Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 Wii

Game Details
Platform: Wii
Released: 28 March 2009
GTIN-13: 2601000008645
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Store | Status | Total | Buy |
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Game | £4.99 | Buy | |
GameStation | £9.99 | Buy | |
Gameseek | £12.96 | Buy | |
The Hut | £39.99 | Buy | |
Base.com | £3.89 | Buy | |
Game | £2.98 | Buy |
Description
Created specifically to make full use of the Wii's unique control system, PES 2008 brings all the realism of Pro Evolution Soccer to the Nintendo machine, but with a more 'team-orientated' control system. The Wii game mirrors the real sport's use of open space and the exploitation of defensive lapses and accurate passes essential in creating scoring opportunities. The Wii version of PES 2008 expands on these elements, with the use of the Nunchuck and Wii Remote controllers giving the player control over both the player on the ball, and those around him. Features: Using a point and drag system, the player uses the Wii Remote to guide the player with the ball, and perform all the skill moves and close control with subtle movements of their hand. Instantly, the Wii Remote is used to point at nearby players to select them to receive a pass or to latch on to a through-ball. The Remote can also be used to steer the run of the receiving player, giving extra control as they thread through masses of defenders or run into open space. The new system gives the player full control over their team, and allows the man marking of specific threats, while shakes of the Wii Nunchuk can be used to perform sliding tackles, and send the goal keeper out to clear a loose ball. The strategic elements are also easily accessed, with the directional controls of the Wii Remote used to activate tactical plays and spring counter attacks or send players tracking back. PES 2008 for Wii features six game modes, spanning Match, League and Cup elements, and Training and Trade section. The new version also features an exclusive 'Champions Road' competition, wherein players take their chosen team to compete in league competitions all over the world. The idea of the Champions Road tournament is to come top in every league, and build a team by receiving players from recently defeated sides. Experience points are added to all used players after a match, and bolster the attacking ability, technique ...