Pro Evolution Soccer 4

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{{Short description|2004 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Pro Evolution Soccer 4
| image = Pro Evolution Soccer 4 Coverart.png
| caption = Cover featuring [[Arsenal FC|Arsenal]]'s [[Thierry Henry]], referee [[Pierluigi Collina]] and [[A.S. Roma|Roma]]'s [[Francesco Totti]]
| developer = [[Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo]]
| publisher = [[Konami]]
| series = ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer]]''
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]] [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] [[Microsoft Windows]]
| released = {{collapsible list|title=August 5, 2004|'''PlayStation 2'''{{vgrelease|JP|August 5, 2004|PAL|October 15, 2004|NA|February 1, 2005<ref name="na">{{Cite web |date=2005-03-08 |title=Press release |url=http://www.konami.com/gs/usa/press/winningeleven020105.html |access-date=2023-03-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050308010911/http://www.konami.com/gs/usa/press/winningeleven020105.html |archive-date=2005-03-08 }}</ref>}}'''Xbox'''{{vgrelease|EU|November 26, 2004|AU|December 3, 2004<ref>{{cite web | author=van Leuveren, Luke | date=November 22, 2004 | url=http://www.palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1766 | title=Updated Australian Release List - 22/11/2004 | website=PALGN | publisher=PAL Gaming Network | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060910162629/http://www.palgn.com.au/article.php?id=1766 | archive-date=September 10, 2006 | url-status=dead | access-date=June 29, 2023}}</ref>|NA|February 1, 2005<ref name="na"/>}}'''Windows'''{{vgrelease|PAL|December 3, 2004|NA|February 8, 2005<ref name="na"/>}}}}
| genre = [[Sports game]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}
'''''Pro Evolution Soccer 4''''' (known as '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 8''''' in Japan and '''''World Soccer: Winning Eleven 8 International''''' in North America) is the fourth installment of [[Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo|Konami]]'s ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer]]'' [[List of association football video games|football]] [[Sports simulation|simulation]] video game series. It's the first game of the series to appear on the original Xbox, with online gameplay.

The Japanese version cover features [[Zico (footballer)|Zico]] for the second time in a row.<ref>{{cite web |title=SBG:「ウイイレ8」イメージキャラクターはジーコ氏！ |url=https://nlab.itmedia.co.jp/games/gsnews/0406/01/news03.html |website=nlab.itmedia.co.jp |access-date=19 August 2024}}</ref>

The European version cover features [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] striker [[Thierry Henry]], [[A.S. Roma|AS Roma]] forward [[Francesco Totti]], and world-renowned Italian referee [[Pierluigi Collina]]. It was the first game in the series to feature licensed leagues.

''Winning Eleven 8: Liveware Evolution'' marked the first game in the ''PES'' series to feature online play for the PlayStation 2, while ''Winning Eleven 8/Pro Evolution Soccer 4'' does not feature it. Within online play, statistics and league points are stored on the server for each game played. ''PES 4'' was succeeded by ''[[Pro Evolution Soccer 5]]'', which was released in 2005.

==Features==
*Expanded Master League teams containing up to 72 teams. More elements added to the development and retirement of master league players. Winning a game in Master League will raise the abilities of your players.
*A total of more than 200 club and national teams
*Three fully licensed leagues ([[Serie A]], [[Eredivisie]] and [[La Liga|Liga Española]]).
*For the first time, referees are on the pitch during the game. There is also an animated linesman seen after a player is given offside. The referee will not issue a yellow card for the first 'average' tackle, but if a player continues to commit 'average' fouls, a card will be given
*Wear and tear including dirt will be visible on the player's uniforms according to the pitch conditions.
*Improved edit mode allowing changes to be made to league names and the ability to put text on the kits.

