Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (Platinum) PS2

Take the best game in the football genre improve the controls graphics commentary and AI and you get Pro Evolution Soccer 3. From the outset Pro Evolution Soccer 3's improvements are obvious. The game's menu screens have been simplified to cater for the wealth of new modes on offer. In addition to the series' renowned cup tournaments friendly matches and a new four-division Master League KCE TYO has also added a 'Shop' element to the game. This adds additional depth to the series as players accumulate points via the training and exhibition modes. These in turn can be traded for new stadiums crowd effects teams players strategies and hair styles rewarding the player for prolonged play. Pro Evolution Soccer 3 has also undergone a radical aesthetic overhaul with KCE TYO renewing over 80% of the in-game animations and a new graphics engine allowing the greatest level of detail seen in the series. Combined Pro Evolution Soccer 3 benefits from players that not only look identical to their real-life counterparts but move like them too. Similarly the players have improved AI and ball physics that allows them to pull off moves specific to particular situations. As such long-range drives are now more controllable than before while players can flick the ball over a defender with their heel and perform deft turns to bypass oncoming defenders. Players now have facial expressions which change depending on how the game is going while injuries are more visible with the addition of head bandages and strapped limbs. Every element of the game has been tweaked reworked and enhanced resulting in a game where every flick and trick of the real thing can be intuitively performed. If you love the game of football....you'll love this game.