World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 - Liveware Evolution (Japan)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2005
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✪ Reviewed on May 5, 2025
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WE 8 Liveware Evolution updates the rosters of WE 8. Unchanged perfect feel, updated players and polished modes. For die-hard Konami fans of the PES golden age.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
A Konami sports game released in 2005, the extended Japanese Liveware Evolution edition of Winning Eleven 8. Mid-cycle reissue adding 2005-2006 season content (summer transfers, roster updates), gameplay improvements and Japanese bonuses (expanded J-League). Japanese exclusive release distributed end of 2005 as a mid-season version of the original Winning Eleven 8.
World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 - Liveware Evolution review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,1 GB📅04/08/2005
Published by Konami
World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 - Liveware Evolution (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 - Liveware Evolution still worth playing in 2026?
An edition of Konami's football simulation, World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 refines the handling and the realism of collective behaviour while keeping the tactical depth that builds the series' reputation. The pleasure of built up play, the finesse of ball physics and the richness of modes win over fans. The absence of full official licences and the closure of online servers weigh on it. A title for fans of demanding football simulation and nostalgics of the Winning Eleven golden age.
