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At first glance, World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International looks an awful lot like Winning Eleven 7. At second glance, all the controls and instructions refer to PlayStation buttons. The PS2 origin of this excellent soccer sim shows in the interface. If you don't let the console bias get you down and you don't mind playing only one half of a soccer game, this demo could keep you entertained.
The greatest part of the Winning Eleven series (called Pro Evolution in Europe) is the action on the pitch. This latest version adds authentic players and uniforms for the first time. Aside from some new dribbling moves and free-kick options, the individual controls haven't changed much, but the behavior of your teammates is much more realistic. The goalkeeper is less prone to giving up easy goals when controlled manually, and off-the-ball runs are more creative. As with previous versions, the five levels of difficulty adjust seamlessly to your improvement. This console port is much easier to play with a controller, but keyboard warriors can easily customize all the commands. It's disappointing that the PC version seems to be an afterthought, but it's better than having no version at all.
Publisher's Description
From Konami Digital Entertainment:
The critically acclaimed Winning Eleven franchise returns with its greatest iteration to date. Pure soccer for real soccer fanatics, Winning Eleven 8 features photo-realistic graphics, scores of all-new animations, and a beefed-up and brilliantly executed Master League. Featuring cover star Eddie Pope, the finest U.S.-born defender to ever step on the pitch, Winning Eleven 8 delivers spot-on controls, all-new one-on-one moves, and the sharpest gameplay ever seen.
This demo for the international football game Winning Eleven 8 lets you play a five-minute exhibition match among England, Sweden, Spain, Italy, or the U.S. with full voice-over commentary.
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"it is a better product which need to be advanced."
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
Pros
this game is practically ok, good but it need to be more advanced their suppose to be a freekick or penalty when the opposing team commit a foul inside the eigthteen yard box but the reverse is the case why ?, i think measures shld be takin seriusly.
Cons
Nothing more really because most of what i want to say is stated above.
Summary
well well there is no reason why i should dislike this product becuase it is good product already, so just need some ammendments.
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bueno
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"bueno"
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ta bueno
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que bueno
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"esta bueno"
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"bueno"
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muy bueno
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copado
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"good"
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
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good
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good
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"stupid! lamest thing i ever saw!"
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
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Nothing. zip.nada.******' stupid
Cons
lame. doesnt work on the damn ****** computers!!!!!!!!!
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"simply the best!"
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
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by far, the most realistic football (soccer) game. Unbelievable graphics, playability and now it has more off court options.
Cons
hard to play with a kayboard, but you can customize it if you want.
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"great"
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
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awesome
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sucks
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"piece of garbage"
Version: World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International demo
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none
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Game slows down when the ball is near the goal - incredibly frustrating, especially if you concede a goal.
