Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

 PlayStation 3
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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. WillR.
    Oct 30, 2007
    9
    I'm a hardened Pro Evo fan, harking back from the days of ISS Pro and having recently bought a PS3, I couldn't wait! I'd heard some nasty rumours about it not being great and seen some mixed reviews. Some people had mentioned FIFA being better ...?? Well, I think this game's great. Much improved from the last game, I've noticed only a few flaws. The replays are I'm a hardened Pro Evo fan, harking back from the days of ISS Pro and having recently bought a PS3, I couldn't wait! I'd heard some nasty rumours about it not being great and seen some mixed reviews. Some people had mentioned FIFA being better ...?? Well, I think this game's great. Much improved from the last game, I've noticed only a few flaws. The replays are awful (sooo glitchy!), online play is slow and the ref';s whistle is annoyingly quick! Otherwise, I love it. Room for improvement next time, but a solid effort!… Expand
  2. WordyWordword
    May 29, 2008
    8
    Everything runs quite smoothly apart from the Network facility. Why oh Why oh Why cant Konami manage to sort the LAG out? Other than Tekken DR online, I havent played a game where the lag is so noticable it completely throws you off kilter. If other online programmers can cope (Warhawk, Resistance, Halo etc) with dozens of connections, why is there a problem with just 2???
    Konami = lazy.    Everything runs quite smoothly apart from the Network facility. Why oh Why oh Why cant Konami manage to sort the LAG out? Other than Tekken DR online, I havent played a game where the lag is so noticable it completely throws you off kilter. If other online programmers can cope (Warhawk, Resistance, Halo etc) with dozens of connections, why is there a problem with just 2???
    Konami = lazy. Rush to get the game out so more money can be made from the unsuspecting public, then sit back while said public struggle with the bugs.
    Do your own testing Konami. Bad bad bad.
    Other than that, the game is as superb as it ever was, rekindling my passion for a game that I still manage to enjoy even when losing.    … Expand
  3. DarylL.
    Nov 9, 2007
    8
    So the latest pro evo finally hits the PS3 but was it worth the wait and the hype? The answer; almost. Pro evolution 2008 delivers what is essentially the raw gameplay from previous versions that engrosses football fans so much that it leaves their bums sore. Multiplayer as always is great and can't be flawed. However despite all its gameplay greatness it just doesn't live up to So the latest pro evo finally hits the PS3 but was it worth the wait and the hype? The answer; almost. Pro evolution 2008 delivers what is essentially the raw gameplay from previous versions that engrosses football fans so much that it leaves their bums sore. Multiplayer as always is great and can't be flawed. However despite all its gameplay greatness it just doesn't live up to the expectations of the so called new generation football game. Fair enough it looks better here and there but there's no 'wow' factor to make this game truly great.… Expand
  4. CarloA.
    Oct 25, 2007
    9
    The first impression is quite shocking. Everything seems moving too fast and very annoying slowdowns just leave you a little bit disappointed. Then, quite magically, after 15 minutes you are completely involved in the game. You are really part of the match and the players are so responsive you just imagine you are playing. Graphics is great. The refs (at least until now) are too severe! The first impression is quite shocking. Everything seems moving too fast and very annoying slowdowns just leave you a little bit disappointed. Then, quite magically, after 15 minutes you are completely involved in the game. You are really part of the match and the players are so responsive you just imagine you are playing. Graphics is great. The refs (at least until now) are too severe! Great gam, a must have for ps3 owners.… Expand
  5. DanHebden
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    Brilliant....!!!

    Thought initially that there may have been a backward step, but after playing it to death it just took some getting used to... It has to be played on a HD TV though otherwise problems will be encountered with the frame speed. I cannot stop playing this, and on reflection I feel that it's been tweaked just the righr amount. Heading at goal is more difficult    Brilliant....!!!

    Thought initially that there may have been a backward step, but after playing it to death it just took some getting used to...

    It has to be played on a HD TV though otherwise problems will be encountered with the frame speed.
    I cannot stop playing this, and on reflection I feel that it's been tweaked just the righr amount. Heading at goal is more difficult now and requires more skill and a bit of luck, but it is way more satisfying when you get one!!

    Not to be missed.....    … Expand
  6. DemetriosS.
    Dec 27, 2007
    9
    Despite its flaws of slow frame rate on replays and online lag, this game continues to improve game play year after year. Improvements include, ball control, individual defending, ball physics, shooting, and the A.I. runs off the ball just to name a few. For the people saying they are going to FIFA this year.........go ahead and have fun with that ball control that looks and feels like Despite its flaws of slow frame rate on replays and online lag, this game continues to improve game play year after year. Improvements include, ball control, individual defending, ball physics, shooting, and the A.I. runs off the ball just to name a few. For the people saying they are going to FIFA this year.........go ahead and have fun with that ball control that looks and feels like the ball is on a string and players that don't make runs and look like they are skating instead of running. Pro evolution might lack some flash but you can't beat PES game play.........period.… Expand
  7. PerryG.
    Oct 31, 2007
    8
    Since I've been using my PS3 mostly to play the PS2 edition of PES 6 -- yes, the PS3 games lineup is that bad -- I was looking forward to the next-gen PES 2008. It's good, not great. Via HDMI, the slow-down isn't too bad, it certainly doesn't make the game unplayable. But replays are jerky, and you do wonder why they're having trouble getting a steady frame-rate. Since I've been using my PS3 mostly to play the PS2 edition of PES 6 -- yes, the PS3 games lineup is that bad -- I was looking forward to the next-gen PES 2008. It's good, not great. Via HDMI, the slow-down isn't too bad, it certainly doesn't make the game unplayable. But replays are jerky, and you do wonder why they're having trouble getting a steady frame-rate. Player models are comparable to Virtua Tennis 3 -- sort-of impressive, but not very lifelike. Oddly, the animations are quite poor, Peter Crouch seems to run with his legs bent like a hobbit. I haven't downloaded an edit file to see how the game looks with proper kits, but Konami has again missed some obvious ways to improve the atmosphere (crowd noise is so-so, esp. compared with Fifa; and why no national anthems for international games?). The bright spot is Jon Champion's commentary, he's outstanding. Lawro has good lines but reads them like he's in a school play, he's a terrible voice actor. PES fans will be relieved to have a next-gen version, but there's huge scope for improvement -- maybe via a patch to resolve the slowdown issues, surely in PES 2009 next year. If they release a shoddy title next time around, Fifa may finally grind out a win. Seabass, give us national anthems and smooth framerates and remember that we love you!… Expand

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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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