Background
Long ago when bumbags were seen as cool and boyzone were topping the charts, there was only one real contender in the market of football games, and that was FIFA. However, things have changed (you might just say things have evolved), and pro evolution soccer from konami has not ... Read review
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4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than...
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4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than...
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4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than his invisible predecessors: advantages are played more frequently and the fairness of decisions is improved. Another welcome new feature is that of player-specific special moves, whereby only certain gifted footballers will have outlandish tricks in their repertoire--very much in keeping with real life.Although there was little room for improvement overPro Evolution Soccer 3's supreme gameplay, Konami has seemingly found it. Dribbling has been given especial attention; the result is tighter control. Crosses, too, are now easier to perform exactly as desired. Also, penalty kicks and free kicks offer increased accuracy with their adoption of a new control system.Some 136 club sides, including all 56 teams of the Spanish, Italian and Dutch leagues (these are officially licensed) are on offer inPro Evolution Soccer 4, as well as 50-odd national teams. Typically, this new version ofPro Evolutionis the most comprehensive to date--the new season in videogame football kicks off in spectacular fashion. --Jonti Davies
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The finest football simulation series receives further refinements inPro Evolution Soccer ... more
4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than his invisible predecessors: advantages are played more frequently and the fairness of decisions is improved. Another welcome new feature is that of player-specific special moves, whereby only certain gifted footballers will have outlandish tricks in their repertoire--very much in keeping with real life.Although there was little room for improvement overPro Evolution Soccer 3's supreme gameplay, Konami has seemingly found it. Dribbling has been given especial attention; the result is tighter control. Crosses, too, are now easier to perform exactly as desired. Also, penalty kicks and free kicks offer increased accuracy with their adoption of a new control system.Some 136 club sides, including all 56 teams of the Spanish, Italian and Dutch leagues (these are officially licensed) are on offer inPro Evolution Soccer 4, as well as 50-odd national teams. Typically, this new version ofPro Evolutionis the most comprehensive to date--the new season in videogame football kicks off in spectacular fashion. --Jonti Davies
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Features;- Over 3000 licensed players.- Fully Licensed Leagues and teams from Italian ... more
Clubs, Liga Espanola, Eredivisie.- 57 National Teams.- 80 European Club teams.- On pitch Referee.- New Tricks, Skills and Tactics.- Enhanced player animations.- Revamped master league.- Comprehensive training mode.- More detailed player profiles.
The finest football simulation series receives further refinements inPro Evolution Soccer ... more
4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than his invisible predecessors: advantages are played more frequently and the fairness of decisions is improved. Another welcome new feature is that of player-specific special moves, whereby only certain gifted footballers will have outlandish tricks in their repertoire--very much in keeping with real life.Although there was little room for improvement overPro Evolution Soccer 3's supreme gameplay, Konami has seemingly found it. Dribbling has been given especial attention; the result is tighter control. Crosses, too, are now easier to perform exactly as desired. Also, penalty kicks and free kicks offer increased accuracy with their adoption of a new control system.Some 136 club sides, including all 56 teams of the Spanish, Italian and Dutch leagues (these are officially licensed) are on offer inPro Evolution Soccer 4, as well as 50-odd national teams. Typically, this new version ofPro Evolutionis the most comprehensive to date--the new season in videogame football kicks off in spectacular fashion. --Jonti Davies
Postage & Packaging:£1.94 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The finest football simulation series receives further refinements inPro Evolution Soccer ... more
4. The presence of an on-screen referee is perhaps the game's most obvious new feature. What's more, this twenty-third being on the pitch is more intelligent than his invisible predecessors: advantages are played more frequently and the fairness of decisions is improved. Another welcome new feature is that of player-specific special moves, whereby only certain gifted footballers will have outlandish tricks in their repertoire--very much in keeping with real life.Although there was little room for improvement overPro Evolution Soccer 3's supreme gameplay, Konami has seemingly found it. Dribbling has been given especial attention; the result is tighter control. Crosses, too, are now easier to perform exactly as desired. Also, penalty kicks and free kicks offer increased accuracy with their adoption of a new control system.Some 136 club sides, including all 56 teams of the Spanish, Italian and Dutch leagues (these are officially licensed) are on offer inPro Evolution Soccer 4, as well as 50-odd national teams. Typically, this new version ofPro Evolutionis the most comprehensive to date--the new season in videogame football kicks off in spectacular fashion. --Jonti Davies
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Advantages: The silky gameplay and the smoothness of the game itself explains why many people see this series of games as the best ever created. Disadvantages: however, the game is not perfect quite yet. The players are not as detailed as they are on FIFA, and the lack of all the correct licenses for player names and team names (though improved on the last game) can get annoying.
