Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4323 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Konami
• Released on: 2006-10-26
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.co.uk Review

In a nutshell:
The world’s most popular football sim returns with numerous tweaks and additions to make it even more realistic in both gameplay and graphics. If England don’t win the World Cup you can always take solace in the latest Pro Evo.

The lowdown:
This latest sequel sees one of the biggest overhauls in the game’s history with the new improvements to the already impressive animation directly affecting the way you play. Dribbling with the ball is now easier but the quality of your passing and shooting now depends on the position of a player’s body in terms of both accuracy and power. Make a shot straight after a sharp turn, for example, and your chances of hitting the target are slim. Opponent and team artificial intelligence has also been greatly increased, to the point where every man on the pitch is thinking independently. Apart from the animation, the graphics in general have also been upgraded with much better player likenesses.

Most exciting moment:
Thanks to the new changes Pro Evo 6 plays a much more attacking game than previously, with counter attacks after a fluffed shot on goal made much easier than previously.

Since you ask:
Although the game doesn’t have the official FIFA World Cup license it does simulate an unofficial international tournament, including both qualifying rounds and the finals.

The bottom line:
The best just keeps getting better with the most beautiful virtual game ever.
HARRISON DENT

Manufacturer's Description
The Pro Evolution Soccer series is renowned for its realism, and Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is abundant with new gameplay additions. Player AI has been massively upgraded, with players running intelligently into space when not in possession of the ball and pointing where they want the pass placed to continue the attack. Similarly, the physical side of play has been refined, with players working to turn a defender as they receive the ball, while defenders must learn to stand off slightly to prevent such moves.

Series creator Shingo 'Seabass' Takatsuka has also worked to refine the shooting system of the new game, and players will be able to attempt more snap shots than in previous versions, while volleys and half-volleys have been redesigned. Other new moves include the ability to retain control of the ball when sliding in to tackle, while all-new feints and backwards dribbling are now available thanks to the improved dribbling controls, while headers have been changed to allow players more movement in the way their strikers jump and head the ball.

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 also has a number of new teams licensed for inclusion, with the International roster now featuring the official kits for Argentina, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Sweden. Details on official club teams and more national squads will follow.

Other new additions include more balanced referees, and a selection of exciting new gameplay modes. An International Challenge involves leading your home country to victory through a series of entry and tournament rounds, while a Random mode lets the player play quick games within randomly-generated match day settings. The much-loved Master League also returns, allowing players to experience the many highs and lows of steering a team through years of competitive games. Aging players, injuries and pressure from the board all combine to create a truly immersive game where results are everything.

With its slick moves and realistic action, Pro Evolution Soccer 6 is certain to glide past rival titles with ease and enjoys an impressive roster of new moves, licensed clubs, and gameplay modes.

Customer Reviews

Bye Bye FIFA!!!!
one word for PES6 - immense!!

Being a games tester for konami, luckily i get to "test"! the games over a weekend, and i have had this one this weekend and i was very reluctant to send this one back!! The gameplay is so smooth, it's brilliant to see more licenced teams on the game this year, one day when fifa is dead and gone maybe the guys at konami will stump up the cash for the rights!!

Back to the gameplay, mind you don't let your keeper stray out the box, PES5 had an imaginary wall on the edge of the box to stop the goalkeeper, no such thing this year, so if your sliding at your oppositions feet, beware you don't slide out of the box!!! Also watch out when your kicking the ball upfield, don't get too close to the edge of the box, as you may handle the ball outside of the box! Goalkeepr kicking action has been changed aswell, a double tap of the square button means your keeper will drop kick(where the ball hits the floor first) the ball upfield giving it further distance with a lower trajectory. Goalkeepers are also harder to beat in the latest instalment, pulling of amazing banks-esque saves! picking free kicks heading for the onion bag out of the air with ease, (tip look for the keepers starting position prior to a free kick!).

Defending is made harder, strikers will go down if they are facing away from goal and they feel you on their back or they will turn you in the blink of an eye if you get too close, you'll need to learn to stand off anticipating the turn or the lay off!

Free kick taking was relatively easy on PES5, not so easy on this one due to keepers anticipating the shot going into the top corner, variation will be required.

Attacking corners will be brilliant, alowing you to decide who goes up for corners! you can even send your keeper up if your losing in a nail biting-must win game!! Defending corners has a new strategy aswell, with choices of man or zonal marking, giving each player their role, your selection decisions will have an impact on the players you pick or leave out, wih that 3rd choice striker sitting on the bench wanting to impress you, he may well come on and work his a***e off for the cause to cement his place in the squad, or players getting picked regularly may start being a bit lazy on the pitch, (another tip rotate where you can). Players like Ronaldinho and Henry will start to get unhappy if you are relying on them too much!

