Pro Evolution Soccer 2016

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  1. paolylo
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    The PES/WE series has been a huge disappointment in the previous generation of consoles where EA Sports left Konami stuck in the early 2000's. Pro Evo Soccer '16 is a game changer. Players didn't mind the lack of licensing in the PS2 era because the gameplay was much more realistic compared to FIFA, now it's back making true supporters of the beautiful game (not casual videogamers whoThe PES/WE series has been a huge disappointment in the previous generation of consoles where EA Sports left Konami stuck in the early 2000's. Pro Evo Soccer '16 is a game changer. Players didn't mind the lack of licensing in the PS2 era because the gameplay was much more realistic compared to FIFA, now it's back making true supporters of the beautiful game (not casual videogamers who don't follow football) enjoy a more free-flowing experience with better animations for one-on-one play, a collision system, and player reactions in the course of a game.… Expand
  2. yrcrazy
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    Second consecutive year where konamis offering has been better than EA's in terms of gameplay. This time round its fully polished and its clear just three years of complacency have turned the battle back to how it was in the ps2 days
  3. endisni
    Nov 2, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed pes 2015. This has surpassed it. Everything that worked has been kept. Everything that needed work, like offsides, too many fouls given, poor graphics and user interface have been given an overhaul and, dare I say this game is now perfect. Every aspect is brilliant and you must change tactics for different teams, formations and players and adjust on the fly.
    Greatest    I really enjoyed pes 2015. This has surpassed it. Everything that worked has been kept. Everything that needed work, like offsides, too many fouls given, poor graphics and user interface have been given an overhaul and, dare I say this game is now perfect. Every aspect is brilliant and you must change tactics for different teams, formations and players and adjust on the fly.
    Greatest game I have ever played. I will be playing this for years and now that the teams and kits have been updated, it is even better.
    Brilliant game, enjoy.    … Expand
  4. th3bigrau_8
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    dont be put off by the lack of licencing - it can be fixed in minutes ;-) beautiful graphics and seamless game play. simply the best football game to be developed to date, period.
  5. angelooliveira
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Envolvente, você tem várias opções de jogabilidade, com uma trilha sonora gostosa e a jogabilidade.... a a jogabilidade é muito boa "mano" rsrsrs....
    Pra driblar as vezes basta colocar pro lado ao correr. As jogadas estão maiss reais, por exemplo ao cruzar a bola passa perto do atacante e o cabecei sai todo torno. Inteligencia Artificial melhorada, mas muito legal e varia de acordo com o    Envolvente, você tem várias opções de jogabilidade, com uma trilha sonora gostosa e a jogabilidade.... a a jogabilidade é muito boa "mano" rsrsrs....
    Pra driblar as vezes basta colocar pro lado ao correr. As jogadas estão maiss reais, por exemplo ao cruzar a bola passa perto do atacante e o cabecei sai todo torno. Inteligencia Artificial melhorada, mas muito legal e varia de acordo com o momento do jogo. Aquela estória de ficar lá atras dando toquinhos pra passar o tempo não acontece sempre mais.
    Gráficos suaves e belos, muito movimento e faces quase reais.
    O myplayer está quase igual ao anterior, exceto pelo fato de os jogadores se desenvolverem ao longo do tempo, ou seja, mesmo que tenho um time ruim ele vai se desenvolver.
    Em suma, aquela coisa de PES ser um jogo mecanizado já era, hoje é fluido e com lances sempre diferentes.    … Expand
  6. kk84
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    The gameplay is the best i have ever seen in a football game like PES this year!
    Love the master league and the cut-scenes the little details in it.
    Their is still small details here and there that could be better but for me this game is going to be the best football game out there they are focusing on the gameplay with all the nice details, lovely modes for the fans and not ultimate    The gameplay is the best i have ever seen in a football game like PES this year!
    Love the master league and the cut-scenes the little details in it.
    Their is still small details here and there that could be better but for me this game is going to be the best football game out there they are focusing on the gameplay with all the nice details, lovely modes for the fans and not ultimate fantasy team like fifa with the same game year in and out only focusing on money in modes! But back to PES please try it if you havent its simply the best without any questions this year!
    Option files help with the license so thats not a problem.    … Expand
  7. Shoryuken
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    PES 2016 is the game KONAMI promised all of us since year 2013, at last all they have made a game that is totally awesome and made me feel exited for playing a match. The only thing i can say is: KONAMI, You own the pitch!
  8. Niculla
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Excellent this year. Fantastic feel on the ball and the defensive play is much more refined than Fifa. Wauw. It seems like the old PES days are back. The graphics are stunning and the crowds chant are really improved a lot.
  9. pithing_needle
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    You've heard all the reviews. All I can say is that I never had so much fun sucking at a soccer game. Smooth controls, great training exercises, deep customization, and just a flat-out good time. I'm no stranger to video soccer, but this is the first one that has me completely hooked. Will gladly suck again.
  10. behrooz
    Sep 20, 2015
    10
    the best pes game since 2006
    the game play is fantastic and animation is so real
    the best physic in football game is here
    but the commentary is nice but must have more script
    good work konami
  11. KazzPT
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    The king is back!