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==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| PC = true
| PS2 = true
| XBOX = true
| na = true
| Edge_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Edge staff |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (PS2) |magazine=[[Edge (magazine)|Edge]] |issue=143 |date=December 2004 |page=115}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 8.83/10<ref name=EGM>{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International (PS2, Xbox) |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=189 |date=March 2005}}</ref>
| EGM_XBOX = 8.83/10<ref name=EGM/>
| EuroG_PC = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=November 16, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes4_pc |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (PC) |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_PS2 = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=October 15, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes4_ps2 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (PS2) |website=Eurogamer |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| EuroG_XBOX = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bramwell |first=Tom |date=November 26, 2004 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_pes4_x |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (Xbox) |website=Eurogamer |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 8.75/10<ref name=GI>{{cite magazine |last=Kato |first=Matthew |url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/59540241-4679-45D2-A39C-910D8E8EAE75.htm?CS_pid=281153 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070528113350/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/59540241-4679-45D2-A39C-910D8E8EAE75.htm?CS_pid=281153 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-05-28 |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International (PS2, Xbox) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=143 |date=March 2005 |page=115 |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_XBOX = 8.75/10<ref name=GI/>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GamePro>{{cite magazine |author=Funky Zealot |date=February 1, 2005 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/41629.shtml |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> (PS2, Xbox) |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050308032807/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/41629.shtml |archive-date=March 8, 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro_XBOX = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name=GamePro/>
| GameRev_PC = A−<ref name=GameRev>{{cite web |last=Reilly |first=Mike |date=March 2, 2005 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international |title=<nowiki>[World Soccer]</nowiki> Winning Eleven 8 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> Review |publisher=[[Game Revolution]] |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| GameRev_PS2 = A−<ref name=GameRev/>
| GameRev_XBOX = A−<ref name=GameRev/>
| GSpot_PC = 8.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Calvert |first=Justin |date=February 24, 2005 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international-review/1900-6119190/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International Review (PC) |website=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 9.3/10<ref name=GSpot>{{cite web |last=Calvert |first=Justin |date=February 4, 2005 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international-review/1900-6118013/ |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International Review (PS2, Xbox) |website=GameSpot |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_XBOX = 9.3/10<ref name=GSpot/>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=GSpy>{{cite web |last=Leahy |first=Dan |date=February 25, 2005 |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/591208p1.html |title=GameSpy: <nowiki>[World Soccer]</nowiki> Winning Eleven 8 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki> (PS2, Xbox) |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_XBOX = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=GSpy/>
| GameZone_PC = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |author=Beavis |date=March 20, 2005 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/world_soccer_winning_eleven_8_international_pc_review |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International - PC - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080117045126/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25194.htm |archive-date=January 17, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Natalie |date=February 13, 2005 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/world_soccer_winning_eleven_8_international_ps2_review |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International - PS2 - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005182528/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25194.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_XBOX = 9.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Valentino |first=Nick |date=February 13, 2005 |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/world_soccer_winning_eleven_8_international_xb_review |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International - XB - Review |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080117184702/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25194.htm |archive-date=January 17, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 9.4/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |last=Perry |first=Douglass C. |date=February 1, 2005 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/02/02/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International (PS2, Xbox) |website=[[IGN]] |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_XBOX = 9.4/10<ref name=IGN/>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |date=March 2005 |page=94}}</ref>
| OXM_XBOX = 8.3/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=March 2005 |page=81}}</ref>
| PCGUS_PC = 89%<ref>{{cite journal |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International |journal=[[PC Gamer]] |date=May 2005 |page=63}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Detroit Free Press]]''
| rev1_XBOX = {{Rating|3|4}}<ref name=Detroit>{{cite news |last=Huschka |first=Ryan |date=March 6, 2005 |url=http://www.freep.com/entertainment/videogames/gmini6e_20050306.htm |title='<nowiki>[World Soccer]</nowiki> Winning Eleven 8 <nowiki>[International]</nowiki>' (Xbox) |newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050730090133/http://www.freep.com/entertainment/videogames/gmini6e_20050306.htm |archive-date=July 30, 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]''
| rev2_PS2 = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=Sydney>{{cite news |last=Hill |first=Jason |date=October 28, 2004 |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/27/1098667824849.html |title=Soccer sorcery |newspaper=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PC = (EU) 92/100<ref name=MCPCEU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer4 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (pc: 2004): Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913083036/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/proevolutionsoccer4 |archive-date=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref> (US) 88/100<ref name=MCPCUS>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = (US) 91/100<ref name=MCPS2US>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref> (EU) 91/100<ref name=MCPS2EU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer4 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (ps2: 2004): Reviews |website=Metacritic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913073351/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/proevolutionsoccer4 |archive-date=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_XBOX = (EU) 91/100<ref name=MCXBEU>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/proevolutionsoccer4 |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (xbx: 2004): Reviews |website=Metacritic |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913100539/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/proevolutionsoccer4 |archive-date=September 13, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref> (US) 90/100<ref name=MCXBUS>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International for Xbox Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 1, 2015}}</ref>
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In Japan, the PS2 version sold 1{{nbsp}}million copies on its first day of release,<ref>{{cite news |title=Winning Eleven 8 sells one million copies in one day |url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/winning-eleven-8-sells-one-million-copies-in-one-day |work=[[GamesIndustry.biz]] |date=10 August 2004 |language=en}}</ref> and eventually sold 1.11{{nbsp}}million units.<ref name="magicboxjapan">{{cite web|url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/topten2.htm |title=Japan Platinum Game Chart |publisher=The Magic Box |access-date=2008-05-22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213230402/http://www.the-magicbox.com/topten2.htm |archive-date=2007-12-13}}</ref> In Europe, the PS2 version shipped 1.5{{nbsp}}million units on its first day of release,<ref>{{cite news |title=Konami ships 1.4 million PS2 copies of Pro Evolution Soccer 4 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-ships-14-million-ps2-copies-of-pro-evolution-soccer-4/1100-6110530/ |work=[[GameSpot]] |date=August 16, 2006}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051018064748/http://www.afjv.com/press0410/041014_pro_evolution_soccer4_pes4.htm [afjv] - 1,5 millions d'unités en day one pour Pro Evolution Soccer 4]</ref> setting a launch sales record.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Autrijve|first=Rainier Van|date=October 13, 2004|title=GameSpy: Pro Evolution Soccer 4 Launches Big|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/world-soccer-winning-eleven-8-international/556862p1.html|access-date=2021-11-09|website=[[GameSpy]]}}</ref> It was a hit in Italy, where more than 400,000 units were sold for over {{Euro|16 million}} or {{US$|{{To USD|16|EUR|year=2004|round=yes}},000,000|long=no|2004|round=-6}} by November 2004.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041215174325/http://www.multiplayer.it/b2b/articoli.php3?id=11796 Multiplayer.it Business to Business]</ref> The PlayStation 2 version of ''Pro Evolution Soccer 4'' received a "Double Platinum" sales award from the [[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] (ELSPA),<ref name=dpelspa>{{cite web |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090520070249/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3945 |url=http://www.elspa.com:80/?i=3945 |title=ELSPA Sales Awards: Double Platinum |work=[[Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association]] |archive-date=May 20, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> indicating sales of at least 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom.<ref name=gamasutrasales>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918063107/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/112220/ELSPA_Wii_Fit_Mario_Kart_Reach_Diamond_Status_In_UK.php |title=ELSPA: ''Wii Fit'', ''Mario Kart'' Reach Diamond Status In UK | author=Caoili, Eric | date=November 26, 2008 |work=[[Gamasutra]] |archive-date=September 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The game received "universal acclaim" on all platforms in all regions except the U.S. PC version, which received "favorable" reviews according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name=MCPS2US/><ref name=MCXBUS/><ref name=MCPCUS/><ref name=MCXBEU/><ref name=MCPCEU/><ref name=MCPS2EU/>

