Fantastic return to form with PES2008
Secondly - in my honest opinion - it IS better than Fifa 08.
Some people say that PES2008 plays fast, yes it does, if you compare it to the awfuly SLOW PES6 that is. Dribbling is slightly easier this year, which is a huge improvement, as on last years effort the defenders seemed to "lock on" and make a last ditch miracle tackle on your attacker. Shooting has improved also, no longer will you see those 5 yard "tap ins" balloon way over the bar with just the slightest touch of the shoot button.Crossing, always a 50/50 effort on PRO EVO has been GREATLY improved, never has it been better to whip in a first time cross or place an accurate ball in to your attackers. Player likenesses are fantastic, although not every player is perfect, you can make adjustments with the welcome return of the full editing facility. With the welcome return of editing comes the added feature of being able to scan your face into the game, great news for those that want to update the non-liscened teams or include themselves into a team or start their own.
Have I mentioned that you can save your replays yet? Yes folks, this has also made a welcome return to PRO EVO, so you can show off your many wonder goals.....if you can beat the improved keepers that is. The keepers have had a drastic change, no longer do they catch shots at full power, they realisticly parry the ball, close the strikers down quicker and are better at crosses, no longer are they like a vampire (afraid of crosses).....
The formation setup has also changed, you can chose to send the defenders up for corners and even send the keeper up in the dying minutes if need be.
Gamer Achivements have also been made harder, no longer can you stick it on easy and win all the Cups, you need to be at your best to unlock all those precious Gamer Points......
The only negative is the online play. Konami assure fans that this will be fixed in the near future but for now we have to endure SERIOUS lag issues and people that quit when getting a tanking.
In all, this is a great return to form for Konami, it plays more like PES4 which is regarded as THE BEST PES by many PES fans, add in next gen graphics, online play and your in for a winner with PES2008.
9.0 out of 10.0