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FIFA Soccer 08 Xbox 360
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82 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

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  • Summary: The FIFA Soccer 08 next-gen gameplay engine, built to maximize the power of Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3, delivers animations and ball control that is so responsive you feel like you are actually on the pitch. Players in FIFA Soccer 08 now benefit from A.I. so smart, it features a 35-point decision engine which enables players to process multiple decisions and reactions in real-time. The A.I.'s dynamic ‘Threat Map’ system captures the excitement and realism of soccer. Players are now aware of their surroundings, reacting authentically to threats and opportunities to make intelligent football decisions. A true next-generation ball-striking engine calculates shot success by combining an almost infinite number of different contexts, including ball spin, pressure from defenders, player attributes, and even air pressure to recreate the drama and unpredictable nature of shooting. A new play mode called Be A Pro locks you in the role of a single player and challenges you to master the same disciplines as a real soccer player—from positioning and tackling to reading the field and passing. FIFA Soccer 08 introduces skill moves with a true next-generation organic 'building-block' system enabling you to combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from the real-world superstars or define your own style of play. Animations can be interrupted at any time to transition into a new move, enabling you to read and respond to the defence, just like real life. Master the skills to break down the defence, elude your marker and lead your team to victory. Represent your club online against your rivals throughout the season in the F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French League or Mexican 1st Division. When they play, you play. [Electronic Arts]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Play.tm
    91
    Thanks to genuine challenge, bruising A.I., a significantly improved Manager Mode, and more involving evolutionary player aspects, this year's FIFA emerges as yet another successful edition to EA's once vilified football portfolio.
  2. Planet Xbox 360
    91
    The FIFA series can no longer be labelled as a joke because this year it has surpassed PES2008. The sheer volume of content along with the realistic game play and superior graphics, has led me to this conclusion.
  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    72
    The infrastructure is definitely in place for a corker of a kickabout but the important thing - that intangible soul - is still frustratingly missing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. DavidD
    10
    Apocalypse B is one of the most stupid people that the world has ever had the misfortune to bear host to.FIFA 08 outstrips PES 2008 in gameplay,graphics,commentary and fun.And all the other categories. P.S(For you,Mr A B):You are an idiot.Go to another planet where you can do no harm and insults.… Expand
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  2. ApocalypseB.
    6
    Firstly I must say that Martin D needs a brain transplant if he seriously thinks this is better than PES2008! I know its about opinions, but sometimes you get stupid ones like his and GamesTm which need to be challenged. Ok this game isn't crap, it is rather good for a Fifa EA game. But when you have simply mechincs of gameplay absent, like players responding to where the ball is or tackling by actually making a tackle not players running into each other like lemmings, really isn't good enough. Overall you never feel in complete control of your team, and in tight situations you feel increasingly cheated and pissed off! But the difficulty and pace of the game is something PES2008 can look at and learn things from. And Konami can definitely learn how to conduct online matches from EA, as at least its seamless play in this game opposed to the ball skipping crap of PES2008 online. That is the only reason I brought this game, to play online. ARE YOU READING KONMAI, SORT IT OUT OR YOU COULD LOSE YOUR LOYAL FANS! This game is average at best, and when Konami sorts itself out I won't return to this as there isn't that much to authentic play to keep me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. yuvalToren
    1
    I find that the AI literally cheats. It will give itself possession after the ball clearly goes out off of one of its own players. It will call fouls on me indiscriminately while almost never calling a foul on itself, which is especially frustrating considering (a) that I have absolutely no way of controlling whether or not my tackle is a foul, and (b) the AI's tackles are often incredibly vicious with no ball contact and are (almost) never called. The Ai is also essentially impossible to tackle; your player just runs alongside the AI player until he decides to pass. I do not have XBOX Live, so I can't say anything about the online multiplayer, but the single player modes are extremely frustrating due to the terribly programmed AI.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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