Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Wii)

Advantages: Innovative controls, great new champions road, reliable online
Disadvantages: fairly average/poor graphics

Well, being an avid FIFA player for the last 8 years I wasn't as excited about this title as many others were as i had never played a 'pro evo' game in my life! However i didn't know just how wrong i was! This games is immersive, fun and you can pick it up and play at any time which are all the qualities i love in a game! Okay, we'll start with the negatives just to get them out of the way! :) Firstly, although I never buy a game for the graphics ...
...game could look a lot better. You can see the resemblance between famous players and their game counterparts but work on this for the next edition is necessary (especially on body sizes). My second gripe is that there is no option to make transfers (although there is another method of acquiring new players which is explained further on in this review) so oyu cannot choose to just suddenly put a major start such as Cristiano Ronaldo into your team. ... Read review

Advantages: Gameplay online play something totally new
Disadvantages: graphics are not that good but dont let that put you off

took some time getting used to the controls as this new territory for the wii, having to point your remote were you want the players to run onto was very confusing at first, could of easily have given up but went to the practice mode and went through tutorials, defiently recommend doing this as it can be ery overwhelming at first, but once got through and mastered the basics along with a few tricks and skills i love it. graphics arent the best but ...
...gameplay is amazing and totally diifferent from what i have played on a football game before seem to be in control of more players at any time, been playing on the champions road at the moment and can hardly put it down. This gives you missions to do and the more you do means you can recruit better players for your team. You also have the normal cup and league mode and another massive advantage is being able to play online. All in all had my doubts ... Read review

Advantages: Very addictive and FUN
Disadvantages: Hard to get to grips with

Pro evo on the wii. Didn't know if I should've waited for Fifa 09, but boy, was I in for a shock!! First off, the controls are HARD to get to grips with, (it took me 4 or 5 practise matches) but after you know how to play, you'll realise the game is absolute genius. Fun for everyone. Games modes are good, especially champions road, which takes a team from zeroes to soccer heroes. Graphics are nice, although they could be improved. Not as good as ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent Gameplay, And Great Controls
Disadvantages: Graphics lack slightly

Innovative Controls, Addicting Gameplay, Original Game Modes, what doesn't this game have. Drag your center forwards into the box and run down the wing and then come in with a diving header. One example of the addicting gameplay that PES 2008 involves. There are so many things that i want to say about this game that i cannot write down. Let's start with the different modes that this game involves, it has the original play match mode. It has the original ...
...do a penalty shootout. But you can also play as your Mii character with a large head or in proportion. This is in genius and is really fun when you are against someone else as you can use the Wii's off your remote. Then there is champions road, this is when you can either select your own own team or create one and then you play tournaments against other teams and play matches over the Wi-Fi connection. Also whenever you play someone you will then ... Read review

Advantages: new controls
Disadvantages: graphics, team emblems

...Chicken or egg? Fifa or Pro Evo? In my opinion the answer to the last question has always been Fifa. However with the introduction of a new console, the Nintendo Wii, Pro Evo has certainly pulled it back. The main thing that stands out is the unique controls. Rather than the usual analog stick and buttons control, Pro Evo allows you to point ans click, giving you full control over passes and runs. It is daunting at first, but is clearly explained ...
...with only the essentials. Also, you can play a game with your created miis, which is a very novel idea. There is also a wireless function, for games against friends or strangers. Now for the negatives: The graphics are pretty average, and are easily beaten by Fifa. The club names, kits and emblems are incorrect except for a few, so names have to be changed which is tedious. Overall, if you are happy with the old basis, go for fifa. If you want ... Read review