Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Aug 28, 2018
    89
    It's been a long time since I had so much fun playing PES.
  2. Aug 28, 2018
    85
    Quotation forthcoming.
  3. Sep 23, 2018
    84
    On the pitch, no one gets the better of PES 2019, apart from that there is still a lot to do and we are still waiting for online modes.
  4. PES 2019 is back to its roots. Competition is getting hot in football games. Good controls, realistic gameplay. PES is back.
  5. Aug 28, 2018
    82
    You shouldn’t buy PES 2019 for its new modes - there aren’t any of note. Nor should you buy it for major changes to existing modes - the ones made are minor. If you do opt in this year, it should be for the focus on player individuality that sets this iteration apart from all previous years.
  6. Sep 23, 2018
    80
    Smooth gameplay, a variety of animations, and interesting game modes take the sting off of the lack of licensed teams. FIFA may wear the crown, but PES is a worthy rival.
  7. Nov 26, 2018
    70
    It's difficult to sing the praises of the core gameplay as much as last year. That's especially the case as the AI isn't as sensible as it was previously, with too many reckless challenges and questionable keeper decisions. PES 2019 underperforms, despite its quality.
  8. Sep 5, 2018
    68
    A mostly fun, realistic football sim with wonky AI.
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 163
  2. Negative: 51 out of 163
  1. Aug 30, 2018
    0
    +
    Graphics
    Ball Physics - No changes in Master League. Horrible scripting in each match. AI always plays like a god and makes no
    +
    Graphics
    Ball Physics

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    No changes in Master League.
    Horrible scripting in each match.
    AI always plays like a god and makes no mistakes (it doesn't matter who you play against Barca or Paok).
    Practically no fouls.

    POS 2019 (PIECE OF **** 2019.
    Don't buy this game and don't buy FIFA because football simulators are dead in this year.

    Overall: 0
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  2. Sep 4, 2018
    9
    ultimate graphics ultimate gameplay realistic ai match scores ,atmoshpere ,crowd reactions.best pes so far.
  3. Aug 31, 2018
    10
    amazing game

    the greatest improving is how well it works online good solid football simulation there are great patches out already,
    amazing game

    the greatest improving is how well it works online

    good solid football simulation

    there are great patches out already, so to get the full licenced game it takes just 5 min

    thanks konami, keep up the good work!
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