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Pro Evolution Soccer has more than 50 international soccer sides and 16 of the best club teams from around the world - ranging from Manchester United and AC Milan to Leeds United, who were briefly a top side at this time. The player also has a large array of options. The player can play single...

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Developer
Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

Released on
2002

Size
1–2 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

Downloads
Sports

Publisher
Konami

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Pro Evolution Soccer has more than 50 international soccer sides and 16 of the best club teams from around the world – ranging from Manchester United and AC Milan to Leeds United, who were briefly a top side at this time.

The player also has a large array of options. The player can play single matches as well as league or cup tournaments, and there is also a training mode. There are 5 difficulty levels, different weather conditions, and injuries are optional, as are extra time and penalty shoot-outs. Players can be designed with a range of physical and mental attributes, as well as different appearances.

Gameplay is not as end-to-end as the contemporary FIFA titles, and finishing is more of a matter of precise timing and skill. Players and officials make mistakes on occasion as well.

Features:
Intuitive control method and realistic shooting system
53 international teams plus five hidden ‘Classic’ line-ups
Refined sprinting and dribbling movements
Endorsed by FIFPro
features football’s biggest stars
Extensive training mode and specially created stadia
Commentary from Chris James and Terry Butcher

Pro Evolution Soccer (Arcade)

Launched in arcades during the early 2000s, Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer (popularly known in Japan as World Soccer: Winning Eleven Arcade Championship) brought the critically acclaimed console football simulation into amusement centers. Running on powerful Namco System 246 hardware, this coin-op cabinet was designed for intense local competition. It famously integrated Konami's e-Amusement magnetic card system, allowing players to save custom squad data, track individual player stats, and compete in national ranking tournaments. It successfully transformed a deep, tactical simulator into a fast-paced, high-stakes arcade spectacle.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The arcade version of PES strips away long league grinds in favor of high-tension, timed match-ups. Gameplay features highly responsive ball-physics, manual player switching, and real-time tactical adjustments. Players can execute sophisticated dribbling moves, including step-overs, dummy runs, and the iconic Marseille Roulette, to bypass defenders. The defensive AI requires precise timing for slide tackles, as rash challenges lead to swift yellow cards. To score, players must master the pressure-sensitive shooting gauge, balancing power and placement while fighting against the relentless arcade timer.