In the same vein, the in-game commentators are frustratingly bad. In many cases, teams are replaced with placeholder names, such as 'Man Blue' or 'London FC.' It might seem like a minor complaint, but these replacements take away from the sense of realism and pull players out of the fantasy. Since PES legally isn't allowed to use many team names and related content, players only have access to a handful of true to life teams and players. Pro Evolution Soccer's major competitor, the FIFA series, holds the vast majority of soccer licenses for the sports gaming realm. As with other entries in the PES series, the major complaint remains Pro Evolution Soccer's lack of licenses. Missing the markįor all its improvements, there's still some glaring shortcomings that prevent PES 2018 from outpacing the competition. You'll be able to pull off elegant maneuvers and pro-level plays with ease. You'll end up feeling more immersed in the experience, which is where PES really shines.Ĭontrols also feel fluid and responsive despite the slower overall pace, movement itself never feels sluggish or jerky. A slower pace means paying attention to strategy is more important. Though it may seem somewhat counterintuitive, slowing down the game's pace leads to a more realistic (and more fun) experience. The action is significantly slower and more deliberate. The gameplay itself also received a major overhaul. Lighting has also been drastically improved, and the game feels more realistic and vibrant than ever before. PES 2018 is built on Konami's Fox Engine, the same game engine used to bring Metal Gear Solid V to life.Īs such, players look much more lifelike compared to previous entries, with more expressive faces and animations. Though PES 2017 was met with a lukewarm reception, PES 2018 took the series to the next level in almost every way imaginable.

Pro Evolution Soccer truly manages to capture to feeling of soccer as an international sport. You can also head online and prove your skills against other players in head-to-head matches.īecause PES is available in 17 different languages, you'll encounter opponents as diverse as those in real-life stadiums. You'll be able to select from a roster of global teams and players and take on the competition in a variety of realistic game modes. Though it made some major changes to the series, the core features of PES remain essentially the same in this entry.

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