Developed in 2006 by Konami on several platforms such as PS2, PSP, Xbox 360…etc, PES 06 was an outstanding reference for all the football lovers. On this time, the game was on a higher level than its competitor FIFA in all areas.
Playability:
The defenses are much weaker and the attackers much more effective. We score more goals but we take more. The game has not taken additional steps towards simulation but requires its fans to increase their ability to anticipate the opponent’s actions. A complicated gameplay to master initially but ultimately exceptional on arrival. The AI has made progress comparing to the previous opus and benefits from every mistake, which greatly increases the pleasure felt after a victory in pro difficulty.
Graphics:
Like the previous year, the game has not technically evolved. However, the changes are notable as a much better animation of players, licenses that suddenly give more color to the game and a significant effort in the modeling of stadiums. Some faces of players have been improved to top it off.
Lifetime:
The number of clubs, teams and competitions has not really changed comparing to PES 05. We can rely on a PES-Shop close to its predecessors, like the Masters League, online multiplayer or PS2 / PSP data transfer. The Challenge International mode brings a little more, as the training more suited to match conditions. But finally, what makes the life of the game is the fact that we never get tired of playing …
This year (2006) more than ever, PES is THE game that comes closest to reality. Despite a destabilizing choice from Konami to make the defensive tasks extremely delicate, we find the pleasure of a simulation that will not forgive mistakes but that will reward actions built with talent and patience. A reference that still manages to make us forget his weak points which are his commentators and a lack of deepness in terms of championships. Not perfect but by far the best on the pitch.
RetroLovers 