Play Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (EU) Online

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 on the Nintendo DS came out in 2006, developed and published by Konami. It was one of the few serious attempts to bring a full soccer sim to the handheld, competing in an era where the DS was better known for stylus-driven puzzles and quirky RPGs. The game tried to translate the depth of its console siblings onto the dual screens, with mixed but interesting results.

You control a full team of eleven players, directing passes, making tackles, and taking shots on goal with a combination of buttons and the touchscreen. The main objective is to outscore your opponent, either against the AI or another player via local wireless. Signature mechanics include using the stylus for precise through passes and set piece aiming, while the lower screen displays a tactical map and substitution options. Matches are fast, sometimes too fast, and the difficulty can spike sharply against better teams. It feels like a stripped down but clever adaptation, especially when you nail a slick passing move you set up yourself.