''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' gave the PS2 version all five stars, stating that "There are myriad ways to score, yet goals are always well-earned."<ref name=Sydney/> ''[[The Times]]'' also gave the same version all five stars, stating, "The intuitive control system and [the] fluidity of the movement are of the highest standard and this year’s model includes a bag of new dribbling tricks, which are worth practising in the training mode. Even the referees have received an upgrade."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/pro-evolution-soccer-4-jp9899bmfmg |title=Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (PS2) |newspaper=[[The Times]] |date=October 30, 2004 |access-date=April 2, 2015}}{{subscription required}}</ref> [[BBC Sport]] gave the game 95% and said, "Greater emphasis has been placed on one-touch play, and while goals are not all that easy to come by - creating chances requires quick thinking and accurate distribution - when you do manage to make the net bulge, it's all the more satisfying."<ref>{{cite news |last=Rawcliffe |first=Jonathan |date=December 31, 2004 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/game_reviews/4098293.stm |title=Let's play: Pro Evolution Soccer 4 |work=[[BBC Sport]] |access-date=April 3, 2015}}</ref> However, ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' gave the game a score of eight out of ten and said, "Although it's dogged by [[Commodore 64]]-quality music and selective licensing agreements... this new edition more than compensates with killer graphics, new tricks, and an improved dribbling system."<ref>{{cite magazine |last=McMenamin |first=Tony |date=February 1, 2005 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_9261.html |title=World Soccer Winning Eleven 8 International |magazine=[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050730085146/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_9261.html |archive-date=July 30, 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 2, 2015}}</ref> ''[[Detroit Free Press]]'' gave the Xbox version three stars out of four and said that it "really isn't a leap above ''Winning Eleven 7''. Though the variety of play modes is huge, the well-animated visuals could use some polish, the audio sounds rather bland and the number of licensed teams and players is a bit wimpy."<ref name=Detroit/>

''Winning Eleven 8'' was a finalist for ''[[PC Gamer US]]''{{'}}s "Best Sports Game 2005" award, which ultimately went to ''[[Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06]]''.<ref name=pcgamerusawards2005>{{cite journal |date=March 2006 | title=The Twelfth Annual ''PC Gamer'' Awards | volume=13 | number=3 | pages=33–36, 38, 40–42, 44 | journal=[[PC Gamer US]] | author=Staff }}</ref>

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==References==
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==External links==
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