Pro Evolution Soccer 2019

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 22 out of 163
  3. Negative: 51 out of 163

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  1. Jallu0312
    Sep 12, 2018
    10
    Amazing! Been a fifa player for years, but this year i picked up pes. A decision i wont regret!
  2. JMGBORO
    Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Great gameplay, great graphics, having so much fun playing this game! Once I got the option file installed, it is so good (every stadium including all the championship ones). So happy to have chosen PES over Fifa this year. Been a very long time since I owned a PES.

    Master league is amazing! Puts career mode to shame. The online side to this game is pretty good too, had a couple of    Great gameplay, great graphics, having so much fun playing this game! Once I got the option file installed, it is so good (every stadium including all the championship ones). So happy to have chosen PES over Fifa this year. Been a very long time since I owned a PES.

    Master league is amazing! Puts career mode to shame.

    The online side to this game is pretty good too, had a couple of moments where the game struggled to match me with an opponent but other than that, really enjoying it.    … Expand
  3. johnstobbart
    Sep 4, 2018
    9
    ultimate graphics ultimate gameplay realistic ai match scores ,atmoshpere ,crowd reactions.best pes so far.
  4. Cla87
    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, so to get the full licenced game it takes just 5 min

    thanks konami, keep up the good work!
  5. MatDerKater
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Pay no heed to the tons of salty bitter whinging reviews for this game. PES 2019 is as close to perfection in a football game as there has ever been.

    Before I continue, I don't play myClub, Master League, BAL (if it is even still in). I play offline and online pVp, and offline v AI. Granted, the game is not without it's cons: 1. Yes, it is still scripted. No escaping that. Sure,    Pay no heed to the tons of salty bitter whinging reviews for this game. PES 2019 is as close to perfection in a football game as there has ever been.

    Before I continue, I don't play myClub, Master League, BAL (if it is even still in). I play offline and online pVp, and offline v AI.

    Granted, the game is not without it's cons:

    1. Yes, it is still scripted. No escaping that. Sure, there are things you can do to circumnavigate it when the AI isn't pushing the game in your favour, but if the AI has it in for you, then god help you! That is the case in both offline and online game.

    2. The licensing of the major clubs and tournaments in Europe is in tatters....but a simple option file mostly sorts all that out.

    3. Always On DRM! Fk U Konami u dirty mofo sonsovwh0res. Most games with this feature, I refuse to buy, but being a long time Pro Evo fan, I put up with it, but with a very bad taste in the mouth.

    4. First two weeks after release and loggin on was a nightmare, but this seems to have been fixed now.

    5. Commentary, meh, but who gives a fk.

    6. Referees are a nightmare.

    Now for the Pros:

    1. New first touch mechanics, combined with judicious use of RT,RB, and R3 etc, opens up the level of control in this game to a whole new level on anything that has come before this.

    2. The physics of the actual ball are more lively and more accurate than ever. Really adds to the whole 'anything can happen' feel.

    3. The way the different strategies can be implemented lead to a huge variety in ways that you can set your side up to play, and actually have them play on the pitch. You will know when you have got it right in this respect, and when things aren't quite right, you will feel it, see it, and have the option of tweeking it to bring about the result you want.....and it works.

    4. The shooting is fkn tremendous! Some of the screamers u will score will have you utterly beside yourself.

    5. Aerial balls and 50/50, 60/40 balls have been completely opened up, allowing for a much greater degree of control and influence over the 'hustle and tustle' aspect of the game, beyond these situations being merely decided by the AI positioning your men in a certain way, and/or scripted animations. I would refer back to point 1. here, as Super Cancel plays a big function here, in addition to the new improved gameplay mechanics.

    6. Spammy goals are far far less frequent thanks to the vastly improved defensive AI, and the very adequate positional defending controls, which allow both for flowing creative football to be played, whilst allowing for tight defending. Online, the most common attempt on goal is still the cut-back/pass along 6- yard box, but keep your discipline, and keep the runner covered, 9/10, you will prevent the attack.

    7. Goalkeepers are hard to fault this year. Sure, there are still some howlers that go in, but I am ok with that. In general, you have to work pretty hard to beat them (unless you get through 1-1).

    8. Online game is for me, in the UK, practically indistinguishable from offline experience!

    There are plenty other good points I could mention, just as there are a few niggles. But all in all, in terms of pure gamplay, video game soccer has never been this good, and who knows, may not be so good again for a few years as what makes a good Pro Evo or FIFA isn't just about the complexity of the engine, which generally improves every year, but about balance and getting each aspect of the game, just right. PES 2019 does all of this.    … Expand
  6. Brentonico83
    Aug 30, 2018
    9
    Few changes but the right ones
    great graphics
    better shooting
    great player individuality, each team feels different ( finally) and you have to use different tactics.
    better online, and this is massive as was the only area where fifa was better
    now you can play online without lag...
  7. Joem33
    Apr 4, 2019
    8
    Yes, the "license thing" is a put off; yes, the commentary is a hundred years old and needs a complete overhaul; and yes, the presentation's still samey. Put all that aside, and I think we have the best soccer simulation game ever in PES 2019! B'cos what really matters is what happens on the pitch, and Konami has just declared they're the best at emulating a real soccer match.
    Players    Yes, the "license thing" is a put off; yes, the commentary is a hundred years old and needs a complete overhaul; and yes, the presentation's still samey. Put all that aside, and I think we have the best soccer simulation game ever in PES 2019! B'cos what really matters is what happens on the pitch, and Konami has just declared they're the best at emulating a real soccer match.
    Players move so realistically it's amazeballs, and the ball physics is just a gem! The graphics alone makes my eyes sparkle with joy!
    The game still needs more work, and hopefully we'll be getting 'em in the next iteration.    … Expand
  8. kyzaghan
    May 22, 2019
    8
    Contextual animation and excellent ball physics bring the thrill of passing to life. Goalkeepers are more lifelike and less prone to errors. Visible fatigue changes the dynamic of matches. Increased physicality makes defending more active and satisfying. BUT The lack of top-level league licences is frustrating. Commentary is disjointed and tedious
  9. Smilingcookie
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    Great football game this time with licenced Belgian competition and career mode. Superior gameplay as always. Players are correct for the Belgian league. No more need to buy FIFA.
  10. Boumouse
    Jun 6, 2023
    8
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Cubed3
    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.
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  2. GameStar
    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.
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  3. GamingTrend
    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.
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