eFootball PES 2020

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  1. ShadowPeter
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    This year Konami has decided to renew its football franchise name from Pro Evolution Soccer to eFootball PES. According to the company, this change, which will continue in the coming years, was due to a greater focus on eSports. But what impact has this change had and what's new in this eFootball PES 2020?

    Starting with the new licenses, Bayern München, Juventus and Manchester United    This year Konami has decided to renew its football franchise name from Pro Evolution Soccer to eFootball PES. According to the company, this change, which will continue in the coming years, was due to a greater focus on eSports. But what impact has this change had and what's new in this eFootball PES 2020?

    Starting with the new licenses, Bayern München, Juventus and Manchester United (who replaced Liverpool FC) have partnered with the Konami game, meaning that Allianz Arena, Allianz Stadium and Old Trafford are also included. In addition, we also have the fully licensed French 2nd league, and next year we will have the fully official UEFA Euro 2020 through a free upgrade.

    About the Master League, when we start a new career we can choose as coach Johan Cruyff, Bebeto, Romário or Diego Maradona. And yes, the Master League have cutscenes (which you can perfectly pass on) where, for example, we see our coach greeting players when we are in a new club. We will also have to give press conferences and answer journalists' questions. I know this is nothing special, but it always adds a lot of content to the game. It should be noted that we can now choose the club's initial budget and adjust the frequency of the transfer market.

    Outside of the Master League, we have a new mode called Matchday. This means that we will face players in online matches during the Group matches in order to reach the Grand Finals. And in the end, we will receive rewards regardless of our performance. And one more thing, these same finals will be transmitted via livestream.

    Although Konami has not made many changes to the myClub menus, the UI has undergone some changes, such as player stats graphs. But not only. Now players who play well during the games of the week will appear as Featured players, which increases their ratings, gets more skills and earns a unique card design. Another important news in myClub is the addition of the National Team FP's, where we see special versions of players competing in the upcoming or recent national game.

    But let's get to the point that matters most in Pro Evolution Soccer: the gameplay. In a nutshell, smooth, fast and fun to play. The only things I have to point out are the pressure from the second and third players to the ball carrier, which is overkill, and the fault criterion is very inconsistent. About AI, I notice that CPU-controlled opponents now do shots outside of the area, which was very rare in previous PES. In previous titles the focus of AI was to cross the flanks.

    One of the most favorite and used modes in PES also has news. I speak of Edit Mode. We have more options and more flexibility when editing teams, players, leagues and competitions. We can import the partnership logos that will be shown in various ways, and an example of this are the press conference scenarios. Modes such as Rise to Stardom and Offline and Online Co-op are also present, as expected.

    About online itself, I had no reason to complain about the games I played, although it took me a long time to find someone with a stable connection. Graphically it remains a high quality game. The game environments aren't bad, but they could be better, especially at the beginning when the stadiums are full, but there is a lack of noise to make it more realistic and immersive. Who comments on the game in Portuguese are the usual Pedro Sousa and Luís Freitas Lobo. In this chapter, Konami hasn't evolved. Comments are still very repetitive and, unfortunately, the same goes for comments in English. All in all, it's a game with some inconsistencies and things that have long needed to be improved, but overall, I really enjoyed this eFootball PES 2020.

    Veredict: Despite some issues, eFootball PES 2020 is a step forward compared to Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.    … Expand
  2. aallbbaarroo11
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    es un soplo de aire fresco despues de jugar ese juego de circo ficticio llamado fifa
  3. Ricotime
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Great game of football. Put the option file in and happy as Larry. Plays a great tactical game and it's been a lot of fun so far
  4. IlyaErmilov
    Oct 23, 2019
    9
    A great alternative to fifa. quickly get used to mechanics simulator, Perspective cameras in the game complement to total atmosphere speakers for optimal hanging out in the company with friends!
  5. JuanAntonioMM
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Excelente simulador de fútbol, en este terreno no tiene rival, lamentablemente aún le falta en modos de juego, prácticamente es idéntico al PES 2019, por esta razón no se acerca al 10.
  6. GuiFantoni
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    Melhorou bastante em relação ao ano passado, o jogo está mais fluido e menos robótico. o jogo tem respostas rápidas sem ter aquele futebol exageradamente acelerado.
  7. Mohammadgama82
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    Referee is hard headed. And this game is as the same as Pes19 but with better performance
  8. Ilkayson
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    More sedate, more fluent more mature game. Every year he goes by putting it on. I expect him to take the flag for up to two years.
  9. GameChangerUWU
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, the best football game in this generation without a doubt, the feeling of playing this PES is so satisfying


