Pro Evolution Soccer 5 PC
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Apr 28, 2006
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Metascore
89 out of 100

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  • Summary: Arsenal's Thierry Henry and Chelsea's John Terry stare out from the box of Pro Evolution Soccer 5, both men at the top of their game in the Premiership, and both are die-hard fans of the PES series. The retuned controls in the 2005 edition give players more control over weighted passes, one-twos, and so on. This ties in with the improved animation, which not only looks more realistic, but requires you to time kicks and shots perfectly for maximum power - you're more likely to scuff the ball and make weak, inaccurate shots if you attempt to play them while off balance or out of step. In order for you to enjoy the full benefit of the updated controls, Training Mode is extended - rewarding efforts with points used to unlock secrets within the game. The new licensed clubs are all meticulously detailed, including the authentic representation of names and numbers on their backs. Increased detail in all players has been transferred to the Player Design mode, which has been hugely expanded to include more factors determining skill and ability. Master League, in which you guide a lowly team to glory, now allows player-managers to monitor individual players and see when their health declines and includes European teams. In all games, weather conditions can be set to 'variable', leading to patchy rain or snow. The new weather conditions further enhance the realism and unpredictable nature of PES matches. Rain or shine, PES 5 will be the greatest console football you've ever experienced. [Konami Europe]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Computer and Video Games
    93
    Can it improve on last year's version? The answer is most definitely yes, but like any successful team, you're going to have to work hard to achieve results.
  2. Games Radar
    91
    Despite average presentation and dire commentary, the ever-compelling Master League progression mode, training, unlockables and online play combine with moreish, realistic action to complete the winning line-up. PES just keeps getting better. [PC Gamer UK]
  3. Total Video Games
    90
    It's simple, Pro Evo IS football and the latest version makes enough enhancements to continue the series onward march to perfection. If you're a footie fan you need this, casual fans however might not necessarily appreciate the subtle modifications compared to previous titles.
  4. IC-Games
    84
    There are far more offsides than I was used to (negating the through ball), the foul count is horrendous – a whistle every few seconds till you wise up, and passes go astray from even the best of your talent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. TimurK.
    10
    Seems more like addon to PES4 but still beats FIFA! More balanced AI then ever, but still needs to be improved (should be more then 6 levels of difficulty).… Expand
  2. L.Poolboy
    8
    A fantastic game which may put of new players with its slower gameplay and gritter matches. What I don't like about the game is the poor refereeing and the silly ugs the game can ahve, also the game can 'cheat' you at times but it's always enjoyable and a game I definitely recomend, those who complain about lack of licenses and other such cosmetic trivialities can go play FIFA.… Expand
  3. MichaelD
    7
    I played this game on the PS2. And I'll admit, they definitely simulate soccer better than FIFA but trying to play can complicated and the menu looks like it was from 2000, but it's a good game. Just that I prefer FIFA.… Expand
  4. PhilM.
    2
    This is just bloody awful. All the team and player names are wrong - how can this be a simulation of football?? The game is constantly stopping for fouls. If you get the ball and run anywhere near a computer player in their half they foul you. It is difficult to control your players who seem hell bent on completing worthless animation sequences instead of what you ask them to do. But the worse thing is that even with a game pad you only get 8 directions on the pc and passes just never seem to go where they were intended. In fact holding the pass button down longer (suposedly for a long pass) makes no difference. The computer controlled players on your team constantly run offside or don't make any decent runs whereas the computer team can split your defense in half with one long ball. The league system is crap and you can't simulate a real league with cup competitions etc. The menu system is poor. This is real tosh. I honestly can't understand what all the fuss is about. This is a very bad game.… Expand

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