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RaychelSnr · 12-20-2010, 07:13 PM

For the past couple of years, the quality of the once mighty Pro Evolution Soccer franchise has been dropping at an alarming rate. It felt like the developers could not decide what the game wanted to be -- simulation or arcade -- and therefore the end product became a confusing smorgasbord of both. In other words, this year's title needed to escape the gaming doldrums before the series as a whole was marginalized forever.

Thankfully, PES 2011 gives notice that the PES series is not dead. PES 2011 is the best PES of this console generation by a country mile. However, it's not yet the gold standard all over again. It's a very good game in its own right, but dig deeper and you'll find some frustrating flaws that prevent this game from being an excellent one.

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CeltBhoy33 · 12-20-2010, 07:15 PM

I think the atmosphere by now should be a lot better.

tabulaRasa · 12-21-2010, 09:15 AM

Goals and gameplay buildup has always been more realistic on PES.

Qb · 12-21-2010, 10:29 AM

Fair & balanced review, Kelvin.

Fedor_52 · 12-21-2010, 01:19 PM

PES is definately back, i played FIFA 11 online, then PES 2011, you can't go back if you like simulation sports games!

the only big issue i have with pes is that the crosses are way too fast and dangerous, other than that a great game of football! really looking forward to PES 2012 now...

AndyP · 12-21-2010, 03:17 PM

Good review and I think it's clear that PES is headed in the right direction finally. Hopefully after taking such strides forward they keep going in that same direction and we get an even better simulation next year.

CeltBhoy33 · 12-21-2010, 05:36 PM

I didn't get to add this is a good review mate.

kromo50 · 12-27-2010, 11:44 AM

played about 20 games over Xmas. at first the passing pissed me off but after i got the hang of it wow alot better then any other PES. and the build up is so great.

12-20-2010, 07:13 PM	#1
RaychelSnr Executive Editor OVR: 57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,846 Blog Entries: 490	Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Review For the past couple of years, the quality of the once mighty Pro Evolution Soccer franchise has been dropping at an alarming rate. It felt like the developers could not decide what the game wanted to be -- simulation or arcade -- and therefore the end product became a confusing smorgasbord of both. In other words, this year's title needed to escape the gaming doldrums before the series as a whole was marginalized forever. Thankfully, PES 2011 gives notice that the PES series is not dead. PES 2011 is the best PES of this console generation by a country mile. However, it's not yet the gold standard all over again. It's a very good game in its own right, but dig deeper and you'll find some frustrating flaws that prevent this game from being an excellent one. Read More - Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Review Platform: PS3 / Xbox 360

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12-20-2010, 07:15 PM	#2
CeltBhoy33 Love Celtic, Hate Racism OVR: 43 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Parkhead Posts: 1,450 Blog Entries: 5	I think the atmosphere by now should be a lot better.

12-21-2010, 09:15 AM	#3
tabulaRasa Pro OVR: 22 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden Blog Entries: 1	Goals and gameplay buildup has always been more realistic on PES.

12-21-2010, 10:29 AM	#4
Qb All Star OVR: 43 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 8,805	Fair & balanced review, Kelvin.

12-21-2010, 01:19 PM	#5
Fedor_52 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Dec 2008	PES is definately back, i played FIFA 11 online, then PES 2011, you can't go back if you like simulation sports games! the only big issue i have with pes is that the crosses are way too fast and dangerous, other than that a great game of football! really looking forward to PES 2012 now...

12-21-2010, 03:17 PM	#6
AndyP Rookie OVR: 14 Join Date: Dec 2002 Blog Entries: 3	Good review and I think it's clear that PES is headed in the right direction finally. Hopefully after taking such strides forward they keep going in that same direction and we get an even better simulation next year.

12-21-2010, 05:36 PM	#7
CeltBhoy33 Love Celtic, Hate Racism OVR: 43 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Parkhead Posts: 1,450 Blog Entries: 5	I didn't get to add this is a good review mate.

12-27-2010, 11:44 AM	#8
kromo50 Rookie OVR: 11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas Blog Entries: 1	played about 20 games over Xmas. at first the passing pissed me off but after i got the hang of it wow alot better then any other PES. and the build up is so great.