eFootball PES 2020

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  1. DarrenJ
    Jan 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hi Konami it's that honest man you love to hate again.

    After more and more days of playing this horrendous excuse for a pes game i think it's time I wrote you a perspective from a player who had played your franchise since the beginning.

    I know you dont give a **** that's been made very clear by now but here it goes anyways. Pes was once the diamond of sports games and was made by a team who loves what they did, aspired to be the best they could be and always wished for customers to be happy and content with the game you created.

    The current team is not only making a mockery of this classic franchise but they are doing it with zero love, care or energy. 5 months now into yet another iteration of pes and still to this day the game is littered with bugs from players stopping mid animation, goalkeepers refusing to ever save a tapped ground shot, free kicks made so easy that stevie wonder is a specialist, none existent defensive system that exists of running into a player to tackle being the only viable option, world class players feeling no different to league 2 nobody's, defenders catching players 20 yards in front of them due to catch up mechanics still present, skills absolutely unusable and defunct due to superb slow animations and players simply running into you as mentioned, through balls that float like balloons and and always land on defenders head ( zero difference very animation). I could go on but paragraphs getting a bit long.

    A menu system designed to be as unintuitive as possible. Having to go back menu upon menu simply to change controls, loading of every single screen in game, bland menu and color design that a first year design student could improve upon. Every single aspect of pes 20 (now called efootball which is funny) is poor. Onto the name of efootball as you chose so hilariously. How in 2020 can you possibly market your game as an esport yet have servers that can't even offer a stable game maybe 2 in 10. Its almost as if your calling it e football as a joke. I can't possibly think of any other reason unless the guy behind the decision of game title is really that silly.

    Now onto content. The content on the game is so lacking it makes the ps2 versions look like massive rpgs. Literally nothing on myclub apart from a couple tournaments per week and new players to milk cash from people. The amount of plain laziness behind the online aspect of pes is enough to win an award its almost comical to think a company such as Konami hires a team of such incompetence.

    99 percent of the playerbase literally only play 2 way, hold speed burst to tackle, tap x to reach box then tap shoot. There is no other way to play if wanting to be effective because the game is simply to broken with bugs to Warrant playing actually football hence why 99 percent of players play in the same way.

    You clearly have no love for the actuslly disc version that's blatantly obvious when pes lite is released so quickly. You care about cash on myclub a mode which even though u want the cash you wish to put zero passion into. Your an embarressment to the franchise, customers, the gaming industry and every game designer out there.

    I guarentee on behalf of every single player that your next release will be not only refunded by every single player but you as a company will be facing so many lawsuits if the game is again in an unfit state that you won't want to release another one.

    And please do not think I'm just an angry redditor with no experience. I am a long time customer as stated, a passionate gamer and a very very clever man.

    Sincerely

    Your nightmare

    PS: Apolagies if any typos. Phone.    … Expand
  2. XFRAN
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    La verdad que es una estupidez y es horrible este pes,el pes 2019,a pesar de tener varios errores,comparado con el pes 2020 es pes 2020 es un horror,pases a cualquier lado,POR MAS QUE APUNTES BIEN,en el online tarda 20 años en conectarte con alguien que tenga conexion "estable" cuando mayormente te conecta con gente con una conexion horrible,los rebotes son terribles,por mas que choque conLa verdad que es una estupidez y es horrible este pes,el pes 2019,a pesar de tener varios errores,comparado con el pes 2020 es pes 2020 es un horror,pases a cualquier lado,POR MAS QUE APUNTES BIEN,en el online tarda 20 años en conectarte con alguien que tenga conexion "estable" cuando mayormente te conecta con gente con una conexion horrible,los rebotes son terribles,por mas que choque con tu jugador el rebote va a tu rival sin explicacion,cooperativo abandonadisimo,goles fantasmas,tus jugadores chocandose entre ellos una y otra vez,faltas que cobra el arbitro,no podes trabar ni una vez sin siquiera escuchar un pitido y cuando te hacen falta de ultimo hombre,mayormente no expulsa al jugador y ni hablemos del sistema de monedas,cada vez eso se asemeja mas a FIFA,jugabilidad horrible,konami decia que iba a "Innovar" y nos tomo de pelotudos,la verdad que les digo esto,no les conviene comprar este pes,si quieren esperen a que este en rebaja o hagan como yo y descarguen el lite,y si,probe el juego completo,me lo prestaron,y con el tema de liga master tampoco innovaron en nada,cinenaticas sin sentido y lo demas es igusl al pes 19,la IA cada vez que remata SIEMPRE ES GOL por mas que esten los 11 jugadores en el arco de algun modo entra,pero lo peor de todo es el online sin dudas,encima que ahota konami regala de todo solo para que nos calmemos,piensa que pueden comprar nuestro silencio,pero no es asi… Expand
  3. FifaIsScripted
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    Absolutely unplayable multiplayer. Impossible to play without atleast 200ms ping no matter the internet you have. Stupid overpriced contracts, stupid managers, overall a stupid game. Only gets a 1/10 as it is slightly better than FIFA.
  4. MaximumD
    Jan 13, 2020
    8
    Definitely the best playing PES in a while. Feels like the glory days of PS2. The thing about PES is this. It's all about the goals. The variety of goals you will see yourself and the computer score is astounding. You will never see the same goal twice. You may see similar types of goals, which true of real life futbol as well, but never an exact copy of a goal. That's something KonamiDefinitely the best playing PES in a while. Feels like the glory days of PS2. The thing about PES is this. It's all about the goals. The variety of goals you will see yourself and the computer score is astounding. You will never see the same goal twice. You may see similar types of goals, which true of real life futbol as well, but never an exact copy of a goal. That's something Konami gets right with PES and this year the goals are better than ever.

