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Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 ps2 Game Reviews
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007
Critic Score
Metascore: 86 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
8.7 out of 10
based on 19 reviews
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Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 expands upon the series' realism with faster gameplay, more responsive control and improved artificial intelligence. Players will now make intelligent runs without the ball, identifying opportunities and pointing to where they would like the ball to be delivered. Similarly, the game is now more physical, with defenders jockeying for position and strikers working to turn their opponent as they receive the ball. The game's shooting system has also been refined, letting players take more snap shots, while volleys have been updated for more player control. Players can also enjoy the Beautiful Game in more ways than ever before with new play modes. International Challenge mode lets players compete through four continents of opposition to become a champion, while Random Selection Match lets gamers take the field with a group of players selected at random from a predetermined league or geographic area. The Master League mode returns with more options, allowing players to take complete control of their favorite team and control its destiny for an extended period of time. The game's roster of teams is also expanded with new, fully-licensed international teams for players to use including Argentina, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, as well as additional club teams. [Konami]

PUBLISHER: Konami
DEVELOPER: Konami
GENRE(S): Sports, Soccer
PLAYERS: 8
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: February 6, 2007

What The Critics Said

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95
1UP
When you compare Winning Eleven to "FIFA 07's" PS2 effort, it wins by a large margin -- particularly as it's the best-playing sports game on the system.
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91
Gamer 2.0
Even with some recycled content, and the bland menus, Winning Eleven boils down to one key aspect that no other soccer title has; great core gameplay.
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90
PSM Magazine
Honestly, Winning Eleven 2007 is so fun we can almost forgive Konami for "Bomberman: Act Zero"...almost. [Apr 2007, p.82]
90
Games Radar
Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is the least evolved Evolution yet, and ironically, in literal comparison, probably the best. It's still the only game GR's UK staff plays every lunchtime and talks about all day.
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90
GameSpy
It's still not the prettiest game on the block, and frankly, the lack of the German league is a huge peeve, but the core gameplay is very much intact, and razor sharp as ever.
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90
PSM2 Magazine UK
There doesn't seem to be as much to learn this time and feels more like a simple update than usual. Still, "WE 10" is the best footie game around, no contest. [JPN Import; July 2006, p.86]
90
games(TM)
Faster, slicker, with countless new animations and creative possibilities: Winning Eleven 10 has made its predecessor feel robotic, stiff and altogether redundant. [July 2006, p.133]
90
PSW Magazine UK
Some truly mesmerising play will be had, but more importantly Winning Eleven 10 will see the old grimace of concentration replaced by a big daft grin. Roll on PES6 - it's sure to be even better. [JPN Import]
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87
GameSpot
The tweaks that Konami has made to the match engine have produced a more refined game, but there's not a hint of the revolution attempted by EA Sports in most annual FIFA updates. There are also only a handful of new features, chief of which are eight-player online support, an increase in the number of licensed teams, and an international challenge mode.
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86
IGN
It's a great soccer game. Still, it's disappointing that Konami continues to rest on its laurels in the graphics, sound and presentation areas of the game, although the gameplay remains fluid and fantastic. Despite the numerous flaws, WE remains the best soccer option on the console.
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85
GameZone
While it doesn’t change up the formula too much, Winning Eleven 2007: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 offers plentiful options in replay value. Can someone pass along word that Konami needs to improve the graphics dramatically next time around?
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85
Digital Entertainment News
Overall a solid sports title that surpasses EA's FIFA franchise.
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83
Gaming Age
Once you get your gaming fingers moving to the beat of the gameplay you will realize that Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007, ugly or not, is still KING of the soccer field.
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82
GamerNode
Serious soccer fans will appreciate the editing features of this game while non-fans will enjoy the gameplay.
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80
Game Informer
As solid as the 360 version is, as a longtime player I still prefer the PS2 version. Even on a rain-soaked pitch, it feels faster, and the d-pad controls feel tighter. [Mar 2007, p.99]
80
GamingTrend
The game is looking better every year, and controls are getting sharper.
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79
VGPub
When it comes down to it, if you want to play with all the official teams and have a more energetic presentation of soccer, go with FIFA ‘07, but if you want a more in-depth and natural representation of the sport known as football everywhere except North America, then you can’t go wrong with Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007.
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78
Play UK
We love it, yes, but it's just way too similar to the previous game to warrant a purchase for anyone not completely in love with the series. [JPN Import; Issue 141, p.92]
75
GameShark
Overall WEPES 2007 is a fun game, but I was expecting more – new additions, a graphical makeover, better audio etc. The ability to link to the PSP version of the game is nice, but I doubt many people will use it.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Njoi F. gave it a6:
FIFA 07 is MUCHHHH BETTER. I'm sorry but there is on way around it. How in the world can anyone think that pro evo is better??? awfull graphics ,sound and arcadish gameplay means that it does not compare to Fifa's realism and amazing visuals and audio. End of discussion

Raul B. gave it a9:
How can people even compare FIFA soccer to Winning eleven? Some people even say that FIFA is better! Those people probably haven't even played winning eleven or maybe they are just and don't want to try other soccer games. This is by far the best sports game ever made. Even though there aren't many changes from the last game, this game is amazing just like any other winning eleven games out there. If you like soccer, by this game.

Ben F. gave it a10:
Gameplay is improved from last year's version. Better game throughout. MUCH better than FIFA, which still lags. If you want music videos, get FIFA, but for real soccer get Pro E winning 11.

Demetri S. gave it a9:
Only subtle changes from last years version.....which means it's still great.

Matt S. gave it a6:
Too much of the same old thing, and I'm not so sure it plays a realistic game of soccer anymore, the one of two years ago is still the best in the series.

Augusto O. gave it a10:
The best soccer game ever....no FIFA bullshit... real game.....the game play is what matters... the rest is just for people that don't know what soccer really is.

Tom S. gave it a10:
Proves that even perfection can be enhanced.

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