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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Games Master UK
    92
    Another quality run-out for PES on PS2 but it is only a shade better than "FIFA 08." [Christmas 2007, p.68]
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  2. AceGamez
    90
    Konami have done a great job of making Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on the PS2 a game that stands firm against the competition of its next-generation versions, and indeed is a cut above the rest in certain respects like the number of stadiums on offer.
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  3. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    90
    A typically solid performance from Seabass. [Dec 2007, p.82]
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  4. GameSpy
    80
    Compared to the HD versions, this PS2 game has significantly better features, such as great cross-compatibility with the handheld version.
  5. PTGamers
    80
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 looks more like an update than a truly new game. The flaws from previous years are quickly becoming blatant, and still they manage to fade away after a few hours of truly satisfying play.
  6. PSM3 Magazine UK
    78
    Still class, but more or less the same as last year. [Jan 2008, p.79]
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  7. Play UK
    75
    The formula here has already been pillaged, but it's not as suicidal as the PS3 version. [Issue#160, p.98]
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. ursynhu
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Este jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido eEste jogo é incrível! Eu recebi e ainda não posso parar de jogar. Os gráficos são tão detalhadas para um game e é desafiador, mas divertido e terá que jogar por horas! A história é complexa e profundamente pensado. O melhor jogo que eu já joguei de forma… Expand
  2. Duke_Nukem
    Sep 26, 2015
    8
    PES has always been a very solid football game on the PS2. I prefer it more than the FIFA series because of the better gameplay.

    The    PES has always been a very solid football game on the PS2. I prefer it more than the FIFA series because of the better gameplay.

    The problem however with both series is that every game they bring almost the same game, with a few little tweaks and an updated roster. I have PES 2 and it plays very much the same as PES 2008, the graphics are even smoother and less blocky.

    The menus and music in PES 2008 suck as usual. The commentary is not good but passable. There are several camera positions to chose from but in my opinion only the far side view is good. The far vertical view is also good (a bit too close though) but they made the mistake of putting the camera on the wrong side of the field in the second half of the match.

    The AI of your players is not very smart, the defenders don't seem to attack the enemy and leave most of the work up to you. And when will they develop a football game in which a missed pass from your player will just go to some random place on the field instead of directly in the feet of an enemy player?

    But as I said the gameplay in PES 2008 is better than in any other football game on the PS2 and for me that's the most important. PES 2008 gets 8 out of 10 from me.    … Expand
  4. MarkP.
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    Not too dissimilar to PES6 - at first glance it's identical. However, when you play it, you'll notice the subtle changes and Not too dissimilar to PES6 - at first glance it's identical. However, when you play it, you'll notice the subtle changes and realise that the majority of things that originally annoyed you about PES6 (that you've by now forgotten about) are now fixed. The keepers still drop lots of shots, the licencing is still appalling (Option Files fix that though) and the menu/music still grates, but this is definitely the best football game on the PS2 and it's certainly better than the XBOX 360 version.… Expand
  5. Ron-Plata
    May 23, 2021
    8
    The last best Pro Evolution of the PS2 era. Not as good as previous ones but the last good one.
    Pure nostalgia nowadays, makes me want to get    The last best Pro Evolution of the PS2 era. Not as good as previous ones but the last good one.
    Pure nostalgia nowadays, makes me want to get into a time machine and go back to 08 just to play this game again when it was fresh and how good football in real life was back then.    … Expand
  6. robertmac
    Apr 5, 2008
    7
    I had to stop playing just now to write this. My goalie just went out to block a shot on the edge of the box, and then when the ball reboundedI had to stop playing just now to write this. My goalie just went out to block a shot on the edge of the box, and then when the ball rebounded he just stood there and watched as the other teams striker kicked the ball into an empty net. The game is now more challenging than 2007 because computer cheats in different ways. My list of stupid moves the new "AI" does grows everytime I play it. It is frustrating to have to have superstar players just to be able to smart decisions.… Expand
  7. caligula_king
    Oct 4, 2015
    7
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 es un juego que significa mucho para mí, debido que fue el primero que tuve de la saga Pro . Es un juego con elPro Evolution Soccer 2008 es un juego que significa mucho para mí, debido que fue el primero que tuve de la saga Pro . Es un juego con el disfruté mucho tiempo y en su época me pareció bueno . Correcto juego sin mas… Expand
  8. MatthewS.
    Oct 27, 2007
    6
    A good game yes, but not as good as PES 6, and not different enough to warrant purchase if you already own PES 6. More like PES 6.5.

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#4 Best PS2 Game of 2008
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#18 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2008