    As a long time PES player since the Psone, i have to say that PES is back from the ashes. The gameplay remembers the PS2 games where control was superb. Ronaldo plays like Ronaldo, Messi plays like Messi and many others have lots of animations that resembles the real ones (body movement, dribble style, shots etc). The Master league is different with a few nice    The king is back!

    As a long time PES player since the Psone, i have to say that PES is back from the ashes. The gameplay remembers the PS2 games where control was superb. Ronaldo plays like Ronaldo, Messi plays like Messi and many others have lots of animations that resembles the real ones (body movement, dribble style, shots etc). The Master league is different with a few nice additions but the UI is still ugly, i think they nedd to fix that in 2017.

    Overall is the best football game of the last years with great gameplay. Im returning to PES after playing FIFA for the last 3 years.

    I would give it a 9/10 but since there are people giving it a 0 ( the game is more closer to a 10 than even a 5) i give it a 10.    … Expand
  12. Mattcha
    Oct 6, 2015
    10
    Hands down the best football game I've ever played, improved on last years game which was already pretty solid. Plus The image importing feature in edit mode means we can have all the licensing via usb patches.
  13. trickybuddha19
    Sep 23, 2015
    10
    PES 2016 literally knocked me out of my chair -- it is THAT good.

    It says I have to write at least 150 words for this review. I am tempted to just write the word "SUBLIME" 150 times. I have never been this impressed with a video game on any console or computer. I had a go at the FIFA offering for this year and it bored me silly. Pretty much the only thing they have done is add the    PES 2016 literally knocked me out of my chair -- it is THAT good.

    It says I have to write at least 150 words for this review. I am tempted to just write the word "SUBLIME" 150 times. I have never been this impressed with a video game on any console or computer.

    I had a go at the FIFA offering for this year and it bored me silly. Pretty much the only thing they have done is add the women's teams, which is nice and all -- they get to use Alex Morgan's beautiful face to market the game now -- but it doesn't cover up the fact that FIFA is an inferior product. And "inferior" is putting it mildly if you have a look at PES 2016.

    I'd venture to say PES 2016 is the greatest sports video game of all time. You'd really be missing out if you don't give it a go. And the Demo, impressive as it is, doesn't do the full game justice -- it plays amazingly well and the attention to detail is unparalleled.

    I am still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor ... and I have yet to check out all of the games features -- they are extensive and every mode is as well-crafted and impressive as any other,

    If you don't buy this game, you're pretty much an idiot who deserves the inferior FIFA product. Besides, who wants to support a corrupt, criminal organization anyway?

    -30-    … Expand
  14. kafkanian
    Oct 3, 2015
    10
    I've been playing FIFA since 2009, but after so many good reviews I decided to give a new chance do PES. And I'm glad I did!