    I'm giving the game an 8 though legacy inconsistencies remain and at this point they should have been ironed out. Defending and trapping control issues remain and on higher difficulties it seems as the game takes over at times and your players don't respond as well. It's get frustrating sometimes because it doesn't feel fair when you get scored on in a close match due to AI limiting your own players.
    However, this is the same issue that's always plagued PES. I've learned to live with it and fully enjoy the game. Also, you still need an option file but this year they really packed in a lot of smaller leagues so it all feels much more official. You'll only need options for a few missing kits honestly, but's still a pain to set up.

    Another minus is the refs have apparently disappeared again this year but the CPU will get all the calls it needs to set up multiple free kicks just outside your box. CPU free kicks are automatic unless you get lucky and knock it back with a wall jump.

    For all the glitchy AI problems though, Konami made sure the goalies were revamped and you can really see a difference. They rarely allow any shady goals and top goalies are a terror in some games. A good goalie can save a match for you or vice versa as the cpu goalies are tough.

    I think this is the best PES in years and I've pretty much played them all. I'll stick with it for a while but it does have it's issues on the field. Still, it's better than FIfa on the pitch and the revamped ML is pretty fun as always, but no major renovations there. Just a few changes to the presentation that bring the mode to life a bit. I would highly recommend this game for any footy fan since it hits where it counts, in the game-play department. And despite my annoyance with some of the AI inconsistencies, this is still the most polished version of PES I have played yet.

    PS. I've been reading a lot of the negative reviews. Not sure where some of these people are coming from except that yes there are a few scripting/control issues which are legacy PES issues. AI certainly does not score every shot and the goalies are very good in this game. Gameplay is pretty fluid and responsive for the most part. The issue of scripting is completely overblown by these negative reviewers in my opinion.    … Expand
  5. reddevils9899
    Jan 11, 2020
    1
    Playing is believing- worst joke ever

    Bought for Myclub only, and PES20 treated me "well": -Notorious scripting: can lose to anyone, even empty net but featured Ronaldo max level or Messi will refuse to score. What's the point of becoming a high ranking player, and then get scripting against you eveytime? I'm a 18xx rating player, and believe me, if you are a higher rank player, or    Playing is believing- worst joke ever

    Bought for Myclub only, and PES20 treated me "well":
    -Notorious scripting: can lose to anyone, even empty net but featured Ronaldo max level or Messi will refuse to score. What's the point of becoming a high ranking player, and then get scripting against you eveytime? I'm a 18xx rating player, and believe me, if you are a higher rank player, or your team is stronger, Konami god will balance you down so that weaker players can win (so they will be happy and buy coins,bravo).You are not much than a selling tool to Konami god and will feel like a dumb and only Konami god will decide when they want you to win.

    - Disastrous online match: defenders are like retarded drunkers, your hard-earned Viera or Kante will ignore the ball even if it drifted very slowly before them. No need to mention crazy swiching mechanism. What is more funny is you will feel like you are playing shooting game, rather than football, as you will end up "firing" the ball from CB to CF (so does the opponent) , as midfielders will not react fast enough to the ball (well, career ending for De Bruyne, Modric, Kroos .etc). Whoever more lucky during the firing game will win (e.g the ball bounces off some CB and go straight to your, or opponent's,s feet.)
    Don't understand why this issue has already been complained since PES19 and it seemed Konami do not care about their customers.

