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Pro Evolution Soccer


9.6

based on 11 reviews
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Features a truly intuitive control method, allowing users to perform all the flicks, one-twos, step-overs and long-range volleys of the real thing. Includes 53 international teams, 32 of the cream of European top-flight clubs and five hidden 'Classic' line-ups. [Konami]

PUBLISHER:	Konami
DEVELOPER:	Konami
GENRE(S):	Sports
PLAYERS:	8
ESRB RATING:	E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE:	November 16, 2001

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)

The most playable, rewarding and downright realistic football simulation in videogame history - and the finest multi-player experience on PS2.

100

FHM

Those in the football know, choose Pro.

Sports Gaming Network

The game's AI is simply mind-blowing. In terms of soccer games it's peerless, it's so much better than ISS PE 1 & 2 that it practically renders them unplayable once you've had a crack at PES, and all comparisons to Fifa really are unfair.

Gamer.tv

As essential a part of PS2 kit as the joypad and memory card.

TotalGames.net

In terms of gameplay, nothing comes close to recreating every essence of football as this game. It’s perfect. Everything that’s in the game is, well, in the game....Choose FIFA over this and you deserve to be shot!

BBC Sport

Pro Evolution Soccer is, quite simply, the most essential football game ever.

GameSpot

[GameSpot UK]: Once you play Pro Evolution Soccer you won't think twice about even looking at another football game.

Total Video Games

The best football title ever.

EuroGamer

If you can put up with the shifty interface, somewhat uninspiring visuals and dire commentary, you’re in for a treat. Beneath the surface, PES is the best football there is.

Absolute Playstation

There is still room for slight graphical improvement and massive changes in the sound department.

Gamestyle

The controls in the game feel slightly unresponsive, and sluggish... [Yet] it is the best single player football game out there, and yes, its also the best multi-player football game out there.

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 105 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Soccer Zee gave it a10:
All Hail Konami, All Hail Pro Evolution Soccer!, What Is There Else To Say!! FIFA 00-07 Compared To Pro Evolution Soccer = Arcade Game..., Everything about this game is beautiful, Is It Seriously "The Beautiful Game!!"

Jon W. gave it a 10:
Why are they all sold out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kev A. gave it a 10:
Without a doubt the finest football game ever. I had PES1 and loved it, upgraded to PES2 and loved it even more.. gonna buy PES3 soon!

David T. gave it a 9:
Except for the licensing part......and of cos the commentary portion which need slight improvement... IT'S THE BEST. Simply amazing. Once it get the license sorted out in the near future.....i believe it's a perfect 10 rating for this game..Realistic not like Fifa which feel like arcade game.

Blaise gave it a 10:
An unmatched simulation senstation. Simply the best game ever.

Michael B. gave it a 10:
The original best football game there is. Better than any FIFA game.

Perfect11 gave it a 10:
I bought PS2 because of this game, need I say more