

As per the norm in gaming in 2017, you can utilize in game credits you earn “just from playing” or play real dollars (after a conversion to virtual dollars) to get you there quicker.Īs a FIFA player, coming to PES wasn’t a huge learning curve - and there’s even an option for a more traditional FIFA-like button scheme. Instead of relying solely on random packs of players like FIFA, you’ll be utilizing “Scouts” to hone in are a more targeted squad based on your needs. For folks that are all about acquiring random players to tweak their team chemistry and come up with their dream soccer club, M圜lub fits that bill. The UI was overhauled, which, makes me wonder how bad it was before.because frankly it’s still bad.įrom the get go you’re greeted with a standard affair of modes - quick play, online play, random match, co-op and M圜lub. On the graphics side of the fence, the player animation system has gotten an update with more realistic physics for ball contact with various body parts. And while there’s a good representation of European, National and Liga MX entities here, but MLS is sadly missing. With 18 stadiums, over 30 teams, and hundreds of players - Konami is finally encroaching on the licensing area FIFA has had a foothold on for years. PES 2018 features some of the biggest changes to the series in a long time, specifically around the game’s graphics engine and licensing.

With that out of the way, let’s talk PES 2018. So if you’re looking for a careful critique of Messi’s rating, or the misplacement of a patch on an Arsenal jersey, look elsewhere. I’m a casual fan that loves the sport, played it for 15 years, and usually snags FIFA every other year. I don’t follow any specific team, I can’t name more than a dozen European players, and I don’t really care for the custom team modes in soccer video games. I’m going to preface this review of Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 right now by laying out my perspective because I know just how serious fans can be about soccer.
