Pro Evolution Soccer 2 enters the display of 2002 , with up-to-date exchange of club and national players. Some new clubs were brought to their proper names (such as Manchester United instead of Man Red), while others have lose it (such as Chelsea which is now once again London FC). However, despite the names, players are correct as Chelsea does have Ballack and Schevchenko, Real Madrid now has Van Nistelrooy which was in Manchester United and so on.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 gameplay has changed slightly. Controls are the same, but moves and strategies have changed, as they tend to do from game to game. Fouls are not as easygoing as in previous game, but players turning is now too slow unless you know how to do it properly. Moves are much more realistic and goal keepers don't catch every ball with an ease, even easy one can sometimes slip by.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2 features typical broadcast, tower, and bird-perspective cameras, and cups, league and master league modes are still included. Note that the game is a soccer simulation, and does not feature any official team licenses due to licensing agreements in other regions.