...say things have evolved), and pro evolution soccer from konami has not only stepped up to the plate to compete, but is also seeming to be the winning product. How have they done it? what makes this game so much better than FIFA? and, the question you all want the answer to, is it worth the £35 i've been saving up since I got that one-off job at a strip bar for a night? All these answer, and more i hope, will be answered in good time my friends. ...november with the release of pro evolution soccer 5. I, for one, cannot wait.
Prices
Although most places sell it for around the £40 mark, do shop around as some are selling it for as little as £26.
Long ago when bumbags were seen as cool and boyzone were topping the charts, there was only one real contender in the market of football games, and that was FIFA. However, things have changed (you might just say things have evolved), and pro evolution soccer from konami has not only stepped up to the plate to compete, but is also seeming to be the winning product. How have they done it? what makes this game so much better than FIFA? and, the question you all want the answer to, is it worth the £35 i've been saving up since I got that one-off job at a strip bar for a night? All these answer, and more i hope, will be answered in good time my friends.
Gameplay
I felt that this would be a good place to start, as this is where the game really excels. Although you may not see the improvement compared to PES3 immediately, after playing PES4 for a couple of minutes, you really begin to realise how smooth the game actually is. To me, this is a huge plus for the game. The whole series has been reliant on gameplay, and PES4 is no exception. unlike the FIFA series of games, the game is extremely responsive. When playing, you really feel like you are truly in control of the team. There are many areas in which the gameplay has been revamped, following its predecessors. For example, the runs which strikers make are now much more intelligent. Rather than just running in a straight line when the holding player has the ball, strikers now make intelligent horizontal through runs, or weaving runs through the defence when off the ball. This adds a huge amount to the through ball feature of the game, as you can pull off some really beautiful passes, and when they end up in a goal you finally realise why many men, and women for that matter, pass-up the opportunity for relations with their partner on a regular basis in the weeks and months after purchasing this game.
Furthermore, the shooting, although it may not seem so at first, has been very much refined. it takes a lot more skill to get the ball into the net than in the previous games. Rather than simply having to press up and shoot to score a screamer from outside the box, you now actually have to apply the right pressure to the shoot button to score those real crackers. Although some say this feature makes the game "too realistic to be fun," they revise their opinion after they score there first cracker as the satisfaction of getting the shooting pressure right is truly amazing. The game's buttons are identical to the previous versions of the game, and are therefore very easy for PES enthusiasts to get used to, as they are for anyone who decides to give the game ago.
Modes
However, the much revamped master league mode of the game is far from easy. Unlike previous versions, where u could take over real madrid and then buy their whole team on free transfers, things are much more difficult this time round. Most importantly, it is much more difficult to get your hands on enough money to really improve your team, and therefore this feature really separates the good from the bad as the players that manage to finally revamp their team from the mediocrity they are made to start with are the ones who tend to be the best at the game. Also, the new "conditioning" feature of the game means that you cannot play with a tired player for games on end, as the longer he is forced to play the more susceptible he comes to long term injury. The master league is setup as as 2 divisions, each with its own cup. However, if you come in the top four of the top division, you are entered into the WEFA championhip. this is PES4's equicalent of the champions league. Just as in real life, this is where the money lies. This makes the game very addicitve.
The other modes are also very enjoyable, in particular the training challenge. This is a perfect way to home-in on your particular skills and become the master of the free-kick (although I do belive that I have already taken that post!!!!!). The PES shop is also a nice feature, this has been expanded from the shop in PES3. through the accumulation of PES points, by competing in competitions etc., players can buy classic teams, new stadiums and new player faces. In my game, thierry henry has a shark's head which is fairly amusing to say the least when he celebrates.
However, the game does have an air of Alan Smith about it. Although it does seem destined for greatness, there are just a few glitches in the game which mean that it doesn't quite reach the promise land of football gaming quite yet. Firstly, and no doubt the first thing that you will notice, is the ever-apparent lack of licenses. although many players now have their real names, teams continue to lack. Bolton, for example, are referred to as middlebrook, extremely confusing when you feel like being middlesbrough. Furthermore, although some European kits have been featured with sponsors and true kits, the majority of kits are simply designed rather than the truly detaled attire you are used to seeing in the FIFA series. Furthermore, shock horror, there are also some technical glitches. The most annoying being the game seemingly "slowing down" when players enter the box or crosses come into the box. This, also not too apparent at first, does take away the air of perfection from the game.
Conclusion
Despite the faults mentioned, it is very difficult to pick a sports game that is any better in the market today. players who really appreciate games like this will quickly get over the lack of real player names, and will really enjoy this title for what it is, the best football game ever created. I, given my high standards, that i cannot give this game a 5-star rating as i fell that this rating is destined for the day that Konami finally manage to reach that level of complete perfection. However, it has to be recognised that this time Konami have come closer than ever before and perfection, i hope, will be rearing its beautiful head around the corner next november with the release of pro evolution soccer 5. I, for one, cannot wait.
