Product Description

Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 offers new gameplay options for the soccer fanatic. It's got a world of new teams, advanced AI and better offense and defense. With its slick moves andrealistic action, Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 glides past rival titles with an impressive roster of new moves, licensed clubs, and gameplay modes. Random mode lets the player play quick games within randomly-generated match day settings Real-world gameplay - Aging players, injuries and pressure from the board all combine to create a truly immersive game where results are everything

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4896 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Konami
• Released on: 2007-02-06
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Features

• Player AI has been massively upgraded, with players running intelligently into space when not in possession of the ball
• More advanced controls for players -- turn a defender as they receive the ball, or have your defender stand off slightly to prevent that move from the opposing team
• 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
• Master League returns, allowing players to experience the many highs and lows of steering a team through years of competitive games

Customer Reviews

An Amazing soccer expierience
This game is stunning. Every aspect of soccer is in this game from the fans holding your flag in the stands to the top scorer award at the end of each season. This is a must buy for any soccer lover

Good graphics but bad controls and physics
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.

The Best Soccer Game on PS2, Period
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.