21.11.2014

First thing PC owners need to deal with is that the PC version for reasons best known to Konami has not been given the graphical eye candy of the PS4 version. When I heard of this, I immediately decided that I was going to refuse to buy Pro Evo 2015 on these grounds and foolishly forked out 50 GBP for FIFA 15, which as any discerning punter will be aware, is 100% unadulterated scripted trashy garbage. Therefore, having grown both agitated and bored with FIFA 15, I decided it wouldn't harm to give PES 2015 a go.Regardless of whatever ways that the PC version may or may not fall short of the new gen console versions, PES 2015 is the best video football game available on the PC.The gameplay is smooth and responsive and the AI in this game is genuinely excellent. The end product is a thoroughly enjoyable and highly addictive footie sim, where the gamer is capable of pulling of some cracking hand crafted moves and goals. I should also give a mention to the manual play function, whereby holding the LT gamepad button, disengages the AI assisted passing shooting system, and gives the game much fuller control over the direction and power of the various passing (and shooting) methods, which once mastered, can serve to add whole new dimensions to the build up play.With PES 2015, we have a footie game that offers depth, and requires both strategic thinking and fast reactions both in it's attacking play and also in the defending aspect of the game, where success depends upon a blend of strategic covering play and some well timed smashes of the slide tackle button(s). This is in stark contrast to defending in FIFA 15, where the gamer is essentially relying on the AI to position his nerfed defenders in a beneficial enough manner to not allow the opposition über-attackers to waltz through.As for the online game, I realised prior to buying PES 2015 that there were a lot of complaints regarding the online functionality. With Konami's horrendous track record of providing online gameplay in the Pro Evo games of recent years, I have been very pleasantly surprised by my online experiences so far which I have found to be smooth as butter.With PES 2015, Konami have finally really hit the nail right on it's head and managed to get their game just so so right. FIFA 15 is so far behind where it matters (i.e. gameplay), that it isn't even funny......especially for those who forked out a usurious £50 on FIFA 15 in the mistaken belief that PES 2015 was (probably) going to be another let down. Now that I have PES 2015, I doubt I will ever play FIFA 15 again and due to the DRM involved with PC games, there is no way I can even get a few pennies back by selling FIFA 15 on. This just makes me feel all the more more sour about FIFA 15 and EA (£50 Ouch!). Hopefully Konami can continue to deliver like this for years to come and I won't be tempted to touch EA's cheesey naff scripted n00b footie game ever again.Update: 27/11/2014Having had a good few dozen games under my belt, and more specifically, extensive time playing the game online, I should report that the top players in this game are seriously over-powered and basically break the game. How ridiculous players such as C.Ronaldo, or Ibrahimovic are, can be best seen when playing online with poor connectivity because under such situations with major input lag, the flow of the game is mostly decided by the AI, and the AI just loves it's superstar strikers. If one online gamer chooses Real Madrid and another chooses basically any other lesser team, the gamer with Real Madrid can win everytime providing he plays enough long through balls up to Ronaldo, because the AI will ensure the Ronaldo runs onto these balls resulting in 1-1 situations aplenty and there is next to nothing that the defending team can do about it. It really is that bad.However, my initial glowing review of the game in terms of the excellent core gameplay still stands.....but only if their is a 'gentleman's agreement' in place to avoid the 'cheat' teams. So that means playing offline versus friends or the CPU, or in Online Friendly Mode only. Since Konami have made it impossible to limit the strength of the teams that opponents can choose in the competitive mode, online (competitive) PES 2015 is a stat abuse fest worse even than FIFA 15, and that is saying something.

20.11.2014

Let me start off by saying that PES 2015 is a good game, the passing and build up play is the best of any football game on next gen thus far - ditto the AI. Player ID is something FIFA will no doubt copy off PES in the near future as it brings freshness to each match. However, I can't understand people giving it 5* as that would mean it was as perfect as a game can be, which isn't the case at all. That is why you will see more focus more on the negatives rather than the positives in my review.The menus even offline are laggy, the presentation poor and the graphics to be frank are barely better then PS2 standard bar some of the fantastic famous player faces - but these are far and few between.

16.12.2014

This is an example of first impressions being wrong.I have wanted for years to return to PES from Fifa but reviews had always showed FIfa as the players choice. however this year the reviews were even so i made the decision to try it over Fifa.On first loading i felt like i had made a terrible mistake, as is the norm, it suggests you update the data pack to get latest patches etc which is fine..until you find out you have the option of downloading this via peer to peer connection...random. Basically whether you downloaded the update via peer to peer or http it was a terribly painful process that took forever!