    A decent game if you are to play offline only. For me, the suffering it caused in online mode deserve my rating of 1.

    Here are some advice if you decide to play the game:
    -Play offline only
    - If you really want to play online:
    1/ Don't expect skills will get you wins all the time: although skills can help you to gain higher rank, they cannot help you overcome Konami god. If they decide that you will lose the game, you lose, full stop.
    2/ Buy some extra controllers: you may need some reserve controllers, in case you get too pissed off and...(you know what I mean)
    3/ Don't let Konami coax you into buying coins: it will not worth it, coz if your team is stronger, Konami will balance you down. So, what's the point of building a strong team?

    P/S: it pains to say these as I am a fan from Winning Eleven to now. Why Konami, why can't you let us enjoy the game, especially online mode? If you cannot ensure your product quality for online mode, then why you still release it?    … Expand
  6. leandropavon
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    un excelente juego con buenos graficos y tremenda sensacion del balon.buena eleccion si lo que te importa es la experiencia de juego
  7. Xenaree
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    The first soccer game i played was ISS 2000 on PS1, then i played all the PES games till 2012, then switched to FIFA.
    This year i wents back to the roots, PES 2020 is a very good game. I really wish they get the teams licences in the future PES games (not in a hurry) and enhence the online experience.
    One thing for suren I'm sticking with PES for now on. Whoever gives a bad rating, is    The first soccer game i played was ISS 2000 on PS1, then i played all the PES games till 2012, then switched to FIFA.
    This year i wents back to the roots, PES 2020 is a very good game. I really wish they get the teams licences in the future PES games (not in a hurry) and enhence the online experience.
    One thing for suren I'm sticking with PES for now on.
    Whoever gives a bad rating, is just a FIFA player who spends his allowance in FUT.    … Expand
  8. Pirikito_1982
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Pes 2020 - nota 8,5
    Fifa 20 - nota 6
    ..............,.................
    Fifa 19 - nota 9
    Pes 2018 - nota 9
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  9. m9i8r8ko
    Jan 6, 2020
    1
    Graphics is good. MyClub mod need better AI in defense. Players don't want to take ball. The players collide with each other. The ball is bounced from the player directly to the opponent in the legs. Passes are often wrong. MyClub need more competitions.
  10. Jimkonst
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    A great PES, but it has some problems. For example, passes are TERRIBLE. They are so SLOW and SO WRONG! 9 out of 10 passes are wrong. Another disadvantage is that you have to wait 30 mins to get an opponent in online modes. Apart from these, PES is very good, the gameplay has slowed down giving realism to the game. Surely better than FIFA 20.
  11. seethrough
    Dec 28, 2019
    4
    If you're looking for an alternative to Fifa games just keep going, perhaps outside with a real ball. "Football simulator" is a very exaggerated phrase in connection with this game. Official licenses is the least problem you will have with this game.

    First of all: AI is nonexistent, in fact it should be referenced as "AN" ("artificial numbness") furthermore - cause it's so awful that    If you're looking for an alternative to Fifa games just keep going, perhaps outside with a real ball. "Football simulator" is a very exaggerated phrase in connection with this game. Official licenses is the least problem you will have with this game.

    First of all: AI is nonexistent, in fact it should be referenced as "AN" ("artificial numbness") furthermore - cause it's so awful that you're gonna wonder if there's any progress since ISS Pro Evolution at all. Players you do not control often just wonder like blind zombies totally unaware of the action happening right in front of them. If only selecting the right player would work properly, but it doesn't.

    Secondly, gameplay wise, refereeing is probably the worst in any sports game ever made - it feels that after couple of murders on the pitch referee blows the whistle randomly just to remind you he exists. Usually this happens right after a clear tackle you've made. And lots of times you're going to concede a goal from this made-up free kick. Also don't get me started about offsides...

