Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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  1. NZGamer
    Oct 25, 2010
    74
    Despite all of these comments and my own personal opinion, this review isn't telling you what football game to buy this year. Both FIFA '11 and PES 2011 are completely different games and play to their own strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Play UK
    73
    It's getting harder each year to cling onto the memory of PES being the best footballing game out there... It's not as good as FIFA. [Issue#197, p.84]
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  3. 3DJuegos
    71
    It's sad to see the PES franchise so far from what was unquestionably the peak of the series, its Pro Evolution Soccer 5 entry. PES 2011 is a heartbreaking step back from what we were hoping for.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 26, 2010
    70
    Although it is frustrating on many occasions and let downs such as commentary may detract from the overall experience, it still can't take away the fact that the game has received much-needed improvements, a slew of exciting additions such as the addictive Master League Online, and some top-notch visuals.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 25, 2010
    70
    This series is no longer for football puritans. Its for Pro Evolution puritans, and has the same strengths and weaknesses as its last few iterations. The animation and player models are brilliant, but there's still an oppressive, drab tone that could suck the fun out of a happy meal. [November 2010 p70]
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  7. VideoGamer
    70
    PES 2011 is a good game. It's the best version of PES I've played on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and it's a step in the right direction - but it isn't a FIFA beater.
  8. Gamekult
    70
    After swimming with sharks, Pro Evolution Soccer has undergone a facelift with this new episode, particularly successful, although perfectible, but placed on the right track.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    70
    A mostly successful reboot of the series in terms of pure gameplay, except now it seems even more like a minor variation of the still superior FIFA.
  10. 1UP
    67
    Pro Evo feels more like real soccer, but it doesn't really look like it a lot of the time.
  11. Gamer.no
    60
    The same old issues like awkward ball physics, unnatural interaction between players, sloppy animations and a ridiculous menu system makes most changes irrelevant. Pro Evolution Soccer is in dire need of a round with the defibrillator before next year.
  12. games(TM)
    60
    PES returns with an edition that finally begins to set it back on the straight and narrow. But only begins to do so. [Issue#101, p.123]
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  13. Edge Magazine
    60
    The result is competent and complex, but not convincing enough to raise any significant emotion other than impatience. It feels like a clockwork approximation of football, lacking the grace, variety and scope of FIFA.

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#45 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#36 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 104
  3. Negative: 14 out of 104
  1. chriscolman
    Oct 9, 2010
    10
    Simply brilliant, although very difficuilt to master. This years pro evolution represents a reallistic alternative to the real thing. The newSimply brilliant, although very difficuilt to master. This years pro evolution represents a reallistic alternative to the real thing. The new freedom opens up new avenues and new playing styles, passing has taken on a new dimension with the measure and timing becoming instrumental to success. The new angles available on the ball allows you to use the full size of the pitch, use your team mates as decoy options and increase or decrease the tempo of play.… Full Review »
  2. gaposto
    Oct 8, 2010
    7
    After many years finally PES seems to follow the right track of...evolution. It's evident that Konami got the message of the fans about theAfter many years finally PES seems to follow the right track of...evolution. It's evident that Konami got the message of the fans about the decline of the once dominant footy franchise. The result is a better game than PES 2010 but still, a game of many problems. Robotic animations, non-realistic keepers, poor refs, annoying bugs, AI glitches, still haunt the game, preventing other nice touches (better presentation, passing system & stadium editor) to really shine. PES 2011 is hopefully the start of something good for the game in the future but it plays as an arcade game rather than a simulation and in the end, falls short to the competition in almost every category.… Full Review »
  3. FerPSX
    Oct 12, 2010
    4
    It's getting harder each year to cling onto the memory of PES being the best footballing game out there... PES 2011 It's not as good asIt's getting harder each year to cling onto the memory of PES being the best footballing game out there... PES 2011 It's not as good as FIFA11, but If you love PES, this is the best Pro Evolution Soccer yet.… Full Review »
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