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Pro Evolution Soccer 2

Overview

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 is the latest edition of the greatest, most addictive footy sim series. Sticking to the principle that playability comes first, detail and frills second, the series all but guarantees season upon season of pulsating gameplay.

Fans of Pro Evolution will naturally have a few gripes about this update. There has been some notable tampering with the terminology: "injury time", for example, is now "loss time". More annoyingly, the club teams have been renamed beyond recognition. Manchester United has been rechristened "Aragon", while the mighty Real Madrid becomes "Navarra".

This shouldn't detract too much from what is a lovingly rendered simulation of the beautiful game. Opponents and computer-controlled team mates have been blessed with more intelligence this time around and players' skill sets more accurately reflect their individual stats.

This version is harder to master than its predecessor but it is still accessible to newcomers thanks to far-reaching multi levels and changeable speed settings. Once familiar with the gameplay, gamers of all abilities will undoubtedly be hooked by the intensity and realism of the action.

With a fantastic range of competitions in which to test their skills, gamers can play as one of 32 club teams in the Master League or compete in a plethora of international cups and leagues. And, at last, recognisable commentators are at the mic: Peter Brackley sits alongside Trevor Brooking although it soon becomes apparent that the pair's repertoires are even more limited than in real life.

Frustratingly, Konami has raised the bar for soccer sims while tampering with some key details and features. But despite the few minor flaws in this update, Pro Evolution Soccer 2 is another sure step on the road to football gaming perfection.

Publishers
Konami
Genre
Sports
Alternate Names
  • World Soccer Winning Eleven 2002JapanFlag of Japan region

Media

Box - 3D

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - 3D (Europe) - 1694x1400
Europe -  1694 x 1400

Box - Back

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Back (Europe) - 1224x1080
Europe -  1224 x 1080
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Back (Japan) - 551x512
Japan -  551 x 512
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Back (Spain) - 1629x1455
Spain -  1629 x 1455

Box - Front

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Front (France) - 1428x1460
France -  1428 x 1460
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Front (Japan) - 512x512
Japan -  512 x 512
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Front (Spain) - 1460x1482
Spain -  1460 x 1482
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Front (Europe) - 1089x1105
Europe -  1089 x 1105

Box - Spine

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Spine (Europe) - 152x1449
Europe -  152 x 1449
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Box - Spine (Japan) - 65x640
Japan -  65 x 640

Clear Logo

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Clear Logo (Europe) - 400x175
Europe -  400 x 175
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Clear Logo (Japan) - 402x155
Japan -  402 x 155

Disc

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Disc (World) - 1420x1420
World -  1420 x 1420

Fanart - Background

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Fanart - Background (null) - 1920x1080
1920 x 1080

Screenshot - Game Select

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Screenshot - Game Select (null) - 1317x1080
1317 x 1080

Screenshot - Game Title

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Screenshot - Game Title (Europe) - 1317x1080
Europe -  1317 x 1080

Screenshot - Gameplay

Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Screenshot - Gameplay (null) - 1317x1080
1317 x 1080
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 - Screenshot - Gameplay (null) - 1317x1080
1317 x 1080