Pro Evolution Soccer 2012

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  • Summary: Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 is the latest annual update to the long-running football franchise, once known as Winning Eleven.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Cheat Code Central
    Oct 10, 2011
    90
    The mechanics that have made the series great in years past have made a return, while new additions like offensive off-ball control add an almost endless number of ways players can attack and score.
  2. Computer and Video Games
    Sep 28, 2011
    87
    A lot of last year's elements remain but this is ultimately a move away from sim and closer to classic PES on PS2. It's something PES fans will welcome with open arms but FIFA players will have no reason to defect.
  3. GameTrailers
    Sep 26, 2011
    84
    From a gameplay standpoint, Pro Evolution Soccer 2012's minor enhancements add up to a reasonable improvement over last year's entry. Refined AI, improved realism both on and off the ball, and a better sense of pacing add to the depth while maintaining the franchise's fun, addictive spirit.
  4. Eurogamer
    Sep 29, 2011
    80
    If you're looking for a more entertaining game of attacking football - and you can laugh about it when one of the game's many remaining rough edges fires a moment of absurdity into a finely poised multiplayer game against a fierce rival - then PES 2012 is well worth investigating.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    Nov 15, 2011
    79
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 is definitely an upgrade from last year´s version but some of the new features are a mixed bag. For example much waited teammate control is way too complicated to master. AI is a tough opponent but as a teammate it still has some issues especially in defense. [Nov 2011]
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  6. AusGamers
    Oct 11, 2011
    77
    Genuinely a fun game to play, and includes some nice features like the Active AI and Off the Ball controls. Most importantly, it is a step forward from last year's game, but is still not up to the standard that the FIFA games have set.
  7. 1UP
    Oct 3, 2011
    58
    It's too obtuse for a newcomer to the sport, but those who understand the gravity of the phrase, "downloading the right Option File" and all that comes with it, PES 2012 is worth a look, once Konami has finally ironed out its issues.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. LIKE01
    Apr 10, 2018
    10
    God, this is the best game i played in my life, can't forget, my X360 screams for that game, i got a PES 2018, DOES NOT ARRIVE AT THE FOOTS OFGod, this is the best game i played in my life, can't forget, my X360 screams for that game, i got a PES 2018, DOES NOT ARRIVE AT THE FOOTS OF PES 2012… Expand
  2. Isaac_adhd
    Jul 27, 2012
    10
    i played it on pc and on that platform it's fully customizable so i update it monthly with new shoes balls and players. I used to play fifai played it on pc and on that platform it's fully customizable so i update it monthly with new shoes balls and players. I used to play fifa as well but when i found out about pes I never really got back into fia anymore. Pes is 100% manual football... Fifa. is more pre-programmed combinations… Expand
  4. Jon-Ryo
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    The Best PES this gen, a great game and konami back on track a serious contender to rival the competition. A great game, has it's quirks butThe Best PES this gen, a great game and konami back on track a serious contender to rival the competition. A great game, has it's quirks but is the best PES game in years, if you love football you'll love this game.… Expand
  5. CrazyHorse
    Oct 3, 2011
    9
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  6. Delden08
    Dec 14, 2011
    8
    It feels like my girl who used to be very fat suddenly lost 20 lbs. She is still somewhat chubby in her bikini, but not looking bad... at all!It feels like my girl who used to be very fat suddenly lost 20 lbs. She is still somewhat chubby in her bikini, but not looking bad... at all! I even see guys (and girls) watching her who never laid a eye on her before. That is my PES and I'm looking forward how she will look with a few 'patches' and in 2013 :)… Expand
  7. Rubiales
    Apr 16, 2020
    7
    Good football arcade game from the iconic saga Pro Evolution Soccer. I spend hundreds of hours with this game.
  8. Ryden
    Jan 19, 2012
    4
    pes has improved since 2011 ... but was the usual ARCADE.

    The animations have improved but are still low quality, control of the players    pes has improved since 2011 ... but was the usual ARCADE.

    The animations have improved but are still low quality, control of the players still cumbersome, cpu AI is very good and the AI is incredibly stupid goalkeepers and buggy.

    The shoots are done bad, the animation of the shooting is unrealistic and there is only steps 1-2, and cross animations, too little.

    The pace of play is very good .. while the arbitration is unrealistic and always ready to cheat in favor of the CPU.

    Graphically it is beautiful to see the many beautiful faces recognizable (but those are another level of FIFA as a quality), even if the atmosphere of the game it seems to me not well reproduced.

    In my opinion, PES 2012 is better than pes 2011, but is still far from the simulation of FIFA 12 which is the best football game ever.

    for 2012 will improve but I think that PES 2013 will be the usual ARCADE ... for lovers of football simulation FIFA 13 will still be there, at a glance:

    by konami lost yet another challenge.    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#98 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011