Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 43
  3. Negative: 4 out of 43
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  1. NickT.
    Nov 8, 2007
    9
    As long as you don't play it on its easiest settings you will really enjoy this game (i won my first game 14-0 ). I own both fifa08 and PES08. Enjoy both, but you get the feeling Konami really know what the long time soccer gamers are after, thats why my PES08 will be spending the most time in my 360 for the next few months. - Still tossing up wether to sell fifa08 or not, cause i do As long as you don't play it on its easiest settings you will really enjoy this game (i won my first game 14-0 ). I own both fifa08 and PES08. Enjoy both, but you get the feeling Konami really know what the long time soccer gamers are after, thats why my PES08 will be spending the most time in my 360 for the next few months. - Still tossing up wether to sell fifa08 or not, cause i do enjoy it and it looks very nice.… 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 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 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
  3. 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 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 earnI 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
  4. TridentS.
    Oct 30, 2007
    9
    It's the game of the year, if you're into football. So much to do and so much to lpay, great graphics *(better than last time), best gameplay for a football game ever, and it's Pro Evo all over, with a hint of classic Fifa!
  5. NigelE.
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    It is amazing. Full stop. I had a brief affair with FIFA08 for the week before PES2008 came out, and it was sluggish, unexciting rubbish. Have been playing the new PES since it came out, and it is so ridiculously playable, so many nice new touches, and you really feel in control of everything you do - superb. Best football game ever - fact.
  6. ChristopherH.
    Oct 31, 2007
    9
    A fantastic Football sim and again it seems that Konami have beaten EA once again this year. The gameplay is immense and the overall game is just excellent. Konami have nothing to worry about again this year even though the contest between Fifa and Pro has got even closer this year.
  7. 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 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 genThis 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
  8. EvanG.
    Oct 26, 2007
    8
    The first thing to notice about this years iteration is the presentation of the game, which is incredibly poor, especially when compared side to side with fifa 08. Fortunately it's the gameplay that counts, and pro evo still rules the roost here, there are so many subtle changes to this 2008 edition that really shine through after a few hours play. If you're after the glitz, buy The first thing to notice about this years iteration is the presentation of the game, which is incredibly poor, especially when compared side to side with fifa 08. Fortunately it's the gameplay that counts, and pro evo still rules the roost here, there are so many subtle changes to this 2008 edition that really shine through after a few hours play. If you're after the glitz, buy fifa 08: but if you want the best simulation there is get pro evo 2008, it really plays like the real deal. Note to Konami though- GET SOME OFFICIAL LICENCES, 2 real premiership clubs is not enough (even worse when it's mid-table fodder like Newcastle United and Spurs!)… Expand
  9. JamesH.
    Oct 28, 2007
    10
    So many improvements. Much, much better than the previous incarnation.
  10. JimmyS
    Apr 10, 2008
    9
    If you read "Emil C's" comments.........What is that dude talking about!?......pes IS winning eleven, so nothing was proven on "22. november". Players not moving realistic? He must be talking about FIFA 08! Those players look like they're skating around instead of running. Where do these people come from? Frame rate is not good on replays but otherwise , another great videoIf you read "Emil C's" comments.........What is that dude talking about!?......pes IS winning eleven, so nothing was proven on "22. november". Players not moving realistic? He must be talking about FIFA 08! Those players look like they're skating around instead of running. Where do these people come from? Frame rate is not good on replays but otherwise , another great video Football/Soccer game from Konami. Just all around fun to play.… Expand
  11. Barry
    Oct 28, 2007
    9
    Really good Pro Evo title.. addictive as usual and more realistic than it's predecessors. I went out last friday and bought Both PES2008 & FIFA 08 and this game edges the footie game war for this year. Pro evo is all about addictiveness and fun. Fifa is more a sim so involves more realism but requires more patience from the player. The graphics are not amazing on either title but the Really good Pro Evo title.. addictive as usual and more realistic than it's predecessors. I went out last friday and bought Both PES2008 & FIFA 08 and this game edges the footie game war for this year. Pro evo is all about addictiveness and fun. Fifa is more a sim so involves more realism but requires more patience from the player. The graphics are not amazing on either title but the award for most realistic faces goes to Pro Evo quite easily. This review makes me sound biased.. well, find out for yourself i say, just rent them and see what you prefer.… Expand
  12. JamesC.
    Oct 29, 2007
    9
    Such an amazing game. I played the demos of both this and Fifa, keeping an open mind this year. But there's just no competition. Must admit I didn't get into the previous version on 360, but here Pro Evo is back on form in a big way. I actually find myself saying 'wow' out loud at times, the action just seems to realistic. No major issue with framerate in the off-line Such an amazing game. I played the demos of both this and Fifa, keeping an open mind this year. But there's just no competition. Must admit I didn't get into the previous version on 360, but here Pro Evo is back on form in a big way. I actually find myself saying 'wow' out loud at times, the action just seems to realistic. No major issue with framerate in the off-line version. On Xbox Live there are a couple of glitches but it's still the best way to play this and I'm sure patches will improve it. One other thing - the only lack of licences I've noticed (from an English league perspective) is in the team names. They can be editted easily. Players all seem accurate. Buy it. Now.… Expand
  13. TomSorvqueringel
    Apr 29, 2008
    9
    PES has always been the dominant footy game on consoles since it first arrived despite FIFAs popularity. PES 2008 doesnt disappoint as it is one of the best in the series, combining next-gen graphics with the all-conquering gameplay which is the series main feature. Sure. at times commentary is not as good compared to FIFA 08, with commentators commonly saying random words which do notPES has always been the dominant footy game on consoles since it first arrived despite FIFAs popularity. PES 2008 doesnt disappoint as it is one of the best in the series, combining next-gen graphics with the all-conquering gameplay which is the series main feature. Sure. at times commentary is not as good compared to FIFA 08, with commentators commonly saying random words which do not relate tp the situation. The master league is not as good as FIFAs manager mode but PES is still the better all-round game. If you want a true, pure, realistic football simulation, PES 2008 is the game for you… Expand
  14. 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 football title. It may not be liscensed like the FIFA games but it still has alot of teams and cups and leagues.
  15. IamNader
    May 14, 2023
    8
    PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2008 is the best game in whole franchise, I spend many hours on this one - 8/10

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    More than any other Pro Evo, this one spits in your face and laughs at your pathetically predictable attempts to play it, again and again, until your old ways are eventually stamped into the dust...It still plays a beautiful game. [Dec 2007, p.80]
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    92
    Even with its faults, PES 2008 is still unquestionably a better game than its predecessors. It may be lacking in a couple of areas (hell, they needed to justify making next year's PES 2009 after all...), but PES 2008 remains far more than a yearly update; it's the first true next gen iteration of Xbox World's most played game. [Dec 2007, p.64]
  3. VideoGamer
    90
    PES 2008's gameplay is a big improvement on last year's effort. PES fans can forgive the poor graphics, the God-awful music, the embarrassing presentation and lack of licensed teams because the core of the game is so mind-bogglingly brilliant.
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