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Good game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I think this version is better than the next one, 2008... but it seems that 2009 version will be greater!!

1/2 a game...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

First, I have to say that I much prefer Winning Eleven over Fifa, simply because of the gameplay. That said, this game is a disappointment. I, along with everyone who has stuck with Winning Eleven over the years, understand that they emphasize the A.I. over presentation. However, this game is pushing it considering the power of the Xbox 360. A bit of improvement would have been nice, because this looks just like the PS2 version.

The reason I actually bought this game is because I had it on the PS2, and did not want to drop $50 for 2008 just to play it on the Xbox 360. That said, I am half considering breaking this disk in half and playing only on my PS2. One would assume that because it is the SAME game, just different systems, the games would be the same. This is not the case.

The first thing I noticed that was missing was the during game and post game statistics. I can't even imagine why they would leave this out. Second, in masters league mode there is no during season training. Therefore, you cannot improve the players you don't use. This, over time, gets quite frustrating, to the point where you don't want to play the seasons and just play matches.

Really, the gameplay is as good as ever, though the PS2 plays better. I find that the A.I. is random, and slow to react (mostly the players on your own team). Also, the must have changed something with the Side Backs because they simply do not fall back when you lose possession (extremely frustrating).

All in all, I just don't get it. Why not improve the game to compliment the new system? Why produce a game with the same graphics and half the features?

I say wait for '09 and read the reviews, if they improve the graphics then buy it, if not, I say switch to FIFA or one of the many games created using its engine. They will catch up quickly with the A.I., and Konami doesn't seem to be making any effort to produce something new.

Very fun to play with friends

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

You can have a lot of fun playing this game, it doesnt matter your experience level on it.
Experienced player can make more complex/beautifull plays, but smart begginers can also do very well playing it with more experienced player...

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back . . .

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Was VERY excited to try this game on the 360 console after being a Winning Eleven 8 & 9 ADDICT on the PS2 for 3+ years.

My observations . . .

Visual experience: The graphics are beautiful, but were not as advanced as what I had expected from the new gaming console.

Game play: I have read other reviews that laud the more realistic gameplay compared to earlier versions. On the positive side, slide tackling is now a viable option on defense to steal the ball. Prior versions also seemed to suffer from an over-abundance of fouls called on challenges, putting a premium on set pieces and slowing the run of play. However, I find that this version has over-compensated by allowing defenders to hang on attacking players and obstruct runs without fouls being called. It seems the only fouls called are the ones worthy of a card. Reviewers have also commented on more intelligent runs from teammates, making attacking play more realistic. Frankly, I don't see this and am constantly cursing at the screen as I watch my other teammates retreat when I steal the ball and am on a breakaway or they continue running forward on the attack after on unfortunate turnover in the midfield.

Longevity: The fact that I am still playing this game has more to do with the fact that I'm a soccer addict than anything else. I REALLY hate the fact that the ability to create your own team, your own uniforms, your own players, and edit team names, edit player names, etc. have all been left out. It is incomprehensible to me that a new game on a new/improved console with more memory would drop these features.

Bottom Line: Entertaining soccer game. Trademark soccer realism of Winning Eleven series. One step forward for graphics and visual experience. Two steps back with loss of personal customization features. People looking for a good soccer game will like this game. Long-time devotees of the Winning Eleven brand will be underwelmed.

Good soccer game, but

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game is very fun to play and you can play for hours if you wanted to. however, i give this game a 3/5 because of its pathetic Xbox Live experience. if you have played it online, you'll know what i'm talking about. you can't deny anyone who you don't wanna play, sometimes it takes forever to find somebody you WANT TO play. and there's no freaking LOBBY. one horrible thing about this game is that it's a little too hard sometimes. every time you tap your shoot button lightly, the freaking ball just goes over the goal and it goes outside the stadium or something! ugh !! bottom line, it's a little more realistic than FIFA and it's pretty fun. worth a try.

It was a Pitty to Wait so Long for This

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It was a [...] that for die hard fans of this Konami game, they would lauch this version for the X Box 360. I have been playing the PES games for about 6 years, and I just cann't understand how they can leave out the Edit Mode, I mean you cann't put the players you like in the team you like or chance the faces, names and other aspects of the players.

I had to buy a PS2 again, just to continue playing the PES game that I love, because in the PS2 and PSP versions you can find the COMPLETE EDIT MODE. Why? Did they rush this game for the X Box 360? I cann't understand it.

Hope next time they complete the game, and not leave us with half the game we were expecting.

Great Game with so much fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Overall this game has great improvement from Winning Eleven 9. The players are having better control over the ball, which makes the game much more smooth and enjoyable. You can see great players bring the ball all the way through the court and make the shoot.(Although I think Henry is a bit overrated in this game). But there are only 2 things I feel it can be improved in the next Winning. First, it's much harder to shoot the ball in this new Winning. It's just so easy to overpower the shoot even though you just hit the button so lightly, which makes the game a bit unrealistic. Some easy shoots just shouldn't be missed all the time in the real world. Second, the graphy of this game isn't as detail as Winning 9. In Winning 9, the players' clothes will get dirty as the game goes, which is so realistic. but in this game, it doesn't happen. But Overall, this is still a very fun game.

Great game....tinged with disappointment

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have purchased every Pro Evolution/Winning Eleven game every since their introduction. I have always been impressed and happy with them and so to christen my new Xbox 360, decided to but the latest version.

I also purchased the version for the PS2 for my brother and the comparisons, in terms of gameplay are minimal. They are virtually identical, in terms of controls, music, graphics (though on my HDTV, the X360 version looks fantastic and has the edge) and so in that respect, I am happy.

What is most disappointing is for the most bizarre reason, there are no customisable features. No longer can you create a new team, make a player, transfer players to other teams nor even save your own goals. On top of that, there are only 5 stadia, and no ways to stamp your own mark on the game.

For the investment on a 20GB hard drive, $60 for the game (and $10 more than the superior PS2 version) I would expect to be able to do all of the above. That is why I purchased a next generation console.

Why not? Only the bigwigs at Microsoft know. It seems with a few games on here, you cannot customise the games as before.

I suspect that Konami are planning to release a download via Xbox Live which enables the missing features. If so, they should consider giving this to the owners of the game free of charge or at least offer a rebate on the next version, as this feels like it is a beta version or still in testing.

Gameplay wise, the players are intelligent, the AI clever and the matches true to life. You get your midfield battles, your free flowing football or your defensive stalemates, depending on how you like to play. I would like a bit more control over the tactics but overall the game flows and plays like a dream.

The commentary is so-so, with the soundbytes sometimes irrelevant to what's going on. Music is annoying but ok and as I said, the game looks beautiful.

However, it feels as if I have been ripped off here and that I bought a product that is half-finished. I only hope that next time round, Konami stays loyal to its fan base and gives them all the complete game they, and this superb franchise, deserve.

Nice game but needs something more

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Well... this is a very good game, I really enjoy playing alone or with my friends, if you like soccer this is the best game available. On the other hand it needs to be better finished, I guess they made a rush to release it for the 360 and forgot to add more details. But it is the best soccer game for the 360, there is no doubts about that...

Soccer games at their best

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Simply put this series has been a tremendous hit since they started, winnig eleven has converted many FIFA aficionados because of their graphics and specially because of the game play....if u liked SuperStar Soccer for Nintendo 64 then you should follow your gut and play Winning Elven any time you can.

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