Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
- Developers: Konami
- Publishers: Konami
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007: A New Era of Football Simulation
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 (known as Pro Evolution Soccer 6 in Europe and other regions) is a football simulation video game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Windows, Xbox 360, and mobile phones. It was released in October 2006 in Japan and November 2006 worldwide.
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is the sixth installment in the Winning Eleven/Pro Evolution Soccer series, and it was the first game in the series to be released on the Xbox 360. The game features a number of new features and improvements over its predecessors, including faster gameplay, more responsive controls, and improved artificial intelligence.
Gameplay
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007’s gameplay is faster and more fluid than that of previous games in the series. The players are more responsive to user input, and they can now make intelligent runs without the ball, identifying opportunities and pointing to where they would like the ball to be delivered. The game is also more physical, with defenders jockeying for position and strikers working to turn their opponent as they receive the ball.
The game’s artificial intelligence has also been improved, with the computer-controlled players now making more intelligent decisions and reacting more realistically to the player’s actions. The goalkeepers are also more difficult to beat, and they will now make more saves from close range.
Modes
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 features a number of different game modes, including:
- Exhibition Match: A one-off match between two teams.
- League: A league competition in which the player controls a team and competes against other teams in a league format.
- Cup: A cup competition in which the player controls a team and competes against other teams in a knockout format.
- Master League: A career mode in which the player takes control of a team and manages all aspects of the club, including player transfers, team finances, and stadium development.
- Online: A mode in which the player can compete against other players online.
Teams and Players
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 features a large number of licensed teams and players from around the world. The game includes all of the major European leagues, as well as a number of international teams. The player can also create their own custom team and players.
Graphics and Sound
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 features improved graphics over its predecessors. The player models are more detailed, and the animations are more fluid. The game also features a new stadium engine that creates more realistic stadium environments.
The game’s sound is also top-notch, with realistic crowd noise and commentary. The game’s soundtrack features a number of licensed songs from popular artists.
Reception
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 was a critical and commercial success. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the game’s fast-paced gameplay, responsive controls, and improved artificial intelligence. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is considered to be one of the best football simulation games ever made. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, responsive controls, and improved artificial intelligence set a new standard for the genre. The game also helped to popularize the Pro Evolution Soccer series, which has become one of the most popular video game franchises in the world.
Conclusion
Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 is a classic football simulation game that still holds up today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, responsive controls, and improved artificial intelligence make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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