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UEFA Euro 2008
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 45 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: EA Canada
Genre(s): Sports, Soccer
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: May 19, 2008
Summary
UEFA EURO 2008 captures the look and feel of the journey from qualification to the finals with rain and mud dynamics that impact playing conditions, real-time player ratings that change based on player performance, and a penalty kick mode that re-creates the elation and agony of a penalty shoot-out as if you were on the pitch. Experience the thrill of scoring the goal that sends your country through to the next round and then choose how to celebrate it with all-new interactive user-controlled celebrations. Captain your country, play alongside your heroes, and inspire them to championship glory in the official videogame of UEFA EURO 2008. A new game mode called Captain Your Country enables gamers to customize them on the pitch and wear the shirt of their national team. Work through eight status levels to earn the captaincy of your team and then lead your country into battle for championship glory against your rivals. Go online in Battle of the Nations to earn status points for yourself and your country in a competition for global supremacy. Go for the biggest upsets to earn the most points and then watch you and your country move up the leader boards. Face the challenge and pressure of competing in the championship rounds in the EURO Online Knockout Draw to test your skills against the world's best. [Electronic Arts]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
MEGamers
Pick your favourite team, control your favourite player and lead the whole nation to success. It does not get any more exciting than this!
Read Full Review >MS Xbox World
For those of you with FIFA 08, this is well worth a look simply because of the refreshing new modes and roster of teams/players available.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Representing this summer's European tourney, UEFA impresses in many ways: shimmering presentation, engaging game modes, and tweaks to problems that hurt "FIFA 08". [June 2008, p.78]
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Playing the game is fun defined. While Pro Evolution has managed to slowly botch its own previously stellar system with each release, EA’s FIFA has been making steady progress over the last few years, culminating in this climax.
Read Full Review >GameZone
UEFA EURO 2008 is a nice entry to the series. While the gameplay isn't quite a groundbreaking departure from the formula they created in FIFA 08, it’s still a cleaner experience and a lot of fun for soccer fans.
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
If you want a preview of what’s coming in FIFA 09, UEFA Euro 2008 is as close as you can get. It is one of the best soccer games to date, but it’s so limited that its shelf life is almost zero.
Read Full Review >Team Xbox
So, yes, the future does indeed looks bright for FIFA 09, but with UEFA EURO 2008 currently on the shelves, the future also happens to be right now.
Read Full Review >Planet Xbox 360
It will tie you over nicely until the highly anticipated FIFA 09 hits store shelves. When I described it as a mixed bag my reasons were such; good graphics, excellent sound, lack of real depth, superb game play but lacklustre online options.
Read Full Review >NZGamer
This solid football game offers hours of enjoyment, both via single and multiplayer, and has enough improvements to keep FIFA ’08 fans happy. However, the limited number of teams and the pure European focus may put off some of the more casual players.
Read Full Review >Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
It’s the confirmation of everything that was great on FIFA 08 for the PS3 and Xbox 360. The gameplay is side-by-side with everything that Pro Evolution Soccer has delivered over the years and it’s better than any FIFA to date. And with its shiny presentation and online and offline modes, it’s a must have for every soccer fan out there. [Apr 2008]
Pelit (Finland)
A lot more than just a official game of Euro 2008, although the authentic atmosphere is obviously one of the key elements. Players move smoother than before and the gameplay is a bit tighter than in FIFA 08. However, the AI is a boring opponent. Captain your country -mode is a great addition. [Apr 2008]
Cheat Code Central
The player likenesses are fantastic and the overall presentation is wonderful.
Read Full Review >1UP
Most soccer nuts awaiting this summer's Euro-only tourney in Switzerland and Austria will buy this one anyway, but for those on the fence, I recommend giving this one a shot. Particularly at the slightly reduced $49.99 price tag.
Read Full Review >Xbox360Achievements
Without doubt, UEFA Euro 2008 is the pinnacle of Football games.
Read Full Review >IGN
Those searching for a great tune up to this fall's FIFA 2009 should look no further than the impressive package of UEFA Euro 2008.
Read Full Review >PTGamers
See this game as version 1.1 of FIFA 08, but focused on the UEFA European Championship, and as a nice taste of things to come in the next edition of FIFA.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
It’s a very polished, playable soccer game. The play by play is solid, the AI is challenging, and there are lots of options which allow you to tweak the experience to your liking.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
Putting aside the grumbles with price and the frustrating licensing issue, UEFA Euro 2008 is a slightly better game of football than FIFA 08, which bodes well for the next release - but that is a problem in itself.
Read Full Review >IGN UK
EURO 2008 is undoubtedly a step forward for the FIFA series, bringing it tantalizingly close to dethroning the once all conquering "PES."
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
With the added bonus of Captain Your Country, and a host of welcome tweaks and additions, it's a Russian linesman away from being given 9/10, and only the inevitable absence of club teams and other FIFA-level content get in the way.
