Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007083717201496

Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007

Platform - PlayStation 2
ESRB Rating - Everyone
Features:
  • CD-ROM
  • Player AI has been massively upgraded, with players running intelligently into space when not in possession of the ball
  • Retain control of the ball when sliding in to tackle; all-new feints and backwards dribbling are available and strikers jump and head the ball
  • New licensed teams with international roster - Play as Argentina, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Sweden
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3 Star Rating
Anonymous

Good graphics but bad controls and physics

(Review From Amazon)
General Comments:
PES has good graphics, but the controls and unrealistic physics detract from the overall experience.

First, the controls for the players are difficult, especially moving and shooting. When you shoot (by pressing square), a meter fills. The Fill-factor of the meter determines how high the ball goes, and the direction that your player stands determines the horizontal direction. But, the shot meter fills up far too quickly. Just one light tap fills it half way. So, almost every time I took a shot on the goal, the ball went over the cross bar. Needless to say, the shooting mechanics could have been greatly improved.
Also, the left analog stick feels very "loose." I have to push the stick all the way to move my player.

Another feature that needs improvement is the physics. When running at a moderate to fast pace, your player can barely turn to the right or left, which makes it very difficult to juke around defenders. Also, when running, your player puts the ball about 10 FEET in front of him. That is ridiculous; in real life a professional soccer player can keep the ball 4-5 feet in front of him, even when he is running.

And, there are many other issues like these two.

I know that this game is very popular, but for me responsive controls and a less frustrating experience are much more important than graphics and sound.


4 Star Rating
Anonymous

The Best Soccer Game on PS2, Period

(Review From Amazon)
General Comments:
After purchasing Fifa 07 and being dissapointed by it's mechanical players and sluggish game play, I went ahead and rented Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 after reading a series of positive reviews online.

The difference between Fifa 07 and this game is night and day in regards to game play. With this title, I found a fluid gameplay that absolutely blows away Fifa. The most important thing to me in a sports game is gameplay, and this title is just better in that regard in every way. Scoring goals takes a lot more skill and creativity than anything in Fifa 07.

I also really love how international teams can compete in a world cup-like tournament vs. Fifa which holds no option other than exhibitions.

There are two things missing from this game that Fifa has, and thus makes me give it 4 stars vs 5. Those two things are a great soundtrack during menus, and a wide variety of teams. Missing from WE:PES 2007 are MLS, German League, and the authentic names of most English Premiere League teams. Despite this, the gameplay itself is so much stronger than Fifa's that it is a minor flaw in what is the best soccer game ever created.

I recommend renting both Fifa and Winning Eleven to see the difference for yourself before purchasing. There is a reason Fifa is so much cheaper and easier to find, it's just not as good as Winning Eleven.



5 Star Rating
Anonymous

Wahoo a great soccer game again!

(Review From Amazon)
General Comments:
The title says it all. This is a great soccer game again. This is easily the best soccer game on the market. It amazes how each year additions can be made to the games that actually would make you want to buy the game again aside from roster changes. Yet THis is one of those games that necessetates getting the game again. Aside from killer graphics (the best you will see in a soccer game), you now have the ability to do three different types of kicks when trying to score a goal. That is incredible!!!!! Bottom Line: Do you like soccer at all? Own this brilliant, fun game.