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The world of video game football has long been a two horse race, with Konamis Pro Evo and EAs FIFA battling it out for top spot. In more recent years, EA has emerged the more commercially viable option and FIFAs latest offering boasts a stunning lin...
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At long last, we're looking at some overdue changes for Pro Evolution Soccer. Stung by the criticism the game has attracted in years gone by, Konami hasn't quite gone back to the drawing board here, but it has bothered to come up with some fresh ideas...
Several welcome steps in the right direction mean that, at last, the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise is heading some way back towards its best. There's still work to do, though...
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PES is back for another round, and whilst the 2011 version is much improved, it's obvious the franchise has a number of problems to iron out...
‘Become a Legend’ mode, improved player motion, 360 degree passing.
Lack of licensed teams, annoying commentary, clunky interface.
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Tweet Pro Evolution Soccer has enjoyed an illustrious history. If you had to compare the series to a real-life football team then it would undoubtedly be Liverpool. Like Liverpool, the Konami title was the early benchmark setter in terms of the consol...
Passing is harder but better, clearances now much better, Mark Lawrenson has gone...
Defence AI doesn't quite work as it should, cameras are sometimes a bit weird...
It's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a strong indication that Konami has realised what went wrong with previous efforts and has steered the title back on track...
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2011)Poor Pro Evolution Soccer, you really have to feel for it. Long regarded as the football purists game, for those that wanted a game that played like the real thing even if it didn’t had the licenses and presentation slickness...
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Having given itself over to the none-too-benign supremacy of FIFA these past few years, PES returns with an edition that finally begins to set it back on the straight and narrow. But only begins to do so.There is less of the 'stickiness' than in previo...
It’s a shame, then, that something still feels missing. The controls remain awkward despite attempts at enhancing fluidity, and it just doesn’t feel as organic as its counterparts in the genre. This, however, is an encouraging first step back into favo...
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Within the world of virtual football a ferocious rivalry exists between Konami with its Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series and EA Sports and its range of FIFA games. The latest iteration emanating from Konami’s stable is Pro Evolution Soccer 2011, which...
PES 2011 recreates the look and atmosphere of real life football and is more entertaining to play than FIFA 11, but it isn’t nearly as authentic when it comes to its stadiums, teams and competitions. If you are looking for a fun arcade football title...
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Growing up, I always remembered the Pro Evolution Soccer series (or Winning Eleven, as it was called in North America back then) as the gameplay-focused alternative to FIFA. Sure, FIFA had all the real teams and lineups you could ask for, but if you re...
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Ever since EA Sports raised the bar so high last month with the release of the fantastic FIFA 11, it became evident that Konami’s had a lot to live up to with keeping pace with Pro Evolution Soccer. And considering that previous entries in the Pro Evo...
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Picture this scene for a minute; the Champions League final, Barcelona vs Tottenham, 2011. The iconic music sends chills down your spine; the huge stadium is packed full with fans. It’s a few seconds from kick off and then Jon Campion lets out this nug...
Picture this scene for a minute; the Champions League final, Barcelona vs Tottenham, 2011. The iconic music sends chills down your spine; the huge stadium is packed full with fans. It’s a few seconds from kick off and then Jon Campion lets out this nug...
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It's been 3 years since I reviewed Pro Evolution Soccer (formerly called “Winning Eleven” in the USA). People were telling me how great Pro Evo was and how it was so much better than EA Sports' FIFA series. Apparently Pro Evo has a huge following in Eu...
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1up.com
Updated: 2012-01-25 04:31:26
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Like it or not, yearly "roster update"-style releases are a fact of life in sports gaming. So when a given entry doesn't feel sufficiently improved -- even if it's still an enjoyable experience -- players are likely to be left slightly disappointed. Fo...
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UK REVIEW--The Pro Evolution Soccer series has been stuck in a rut for the past few years, with gameplay that has stagnated and a feature set that has failed to keep up with rival FIFA. Thankfully, Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 addresses these criticisms...
Deeper gameplay, New game modes such as Online Master League, Improved visuals and presentation, Excellent unlockable extras, A healthy assortment of customisation options, such as stadiums, team logos, and tricks.
Lack of online content sharing, Too easy to foul, Still a lot of unlicensed teams, Weak commentary.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 is a comprehensive reboot of the series, offering improved gameplay and a host of great new features...
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ign.com
Updated: 2012-01-25 04:31:26
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"Engineered for freedom". No, it's not another eye-rolling tagline for the latest car TV ad, but the back-of-the-box headline for the 10th outing of Konami's annual feast of football. You might be forgiven for thinking that this is the usual marketing...
After the promising strides made by last year's reboot, PES 2011 feels very much a realisation of that potential. With its emphasis on fun still apparent, the added realism provided by control, animation and AI enhancements improve and broaden the pack...
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