Konami's PES 4, more realistic and technical football simulation than era FIFA. Gameplay is more fluid, shots and dribbles more realistic. Fewer licenses but gaming experience often judged superior. The football reference on Xbox for purists.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Konami's football simulation for the 2004-2005 season, with refined gameplay mechanics and more reactive artificial intelligence. Published by Konami, released in Europe in 2004. Fourth entry in the PES franchise featuring an in-depth Master League, more licensed national clubs, improved foul management, new shooting animations, and local multiplayer for up to 4 players.
Pro Evolution Soccer 4 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Diving into the Master League means committing to build a club over dozens of seasons, juggling transfers, rising youngsters and a packed fixture list. Four-player local multiplayer and the wealth of licensed clubs stretch each session with friends even further. This patient management loop, paired with gameplay famed for its tactical finesse, explains why the game gets restarted season after season without ever growing stale.
Technical info
💾6,2 GB📅15/10/2004
Published by Konami
Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Xbox) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Pro Evolution Soccer 4 still worth playing in 2026?
The Xbox version of the peak of Konami's series, Pro Evolution Soccer 4 imposes its football simulation renowned for the finesse of its ball physics, the freedom of movement and the realism of on field behaviour. The tactical depth, the pleasure of built up play and the legendary rivalry with the competition make it a reference of its time. The absence of official licences and a limited career mode remain its weaknesses. A remarkable football for fans of demanding simulation and PES nostalgics.
