to feint a shot; highly effective for beating the goalkeeper one-on-one. : Press L1 + △triangle . Lob Shot : Press L1 + .
Visually, the game squeezed incredible detail out of the PlayStation's limited hardware. It featured accurately modeled J.League stadiums, authentic team kits with sponsor logos, and highly detailed player sprites that resembled their real-life counterparts through distinct hairstyles and accessories. Game Modes and the J.League License
The rebound fell to Kenji’s midfielder. He didn't think; he just reacted. A long ball over the top, a lucky bounce, and suddenly he was in the box. He executed a pixelated 360-turn—a move he’d practiced for weeks—and tapped the square button. The ball rolled slowly, agonizingly, past the keeper’s outstretched fingers and into the corner of the net.
This doesn't sound revolutionary now, but in 2000, it was a revelation. The game forced you to play possession football. j league jikkyou winning eleven 2000
remains more than just a sports game; it’s a time capsule of a era when Konami was the undisputed king of the pitch.
in the West, Konami's football franchise was refining its soul in Japan through the Winning Eleven
June 2000 (standard J League Jikkyou Winning Eleven 2000 ). to feint a shot; highly effective for beating
Released for the original PlayStation (PS1) in the summer of 2000, this title represents a perfect storm of accessible gameplay, deep licensing, and the unique culture of Japanese football. It stands today as a time capsule of the J.League’s early golden era.
The game was packed with content designed for long-term playability.
The 2nd version replaced co-commentator Kozo Tashima with former Japan national team legend Kenta Hasegawa, offering fresh audio commentary. Visually, the game squeezed incredible detail out of
For football fans in 2000, licensing was a major draw. J.League Jikkyou Winning Eleven 2000 featured all from both the J1 and J2 divisions, with real player names and accurate team data based on the first stage of the 2000 season. Furthermore, it included real, licensed Japanese stadiums , a feature that was still rare at the time.
One of the reasons WE 2000 is remembered so fondly in Japan is the gameplay balance. Unlike later entries where speedsters (like Thierry Henry or Michael Owen) could dominate, WE 2000 placed a heavy emphasis on physicality and the "stat" system.
For fans of Asian football, the game is a treasure trove of nostalgia. This was the era before the mass exodus of Japanese talent to Europe took full swing. Consequently, the domestic J.League was stacked with national team heroes.
虽然这款游戏当年仅在日本本土发行，导致其在西方评论界并未引起大规模轰动，但在小众评测圈中得到了极高的评价。IGN等平台的资深玩家评测中，（Gameplay）评分普遍达到了9/10（满分10分），甚至有评论者认为本作“首次在虚拟足球史上实现了荷兰式的全攻全守足球”。