The Greatest Pro Evolution Soccer....??

TheStrandRoads

I recently set back up my PS2 alongside the 360. Went into Xtra-Vision and managed to pick up Pro Evo 1, 2 and 3 for €2 each. Myself and a mate played through each version of the game. What I wanna know is...

What version everyone got the most fun out of playing, and why?

Rockee

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Pro Evo 6 on PS2.

Still cant put it down

dmigsy

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

PES 5 got the balance right between sim and arcade style play.

PES 6 was way too arcadey for my liking. Dribbling the length of the pitch and scoring could be done in every match (plus 30 yard screamers in every game). I thought that's what FIFA was for? I like running the length of the pitch and scoring and 30 yard screamers but there was no sense of achievement in pulling them off in PES 6.

FunkZ

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

PES5, we used to play it in my mates gaf everyday during the 2006 summer. But PES6 is my favourite I love it!

Balfa

Pro Evolution Soccer 4

PES3, cos it had collina on the cover, and you could actually control a player during throw-ins :]

eoin2nc

I like the new one now, at first I hated it but I stuck with it and now I can't go back to the other ones

RandolphEsq

Whichever is the newest I always prefer to the previous ones. The logic behind that I suppose is that they take the best bits from the previous Pro Evos and then add some new stuff.
Like the PS3 Pro Evo; it lags a bit, and isn't as comprehensive as the PS2 version but it plays like sex

mise

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Ive gone back to WE10 on the PS2. Have never played Pro Evo 6 on the PS2 but presuming its mostly the same. Like the new one on the 360, but still think WE10 is more fun

Fusion251

TheStrandRoads wrote: »

I recently set back up my PS2 alongside the 360. Went into Xtra-Vision and managed to pick up Pro Evo 1, 2 and 3 for €2 each. Myself and a mate played through each version of the game. What I wanna know is...

What version everyone got the most fun out of playing, and why?

Deffo the new one, but makes no odds really, I can beat you in all of them!!!

:cool:

chavezychavez

PES2008 isn't without it failures, but it still is a class game in its own right.

Still have a warm spot for PES 4 on the xbox though, played the game to death for nearly 3 years right up until I bought my 360 last Chrimbo.

Wasn't a fan of PES 5 with the unbelievably annoying refs blowing up every second.

Bought PES 6 for 6 squid from Xtravision last week. Its close to PES 2008 all right but there a few touches missing from it that are in PES 2008 (like brutal over the top thru ball), which will prob prevent it getting too much game time. Good for a quick game everyso often though.

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Its a bit of a stupid question in fairness..... Theres a constant improvement every year so to pick 3 over 4 etc.... isnt very likely!. The best is obvioulsy the new one, its graphics etc... are 10 times better then the older ones but thats to be expected!. However for how much it was played at the time and how enjoyable and new it was id pick 3!!

TheStrandRoads

Pro Evolution Soccer 5

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Its a bit of a stupid question in fairness.....

Well my question was an ambiguous one really. It's left up to you to discuss which version you (and your mates) got the most fun out of playing..

But in terms of constant improvements, PES has lost some of it's arcade-ness over the years. I'd often have a few games of earlier versions of PES with my mates, as the tempo is much faster in earlier versions. So I wouldn't simply write off previous versions once a new one appears.

For the record, Pro Evo 4 was the one that got me and my mates hooked.

Nailz

People don't like this years one, but I think its the best one so far.

Vokes

Pro Evolution Soccer 2

Has to be the original Pro Evolution Soccer for me.

Twas a massive jump in all areas from ISS Pro Evo 2. And also the reason I went from PS1 -> PS2.

genericgoon

Pro Evolution Soccer 3

In terms of memories, Pro Evo 2. God I loved that one.

Dean820

5 had the best editing plus good gameplay. The ref stopped the game a lot for free kicks but besides that the game was class.

PES2008 had good gameplay, terrible editing.

I think PES4 set the standard very high for the rest of the Pro Evo's that followed.

FunkZ

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Right now, still playing PES6!

Kinetic^

Pro Evolution Soccer 2

ISS98 on N64!!

Im_No_Superman

Pro Evolution Soccer 3

genericgoon wrote: »

In terms of memories, Pro Evo 2. God I loved that one.

+1. Thats where it all started for me. Fantastic game.

Nailz

I shouldn't have sold/traded in my old PES games, it would be nice to have the collection...

TheStrandRoads

Pro Evolution Soccer 5

Nailz wrote: »

I shouldn't have sold/traded in my old PES games, it would be nice to have the collection...

I managed to pick up ISS 1,2,3 and the remaining Evo's that I didn't already have off Ebay. The commentary from Steve James and Terry Butcher is second to none - "....there's a calm breeze blowing over the pitch....." lol

Wouldn't mind having a session incorporating them all in..

Retro gaming at its best

djfitzerjnr

pro 6 on the ps or xbox??

weemcd

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

has to be 6, frequently in our house we debate which was the best, and it always comes back to 6. Ive got a very big soft sport for it, never bothered much with soccer games until i moved in with the crowd i was with, played 5 but was universally hammered, 6 leveled the playing field a little and was where i found my feet, the ball control, passing, shooting etc. are all superior to 2008. The crop of players you had with it (sans edits) also holds a warm place in my heart, back then Real still had Ronaldo, Beckham & Emmerson, Inter still had Recoba and good Adriano etc. etc.

Nailz

TheStrandRoads wrote: »

The commentary from Steve James and Terry Butcher is second to none - "....there's a calm breeze blowing over the pitch....."

