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Despite my dominance (over the computer opposition at least) of the previous game in the Pro Evolution Soccer series, playing PES5 was much like a footballer playing in a new league; it sure took me time to adapt to the subtle differences. I bought the game on the strength of how it's predecessors ... Read review
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Italy, Spain and Holland line up alongside a replica of the Premiership, as well as the French and German championships. In all, that amounts to 136 club sides and 5...
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In a nutshell:Everything fans could hope for is here: officially licensed leagues from ... more
Italy, Spain and Holland line up alongside a replica of the Premiership, as well as the French and German championships. In all, that amounts to 136 club sides and 5...
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In a nutshell:Everything fans could hope for is here: officially licensed leagues from ... more
Italy, Spain and Holland line up alongside a replica of the Premiership, as well as the French and German championships. In all, that amounts to 136 club sides and 5...
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Italy, Spain and Holland line up alongside a replica of the Premiership, as well as the French and German championships. In all, that amounts to 136 club sides and 57 national teams. Plus there's a more detailed Master League, domestic European competitions, and a comprehensive Edit Mode.The lowdown:The definitive footie series returns to defend its crown, and how it sparkles when held up to the light.Pro Evolution 5'sgameplay has been enhanced to provide a more lifelike version of the beautiful game: players utilise their upper bodies more in the challenge, have more tricks at their disposal, and can now curl shots with pinpoint accuracy. This is total football.Most exciting moment:Scoring a virtual replica of Roberto Carlos' legendary free-kick against France -- the one with the unbelievable swerve-- and then dancing around the living room like a lunatic.Since you ask:Thierry Henry has been playingPro Evolutiongames since the first title appeared ten years ago. The great man clearly has great taste.The bottom line:Another trophy for thePro Evocabinet.Jonti Davies
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It's All Kicking Off With Pro Evolution Soccer 5- Fully licensed leagues and teams, from ... more
Serie A, Liga Espanola, Eredivise.- Thousands of licensed players.- 57 national teams and over 130 European teams, including licensed clubs Arsenal & Chelsea.- Enhanced Master League Mode - including new training settings and advanced player growth.New Network Mode - play online against friends and players around the world.New Showboating Animations - new tricks, skills and intense one-on-one duels.New 'Stat Tracker' - ranks and stores on-going match results with up to 20 mates.New Weather Conditions - play in snow, with graphics so real you can see their breath.
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Advantages: Player movement on the ball, defence is tightened up, Arsenal! Disadvantages: Poor referee decisions, illogical play, lacks authority and conviction
...the previous game in the Pro Evolution Soccer series, playing PES5 was much like a footballer playing in a new league; it sure took me time to adapt to the subtle differences. I bought the game on the strength of how it's predecessors played, so the inclusion of Arsenal (amongst other teams) as a further fully licensed club was a nice bonus for me.
While there is now the option of home and away cup formats and cup fixtures throughout ... ...is the Master League mode. This time around there is an indication of negotiation difficulty, but this does not apply for higher difficulties which is a bit of a letdown - I still miss not being able to change them, but fortunately you can apply for a transfer straight away if success is not met.
The Master League also sees to advanced player growth but an aspect of it is misleading as improved stats do not stick for those past their ... more
Please note that my review and rating does not take into account the Net Play, PSP data link features and multiplayer aspect of this game.
Despite my dominance (over the computer opposition at least) of the previous game in the Pro Evolution Soccer series, playing PES5 was much like a footballer playing in a new league; it sure took me time to adapt to the subtle differences. I bought the game on the strength of how it's predecessors played, so the inclusion of Arsenal (amongst other teams) as a further fully licensed club was a nice bonus for me.
While there is now the option of home and away cup formats and cup fixtures throughout the league season, as ever the highlight of the game is the Master League mode. This time around there is an indication of negotiation difficulty, but this does not apply for higher difficulties which is a bit of a letdown - I still miss not being able to change them, but fortunately you can apply for a transfer straight away if success is not met.
The Master League also sees to advanced player growth but an aspect of it is misleading as improved stats do not stick for those past their peak. What took me by surprise in this mode were the improvements in the team creation section. I felt compelled to stick around, and in doing so put together an amusing rendition of the Arsenal 03/04 season strips. I was absolutely delighted with the result!
My style of play involves a strict passing to feet game in which I put in the effort to make it look as natural as possible. What I love in this game is the way a player in possession can move whilst facing one direction, so that passing angles are corrected in a realistic fashion. Some of the other movements don't look so natural, but I like to see short passes side-footed as they should be, with the finishing on display sublime at times. However, with all the frames of animations there are cases where the game perhaps shows these off a bit to the point where actions are delayed and outcomes seem random.