    Is it worth playing? With friends occasionally just for fun? Sure. But if you're looking for a real football simulator, you'll have to keep waiting, cause you won't find it here.    … Expand
  12. Lewan
    Dec 24, 2019
    2
    Multiplayer is awful. Gameplay terrible and lag due to dynamic difficulty and lack of investment in servers. Micro transaction focused myclub mode is just terrible. Single player is fine but repetitive. Waste of money this year.
  13. Vlad013
    Dec 23, 2019
    2
    The greatest addition this year are the scripted games. If your team is lower rated than the opponent's one, then the game will do everything for you to lose. Your player won't run, will have lag in their actions and so on... this shot they took from fifa...
  14. Agrama15
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Giving this a 10 Because EA is TRYING TO MAKE FIFA WORST THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. FIX YO SELF EA. PES KEEP PROGRESSING!
  15. EAAreEvil1
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    100% better than FIFA. Actual depth and gameplay as opposed to low effort facelifts - in an attempt to sell more ultimate team packs. Thank you Konami.
  16. mexamoxa
    Dec 19, 2019
    3
    Abhorrent online experience, unresponsive game, out of control handicap. Coupled with increasing aggressive pay2win special player campaigns, this online game is nothing but a broken rage-inducing cash grab as content is pretty much non-existent as well.

    Offline is better although still infuriating as referees are broken and biased towards the AI. If you want to buy this game to play    Abhorrent online experience, unresponsive game, out of control handicap. Coupled with increasing aggressive pay2win special player campaigns, this online game is nothing but a broken rage-inducing cash grab as content is pretty much non-existent as well.

    Offline is better although still infuriating as referees are broken and biased towards the AI.

    If you want to buy this game to play myClub only, don't! Just get PES 2020 Lite. If you want to play offline and can get the game at a discount, go for it.    … Expand
  17. NatanaelNP
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    O melhor jogo de futebol da atualidade, sem dúvidas o PES vem crescendo a cada ano.
  18. Cleer
    Dec 13, 2019
    3
    Disappointed so far. One of the worst Pes ever. Slow and very Poor control despite great graphic.
  19. freakk82
    Dec 12, 2019
    2
    Same old game: scripted seasons, players uncontrollable on loose balls, defenders glued to attackers backs on long balls with no hope of controlling them... The Football gaming badly needs a 3rd decent game to put an end to this FIFA/PES yearly scam.
  20. mda
    Dec 11, 2019
    2
    I truly love PES, since the beginning when others were playing EA I was stubborn to play PES. I don’t enjoy rating this bad a game that I do love, but the SCRIPTS are ruining everything. I will not play EA but most sure will not buy anything new from Konami since they are using scripts, ruining all the experience and expectations...
  21. Itzpedrofficial
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    This game is just amazing ,the master league/ career mode and Become a levend / player's career mode are so funny and imersive.
    The gameplay is better than never cause of the new finesse dribling system andthe new camera angle.
    The worst thing is.my club/ online mode. This mode is way too easy and not challenging.
  22. Shankzi
    Dec 10, 2019
    0
    Goalkeeper = Shocking
    Players goalkeeper is terrible (think Fabian Barthez @ united) CPU goalkeeper on the other hand is amazing. Defending = shocking
    Player trying to defend, you can't in any way other than luck. CPU defending, think Franco baresi at the height of his powers with AC Milan Passing = shocking Both player and CPU are terrible, makes every game a scrapfest. Why, just why????    Goalkeeper = Shocking
    Players goalkeeper is terrible (think Fabian Barthez @ united) CPU goalkeeper on the other hand is amazing. Defending = shocking
    Player trying to defend, you can't in any way other than luck. CPU defending, think Franco baresi at the height of his powers with AC Milan

    Passing = shocking
    Both player and CPU are terrible, makes every game a scrapfest. Why, just why???? As for players missing balls right to their feet, how??? Shooting = couldn't hit sand if you fell off a camel. Pea 2019's shooting just needed a little work done, not scrapped completely and turned to (insert bad word here)

