World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 reaches a new plateau. Perfect ball feel, sharp AI and packed career modes. A glimpse of PES 6's absolute peak.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
A Konami sports game released in 2004, the original Japanese and Korean edition of Winning Eleven 8, eighth main franchise entry. Major game engine improvements (smoother animations, improved AI), 60+ national teams, expanded roster and new online Master League mode. Considered the franchise peak by many fans, equivalent of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 in the rest of the world.
World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,4 GB📅05/08/2004
Published by Konami
World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 (PS2) price, value & rarity
The Korean edition of World Soccer Winning Eleven 8, Konami's football simulation that dominated the genre in Asia and sustained an intense competitive scene there. This eighth entry enriches the long-haul team management mode. A dated entry, its play relevance faded with later editions, and its interest shifts onto the scarcity of this regional run. A piece for those documenting the franchise's Asian releases.
