Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007

List Price: $19.99 Discount Price: $12.50

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

Accessories:
PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)	Electronic Gaming Monthly	Play	Tips & Tricks Magazine

Customer Reviews:

Great Soccer AI [Posted on 2007-08-09]
This is one of the best soccer games I found around. I'm really amazed because the AI, the game is "really real".
When I went out to buy the game at the stores I couldn't find it, my only chance to buy the game was Amazon and I really appreciate it.
Thanks guys...

Football Glory [Posted on 2007-08-13]
I've had this game in my collection ever since its release. It's the only game I play these days. As an avid football fan and player, WEPES 2007 is the most realistic and entertaing football game on the market. I enjoyed playing the early FIFA games as any other guy but while in vacation in Bosnia, I managed to get a copy of one of the earlier versions of the WE series and after 5 minitues of play I could tell how much better it was than FIFA. Konami did an excellent job in the detail of the games to make it as realistic as possible. I really can't get bored of it. I only wish to play it more and when football season is in full bloom, this game is terrific for satisyfing your urges to win championships with your favourite team as you watch them perform live in the real world and club championships.

The only con of the game is that not many teams are licensed, specifially the English Premier League aside from Man U. and Arsenal. Other than the licensing issues which Konami are working and promise to deliver in the next version, this is game is awesome and I will continue to buy the upcoming releases in WE franchise.
Kudos Konami.

EDIT: This game has been selling at a very fast rate. The price on Amazon when it first came out was 40$. Now its hard to find it under 50$-60$. So get it while its in stock.

Cheers.

The Best Soccer Game on PS2, Period [Posted on 2007-09-03]
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.

Good graphics but bad controls and physics [Posted on 2007-09-08]
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.

An Amazing soccer expierience [Posted on 2007-10-05]
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

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