Amazing Soccer Game
If you're focused on polished graphics, licenses, and more of a quick arcade feel WE:PES 2007 probably isn't for you. You're going to definitely want to give the FIFA franchise a look. If, however, you want to feel part of the game and be engrossed in a battle on the pitch then WE:PES 2007 certainly is for you.
WE:PES does offer the ability to swing in to a quick exhibition game if you like and it will do when you just don't have a lot of free time but the game is really meant to be focused on the Master League mode. And while it isn't as fleshed out as a management simulation like FIFA it does provide the basic structure to allow your team to compete in various cups and tournaments while giving the opportunity to trade players.
Once you have your favorite team edited to your liking (there are some teams and players that don't have a valid license but the in depth edit mode makes sure that problem isn't one for long) then it's off to the pitch. Here is where the game will make die-hard soccer fans drool. While there aren't as many footing tricks in the PSP version as there are in the PS2 version you won't notice because the game just plays that well. From cross passes to headers, quick chips over the keeper's head, rebounds off the bar, tick-tack passing plays, to just dribbling around poor defenders WE:PES will make you feel like you are part of a soccer match.
One of the more interesting differences between the PS2 and PSP version is the commentary. There isn't any in the PSP version except when you score a goal. This means that you're simply going to be listening to the crowd roaring as you play changing in volume and intensity as you play. As it turns out, I actually found that I prefer it that way. There are no incorrect announcements to distract from the feeling of play and it's nice to hear the crowd go insane when you break onside past the last defender and it's just you and the goalkeeper head to head.
My only complaint about WE:PES 2007 is the absence of an Infrastructure wireless mode. You can only play Ad-Hoc against other players who also own a copy of the game. But when you consider the various lagging complaints against the FIFA PSP game I suppose I would rather not have the option at all then try and use a disappointing one.
I can't recommend the PSP version of this game enough for people that want a less arcade feeling portable soccer game. With the amazing game play that's always been resent in the WE series you can't go wrong.