    In one word :
    A masterpiece
  10. Haji77
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pes2020 is very good graphic and game play… Expand
  11. Secarden
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo que se ve mermado por escasos modos de juego y que se espera que muy pronto los implemente. Sin duda se recomienda mucho por siu jugabilidad, es muy buena.… Expand
  12. Alfio93
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    fenomenale, il più bel pes di sempre, alla fine dell'era ps4 siamo arrivati ad avere un pes perfetto, senza sbavature, con ottime modalità, grafica e gameplay
  13. Uuwyeyeueehb
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    Today I played fifa 20 demo man same **** fifa 19 !!! But after that I bought pes 20 wow just wow listen to me guys best football game I’m not lying just play efootball pes 2020
  14. Neeraj123
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    There are issues and lack of content which wish would've been considered sorted. But the on-pitch gameplay more than makes up for it. PES is a game for the football purists. Simple as that. Any sort of arcadiness from the previous version is gone. Graphics overhaul is just the icing on the cake
  15. hom1eboss
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    The best football game right now! FIFA really bad game after 2018. Ea makes same game every year, but konami try to make a good game.
  16. A2a23l
    Sep 11, 2019
    10
    The gameplay is amazing
    Best football game on the market
    This game is harder then the competition, but is a simulation after all & not an arcade game
  17. Samuraivolon
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    From Pes 2017 to E-Football Pes 2020 Konami is been doing his game in order to SIMULATE a real football game. It's the perfect game for real lovers of this sport. When you give a pass or you make a shot you FEEL the ball like a real one.. the physics here are in another level... Everything that has to be with IN GAME its almost perfect.

    However... Konami its not doing a good job on the    From Pes 2017 to E-Football Pes 2020 Konami is been doing his game in order to SIMULATE a real football game. It's the perfect game for real lovers of this sport. When you give a pass or you make a shot you FEEL the ball like a real one.. the physics here are in another level... Everything that has to be with IN GAME its almost perfect.

    However... Konami its not doing a good job on the "package". For package i mean everything thats before you play a match. The menus, the game modes, etc.. they're so focus on in-game features that i think they forgot that a game need both.

    Even with that its a perfect game if you want to feel like you're controlling a real football match.    … Expand
  18. theoldgamer83
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    that is it! finally! i have been playing fifa and pes in parallel for years and did not like either enough to fall in love. but pes 2020 is the love on first sight. everything feels as it should: speed, balance between offence and defense, manual and assisted...
    two downsides are:
    1. goalkeepers they are bad, but not worst than in any previous football game; something to work on in the    that is it! finally! i have been playing fifa and pes in parallel for years and did not like either enough to fall in love. but pes 2020 is the love on first sight. everything feels as it should: speed, balance between offence and defense, manual and assisted...
    two downsides are:
    1. goalkeepers
    they are bad, but not worst than in any previous football game; something to work on in the future def;
    will the goalkeepers ever be able to catch the ball in their arms, or at least deflect it out of the pitch, instead deflecting it in dangerous area or straight on strikers' foot?! but it is the same issue as in any previous fifa or pes so ther you go...
    2. long server downtime due to the maintenance.
    all in all it is a strong 9. to put things in perspective, I would rate pes 2019 with 6.5 and fifa 19 with 7.    … Expand
  19. mastermirror
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Ggggggggggggvvhggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  20. Demostenes
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    As real football as it's possibile! Breathtaking experience. Last must-have game for this generation. You can feel difference between every each player of your team. Adjusting position of your players to opposite team is great fun!
  21. YgMoreira
    Sep 12, 2019
    8
    Melhor simulador de futebol de todos os tempos, a cada ano você vê uma evolução no game, a produtora começou a ouvir os fãs e o game caminhou, chegando a um ponto de grande migração de jogadores da produtora rival. A parceria com grandes clubes da Europa, consolidação do futebol sul-americano e a adesão da EURO 2020 ajuda a Konami a tentar voltar ao topo dos games de futebol.
  22. Gordons
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Just the right balance between a real football simulation and an enjoyable videogame, between difficult and fun. It's very rewarding to pull off a nice play, scoring a goal feels great. I love it and can't wait to go back home and play more.
  23. Makis10
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eng
    Great game, ML renew, jogability fluid! Por
    Jogo maravilhosa, jogabilidade fluida, Ml renovada! Grande imersao, estão de parabéns!    … Expand
  24. Brianuk7
    Sep 12, 2019
    9
    Great improvement from the previous installment. It still lacks in the presentation aspects of the game and most important, customizations options.
  25. Ice-Man
    Sep 12, 2019
    10
    Absolitely astonishing!! There are few bugs but as every year those will be removed by update :) Gameplay kicks out the shoes, physics, details, tones of new animation - it freaking make a click! Once u run it you are lost in football emotions for the resr of your life. PES finally became worthy to wear a crown that he lost years ago!
  26. Maz2bi
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Simply amazing. If you love football, this is the true football experience on console!
  27. Hellwolf
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Excelente jugabilidad, graficos, me gustan las Narraciones en español Argentina, gestionar tu equipo en LM o Myclub, el único pero no poder crearte a ti mismo como entrenador. Genial la representación de jugadores equipos y estadios. El mejor simulación de futbol
  28. Tyyf
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game football but pass eror in pes20 need to improve… Expand
  29. absk
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has undoubtedly made a lot of progress this year and the high scores are right in terms of graphics, gameplay, ball physics.… Expand
  30. Bigbally21
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Superb game of football, it really captures the actual thing..
    You won't regret getting pes 2020.
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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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