Ha! Too true... After that retro gaming comment, you should have added one of these > :pac:, would have added something extra!

CCCP^

Pro Evolution Soccer 4

Pro Evolution 3 was the best for me. Also, International Superstar Soccer Pro Evolution on the Ps1 was amazing.

smokingman

Played PES6 the most but I'm hoping PES08 Wii will whoop them all :cool:

neacy69

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Online I would say PES6
offline I would say PES2008

in total prob PES6

boardinwork

Pro Evolution Soccer 3

genericgoon wrote: »

In terms of memories, Pro Evo 2. God I loved that one.

Here here, some of the goals i scored...

Im getting emotionall

Mister-M5

Pro Evolution Soccer 3

For gameplay it has to be PES2008 especially on HDMI
but
For memories and free kicks more than anything else though it has to be PES2:)

Oh Del Piero:D

wingnut

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

Pes 5 on the PC was awesome because it had LAN play. It was a major step backward that none of the subsequent versions do. SystemLink PES on the XBOX would be awesome.

Ardent

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

FunkZ wrote: »

Right now, still playing PES6!

Ditto.

Call Me Jimmy

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Has to be pes 6. It is too perfect, it improves on 5 in every way including much better refereeing which was 5's biggest downfall. The shooting, dribbling and particularily the defending are beautiful. People were saying it's too easy to dribble and score crackers, but because the defending is so well done I don't find that is the case so much.

I've only played the new one on xbox 360 so maybe it's not a fair comparison cause I absolutely hate that controller. But I don't think I would prefer it regardless...

saltie

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

Has to be pes 6. It is too perfect, it improves on 5 in every way including much better refereeing which was 5's biggest downfall. The shooting, dribbling and particularily the defending are beautiful. People were saying it's too easy to dribble and score crackers, but because the defending is so well done I don't find that is the case so much.

I've only played the new one on xbox 360 so maybe it's not a fair comparison cause I absolutely hate that controller. But I don't think I would prefer it regardless...

+1 on all accounts! have u been in my brain!

event

the newest one on the Wii simply amazing

CCCP^

Pro Evolution Soccer 4

Kinetic^ wrote: »

ISS98 on N64!!

:rolleyes:

coillcam

event wrote: »

the newest one on the Wii simply amazing

.

Without question this pwns all the current 08 variety's. I've the 360 Version and it's waaayyy to easy on 1 player and on 2 player my advantage over lesser players is nullified to the point of farce as opposed to 4/5/6 which were much harder to pick up IMO, maybe Konami specifically dumbed down the basics to make it more enjoyable to the casual gamer. That said on 4/5/6 I played twice as much as now, meh anyways.

Put an Pro Wiivo option on the poll please as it will get my vote.

Mossy Monk

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

5, I used to play this endlessly. Tremendous game. 6 wasn't bad either.

Steak

2008 on the Wii, great game.

ilovefrankee@ho

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Nobody's left a comment here in ages, but I feel compelled to reply.

I reckon I spent most time on PES2- I had pretty much a whole summer dedicated to Master League on that one (Beckham, Ljungberg, Ronaldo etc...) but I think the most accomplished one was PES 6.

markesmith

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

PES6 is still the best soccer sim out there. It tailed off after that. Memories!

TanG411

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

A thread nearly three years old! :eek:

Mine was PES 5. :cool:

Luap

PES2008 (Pro Evolution Soccer 7)

Roberto Larcos!!

Josey Wales

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

I went for PES 5.

To be honest my memories of the first couple are all mashed together. I nearly went for PES 6 because it was the first PES I played online and it worked great on the 360. I still miss having Jeremy Mathieu in Master League. Best PES player ever.

Richy06

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

Alan Smith was crazy good too in PES5. His stats used to max out in the mid to high nineties!

PerrinV2

Thats it,I'm going back to pro this year,got fifa this year for a change but just can't seem to like it,come on who's with me?

Also in one of the old pro's maybe 4 or 5 albert luque for newcastle was an absolute beast,could score from anywhere

v3ttel

Pro Evolution Soccer 6

gilberto_eire wrote: »

Its a bit of a stupid question in fairness..... Theres a constant improvement every year so to pick 3 over 4 etc.... isnt very likely!. The best is obvioulsy the new one, its graphics etc... are 10 times better then the older ones but thats to be expected!. However for how much it was played at the time and how enjoyable and new it was id pick 3!!

Naive view. Latest is not the same as best.

Its very easy to take a step backwards rather than a step forwards.

I think PES has regressed horribly from 6 onwards. Just look at the poll results. 5 & 6 are a nice bit ahead of 2008.

Lemlin

I think the old International Superstar Soccer games should be included on the list as they were the predecessor to Pro Evo.

My favour between the ISS games and Pro Evo games had to be ISS Pro '98 which was released when the '98 World Cup was on.

It was a fantastic game. Spent an entire Summer playing international tournaments with my friends. Ronaldo (the original one) was unreal in it.

Fredwardo

Pro Evolution Soccer 5

Rooney10 wrote: »

Naive view. Latest is not the same as best.

Its very easy to take a step backwards rather than a step forwards.

I think PES has regressed horribly from 6 onwards. Just look at the poll results. 5 & 6 are a nice bit ahead of 2008.

This is true, 1 and 2 were great, 4 raised the bar then 5&6 improved on this. After that it went downhill rapidly and what's out there now is shocking.

It was always the gameplay, free movement of players and rockets shots. Now the movement is pants and it's boring to play.