The shooting machine has been changed meaning pot shots are available, but do not rely on this as about 1 in 100 will fly in and a few will go agonisingly close, and many more will be scuffed and shanked! but when you do catch one well enough be sure to save it i hit one from the equivalent of 40 yards with an amazing amount of swerve into the postage stamp (top corner), and then the crowd errupts!

Crowd noises are so much better in PES6, with realistic chants and if your not playing too well their will be boos! If your defender makes a dodgy challenge away from home and does not get sent off then thehome crowd will boo his every touch, and trust me this does effect the way he plays like going up for vital headers and missing them!!!

The editor is absolutely amazing on this seasons version, allowing you to acurately create most of the kits that are unlicenced and also create loads of Nike, Puma and Umbro boots. also featured is a ball editor, allowing you to recreate the premier league ball, even thought all the Adidas ones are nice enough!

overall this is one amazing game and it can't be missed so pre order or buy your copy today to avoid disappointment

Brilliant, yet teeth-gnashingly annoying...
Judging by the mixed reviews here, this game, and indeed series, is an acquired taste.

I have owned every game since ISS Pro Evolution 2, so that's a whole 7 times now that I've played through the Master League, with that same crappy line-up of players (Castolo, Burchet et al.). I'm now 30 and I still play this whenever I have a spare hour or so, and it is, on the whole, a very rewarding experience.

HOWEVER - and what stops this from being a 5 star review - I find the 'difficulty' level very artificial. Once you're at the top of division one, with a respectable team, the game goes out of its way to infuriate you. If you play the likes of Inter, you have a decent game, maybe a couple of goals each way. It's tricky, but you feel that you have a fair shot at it.

If, however, you're playing a more lowly team, with a tiny 'stats graph', then it starts to get really frustrating. In 'real life', you would expect it to be easier than playing a big team, and you would think that from time to time, it would be a walk in the park, with some 5-0 scorelines.

But no, the difficulty level is artificially stacked against you: no-name opposition defenders suddenly become champion sprinters and easily muscle your star winger off the ball. Meanwhile, your favourite striker with an Attack stat of 95+ becomes a cack-handed moron who balloons every shot over the bar.

I end up replaying these games 2 or 3 time to secure a win, and, most annoyingly, the commentary will say, "Well, I think that's the result we all expected!!". Cue broken controllers etc. If you're expected to win, it becomes stupidly difficult.

Tell me I'm wrong, go on!

Back on Track
PES5 was a bit of a disappointment for me personally. While the gameplay was as realistic as they come, there were too many minor glitches that kind of grated at me.

PES6 however, it right back on track.

This is the most realistic of football games on the market. Play in the English Premier League and you will find that teams work hard for each other, often hunt in packs but don't neccesarily have the greatest technique. When the ball arrives at your feet you will find yourself being hounded by a couple of players biting at your ankles. Playing in the Spanish League and you'll find that the players don't seem to work as hard as in England, but the technique may be better.

People seem to have gripes about such things as crossing the ball....well, if you are running full tilt your crosses will be less accurate than if you ease of the pace and try to pick your man out. The same goes for shooting. Snap shots and drives from 30+ yeards are less likely to hit the back of the net than a shot from someone who has managed to find time and space (the best players always seem to have more time on the ball is true of both real football and Pro Evo).
People complain about finding it hard to tackle the opposition...well, it's not that easy in real life now is it. Tackles need to be timed correctly, you can't just run up behind a player and expect to take the ball off them , now can you?

But at the end of the day it all depends on what you expect from the game. I adore the fact that one week my players can be all pumped for the big Champions league game, the big name stars can take the game by the scruff of the neck and you end up with a classic encounter, but your team can seem somewhat flat come their weekend game against the bottom of the table team. I love the fact that as i am through on goal and thinking I just need to tuck the ball away, when that defender who had been tracking your run just puts enough of his body weight on you so as you sky the ball high and wide. I love it that the refs aren't perfect themselves with the odd dubious offside decision. I think its great that players don't always make the perfect off the ball decisions and just as you think you've slid a delicious wee ball through the back four, you discover that your intended target is not on the same wavelength as you are. And most of all I love the fact that goalless draws happen as frequently as four or five goal hammerings.

Its the realitic football game we love, and thankfully it ain't Fifa