Pro Evolution Soccer
Developer(s)	Konami
Publisher(s)	Konami
Producer(s)	Shingo Takatsuka
Series	Pro Evolution Soccer
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable Xbox Wii Nintendo 3DS iOS Android Windows Phone 7 Xperia Play
Release	PlayStation 3, Windows & Xbox iOS PlayStation 2 & PlayStation PortableWii JP: November 3, EU: November 4, NA: November 15, AU: November 24, 3DS EU: December 1, JP: December 8, NA: February 1, Windows Mobile
Genre(s)	Sports
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

^[5]Pro Evolution Soccer (PES , known as World Soccer: Winning Eleven in Asia) is a video game which is the eleventh edition in the Pro Evolution Soccer series developed and published by Konami with production assistance from the Blue Sky Team. Lionel Messi, who was the cover star for the series since PES , was replaced by PES cover star Cristiano Ronaldo,^[6] while Shinji Kagawa replaces Messi as the cover star for the Japanese release. The US and Latin American cover features the back then Santos player Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.^[7]

Like previous versions of the game, it was licensed by UEFA to contain the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup competitions along with a license from CONMEBOL to feature the Copa Santander Libertadores. Referees' governing UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup matches will wear the official UEFA Champions League uniforms, which is a first for the series.^[8]Primeira Liga were included for the first time in series with three licensed teams.

On July 28, , Konami confirmed that PES was going to be released for PlayStation 3, Xbox and Microsoft Windows on October 14, in Europe and October 6, in Japan.^[9] At Gamescom it was announced that the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable versions would follow on October 28, and the Wii on November 4, The publisher has also confirmed that versions for Nintendo 3DS and iOS formats are also in development, with firm dates to follow. PES was succeeded by Pro Evolution Soccer .

Gameplay[edit]

PES 's gameplay is primarily a refinement of PES , with many improvements and changes in areas such as artificial intelligence, speed, animation, and physics.^[10]

Among the new features is the Teammate Control system, where a secondary player may be controlled, either during play, or at a set piece or throw-in. This allows players to be placed precisely, make runs, and shake off markers before calling for the ball. Manual and assisted versions of the feature are available for varying degrees of difficulty and control.^[11]

Refereeing has been improved and includes a full implementation of the advantage rule, with the referee pulling back play for bookings after the ball goes out of play.^[12] The "catch-up bug", where defenders would catch dribbling attackers too easily, regardless of the attacker's pace, will be addressed.^[12] Gameplay is more fluid, with better response when controlling the ball,^[12] and goalkeepers have been improved with new animations and generally more reliable goalkeeping performances.^[12] Artificial intelligence has been improved over previous PES games, for example AI players will play more thoughtfully when defending rather than simply applying pressure, and AI teammates will make more intelligent movement decisions.^[10]

Content[edit]

Thanks to an exclusive deal with UEFA and CONMEBOL, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and the Copa Santander Libertadores are fully licensed. The tournaments are integrated into the new mode, Football Life, which features a Master League mode and a Become a Legend mode, and for the first time, a Club Boss mode. The Football Life mode also includes a Master League Online mode, however, fan favourite 2V2 Ranked Matches have been removed from the Xbox version due to "internal decisions".^{[citation needed]}

Like previous versions, there is also a separate two leagues with 18 empty teams (PES League and D2 League), each of which can be edited fully. All the teams are entirely fictional.^{[citation needed]}

The UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and the PES and D2 Leagues are features not included in the PSP version of the game.

Stadiums[edit]

PES contains 30 stadiums, 17 licensed, 12 unlicensed, and 1 that is entirely fictional. There is also a Stadium Editor which allows stadiums to be created and added to the selection.

Reception[edit]

The game was met with positive to mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of % and 79 out of for the Wii version;^[27][34] % and 80 out of for the PlayStation 3 version;^[28][33] % and 78 out of for the Xbox version;^[29][35] 77% and 77 out of for the PC version;^[30][36] 75 out of for the PlayStation 2 version;^[37] 74 out of for the PSP version;^[38] % and 73 out of for the 3DS version;^[31][39] and 65% and 61 out of for the iOS version.^[32][40]

Digital Spy gave the PS3 version a score of four stars out of five, saying that, "For all of its drawbacks, when the whistle blows and the game kicks off, PES offers a satisfying, unpredictable and utterly enjoyable game of virtual football."^[25]The Daily Telegraph gave the X version three-and-a-half stars out of five and stated, "The improvements in AI and excellent online modes are a solid basis to continue re-building PES to its former glory, but the weird physics and newfound lack of weight are a concern. It still feels like PES just isn't % sure where it should be going."^[41]The Digital Fix also gave the same version seven out of ten.^[42] Mania gave said version out of 10 and called it "a fun game that keeps pace with its competitors. Generally the game is good, but many of its flaws really hurt the game. I felt that many of the issues could have been fixed and would have made this a much better game. Maybe next year this game will finally be the top game in the genre of Soccer games."^[43]The Guardian gave the same version three stars out of five and said, "The frantic and occasional flawed action on the pitch harks back to older PES games. Fifa 12 [sic] is the more complete football experience but PES can still deliver in short hectic doses."^[26]

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