The game itself is lots of fun and very competitive. I wish they would offer a stripped down version on the eStore without the actual player names for around $10-15. Also, no online play is a major disappointment as well. The only little problems I have with the game is that it forces you to watch replays of every goal and generally makes you hit the 'start' button to skip stuff way too often - which is not the best button on the 3DS. In fact, I'm thrilled to support any company that competes with EA since they would rather buy exclusive licenses than compete fairly on merit. Since I'm not a hardcore soccer fan, it doesn't bother me that all the licensed teams aren't up to date.

It definitely enhances the gameplay and is not just a gimmick for the sake of 3D. It's easier to complete long passes and prepare your receiver to trap the ball. The 3D is particularly helpful for long kicks since you can better judge the height and depth of the ball in the air. I recommend the vertical view since it really enhances the 3D effect and also matches the radar view so you don't have to mentally rotate it in your mind. So cute! The default camera is not really usable since you don't see enough of the field and takes too long panning around. The 3D in this game is very cool! The first time you see the players running around the screen they seem more like ants inside a box rather than a flat video screen. However, I enjoy soccer video games and since the 3DS library is so limited, I gave PES 2011 3D a try, and am glad I did. I enjoy the World Cup when it rolls around and catch an occasional MLS game but I'm no hardcore soccer fan and can't name more than five I enjoy the World Cup when it rolls around and catch an occasional MLS game but I'm no hardcore soccer fan and can't name more than five players.

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