It’s a pretty timeless argument for all football fanatics who play the world game on the Playstation. By the way I’m a Playstation fan first and foremost, but I have respect for the other companies like the veteran Nintendo and newcomer Microsoft. Back to the review, Pro Evo or FIFA? Lets break each one down and start with the latest game in the FIFA franchise.

Boasting a plethora of teams from countless leagues FIFA 07 is really good in terms of getting the licences to feature our most favourite teams and players. I quite enjoy the fact that I can play with a full team of players who I see week in week out on TV. Commentary has always been good with this franchise and it doesn’t disappoint, unlike last year where I would hear the same comments over and over again from Andy Gray.

The Mechanics of the Game

Moving on, the kicking and running has seemed to have improved over last year, but it still looks fake and dated. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that you are only playing a game. It can also be fun too this way, because it stretches reality a little bit, which can be fun to play around with.

My Verdict for FIFA 07

If you’re not interested in the authenticity of a football game and have a meticulous need to have every single player to be present within your team, then this game is for you. When I want to play a 2 player game against other mates or my brother this is the choice.

Moving Onto Pro Evolution Soccer

Unlike FIFA 07, PES comes up short in regards to the amount of teams that gamers can play with. In fact, the range of teams is rather sheepish and inadequate. Players names in fact, have been changed around to resemble the likeness of their real names without obstructing the licensing laws. However, don’t ride PES off just yet. Where it fails in the licensing department, it makes up for in the realism of gameplay.

How Does It Play?

Like a charm in my opinion. The realistic running of players and flight of the ball are the dominant features of the PES games. Commentary is on par with FIFA 07 and commentators give out useful information and comments about the game at hand.

My Verdict for Pro Evolution Soccer 6 and Overall

I played this game all weekend with my team mates and a great time was had by all. Being a realistic person and loving realism in a game, PES 6 does a better job for me. In my world, licensing takes a back seat when gameplay is involved, the joy of the game is what drives my decisions and it will no doubt be different for many of you.