Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

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  • Summary: 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 thePES 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
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Games Master UK
    94
    Quite simply a footy fans' dream come true. [Dec 2007, p.54]
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  2. Total Video Games
    90
    All in all, PES 2008 adds significant depth and realism to the in-game experience. Seeing as this is what appeals most to the average PES gamer, we can state quite confidently that this year's game is a resounding success.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    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]
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  4. NZGamer
    76
    After raising the bar higher and higher, this version seems to come across as underwhelming.
  5. TeamXbox
    73
    Built upon a strong engine, but not doing much to keep up with the Joneses.
  6. Thunderbolt
    70
    Despite the shiny graphics, catchy music and long-awaited additions and tweaks, PES is showing its age as it's flogged again for another year. It's a great experience, the best we've got so far in fact, but is more of a small step than the giant leap we were once again really hoping for.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    45
    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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. mikehawk
    Sep 5, 2009
    10
    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
  2. MattF.
    Dec 7, 2007
    9
    OK, so it's not the strongest football game graphically on the market, but PES 2008 is most certainly the best. New features such as OK, so it's not the strongest football game graphically on the market, but PES 2008 is most certainly the best. New features such as replay saving, xbox live vision support, team editing, new stadiums and everything that was left out of PES 6, make this game awesome. The most enjoyable and addictive football game available. An absoloute jem. This title will be played alot by myself and my friends at parties. Kebab + Beer + PES 2008 = AMAZING. Buy this game.… Expand
  4. Eric
    Oct 16, 2007
    9
    This years PES is widely anticipated and from playing the demo on 360, this is sure to be the best in the series. I have been playing PESThis years PES is widely anticipated and from playing the demo on 360, this is sure to be the best in the series. I have been playing PES for many years and the gameplay is BETTER! Its amazing how "seabass" adds more realism to a game that was allready so REAL. I'm sure there will be some negative feelings about the game, but look at the total package. Full edit mode on next gen consoles, master league tweaks. The graphics are a major upgrade, online multiplayer , and new gameplay techniques are more than enough to put this title far ahead of EA' FIFA 08… Expand
  5. davidcraig
    Aug 13, 2010
    9
    This is the best Football game i've ever played. It's 2010 as i speak and it's so good i still haven't felt the need to get a newer footballThis is the best Football game i've ever played. It's 2010 as i speak and it's so good i still haven't felt the need to get a newer football title. It may not be liscensed like the FIFA games but it still has alot of teams and cups and leagues.… Expand
  6. MarcD.
    Nov 1, 2007
    7
    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
  7. exfifahater
    Nov 3, 2007
    6
    If this was the first release in the franchise, it would get a 9 - but the apparent lack of effort to bring anything really fresh to PES for If this was the first release in the franchise, it would get a 9 - but the apparent lack of effort to bring anything really fresh to PES for long-time fans drops it to a 7 immediately. Drop another point for total lack of next-gen ambition in terms of original presentation, menus, and online aux features as creative as FIFA's already old sports tickers and online league features. Certainly not a BAD game, especially if you only want an unrealistically fast-paced arcady experience that bears more similarity to hockey than football. But I can't understand those reviewers who claim that this is a great SIM - wake up people, regardless of how much you hate EA in general, FIFA 08 is much more sim-like in terms of team AI and the necessity to use the entire team and strategic thinking to beat the defense. I personally don't see the much touted improvement in PES AI this year (it's only incremental), whereas in FIFA there has been a massive improvement over the past 2 years. Where is the ambition? Why do I feel like PES is WAY down the priority list at Konami? Yes, FIFA does feel slow compared to PES, and it would be nice if the overall contrast between fast & slow players was more evident in FIFA. But w PES, everyone is fast, period. You could probably run John Terry solo right through the pitch to scorch the back of the net if you felt like it, and that's just not a sim in my books. Too bad - used to bash FIFA and love Winning 11, but now it's reversed for me. Hoping for a comeback in 09, but not holding my breath.… Expand
  8. EmilC.
    Nov 1, 2007
    3
    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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#63 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#52 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008