Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

 PlayStation 3
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 55
  3. Negative: 12 out of 55
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  1. Limanima
    Nov 6, 2007
    5
    I played the PES demo, and I realy didn't like it. But the truth is that I don't like soccer games in general. The main reason I don't like them, is because they seem sooooooo sloooooow. The players take ages to run 10 meters, and that is anoying. Where are the fast paced games like the good old Sensible Soccer or Kick Off? I think the main probem with this games, is the I played the PES demo, and I realy didn't like it. But the truth is that I don't like soccer games in general. The main reason I don't like them, is because they seem sooooooo sloooooow. The players take ages to run 10 meters, and that is anoying. Where are the fast paced games like the good old Sensible Soccer or Kick Off? I think the main probem with this games, is the pursuit of realism, which in my opinion affects gameplay. The worth with PES is that it doesn't seem like a next gen game graphicaly speaking. There's nothing there that the good old PS2 won't do.… Expand
  2. BarryP.
    Nov 6, 2007
    6
    I've been a die hard pro evo fan since its incarnation(international superstar soccer on the snes)and to say i was let down by this title wouldn't be unfair.As with most people who bought a PS3 on its launch,i've found that it's just a glorified ps2 at the moment(ie no original ps3 titles,i've spent the last 6 months playing pro evo 6 on it and pretty much nothing I've been a die hard pro evo fan since its incarnation(international superstar soccer on the snes)and to say i was let down by this title wouldn't be unfair.As with most people who bought a PS3 on its launch,i've found that it's just a glorified ps2 at the moment(ie no original ps3 titles,i've spent the last 6 months playing pro evo 6 on it and pretty much nothing else)so the chance to get my hands on a 100% next gen pro evo had me a little excited.Unfortunatley it didn't deliver.If you ignore the actual game play for a moment and spend some time focusing on the other aspects of the game(i.e training master league etc) you realise that it is a step backward in almost every way.Training challenges are no more,PES points which were accumulated from playing games and used to purchase upgrades like new stadiums and classic players are no where to be seen.In fact to unlock the classic teams all you have to do is win the world cup with the modern counterpart.This may of been rewarding,however you can choose the easiest difficulty and shortest match time to achieve it......challenging,i dont think so. As for the actual gameplay,some improvements have been made although with the exception of diving nothing is too far from previous pro evo outings.All in all i think i may be dusting off my copy of PES 6 until next year.… Expand
  3. DanielF.
    Oct 27, 2007
    6
    Shocking!!! I'm a big fan of PES put this so called next gen version is just shocking. Awful slow down's with poor glitches in the graphics. Looks like they made the game in 5 minutes. Again no licensed english prem, oh they do have newcastle & spurs...but they forget to tell you they lost man united and that over team from London. The game play is too quick (arcade like) Sorry Shocking!!! I'm a big fan of PES put this so called next gen version is just shocking. Awful slow down's with poor glitches in the graphics. Looks like they made the game in 5 minutes. Again no licensed english prem, oh they do have newcastle & spurs...but they forget to tell you they lost man united and that over team from London. The game play is too quick (arcade like) Sorry Konami but this game is going back to the shop, I hate to say this as im no fan, but it looks like i will have to have FIFA 2008 instead, least they have made a effort with this years game.… Expand
  4. Sean
    Mar 15, 2008
    5
    Huge disappointment! I have played PES/Winning 11 for many years and it has always been a particular favorite of mine. Unfortunately PES2008 is very mediocre. Online games are unplayable. The graphics may be 720p but are less pleasing than the PS2 version of Winning 11. The slowdowns on the PS2 didn
  5. mikeg
    May 20, 2008
    6
    Well ive been a Winning Eleven fan since the PS2 days and i have to say its come to an end. I returned my PES for the new UEFA Euro game today.
    PES sadly has lag issues, blocky graphics, slowdown on replays to name a few. At this stage in High Def. gaming these glitches are are inexcusable!!
    Gameplay was great, but brought down by presentation.
  6. JohnD.
    Nov 20, 2007
    5
    Spoiled by some intrusive technical flaws, disappointing frame rate in-game - especially when rendering replays - being the most obvious. Not very good quality software, feels rushed. May be fixed via online patches but if you pay top dollar for a game you kind of expect it to just work. Apart from that, the gameplay is just the same old thing, the graphics are smartened up a bit for the Spoiled by some intrusive technical flaws, disappointing frame rate in-game - especially when rendering replays - being the most obvious. Not very good quality software, feels rushed. May be fixed via online patches but if you pay top dollar for a game you kind of expect it to just work. Apart from that, the gameplay is just the same old thing, the graphics are smartened up a bit for the new platform but ruined by rendering issues and there's really nothing new in it. Might as well get an earlier incarnation for the PS2 and save yourself some money.… Expand
  7. TomT
    Mar 13, 2008
    6
    Ive been hearing of PES' ssupposed greatness for years and had yet to experience it first hand. I now have the game and Im still waiting. This game is nagged by flaws and lazy development. there is no excuse for the frame rate drops or even for the last gen graphics. It looks almost like a PS2 port.
    Now Im no graphics junkie, unless nothing else seems to be done right. Id probably    Ive been hearing of PES' ssupposed greatness for years and had yet to experience it first hand. I now have the game and Im still waiting. This game is nagged by flaws and lazy development. there is no excuse for the frame rate drops or even for the last gen graphics. It looks almost like a PS2 port.
    Now Im no graphics junkie, unless nothing else seems to be done right. Id probably like the game more if I didnt get all caught up in the PES hype, because it sure didnt deliver for me.    … Expand
  8. gregthreet
    Jan 13, 2013
    5
    If making a football team of wizards is your thing then I recommend buying PES 2008. But the overall game feels average and boring. But you can pick it up for £1 at game nowadays so why not?

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#69 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#49 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. PSM3 Magazine UK
    86
    A backward step in some ways. But it's still PES, and so remains horrifyingly addictive. [Dec 2007, p.62]
  2. GameSpot
    60
    Konami's first Pro Evolution Soccer game for the PS3 plays well but suffers from noticeable slowdown and feels somewhat unfinished.
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  3. Play UK
    70
    PES 2008 stumbles, rather than sprints onto the PS3, leaving us with the first Pro Evo game that falls short of the FIFA franchise. We expected a revolutionised football title that'd set the series back on course, but this is just shameful. [Issue#159, p.78]
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