EURO 08 > FIFA 08April 16, 2008 Michael Burrows 4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is simply amazing and much better than FIFA 08 which is also argubly a brilliant game however im judging by the demo and not the real game but there shouldnt be that much difference between the two. Euro 08 is better than FIFA 08 because:
Custom celebrations - When you score a goal you move the right thumbstick to do custom celebrations which is pretty fun. Weather effects - There's rain on the demo and hopefully there's stuff like snow etc in the proper game. Better passing - there's now a power bar Better shooting - more accurate and precise, when you hit full power it doesn't fly into row Z Better graphics - the cut scenes of managers show the depth of true next-gen Better commentary
This is better game than current pro evo incarnationMay 9, 2008 D. Holmes(London) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have and love pro evo gameplay but admit that seeing FIFA this year the overall feel looked better than previously yet i resisted. I had this demo and bought the game immediately - is fantastic, the pro camera is a great addition and captain your team really is engrossing (you have to out score players on your side, either online or CPU to get the captancy and keep it through tournament, nice addition) Its the graphics and sound, weather and stadiums etc that complete the look - fantastic. Gameplay is what its all about though and again this comes up trumps. The AI is very good compared to other footie titles. Teams do play differently - eg away games against a poor side they will have backs to the wall and defend - not easy to rack up the goals even then. Commentary is fantastic - andy townsend is the new commentator, seamless and cant think of an annoying repetition or the commentary being out of sync with the gameplay at all - there is usually.
I realise spending 40 3 times a year is a bit much but this is very good game - cant really compare benefits if you have FIFA08 already but if still on Pro Evo and wondering if should then would highly recommend - Pro Evo's not been out the box for 2 weeks now
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R I P Pro EvolutionApril 19, 2008 Ulster Confederate(Northern Ireland) 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ive always been a huge Pro Evolution fan ive owned them all but I have been bitterly disappointed with the last two efforts on the Xbox 360 In my own opinion Fifa 08 took the lead and now EA sports have released Uefa Euro 2008 I downloaded the demo a few weeks before the release on both my 360 and PS3 for some reason the 360 version is much better and doesn't suffer from frame rate slowdown. So if like me you have both consoles go for the Xbox 360 version. The Demo was superb and I couldn't wait for the game and when I got it and put the difficulty level up I was hooked. After a few games with some of the big teams I started a qualifying campaign with my beloved Northern Ireland v Iceland and it was tough the AI is vastly improved you really pay for any mistakes you make around your own area I took the lead and then they really came at me and equalised. I ended up winning 4-1 after a few very late goals But my next game was as you would expect a defensive back to the walls effort against Spain a team we beat 3-2 in Qualification but sadly I went down to two late goals. The game play was superb the graphics on HD are stunning When you play in the rain it really gives the effect of a miserable rainy night. The commentary is very good perhaps the best ever. Be prepared for some hard fought games.
This really is a big step up from Fifa 08 as for Pro Evolution the gap between UEFA and it is now as wide as the Grand canyon Many fans of Pro Evo will be in denial about this but Play this and go back to it and it would be like getting out of a Ferrari and into a Reliant Robin It saddens me to say it because ive had so much enjoyment from the Pro Evolution series over the years but this game Knocks it right over the ropes out of the Football games ring. Don't hesitate to buy this game it's the Best football game ever and if this is a taste of what Fifa 09 will be like. I cant wait.
The new Generation of the Football GenreMay 17, 2008 Mark R. Kozurek(United Kingdom) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think this football game has to the best football game so far. What i would like to say is goodbye fifa 08 and pro evolution 08. When i first recieved news on this game i was in two minds becasue when a big international cup comes up EA introduce a new game. So far the world cup games have been terrible and lackin depth. But i decided to take the chance and spend 40 on release date. I have not been dissapointed. This game features everything and the gameplay is just superb. Also the depth in this game is at a high standard. Its hard to get bored of this game because there are so many modes to play through. The online as well has recieved a newdimension and adds to that Euro feeling. Now online you can play through the official euro 2008. Yes i won mine with the Pols:) it was gr8.
One of the best things which Euro as added is the weather conditions (now feature rain) it looks realistic even more on HD. Also when you score a goal you can customise your celebrations. So if you score that vital winner with the Faroe Islands; just go straight to the fans :D. The fans have also improved, penalties are class. The whole game is at a very high standard. I definetly reccommend this football game to all you football fans out there. Yes England did not qualify but its only a game.
P.s you are looking at the fifa 09 format in this game
this leaves my beloved pes series miles behindApril 18, 2008 cuckoo arch 1 out of 3 found this review helpful
simple.......its the best football simulation ever made..pes08 isnt a sim of football its 5-5 arcade madness....im reveiwing the full game..the demo was good but not this good...gameplay is great...my early games predictably were england qualifiers...great moment was away at macedonia being whistled loudly every time in possesion.exellent atmos..notice how the bum teams give you a good game on their pitch and then fold on your ground brilliant stuff...so long pro evo for the time being........
