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Best soccer game yet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I recently got this, having high expectations and I was pleased with the result. Here are some facts on this.
+ great graphics
+ Fun gameplay
+ Easy to get used to
+ online play makes it long lasting
+ lots of modes to play
+ not too addicting
+ easy controls
- get bored after the 1st hour
That is all the negative points. Anyway, for soccer fans, this game is a must and this would be a better choice than the fifa series in my opinion. The motion controls are great and makes the wii experience on this the best. I would really recommend this for someone who is looking for a wii game that is not just sitting and moving fingers. I don't know why it's not on the first bestselling list though.

US Teams Left Out

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Being an American, it irked me that the US National Team has fake names, and that there was no Major League Soccer.

Great control scheme. No other game makes it easier to play through-balls, switch the point of attack, play balls into space, perform give-and-go, run crossing patterns, etc. I've never had an easier time getting players to perform the desired off-the-ball movement. On defense, you can mark players, including double teams.

Things that annoyed on defense:

* Defending highly rated attacking players needs to be micromanaged, even if you assign double teams. Otherwise, once the attacking player gains possession of the ball, he will dribble circles around your computer controlled defenders.

* The computer does a lousy job of defending attacking players making runs off the ball. Always seems to be a few steps behind, with poor positioning.

* Computer controlled defenders will sometimes do nothing when balls are played into space, at least until an attacking player gains possession.

game controls are too difficult to get used to

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought the game for my husband because he plays the PC version. I got it for Wii so we could play more easily with 2 people. When we started playing the Wii version, the controls are too tricky and it has a delayed reaction. We don't really play the game now because the controls are too hard to get used to.

Good game.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

PES 2008 for the Wii is definitely one of the best soccer games you'll find around. The controls and game play are both solid, and while the graphics aren't anything to brag about they're still good enough to not detract from the game. You move people around by telling them where to go with the Wii-mote's A and B buttons, which allows you to move anyone on the field, as opposed to just one person like in standard soccer games. This allows for much more planning ahead, which leads to things such as offside traps and the likes. There are different modes to play in, like Champions Road and International Mode (which has different modes in itself), which leads to a lot of game play. The game can get boring if you play it too much; I've done so myself and actually haven't played in a while. Another thing I don't really like is how you can't control your shots; the power and everything is determined by how good the player actually is at shooting, so all you have to do is shake your nunchuck. Regardless, this is a good game that I recommend buying if you're out there looking for a soccer game to buy for the Wii.

Superb game. Far exceeding the expectations.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

One of the best game software my kids have seen. Usually they get bored with any game software within 10 days of playing. But, I see the same enthusiasm even after weeks of play.

I am thinking this might even help with their real field game - while passing the ball, Strategizing etc.

Awesome Soccer Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I already had Winning Eleven 9 for PS2 and I have to say the Wii version is a great improvement. The controls really are a lot of fun and give you a lot of control. The basic look and feel of the game are the same and anything that has changed I would say has been an improvement. I have component cables for my HD wide-screen TV so the game gives me full 480p wide-screen (unlike the PS2 WE9 which had no wide-screen) which looks great. They took out all those different viewing options which looked cool but were totally impractical (I always used the view that was pulled out the farthest so I could see everything that was happening) and replaced it with 2 views, and I think that was a good choice.

I wish I could have rated this 4 1/2 stars as I have a couple of minor complaints. The main one is that on defense I wish I could directly control a player rather than the sort of "manager" role you play of just instructing everyone how to behave. Sometimes the player with the ball takes off and I want to grab a player and chase him but I have to figure out another way to get the computer-controlled guys to go after him. I wish the American MLS league was included (where's Beckham!?). My last complaint is not really the game's fault - each time I have tried to play an online game there hasn't been anyone available to play against.

Overall, this game is great. Just complicated enough to give you a lot of control but not too much that it isn't fun. Highly recommended.

New way of playing Soccer

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

All my friends are video game Soccer lovers, but I'm the only one with the Wii console, they got PSP II an X box 360 consoles.

It was difficult at the beginning, an all of them we're complaining about the game, but after a few hours all of us could get the big dimension of it.

As always Wii is more focused in the way you play over the graphics and the game can also improve in the direction of shooting, but besides that is a entertainment game with a new way of playing.

Really, really nice

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have to agree with everyone here. The new PES for the Wii is really great. The controls take a few minutes to get used to but the point and click interface is so fluid and makes control of the ball so much better than soccer games before it. Ball physics, as always, are still outstanding in PES.

Defense is the only downside but after you get the feel for how this works, it is tolerable especially in the face of such an incredibly new way of playing offense.

Online play was oddly glitchy and jumpy but it could have just been my Internet connection. I'm still exploring how these settings can be tweaked in the game to optimize online performance.

This game is definitely worth buying for anyone wanting to experience a truly great new way to play soccer on the Wii. Very, VERY nice!

The best football game ever made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 for the Wii is the best football game ever made. There is no doubts regarding that, despite the game shows some flaws. Graphics are average, at best, and it definitely lacks more leagues and teams. However, gaming is all about gameplay and I can't have a better football game in your couch without it. Unlike other football games, you can actually control the tactics used by your team. Off ball running, offside trap, and many other intricate tactics are available in a very intuitive control scheme. Unlike other franchises, Konami is really getting football games in to a higher level of development. Once you try it, there is no way you can return to the older scheme.

Awesome Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a Great game for young and old people. I am only 11, but i enjoy soccer A LOT!!! Soccer is my favorite sport and this is easily one of the best soccer games i've played. I just think they need teams like Manchester United. Overall i give a A- for a grade.

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