FIFA 08 or PRO 08?

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   Where to start with Fifa 08? I'm sure most of you have heard or asked the question...Pro Evo or Fifa? Don't lie you know that's why you're here! 

I've generally always bought both Fifa and Pro Evo games, mainly because I couldn't just pick one as they are both excellent in their own ways. I will now attempt to find differences in the games and eventually pick the better one....here goes....

Controls

Fifa bring brings more realism than ever in the new installment. Ball control is brilliant but can be a bit confusing at first if you are new at the game. The controls can take a bit of getting used to. But once you've mastered that gameplay is superb. The right choice of button and you can get the ball exactly where you want it. Even more skill controls have been added which I feel has always been what the had over the Pro Evo franchise. These new moves are great for dummying defenders and sending them the wrong as you steam off down the wing to send in that last minute cross to a waiting striker. It really is great!

But this is nothing compared to Pro Evo. The gameplay in that is simply excellent. So much more realistic that Fifa (I can't decide if thats a positive or negative thing, you decide), which is a pretty damn realistic game so you can imagine how good Pro Evo is.

Graphics

The graphics are even better in this new installment, 10x better than Pro Evo. When you are at full distance it really does look like your just watching a game on tv. You will at one point start shouting at cesc fabregas for not moving until you realise its because your meant to be controlling him, trust me it will happen.

Even one you zoom right in on the reply all the players look superb. I have never seen anything like it. You will be blown away.

Sound 

The couple of new commentater phrases have been added compared to 2007 so you still get some of those classic phrases, but it can be a bit annoying once you've heard them a thousant times. I think they should have got a few more phrases in there before they sent the game out though.

Menus etc.

Would I choose this game over Pro Evo though? It's such a tough question. I don't particularly like the set up of Pro Evolution. Some of the game modes can be a bit of a pain setting up etc, but once you're done the game takes over and you forget that the masterleague isn't really as good as the premier league or even have the right team names. That's right, Pro Evo still haven't managed to get licences for all leagues and teams. I'm one of those people who like to see their team winning 5-0 in a London derby in the proper kit. Not just some cheap imitation like the ones you see loud people selling in rubbish stalls in markets trying to fool foreigners. Well it's doing nothing for me.

Obviously Fifa has all teams and leagues so you can be part of the official premier league or take your team up there from Division 3. It's just so great to see Millwall taking the top spot and seeing off Chelsea with ease. It just doesn't get much better.

All new EA Sports games have improved their menus this year I think, every EA game I have played the menus seem to be alot more user friendly. In Fifa you start off as Ronaldinho in a practice against a keeper which is a pretty nice idea. It works really well as you can get ina couple of shot practices before you get into you league.

Conclusion

The main reason I didn't give this game 5/5 is the realism. It is just one of those things that Pro Evo has over Fifa and I don't think that will ever change. 

I think that when it comes down to it though I would end up buying Fifa for the main reason that they have all the official licences etc. Its really just isn't good enough not to have all team names in a game. I can't handle it. 

Then saying that I have just bought both games and I keep finding myself drawn towards Pro Evolution. 

I think my conclusion has to be... buy both. For a quick kick around with a mate of a proper competion with a couple it just has to be Pro Evo. But for when you're on your own the masterleague just can't cut it I'm afraid and you just have to play Fifa 2008.