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Not as good as fifa

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: March 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game and owned it for a week. I also own WE9. I have been playing Fifa since the days of sega genesis; some versions have really sucked and some have been great. I think fifa 06 and fifa 07 are at the top, in order of rank in the fifa franchise in terms of fun and overall gameplay. Pro evol. soccer controls seemed hard to figure out. There were just too many options to be worthwhile (while one could say fifa doesn't have enough options--be that as it may). The overall layout of the game just seemed confusing and non-intuitive. Navigation is frustrating. The players in gameplay seemed overly mechanical, more so than in fifa. Granted, the graphics are probably better in pro evol. soccer. Let's not even go into pro evol.'s soccer teams. This gets at the heart of the matter: Fifa is made by EA, which has tons of money and resources, while Konami does not. I think it shows in their presntation of each game. I think the only reason that somebody would want to own pro evol. over fifa is only if somebody wanted more strategic and gameplay options. Really, that's it. Bottomline is fifa is a blast w/ real players, and pro evol. is not a blast and mostly doesn't have real players.

Gameplay Good but.........

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: April 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sorry to say that this game has failed to live up to my expectations.

My major gripe is the graphics in between the actual game and the non discript music. In my first hour of playing I kept hearing the same comments over and over again by the commentators.

On other football games I enjoy the tactics of managing a team and dealing with transfers, injuries and finances, I miss that with this game.

The actual game play is fun though.

Good graphics but bad controls and physics

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: September 08, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

If it gameplay you want, this is the best.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 02, 2007
Author: Amazon User

1.- PES 2007 is bettet than Fifa in Gameplay
2.- PES does have the official number and letter designs of the licensed team
3.- PES players are not mechanical and slow as the Fifa players.
4.- Fifa has a better career mode, PES is very simple and has less decision making.
5.- Fifa has a bit better graphics, both are good thou.
6.- They both lack more national teams.
7.- Menu interaction easier on PES, unlike FIFA you don't get asked if you wanna save or not in every window.

I like gameplay over everything. So I like this one better.

So much better than FIFA

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you like soccer, get this game and forget FIFA. I thought FIFA was awesome till I played the older version at a friend's house and I was hooked. Most recently, I've played this new version every single day it seems like since I got my hands on it. The gameplay on this is outstanding, graphics are great, and the computer actually puts up a good fight! It really takes some time to master it, and even then you can up the level on the game and you find yourself having to learn new tricks to score.

Only downside is that the game does not have all the licenses that FIFA does, so if you wanted to play as an MLS team or German league, you can't. But it doesn't matter to me as I usually play international or English Premiership teams anyways. While those teams are included, SOME require some editing as there are no licenses for those teams either. But it's not hard and it'll take a only a little while to do...there are guides out there that tell you which team is which in real life and which player is which. For example, Claudio Reyna for USA is Reilla. You can usually figure out who it is too if you didn't use a guide. And team names sometimes are like Merseyside Red which equals Liverpool...but all the players are correct.

Overall, outstanding game, well worth the money.

Over and over again!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The best sport game I ever played. Playing all week long, this is my all time favorite!!!

Very solid

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I thoroughly enjoyed this game when I purchased it a few months ago, and still hop on occasionally if nothing else is going on. The player movements and mechanics are some of the best i've seen in a sports game.
DEAD are the days where a player is attached to the ball as they run... now the ball has its own speed and force and the player needs to be careful or else it'll get away from them.
A bit hard to get a hold of the shooting at first- but it's no harder than real life I'd say. Good level of customization and nicely detailed leagues with plenty of info.
Highly recommended!

The Best Soccer Game on PS2, Period

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: September 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

Wahoo a great soccer game again!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 15 / 18
Date: February 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

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.

Wilkommen zum Fussball!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: February 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My title is a german quote by Pele from a Puma commercial. It is a perfect fit with this game!!! This is the best football ( soccer) game there is! After a year of waiting, I have not been disapointed! Here are the strong points and weak points ( the very few there are) of Konami's Winning Eleven 07!!!!!!
1. Gameplay: Bar none, this game destroys all competitors ( FIFA, its unworthy advosairy) with the most percise gameplay i have seen in a sports video game. I may have a very blown aback impression because i admit i am just coming off of Winning Eleven 8, a great game for its time. In that game, you are forced to think of every gameplan, pass, run and shot on your own to ensure victory, or atleast a draw. NOT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this game, your teamates are very intelligent, even modivated. it is like they actually want to score goals. You will see once yyou make a pass, your other players make seperate runs toward the box, all while trying to stay onside. Which they do with realative ease in this game. The refs are even more relaxed. not only do they give advantage more than giving free kick after free kick, they actually shut up and let the game be played and they even give their signals, thats right no more displays. You will have to watch the ref like a real player! This is were the problems start. For people who have followed the winning eleven series, the controls are realatively the same, with a few new tricks and stuff like that. I problem i have been having is shot control. in this gae the slightest touch of the square button almost fills your power meter, you will have to master a "controlled" shot. Make sure you pay a visit to the manual before playing or you will be more upset then France in the world cup!
2. Graphics: What can I say, THE GAME LOOKS GREAT!!!! People look very real and jerseys are now even official! Even liscensed balls like the teamgeist ball that looks like the kings of football's A.C. Milan ball!!
3. Teams: while i am happy with the overall expansion of teams, I am still angered that that, after 2 games, Chealsea, Juventus, the ENTIRE Bundesliega ( german soccer league) and other clubs like new castle, portsmouth, charlton... basically the entire English Prem. League teams exept Man. U and Arsenal.
In short this is the greatest football game money can buy. dont waste your 10 bucks buying it on the 360 buy it her for a very good game on a system we all know and hopefully have. konami has said that this is the last W.E. title for the ps2, but if it outsells the 360 version, we might get another!!! And I know I am not the only one that that sound good to.

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