The best way to get around the licensing issues is to play the game against friends or ranked challengers online. On its face it may seem silly to be so exigent, but to the football faithful this is a major flaw that is difficult to look past. There is no way to change the fictional team names.
To make matters worse, the PES team editor of the past is no longer an option. I need Henry, Fabregas, and Van Persie on the field to make me excited. For example, one can play as Arsenal, complete with "Fly Emirates" jerseys, but none of the actual players that make the Gunners so special are present. Even the clubs that are licensed are not well represented. I want to match up against Liverpool and Tottenham. It's just not particularly satisfying to beat Merseyside or North East London. Even though the gameplay is head and shoulders above that of the competitions, it's not nearly as fun as it could be due to the licensing issue.
#WINNING ELEVEN PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2007 FULL#
Konami will never truly be able to compete with EA's FIFA until they can obtain full licensing. The paucity of players and leagues severely detracts from the title's credibility. The problem is the sheer dearth of real professionals. The stadiums and licensed players' likenesses look fantastic. The graphics have been greatly improved and look sharp on the 360. PES '07 is difficult to beat for gameplay, but presentation is still left wanting. In no time at all you'll find yourself upping the difficulty level and advancing through the Master League or taking home hardware from the International Cup.
Complex dribbling skills fall under this category, but thankfully the Marseille Roulette, Zidane's classic feint, is executed simply by rotating the right analog stick 360 degrees, making it my move of choice. Learning to use some of the more advanced commands can be a challenge at first, but after a couple of hours you will find yourself tearing it up. Passing, dribbling, through balls, 1-2s, vollies, headers, and long-ranged crackers are all sweetly executed. Realistic gameplay matched with lifelike physics and player movements make the title very satisfying.
The gamer feels truly in control, making build-up play a breeze. The in-game controls are what set this game apart from the competition.
#WINNING ELEVEN PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2007 SERIES#
The Winning Eleven series has always been tagged as the best footballing video game out there and the 2007 version continues that legacy. Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution Soccer 2007 has come to the Xbox 360, and Konami has produced its finest soccer simulator yet.