As ever the game is not so much an evolution but a tinkering of various aspects. Notably the game is slower than it's predecessor which draws it to a realistic pace, but there are also the showboating moves (not that they are part of my repetoire) as a channel for the animation. Unfortunately Konami must have been content elsewhere because I feel there are areas which have been overlooked.
These include the basics such as passing, for instance. Having to work overtime to ensure that the correct pass is interpreted may be partly due to the slower response of the analogue stick [1], but the logic behind the passing can be questionable along with the roles of the short and through ball pass. It does not help that Konami saw fit to extend the short pass further(!), increasing the chances of an unintended pass. The passing angles look more natural this time around though, however the positioning of players can seem suspect, and it is as if PES does lack a real football brain.
If you can handle the tricky manual pass then the above should not be a problem, but on the receiving end of a pass there is room for improvement. Players still don't seem to read a situation and apply themselves in an appropriate manner down to their wildy inconsistent touches, with the scripting either having too much or too little of a say over your play. The game could do with a leader to stamp down the authority: a ball in space can throw up hesitation amongst your men, but captains John Terry and Thierry Henry only go as far as to grace the box and opening menu screens.
Set-pieces is where PES remains susceptible. Penalty kicks are subjected to new animations but are still not convincing, the cause for a dedicated mode still beyond me. Throw-ins have changed and are different rather than improved. The shooting aspect of the free-kick is fine but that of the passing is a disgrace. Sure it is treated to a power bar which seemingly has no effect, but passing could almost be outwith your control with options strictly limited, and embarassingly so when this includes cheaply giving the ball away.
Whether realism got to Konami or not, coupled with momentum (!) players can lose their balance easily, so hard work is required to keep possession as a result of the implemented physical nature of this game. However, because the slightest of fouls are picked upon by the referee, play can become start and stop. The decisions made are questionable: there is still no real understanding as to when the (better implemented) Advantage rule should be played, and the laws of the game are not adhered to as persistant and last man fouls are not dealt with satisfactorily.
There may be intentions to disrupt a match by fouling, so sportsmanship is questionable. The COM (computer opposition) have the benefit of the doubt when it comes to referee decisions leaving the game to lie low in the fair play ratings. As if the number of players in their automatic control isn't enough of an aid (which I wouldn't trust), at times they press the game far too hard in these numbers. Sure they give away unnecessary free kicks but eventually they'll get away with murder.
What I am fed up of is how the player stats seem to be ignored by the COM to provide a means of competition which is too efficient to be real, disguising a lack of real depth to their thought of play. Defending can be a pain, as this is not a clinical game by any means, so on winning the ball one button tap too many might mean conceding possession. When the COM decide to go on one of those over-the-top agressive dribbles it is problematic and it's difficult not to think cynical. To my dismay Konami have added a new player stat which encourages this from the COM.
At one end the goalkeepers can now throw the ball overhead but as ever, are a source of errors as well as being slow and lazy. The defence however, has been tightened up, with defenders sure to mark closely, get a foot to the ball whenever they can and prepare to make use of their recovery pace (as it would be termed). To the other end the element of chance in shooting has been blown out of proportion, with efforts being of the extremes. It's a shame that there isn't an X factor which guarantees in a certain area that a shot be hit with conviction, and on target, given how tight this game is.
Predictably, over it's predecessor the number of players made to resemble their real-life counterparts is increased, and the player models look better this time around. The detail is a step up but still hardly immense, with the crowds appearing rough as they do! There is a glitch which, perhaps in the wake of abandoning development of varying crowd sizes, results in full-house crowds appearing from out of nowhere for those awful player and referee sequences. This idea is somewhat reflected in the commentary, which has been added to rather than revised, with the odd soundbite unorthodox along with the usual spouted nonsense. Crowds make a more convincing noise though.
I am disappointed that Konami, in tweaking various aspects of their football game felt comfortable enough with the basics to overlook an area which could do with a brush up. Where changes are made results have not been produced either, with the depth giving way to seemingly random outcomes and play still being illogical at times. The PES game falls into the cliche of being easy to play and difficult to master though, but the affairs here can be well tight, with a question of sportsmanship coming into matters whoever you play against.
It is out of a love for the sport that I give this game such analysis. In particular I felt that the certain movement of player in possession was inspired towards realism and should have been the basis of a great game. I have given PES5 the benefit of the doubt too often to the point where I feel it is not worthy of a hat-trick of good scores from me. Hopefully they'll have read up on the laws of the game for the next title seriously. Can't deny it captures the emotional rollercoaster of the sport though, but same old PES, always frustrating...
[1] - The producer of the series Shingo "Seabass" Takatsuka believes the D-pad has a quicker response to the analogue stick, although claims players who use one can be as good as the other.
All screenshots taken by me of various players with my custom Arsenal 03/04 strips during the Replay Mode.
