Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for Xbox 360 Reviews

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Xbox 360

Konami

Release Date: March 11, 2008

Also On: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3

Metascore

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29 Critics

User Score

7.8

Based on

35 Ratings

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PES 2008 features a brand new intelligence system, called Teamvision, that adapts and reacts to players own gameplay styles to ensure that the computer controlled opponents are always challenging and forcing the player to think and chance their style of play to avoid being out-thought by the game. It learns counter attacks that target your weaknesses and look to exploit any repetitive tactics players use. Defenders react better to danger, closing down the ball and charging at shots andPES 2008 features a brand new intelligence system, called Teamvision, that adapts and reacts to players own gameplay styles to ensure that the computer controlled opponents are always challenging and forcing the player to think and chance their style of play to avoid being out-thought by the game. It learns counter attacks that target your weaknesses and look to exploit any repetitive tactics players use. Defenders react better to danger, closing down the ball and charging at shots and the goalkeepers hold shots that are closer to them as well. Teammates make more intelligent runs into space and the close control has been sharpened to ensure quick and fluid passing and speedy attacks can be built. The next gen versions also feature extensive edit modes so players can completely customise their PES 2008 experience. [Konami]… Expand

Developer: Konami

Genre(s): Sim

# of players: 2 Online

Cheats: On GameFAQs

Rating: E

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Games Master UK

Quite simply a footy fans' dream come true. [Dec 2007, p.54]

360 Gamer Magazine UK

We’ve been beside ourselves with excitement about this finally arriving at GAMER towers, and it hasn’t disappointed. Great fun in two player, a decent challenge and lots to do in single player – and we haven’t even taken it online yet. Fan-bloody-tastic.

Pelit (Finland)

Not a masterpiece, but still a highly addictive football experience. The new AI system does not have great impact on gameplay. However, there are a lot of minor improvements, such as advanced set pieces and a brand new Master League. [Nov 2007]

NZGamer

After raising the bar higher and higher, this version seems to come across as underwhelming.

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TeamXbox

Built upon a strong engine, but not doing much to keep up with the Joneses.

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GameSpot

Konami's seventh Pro Evolution Soccer is a small improvement in terms of playability, but there's little else to make it worth the upgrade.

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Official Xbox Magazine

This year's PES is a step backward, and letting players fake injury to draw fouls is the least of the offenses. [June 2008, p.81]

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JamesH.

Oct 28, 2007

So many improvements. Much, much better than the previous incarnation.

mikehawk

Sep 5, 2009

I dont care about all the reviews saying fifa is technically superior with better graphics and more accurate functions. When it comes to theI dont care about all the reviews saying fifa is technically superior with better graphics and more accurate functions. When it comes to the most important aspect which is, the gameplay, PES 08 is a sports game like no other. Master league is one of the most addicting and driving modes in a game as it makes you fiend for victory so that you can gain experience for your players, and earn money to buy better players as you progress. if you enjoy soccer games on the xbox 360, you would be a fool not to own this.… Expand

Barry

Oct 28, 2007

Really good Pro Evo title.. addictive as usual and more realistic than it's predecessors. I went out last friday and bought Both PES2008 Really good Pro Evo title.. addictive as usual and more realistic than it's predecessors. I went out last friday and bought Both PES2008 & FIFA 08 and this game edges the footie game war for this year. Pro evo is all about addictiveness and fun. Fifa is more a sim so involves more realism but requires more patience from the player. The graphics are not amazing on either title but the award for most realistic faces goes to Pro Evo quite easily. This review makes me sound biased.. well, find out for yourself i say, just rent them and see what you prefer.… Expand

TomSorvqueringel

Apr 29, 2008

PES has always been the dominant footy game on consoles since it first arrived despite FIFAs popularity. PES 2008 doesnt disappoint as it isPES has always been the dominant footy game on consoles since it first arrived despite FIFAs popularity. PES 2008 doesnt disappoint as it is one of the best in the series, combining next-gen graphics with the all-conquering gameplay which is the series main feature. Sure. at times commentary is not as good compared to FIFA 08, with commentators commonly saying random words which do not relate tp the situation. The master league is not as good as FIFAs manager mode but PES is still the better all-round game. If you want a true, pure, realistic football simulation, PES 2008 is the game for you… Expand

EvanG.

Oct 26, 2007

The first thing to notice about this years iteration is the presentation of the game, which is incredibly poor, especially when compared side The first thing to notice about this years iteration is the presentation of the game, which is incredibly poor, especially when compared side to side with fifa 08. Fortunately it's the gameplay that counts, and pro evo still rules the roost here, there are so many subtle changes to this 2008 edition that really shine through after a few hours play. If you're after the glitz, buy fifa 08: but if you want the best simulation there is get pro evo 2008, it really plays like the real deal. Note to Konami though- GET SOME OFFICIAL LICENCES, 2 real premiership clubs is not enough (even worse when it's mid-table fodder like Newcastle United and Spurs!)… Expand

MarcD.

Nov 1, 2007

Plays a good game of football but is not much of an improvement on the last. Every aspect that has improved on pes6 is then balanced out with Plays a good game of football but is not much of an improvement on the last. Every aspect that has improved on pes6 is then balanced out with something else thats broken on this version. A rushed annual release that PES fans don't need.… Expand

EmilC.

Nov 1, 2007

Probably the WORST edition from beggining of series.Presentation extreamley poor.When you look at still pics it is very good, but in motion Probably the WORST edition from beggining of series.Presentation extreamley poor.When you look at still pics it is very good, but in motion it all breaks down.Too many stupid and anoying things, players are not moving realistic, ball bounces in ways that is not realistic at all.It takes ref 3-4 sec to signal to play on after fouls. Yuou get yellow card for thing you cant get it in real football.Frame rate is not good, and in replays it breaks down even more.It is pitty to see PES to drop down this low.But the PES was never good enogh to begin with.Winning Eleven is where the real game is for real players and should prove it on 22. november.… Expand

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