Pro Evolution Soccer 2011

 Xbox 360
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
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  1. 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.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    While FIFA 11 may be the better, more polished and controllable simulation of football, in many respects PES 2011 is the more charismatic of the two games. If you're only interested in the finished article then you might want to wait another year for further progress, but in the meantime PES fans can hold their heads high, and fans of the beautiful game are on the road to being spoiled for choice again in light of this encouraging instalment.
  3. 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.
  5. 1UP
    67
    Pro Evo feels more like real soccer, but it doesn't really look like it a lot of the time.
  6. Destructoid
    Dec 17, 2010
    65
    Making the density of sports management accessible and fun is no meager feat, but Konami's lackadaisical approach to the nuts and bolts of sports sims -- animation, physics, controls, collision detection, feedback -- hold Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 back.
  7. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 22, 2010
    60
    In attempting to start over and give PES its most substantial revamp in a long time, Konami has given the franchise a much-need shot in the arm. There's a lot more to like here than previous, but PES 2011 still feels like an also-ran that's still in dire need of some additional refinement and some of that old fluid magic that once made PES sheer footballing alchemy.
  8. Guardian
    60
    More generally there is much better access to tactics and strategy, with players able to manipulate their team's position and lineups to an almost Football Manager-style degree.
  9. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    Feels closer to a good footballing videogame than the series has for a few years now, but crucially still isn't one. [Issue#64, p.86]
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  10. GameZone
    Dec 17, 2010
    50
    The gameplay is a lot of fun-despite the slower pace-and the combination of online and off-line options will keep you busy throughout the season.

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#71 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2010
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#83 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 39
  3. Negative: 8 out of 39
  1. aryanrule
    Mar 14, 2011
    10
    No need to elaborate this. Simple recipe from Konami kitchen that we consume for years. Of course there are flaws but i spent so many hoursNo need to elaborate this. Simple recipe from Konami kitchen that we consume for years. Of course there are flaws but i spent so many hours playing this that it would be at least inappropriate to comment on those. Must have for everyone who loves real soccer experience.… Full Review »
  2. lucius81pt
    Dec 15, 2010
    8
    Better than previous versions of PES. It's not great, but this is the path to go. It's more fun to play against someone this than FIFA.

    Lack    Better than previous versions of PES. It's not great, but this is the path to go. It's more fun to play against someone this than FIFA.

    Lack of licenses.    … Full Review »
  3. Crycrow
    Dec 1, 2010
    10
    The game is very good. Beautiful graphics, realistic control and a lot of interesting innovations. This is soccer simulator, not beautiful tvThe game is very good. Beautiful graphics, realistic control and a lot of interesting innovations. This is soccer simulator, not beautiful tv translation control.… Full Review »
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