mid-range PC in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, or Algeria, there is a sound that triggers instant dopamine rush: the thunderous yell of "PROUT PROUT PROUT... GOOOOOAL!" by Esam El Shawali. or inside .big archives like:
For over a decade, the vanilla English commentary of Martin Tyler and Alan Smith has been the industry standard. But for Arabic-speaking fans, the game was incomplete without the chaotic, passionate, and meme-worthy delivery of Shawali and his partner, Abdullah Al Mulla. Enter the holy grail of retro modding: The FIFA 12 Arabic Commentary Patch by Esam El Shawali, specifically the FitGirl Repack version. Why is this specific combination better than the original discs or other repacks? Let’s break it down.
Most patches come as an auto-installer (.exe).
If you have $$x$$ files in your game directory and you need to replace $$y$$ of them with the patch, ensuring $$y \leq x$$ is crucial for a successful patch installation.
In non-mathematical terms, ensure you have the correct files to replace and follow the patch's instructions for a smoother experience.