    Player mobility = retirement home. Firstly, they fixed the problem with player speed. When your player is clearly quicker you can out run the odd player. Unlike 2019, even the slowest player could catch the quickest. As for reactions, terrible. Feels like your player is reacting while surrounded by molasses. So slow. The game hasn't got the enjoyment factor that all previous versions had all the way back to superstar. Feels like they have tried to make a game that's as terrible as FIFA!! Not quite FIFA bad but even saying they are comparable!!!!
    Konami, you have lost a loyal customer and fan.    … Expand
  23. Ashra12
    Nov 23, 2019
    8
    Controls are not explained very well and nearly every team has 90+ players. Servers are poor also. Free kicks are easy to concede but difficult to execute. Like FIFA it's pay to win.
  24. Vukkarajin
    Dec 3, 2019
    0
    I've been buying PES games for almost 20 years now and this is the first time I regret buying it. The worst PES ever created and one of the worst games in general that I have ever played. The AI doesn't exist. The ball hits your players and they don't even react to it. The so called scripting is is insane this year. In the first 10 seconds of the match you know if you are gonna win orI've been buying PES games for almost 20 years now and this is the first time I regret buying it. The worst PES ever created and one of the worst games in general that I have ever played. The AI doesn't exist. The ball hits your players and they don't even react to it. The so called scripting is is insane this year. In the first 10 seconds of the match you know if you are gonna win or lose. At least konami had an excuse for the crap they made in 2014 with the new engine, but there is no excuse this year. Easy the WORST game in the history of the franchise.… Expand
  25. hlod
    Nov 30, 2019
    1
    This year’s edition is absolutely unplayable. Money wasted. In fact it has never been so bad really. It does not even look football any more. Looks more like street fighter. Where are fouls????? Opposite player is beating, pushing, tackling, destroying and killing my player and nothing. Sometimes not only one. It looks parody. Creative game does not have no chance any more. Why you botherThis year’s edition is absolutely unplayable. Money wasted. In fact it has never been so bad really. It does not even look football any more. Looks more like street fighter. Where are fouls????? Opposite player is beating, pushing, tackling, destroying and killing my player and nothing. Sometimes not only one. It looks parody. Creative game does not have no chance any more. Why you bother yourself with dribbling programming when it can not be used any more. Try for part of second and your leg will be broken and the ball in your net... Really disaster. Study online games. Players are TOO fast. Most of duels are actually FOUL. Make game much slower and for god’s sake re-evaluate the fouling. Make game playable again.… Expand
  26. fiddle245
    Nov 29, 2019
    0
    FIFA is better in every way - UEFA Champions league, more real team names, street soccer Volta. No one plays PES online. What a waste of money.
  27. Jazzer88
    Nov 28, 2019
    9
    This is the best soccer game i have ever tried! Most realistic gameplay. Incredible.
  28. MeloiPT
    Nov 25, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the wors football game i have ever played.
    The only good thing about the game is the detailed graphics.
    Don't buy this.
    I don't recommend.    … Expand
  29. SoxTheScout
    Nov 25, 2019
    5
    4/5 offline 1/5 online, I like the gameplay offline, great fun, but konami are horrendous online, not enough myclub competitions, scripting is bad in myclub, konami need to put more effort in, more competitions and a bigger variety of competitions, konami seem happy just to collect the coin cash, poor very poor, wouldn't take too much to make this the best footy game end of, konami4/5 offline 1/5 online, I like the gameplay offline, great fun, but konami are horrendous online, not enough myclub competitions, scripting is bad in myclub, konami need to put more effort in, more competitions and a bigger variety of competitions, konami seem happy just to collect the coin cash, poor very poor, wouldn't take too much to make this the best footy game end of, konami should look to fifa for their content and get their act together… Expand
  30. HinesonR7
    Nov 25, 2019
    1
    myClub game mode needs some serious reworking, there is no option to get legend players unless you spend cash, essentially chuck £30 in the game and you still might not get a legend.
    Bugs are still in the game from day 1, such as defenders not reacting to loose balls allowing them trickle past and allow for easy goals. Konami seem to not care about the current issuses in this mode and the    myClub game mode needs some serious reworking, there is no option to get legend players unless you spend cash, essentially chuck £30 in the game and you still might not get a legend.
    Bugs are still in the game from day 1, such as defenders not reacting to loose balls allowing them trickle past and allow for easy goals. Konami seem to not care about the current issuses in this mode and the coummincation wirh the community has been absolutely shocking.    … Expand
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#36 Best PS4 Game of 2019
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 16, 2020
    74
    eFootball PES 2020 keeps all the merits of the series but lacks any significant breakthroughs. Still, it’s a good sports sim, especially in multiplayer.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 25, 2019
    80
    The 2020 edition is the most realistic virtual football I have ever encountered. After learning the gameplay’s basics you get a lot of fun and each passing hour makes it even better. Shame that after finishing the career, checking out the multiplayer and playing a few exhibition matches there is nothing left to do here. [12/2019, p.64]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    90
    Fantastic improvements on and off the pitch, from licences to new gameplay refinements and a visual upgrade, ensure this year’s PES is the best it’s been for a generation. [Issue#168, p.82]
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