    The series is better than ever now, with great and thrilling gameplay, gorgeous graphics and a good variety of game modes! Bravo, Konami.
  15. robbyearon
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Un juego que sorprendio a propios y extraños esta temporada. Un juego que viene recibiendo golpes y contesta con PES2016 con goles y una jugabilidad que simula lo real con el mix perfecto de un video juego. Nunca la pasas mal con PES. Offline una renovación impecable de Liga Master y sus comentarios con Closs y Niembro (versión Americana) y la segunda temporada de myClub que ahora tiene 5Un juego que sorprendio a propios y extraños esta temporada. Un juego que viene recibiendo golpes y contesta con PES2016 con goles y una jugabilidad que simula lo real con el mix perfecto de un video juego. Nunca la pasas mal con PES. Offline una renovación impecable de Liga Master y sus comentarios con Closs y Niembro (versión Americana) y la segunda temporada de myClub que ahora tiene 5 leyendas :).… Expand
  16. r1538
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Best football game ever played last 5 years.
    I don't know if 2vs2 online is available yet, but we will see because the servers are all down for now...
  17. rizzeerizz
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    pes 16 is the best football ive ever played..the fluid football that this game plays is on another planet and the link up play 1 2 pass just reminds me of pes 6..the gfx are great the goals are stunning and the new commentary is a step up and i really enjoy it..the keepers are very good also and will come rushing out make cracking saves and sometimes follow up with a 2nd and a 3rd..if youpes 16 is the best football ive ever played..the fluid football that this game plays is on another planet and the link up play 1 2 pass just reminds me of pes 6..the gfx are great the goals are stunning and the new commentary is a step up and i really enjoy it..the keepers are very good also and will come rushing out make cracking saves and sometimes follow up with a 2nd and a 3rd..if you like the pes of old this game will rock ya world and you will be jumping up n down when you score or just miss by narrow margins..overall this game is amazing and fifa cannot compare in anyway besides maybe presentation..i give this game a 10 and next year i think if they can improve on this masterpiece ill give pes 17 a 12!!… Expand
  18. AT_17
    Sep 18, 2015
    10
    PES 2016 is the best football game ever produced. Its realism is unmatched by FIFA. When it comes to football video games, there aren't any which are simulations of the beautiful game, until now.
    After a generation of frustration for fans of the series, the Pro Evo productions team are back at the top.
    The only issues discovered in the game so far where the following: - Referee can be    PES 2016 is the best football game ever produced. Its realism is unmatched by FIFA. When it comes to football video games, there aren't any which are simulations of the beautiful game, until now.
    After a generation of frustration for fans of the series, the Pro Evo productions team are back at the top.
    The only issues discovered in the game so far where the following:
    - Referee can be too lenient.
    - Keepers perhaps come out too often, occasionally causing misunderstandings between the goalkeeper and defenders.
    - Some graphics aren't great, but the majority of cutscenes and player faces are incredible.
    Hopefully these issues can be fixed with incoming patches. Above all, the game is worth every penny. This year's game is much different to PES 2015. The user interface is similar to 2015, but a lot more user friendly. Master League has been revamped, defending has improved, the collision system is effective, and the tactical options add to the simulation. Not to mention, you can now add the authentic kits to the PS4 version. I have also noticed that the tempo of the game has been slowed down in comparison to the demo, and the Champions League is brilliantly done. Any football fan should be considering to make a purchase.    … Expand
  19. PPaul27
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    The best football game ever. Happy 20th birthday my king!! This is football: hearth, head and leg. Spectacural graphics, dyamic action, sublime technique
  20. fxa5209
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Best football game in years. Responsive, creative, and challenging at the same time. You cant go wrong with this game. As much as I liked 2015, PES 2016 is much more better in all aspects including game play, animation, and graphics.
  21. snowtiger65
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    excellent game. with ps4 you can now have proper team names, kit etc. great graphics nd gameplay. fifa 16 is going to have to improve loads to warrant a purchase
  22. RealGames
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    Best PES in the series. Period. This is Pro Evo 6 in currentgen state. MyClub mode is just impressive, updated and much better than in 2015, best mode ever in a soccer game.
  23. majed202