23.11.2014

Fantastic game play! Best version of Pro-Evo on PS3 by far, and completely wiped any thoughts that maybe I should defect to FIFA after last year's disaster! Fluid gameplay, responsive controls, back to basics but still with the skill moves if you want to learn those. Feels like a proper football game rather than just a computer game (which is why I'm not keen on FIFA). Off the ball player positioning is vastly improved and they seem to have got the right balance between attack and defence. Brilliant tactical options which work really well too.Refs a bit harsh, though overall if anything goes disastrously wrong it's usually my own fault,

16.11.2014

Pro evo is back, really back. I've been a gamer since the zx spectrum and atari days back in the very early 80's and this is the footie game I've longed for, ever since pes 6, which in my opinion was the last great pes game, which at the time was fantastic. Ive hammered fifa 14 and 15 and love the presentation, crowds, glitz and glam as much as everyone else, but I'm over 11 years old now and want more from my football games than arcade style 5-4 ping pong matches that leave me unfulfilled and the feeling of an anti climax. Once you see past the poor menus, team names and poor commentary what you get is a proper football match gaming experience. You have to be tactically aware,

14.11.2014

Those of us playing Pes on the PS2 or original xbox when it was far superior to FIFA in terms of game play, and seen the series go from bad to worse from around PES 2006 onwards as the developers failed to get to grips with the then next gen consoles(PS3 and Xbox 360) would have found it hard to believe at the time that it would take until 2014 and another generation of consoles before the PES developers would produce a decent game to rival FIFA. But after many false dawns they have done it. I haven't played it long enough to go deep into all the elements and have only played it offline for about 3 hours(Manager Mode mainly), but the game play is slick and fluid,

4.12.2014

For those of you who can remember the last great PES game which was 10 years ago (Pro Evo Soccer 5 on the original Xbox Console) this game will seem like a god send. Ever since Pro Evo 5 PES quality has declined for the most part year on year whilst FIFA has just got better and better..................UNTIL NOW. For any Pro Evo fans still around this is THE game you have been waiting for. The graphics, sound and most importantly the playability is all here. Add to the the great Competitions such as Champions League, Europa League, Europa Super Cup etc and you have a brilliant footie game. It certainly is great to have PES back in the limelight after so long away.

12.12.2014

As the title suggests, PES is well and truly back! I am also one of those who moved to FIFA a couple of years back, after the disappointment of previous PES games (the last couple of years at least) however, PES 2015 really is a return to the top for this game!FIFA just feels too, how can I put it, artificial...If that even makes sense, but if you play an EA sports game such as the NHL or NFL, you will see what I mean.PES 2015 is incredible, some of the matches so far have been superb, from being totally dominated by an opponent, to switching formation and getting back into the game... From those tight 1-0 victories (or losses!) to the dominating 3-0 scorelines,

17.11.2014

After reading the review above mine,I looked this game up on wiki and it gets a five star straight away for including the championship this time round which has 24 teams as I was using other english teams before for league championship but I could only choose 18 or 20 teams before but now I'm even happier that it will have the full 24.I love editing the teams myself and can't wait to get stuck into it when the game comes ....I normally spend a week to ten days editing and its worth it in my opinion as PES is far better than FIFA for gameplay just a shame they can't have the licensingWell done Konami *****

15.11.2014

Only played a handful of matches offline so far but loving it. The pacing of the game allows time to think and the players around you controlled by the AI seem to make sensible runs into space when you are in possession of the ball. I played PES 2014 on the PC and this feels much better to play. Through balls and corners seem more effective.Yes the graphics are OK but not mind-blowing and the lack of licences for some players will mean they don't want to play this game, which is a shame as it plays a good game of football.I've yet to venture online, so I won't pass judgement on that aspect of the game.

15.11.2014

Pro Evolution Soccer is back to its best.Plays superbly and will rival Fifa 15 this year.Championship teams are now included (well if you use edit anyway)I know not having all the licenced teams is a bit of a pain but with a bit of time editing you can get over this.As far as the game play is concerned it is a joy. It plays much more realistically than Fifa.Grab a copy now as you won't regret it.You will want to download the day 1 data pack though, so make sure you have internet if you want all the correct transfers and faces.Graphics 5, playability 5.5 stars overall.

18.11.2014

when i play a video game the thing that matters to me is realistic gameplay and this delivers. realistic player stamina,no scripted last min cpu goals, added time not always 5 mins yes fifa im talkin to u!i dont need jeff stelling introducing the match nor do i need full authentic kits or 5-4 online matches. this is a proper footy game where tactics matter, sprinting n fatigue matter and not all players are supermen doin fancy rainbow tricks. if u love realism and nail biting action its a no brainer pes is back and my goodness its a beauty!!!

25.1.2015

Having moved to FIFA about 4/5 years ago I am delighted to be moving back to pes. FIFA's unmatchable licenses /glitz/ aesthetic appeal has finally crumbled as once again the gameplay of pes wins over everything. If you like to play with the ball at your feet, are fed up with the scripted ultimate team arcade nonsense and feel like something in your soul is missing get PES. I could go on but please just get it and, like me, you will be wondering why on earth you didn't get it sooner !

5.12.2014

PES is back. Absolutly fantastic football/soccer sim, great pacing, passing fluid/crisp, & the power bar does its job. Every goal feels unique, from the 30 yard pop shot, to the intelligently worked 2 yard tap in. Defending is up too YOU bring your CB out of position expect to be punished. Champions League simulation excellent as always. No Premiership licenses always a ballache, but maybe that could be PES' next big obstacle to overcome. 5/5

22.11.2014

Fun and fluid. Konami have fixed pretty much everything that was wrong with last years efforts. The thing that impresses me is if I lose a game I'm not blaming the game, I'm blaming myself. And I'm not getting good results on the top difficulty level, its dead hard. Defenders hurry you and cover the space,and you will struggle to do this in front of your own goal. This will keep me playing the whole season and beyond

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