Prices
Although most places sell it for around the £40 mark, do shop around as some are selling it for as little as £26.
Advantages: If you have a broken leg or you are old you can still play football ! Disadvantages: may destroy relationships, deteriorating social life
...finally splitting into ISS and Pro Evolution in the next generation of consoles until we work our way finally up to the latest and greatest offering which sits in front of us today.
Along the way the gameplay has been revamped many times, but the basic principle of the game remains the same, to score some top notch goals, and rub your mates face in when you pound his puny little team into the ground 10-0 !! Introductions aside lets move straight ... ...at previous incarnations of the Pro Evo series and if that was in fact the case, you probably aren’t going to fare any better this time out.
Player movement has been improved, often you will note your full backs charging past you down the wings to provide support, giving you options and generally doing all the things they should have been doing in previous games but haven’t been for one reason or another. This time we are treated to a referee who ...
Groover 19.10.2004 (21.10.2004)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Xbox)
Advantages: Smooth and realistic gameplay, better than previous realeases, x-box live add on. Disadvantages: Commentary is awful, lacks the presentation of FIFA 2005
...have always liked is the Pro Evolution Soccer series, and I was particulary looking forward to the X-Box version.
I am delighted to say it is worth the wait, it is very smooth and detailed, graphics are a touch more classy than the PS2 release and it has the X-Box live option.
Unfortunatley, I was unable to test the live option but I will go into detail as to why this must be the football game to own this Christmas.
Konami has added more club ... ...must be improved for future Pro Evolution Soccer games.
The gameplay itself is amazing, hard to believe but it is much better than Pro Evolution Soccer 3. Passing is improved, it doesnt always pass to the nearest player unlike PES3 which helps, and the through ball option has been improved to provide that killer pass in a close call game. Shooting is improved again aswell, after a few games I managed to score a 35 yard lob with Zidane, the clinical ...
coxy2005 17.10.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Xbox)
Advantages: Slick and smooth gameplay Disadvantages: Lack of official licenses and real player names, graphics not as good as FIFA
Pro Evolution soccer 4 is now commonly found in second hand sections of Game and Cash Converters, at a more than reasonable £10. For this reason, I thought I would write a review to raise awareness!
With the release of the 5th Pro Evolution Soccer, the inevitable has happened and its predecessor has dropped radically in price. Most places will no longer sell you it new, especially online.
However, this doesn't detract from what a good game it actually ... ...can. But beyond that, Pro Evolution Soccer 4 becomes immensely involving.
In carear mode you have to take your team, train them between matches, buy new players, sell your dead weights and keep the club afloat by the end of the season.... If you're any good, you might even win something!
THE FINANCES:
In general, there are 2 ways to earn money. You can win games and tournaments, and you can sell players. You need to be careful though, your players ...
daddyof3 03.03.2006
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Advantages: Superior gameplay, great fun Disadvantages: you might get hooked
...as MARDON ATHLETICO with the Pro Evolution Soccer 4 game, and it is by far and away the best yet.
As you can see you can create your own team, my son is called Marc I am called Don hence Mardon Athletico. We have created some players of our own, namely me, him my stepfather and in the player create mode you can get the feature pretty much right, well at least recognisable. I'm a bit younger looking than fifty quite handsome really.
Once you have ... ...start off in a low league and try to build up to the higher leagues. If you create your own league you can play as many seasons as you like, and obviously you can be relegated, but there is no promotion.
There is also a cup competition during the season, and a WEFA competition which is based on the champions league format. You cannot however play in the WEFA until you have achieved a position of first second or third in the league you are playing ...
donf18 10.05.2005
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Advantages: Best football game ever to be produced, bar none. Disadvantages: Not completely fully licensed
Main Review
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Take this game into account. Compare it to the 3 previous PES games. I bet you didn't think it could improve on PES3, right?
Wrong. It takes it by the shoulders, shakes it about and throws it out the window. PES4 is quite simply the best football game ever created. It's realism of player movements, of passing, of just about everything is matched by no other game in existence.
The only word to describe PES4 is brilliant. ... ...a large number of players don't have their real names and teams don't have proper kits or names. But the acclaimed Edit feature sorts this out, allowing you to rename and create everything to your satisfaction. You can even create your own custom team full of custom-made players. It's superb.
Gameplay
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Second to none. Truly stunning, the players move exactly how they would in real-life, the passes are executed and collected realistically ...
dartfordhammer 25.02.2005
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