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    PES has huge improvements comparing to fifa 16 demo which fifa not showing any improving or changes only some fixes and adding woman teams I consider as add on not new game
    really this year I am on PES side
  24. spwolf
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    What a great game... PES 2015 was already pretty good but this years improvements make it the best PES ever. Gameplay, physics and graphical updates make every mode better... with addition of training mode, myclub is so interesting now, I cant stop playing.
  25. baltowolf
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    I swear I tried to have fun, but the game is simply a mess, our players are confused and stupid, not know how to rebound, run and not in 4 attacks from the opponent were 4 goals, while I get some 15 to 2 or fewer goals, this game is a cheat in normal mode and just buggy in commands, terrible waste of money
  26. FactualFindings
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    The greatest football game ever made.
    Words aren't needed, just play and enjoy the blissfulness of the best representation of football.
    Going back to FIFA it makes it feel like FIFA is the furthest thing from a football. I'm disgusted at how little retailers were stocking this game and when they were it wasn't on the shelf! FIFA is like cancer, it's everywhere and it's destroying the    The greatest football game ever made.
    Words aren't needed, just play and enjoy the blissfulness of the best representation of football.
    Going back to FIFA it makes it feel like FIFA is the furthest thing from a football.
    I'm disgusted at how little retailers were stocking this game and when they were it wasn't on the shelf!
    FIFA is like cancer, it's everywhere and it's destroying the integrity of the game.
    PES is more like Marijuana, the best plant resource to man kind but yet, it's not in the spotlight it deserves.    … Expand
  27. amuro
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    This is best football game ever . this game is the best game of the series franchise and is certainly much better than fifa. Improvements to the game (quality of defending, game speed & ...) is very well done and very high quality score.
  28. Tarekderbas
    Sep 25, 2015
    10
    Best football sim I have ever played. So many modes. Great AI when playing against the com or even the players you are not controlling when playing normally. Become a legend is great this year. My club is ok too. Stunning graphics and individualized gameplay for each player. Top notch commentary. PES ftw.
  29. Jaquio10
    Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Masterpiece. Gameplay 10/10, Graphics 10/10, Sound and Commentaries 10/10. The best football game I have ever played tied with fifa world cup 98, fifa world cup 2002, and fifa world cup 2006. I have been playing fifa since 1998 until 2015. In 2015, having owned fifa 15, I traded it and switched to PES 2015 and began playing PES for the first time, which was extraordinary, and this yearMasterpiece. Gameplay 10/10, Graphics 10/10, Sound and Commentaries 10/10. The best football game I have ever played tied with fifa world cup 98, fifa world cup 2002, and fifa world cup 2006. I have been playing fifa since 1998 until 2015. In 2015, having owned fifa 15, I traded it and switched to PES 2015 and began playing PES for the first time, which was extraordinary, and this year they even took it to another level, absolutely phenomenal. Fifa, I still love your games, but they became kind of hard from the beginning and people have other things to do during the day, and I'm not gonna be buying both every year. Thank you Konami!!!… Expand
  30. Krzyhu666
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Best game of football '' Gameplay is the same good. The graphics are beautiful. This year's champion is only jeden.PES 2016. The Return of the King. Well done KONAMI.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 54
  3. Negative: 0 out of 54
  1. Brash Games
    Feb 2, 2016
    80
    PES 2016 is a fantastic game that has clearly sent a message to it’s rival and all around the world that the series has made a comeback. Everything about the game has been tweaked and perfected when you compared this year’s game to it’s predecessor (PES 2015)
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  2. DarkZero
    Nov 22, 2015
    80
    Sure, it is a game riddled with issues and raises more gripes and tantrums than a game should. But once you whittle down all the issues, bugbears and negatives, PES 2016 manages to be a wholly comprehensive footballing experience and the best available this year.
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  3. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    80
    PES 2016 is a football simulation for gamers, not for football enthusiasts, because in terms of realism it falls way behind EA Sports FIFA. Pro Evo simply chose another path and doesn’t even try to convince you that what you see is an attempt to recreate the real thing. It goes back to the roots – to wonderful PES 6 – and that’s why I had so much fun with PES 2016 and fell in love with it. [11/2015, p.34]
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