Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Realistic soccer sim is best for experienced gamers.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2012
What's It About?
In PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012, players select one of numerous international teams and then compete around the globe to secure the spot of #1 team in the world. Players can compete in single, quick-play matches, engage in tournament games, play through leagues, or hone their skills in a number of practice modes. Players can either compete solo against computer-controlled opponents or play with a friend. This game is designed to be the most realistic and sophisticated simulation of soccer available anywhere.
Is It Any Good?
The most striking thing about Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 is its amazing visual presentation. No detail is left untouched from the cloth of the player uniforms to the thousands of spectators that appear in the stands. The gameplay experience is likewise extremely intricate, and although players will likely take for granted aspects like "intelligent" teammates that adapt to the style of each player, or detailed controls that dynamically change based on the position of the ball, it all melds together for a seamless and intensely realistic experience. Casual players may feel intimidated with the bevy of menus, statistics, and settings that appear before the game starts, but true soccer enthusiasts will find many reasons to thoroughly enjoy this game.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what they learned from playing this video game. Does this game help keep your mind sharp?
What other sports do you like to play?
What other aspects of life involve teamwork?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Konami
- Release date : September 27, 2011
- Genre : Sports
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : August 29, 2016
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