FIFA Soccer 08
About the Game
The 2008 edition of the long-running EA FIFA football franchise improves upon the gameplay and the features of the previous installments. The next-generation version marks the second regular appearance of the series on the Xbox 360 and the first on the PS3. Compared to the previous year , the game now includes the full roster of teams and leagues, same as on other versions: 620 licensed teams, 30 national leagues, with the addition of the Hyundai A-League (Australia), Czech Gambrinus Liga (Czech Republic) and FAI Premier Division (Ireland). As usual, the leagues have been updated with new teams and prominent football countries (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) have multiple divisions.
Gameplay & Core Systems
This is a continuation of the dynamic shooting meter from the previous version, where the position and a shot power meter make for powerful distance shots. There is also more attention to through-balls, more fluent animations and skill moves, revamped crowd, cheering and stadium animations, and a redesigned tackle system. Next to the known modes, "Be A Pro" is introduced where players take control of a single, fixed player on the field. Online multiplayer options allow players to form a team of independently controlled players, with 10 human-controlled players at the same time in a single match. There are also the returning online interactive leagues, with full national leagues against other players on EA servers.
Standout Features
- EA FIFA: The 2008 edition of the long-running EA FIFA football franchise improves upon the gameplay and the features of the previous installments.
- Compared to the previous year , the game now includes the full roster of teams and leagues, same as on other versions: 620 licensed teams, 30 national leagues, with the addition of the Hyundai A-League (Australia), Czech Gambrinus Liga (Czech Republic) and FAI Premier Division (Ireland).
- England: As usual, the leagues have been updated with new teams and prominent football countries (England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain) have multiple divisions.
- This is a continuation of the dynamic shooting meter from the previous version, where the position and a shot power meter make for powerful distance shots.
- There is also more attention to through-balls, more fluent animations and skill moves, revamped crowd, cheering and stadium animations, and a redesigned tackle system.
- At its core, the gameplay changes include a revised shooting simulation, where factors such as position, defence, speed, bounce and direction weigh in.
- Next to the known modes, "Be A Pro" is introduced where players take control of a single, fixed player on the field.
- Online multiplayer options allow players to form a team of independently controlled players, with 10 human-controlled players at the same time in a single match.
Modes & Ways to Play
Next to the known modes, "Be A Pro" is introduced where players take control of a single, fixed player on the field. It is not a career mode, but mainly an alternative way to play the games. Online multiplayer options allow players to form a team of independently controlled players, with 10 human-controlled players at the same time in a single match. The camera is changed for this mode, to constantly keep the specific player, but also the action in focus.
Player support includes Co-Op and 2-4 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
The camera is changed for this mode, to constantly keep the specific player, but also the action in focus. FIFA Soccer 08 contains licensed music tracks from all around the world.
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
