| 91 |
GameShark
Although a little player control is sacrificed, the amount of influence you have directly on your team’s positioning and the movement of the ball more than make up for it.
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| 90 |
AceGamez
Minor reservations aside, Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 is the rarest type of sports game; one that redefines the way you think of the genre.
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| 90 |
Official Nintendo Magazine UK
Easily the best football game on a Nintendo system. It takes a while to get used to the new controls but once you get your head round them, they become second nature. [Mar 2008, p.58]
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| 90 |
Games Master UK
Initially bewildering, it makes great use of hte Wii controls. Give it time and you'll love it. [Apr 2008, p.68]
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| 89 |
NGamer UK
Pro Evo scores a screamer on its Wii debut. Despite iffy defending and no Master League, this is top quality footie action. Champion.
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| 89 |
IGN UK
Providing a free-flowing football experience like no other before it, it’s not only the best title of its sort on the Wii, but also an indicator of what’s possible for the genre as a whole when genuine innovation is applied.
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| 86 |
IGN
For the first time in a long, long time, we're going crazy for a soccer game on a Nintendo platform.
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| 86 |
Cheat Code Central
PES 2008 brings soccer games back to life with its fresh approach. Plus, with hidden gems like the ability to field a team of your Miis, it is impossible for me to not lend it my staunch support.
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| 85 |
Console Monster
The control system is what stood out to me the most on PES2008 Wii. At first, it can be confusing, as players are pointing the Wii-mote and shaking the nunchuk all over the place but the superbly created in-game tutorials are there to help you understand.
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| 80 |
Game Informer
Although the game takes over for actions like targeting the goal, the normal list of soccer moves is not hamstrung, and I applaud Konami for its thoughtfulness in how to bring a game to the Wii with a new vision. [May 2008, p.92]
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| 80 |
GameSpot
Thanks to a new control system and good online play, Pro Evolution Soccer on the Wii is a unique and enjoyable experience.
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| 80 |
N-Europe
This generations best version without a doubt, and the finest sports title on Wii to date. If you're a fan of football or the series, buy it now.
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| 80 |
VideoGamer
A solid first effort, a great start for Konami's genre-scrambling control system and, with practice, extremely rewarding. I won't go as far as to say it's revolutionised the series - for me the traditional control scheme is still the best way to play PES.
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| 80 |
EuroGamer
The most innovative football title we've come across in many years.
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| 75 |
1UP
The less-technically apt Wii version ends up being the game to move the franchise forward.
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| 75 |
PTGamers
PES 2008 plays a good game, but is reserved for a special kind of players – the patient, persistent and willing to dive into the new control mode.
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| 70 |
Level7.nu
It’s a unique title in a lot of aspects. Instead of controlling one player you’re in control of the entire team at all times. It’s a system you’ll struggle with at times, but when you get a hang of it you’ll be awarded with an odd and equally enjoyable soccer experience unlike anything you’ve seen in a long time.
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| 61 |
n-Revolution Magazine UK
There are better sports games on the Wii, and far, far better versions of Pro Evo in the world of videogames. A shame. [Issue#21, p.74]
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