Introduction-
Having played each Pro Evo since the first, I was delighted when I heard this was going to be released. I made sure I had my copy pre-ordered and delivered to me on the day it is released. I had never been so excited about a game as much as this before. Judging from previous installments, this was always going to be impressing and another fine addition to the series.
-Gameplay-9/10
The gameplay- the best part of the beautiful game. ... ...will have eliminated itself come Pro Evolution Soccer 6.
The music in this game isn't the best, far from it, however, it's definitely suitable for the game and has a football feeling to it. It can get repetitive during edit screens, as the music will continuously play the same song, leading you to reach for that Mute button on your remote.
-Playtime/Value for money- 10/10
Since purchasing the first in the series, I have never had any regrets and ...
Adi2K6 13.04.2006
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Advantages: Best Football Game Out Disadvantages: Not all licensed players
...is losing a bit interest. Pro evos game play is twice the game play of Fifa. Every year the two games come out and Pro always comes out best. The more the game goes on the bigger crowd of supporters the game is getting. John Terry and Thierry Henry are on the front cover as they are great fans themselves. Apparently Henry has been playing it for ten years now so it has to be a good game.The graphics are stunning on this game and they have made it ... ...got much on the gameplay. Pro evolution will take a little time to get use to, but after that you will be wanting to play it again and again. it is very addictive. This game also has online play which is a fun new feature, you can play anyone in the world
Gameplay
If you play the two games (pro and fifa) you will immediatly think pro is lot more complex and it is all up to you while fifa is easy on the ball and can easily score from distance. In ...
NottzFan 14.07.2006
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Advantages: The Master League system is awsum Disadvantages: not great at everything
Pro Evolution Soccer is back and you know what the gameplay is the best gameplay on any football game, with the new master league system you can really see your players improve with the new EXP (experiance points).
Graphics
I start the review with the graphics. The crowd goes nuts but hang on a sec, what crowd? Its a bit weird, Pro Evolution Soccer 5 hasn't got a crowd when you're playing during normal game play. This is not very evident when you ... ...added half dozen more from Pro Evolution Soccer 4, but they do look like their real life counter part. Lastly , we come to the players. Apart from the shirt, shorts and animation stated before, the players themselves look real and accurate. The superstars such as Zidane or Beckham look very much real, but more of the lesser-known players still look somewhat strange and inaccurate. These however are not plastic figures, during various scenes their ...
Damienkarl123 03.07.2006
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Advantages: Its better than FIFA 06 Disadvantages: Annoying commentary
Running from the Playstation 1 days now deep into the world of the PS2, Konami and EA have been battling to create the better football game on the consoles. EA's attempts, with the FIFA series, give you realism with kits, but poor gameplay. Konami, however, made thermometers explode with a strikingly hot series of football games, the PES series. Despite a lack of licenses, they have made a series with compelling gameplay and just a brilliant football ... ...done the good and continued this series? The answer is yes
Graphics
Konami always do the best they can with graphics and PES5 is no exception. The players look a lot much like their real life counterparts, and the stadiums look even better. Generally, the game is very pleasing on the eye. A lack of licensees will upset a few people but I don't see why anyone should be bothered - Max Drives can solve this problem if you are bothered, I've seen them ...
SaxMyster 17.11.2005
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Advantages: Gameplay, Graphics & Licences Disadvantages: Referees & Japanese Techno
...in the back, Konami released Pro Evolution Soccer. The evolution of their International Superstar Soccer series had come to fruition, and with the release of PES 2 in 2002 the EA crown was won.
Now 4 years later, the Pro Evolution Soccer series has world wide acclaim. The Drones of football gamers have renounced their faith in EA, and come over to the dark side. The latest PES is another step towards footballing nirvana, with subtle yet considerable ... ...maintain the charm of the PES collection, yet include major new features. The first real noticeable difference between PES 4 and 5 is the opening sequence. Though this is not a major buying factor for gamers, I thought it needed saying. The music isn't Japanese techno, its Kasabian. The rest of the music in the game is the infuriatingly repetitive Japanese crap, but still slight improvement. The biggest difference, apart from the music is the gameplay. ...
hippo117 10.04.2006
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Advantages: Playing a match is still good fun, WiFi mode. Disadvantages: No Master League mode, too many other features stripped out. Half a game.
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Please don't get me wrong, I'm not criticizing the PSP for not being technically advanced enough. I mean, it's a marvel of modern technology. The WiFi mode in Pro Evo is testament to that, and as handheld gaming systems go it's definitely more of a technical marvel than Nintendo's DS, for example. However, my problem with it, and the reason I traded my PSP in for a DS, is that if you're gonna release a handheld console you gotta build games designed specifically for it, and not strip down PS2 versions and call it a day. This game is quite simply a fatal case of the latter. ProEvolutionSoccer5 is a great game... the PSP version simply isn't. ...
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