Read Full Review >360 Gamer Magazine UK
Okay, so it’s basically just a streamlined version of FIFA 08 with new trimmings but look beyond this and there’s a world of ball-kicking goodness to be enjoyed. Its decidedly stunted nature makes it a far more appealing choice for the multiplayer gamer but even so, it’s still one of the better footy games of this generation.
games(TM)
Electronic Arts has managed to fire yet another positive shot in the football sim battle. [May 2008, p.117]
GameSpot
UEFA Euro 2008 plays a better game of football than anything else on the market, but only just.
Read Full Review >Boomtown
A really terrific game of football. The pace of play, the ball physics and the AI combine to make a top notch simulation of the sport. On the higher difficultly levels there's a very strong challenge ahead of you.
Read Full Review >VideoGamer
The big question hanging over Euro 2008 is if it's worth its price tag, given that it's essential a tweaked FIFA 08 and FIFA 09 is only a few months away? The core gameplay has been tweaked enough to make FIFA 08 feel slightly dated, but chances are FIFA 09 will improve on this even further.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
When it plays a game of football so streamlined, so natural - so real, it’s hard to not feel justified in handing over more hard earned money to a company who seem to be learning from past mistakes.
Read Full Review >DarkZero
The normal match modes and multiplayer are a step up from Fifa 08, with player movement and ball control even more realistic than what has come before.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
The play is fantastic, and there's a lot of fun to be had, but even with the improvements made from FIFA 08, it feels underfeatured and overpriced when you hold the two titles side by side.
Read Full Review >DarkStation
What it all comes down to is the fact that UEFA Euro 2008 is trying to hit a specific market, and although the market for the game may not be as big here in the United States as it is over the pond, I believe that if soccer fans give this a try they will not only enjoy this game but also give some interest into this year’s UEFA tournament.
Read Full Review >IC-Games
If you are desperate for a good football game, you couldn't find a better game on the market, that's for sure, however a desire to play the game is not likely to last past the summer, certainly not past the probable release of FIFA 09.
Read Full Review >Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
Lacks the sheen of "FIFA 08," but plays it off the park. A good placebo for "PES." [June 2008, p.76]
Games Master UK
Improves on "FIFA 08" in gameplay terms, but lacks the intelligence of EA's PS2 game. [May 2008, p.83]
PALGN
UEFA EURO 2008 is a fantastic game, and it's amazing how different the title is from FIFA 08. Football fans who are heavily into the tournament should pick this title up immediately.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
UEFA Euro 2008 narrows the FIFA ranks to just 52 teams in competition for the confederation's crown, but it still delivers realistic control, convincing independent ball physics, and smooth online play-making. [June 2008, p.81]
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
The best version of soccer that EA has put up to date, and just gets me excited for what lies in store for the full game called FIFA 09 this fall!
Read Full Review >GameShark
Soccer diehards will love the action on the pitch and the faithfulness to the pageantry of the UEFA Euro competition. However, given the limited scope of this title, it’s hard to justify paying nearly full price unless you’re a soccer junkie.
Read Full Review >GameTrailers
UEFA offers a solid game of soccer with no glaring flaws, a slightly steep learning curve, and a deep amount of play options that should keep most players satisfied--at least until next year's installment hits the market.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Battle of the Nations is a phenomenal way to stoke the nationalistic fire of the competition in gamers around the world, but it's shutting down the day after the tournament.
Read Full Review >Level7.nu
Uefa Euro 2008 is probably EA’s best effort this far when it comes to soccer games. Gameplay on the field has been tweaked to an overall better flow and the Captian your country mode is really fun. Charging full price for a game that loses its relevance after the championships is the only major flaw in this otherwise great soccer experience.
Read Full Review >X360 Magazine UK
Be A Pro's sideshow trumps the main event, which itself is largely unchanged. [Issue#32, p.86]
Gameplanet
A good solid soccer title which builds on previous EA soccer titles. Some glitches here and there and a high learning curve means you will need to stick at it, and might put off newcomers to the series. But an incredible match and graphics engine help to make up for this.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
While the game may seem a perfect recreation of the sport so far, there are unfortunately a couple of bugs which really never should've slipped through the testing process.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine UK
Pretty much "FIFA 08" with a new front end and 571 teams removed. [May 2008, p.80]
Gamervision
Being closer to the action gives each game a more intimate feel, and having Power Meters for each and every pass gives a more complete feeling of control.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Martin D. gave it a10:
What a incredible gameplay!..online cup is just amazing big fun...2 bad that the dutch players are fictitious....but hell...do are better then the real ones.
Tiago B. gave it a9:
Best Game out there!!!! Bye bye PES... It´s a FIFA08 GREAT improvement! Everyone should try it! a must buy for multiplayer.
Mark H. gave it a9:
Fun, authentic fun. Great audio and challenging gameplay. So many neat touches such as pitches getting heavier if it rains with the ball actually sticking in patches, stadium announcers speaking in their native tongue, I could go on and on...I'm selling PES 2008 I wont play it after this.
Lee M gave it a10:
Top drawer a good leap forward in terms of game engine! Well done EA.
Khobaib A. gave it a10:
Brilliant. beats PES hands down. a big improvement on fifa 08 gameplay wise and not a rip off like normal EA euro and world cup games like road to world cup etc in the past. A true football fan's game.
