World Soccer Winning Eleven '97 is one of the first entries in the series that would become Pro Evolution Soccer. More realistic football simulation gameplay than contemporaries. The PES franchise foundations are already present. A historical title for Winning Eleven lineage fans on PS1.
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Sports4 players3+
Description
Konami KCEO sequel of World Soccer Winning Eleven, with 1996-1997 season roster updates. Created by Konami KCEO, released in 1996 in Japan with revision under the World Soccer Winning Eleven 97 title. Real-time 3D football, over fifty updated national teams, over ten licensed stadiums, split-screen two-player versus mode, World Cup tournament mode and sports soundtrack. Japanese edition with revision under the World Soccer Winning Eleven 97 title.
World Soccer Winning Eleven '97 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,23 GB📅05/06/1997
Published by Konami
World Soccer Winning Eleven '97 (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is World Soccer Winning Eleven '97 still worth playing in 2026?
Konami's second globalised effort, Winning Eleven 97 refines the control, smooths the animations and tightens the simulation, cementing the technical precision reputation that would lastingly set the series apart. The pleasure of building your moves and the collective readability appeal more to tactical players. The period 3D production and the absence of official licences have aged. A good reference entry for fans of retro football simulation and the faithful of the Winning Eleven saga.
