Pro Evolution Soccer 2018

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 53
  3. Negative: 0 out of 53
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  1. New Game Network
    Sep 22, 2017
    72
    PES 2018 still plays a solid game of soccer, but is unable to carry on the momentum built up with last year’s good outing. A few gameplay stumbles let down what is otherwise a largely unchanged experience.
  2. COGconnected
    Sep 21, 2017
    63
    PES 2018 is great off the pitch, but its very foundation begins to disintegrate when the whistle blows for kick-off.
  3. CGMagazine
    Sep 26, 2017
    60
    I came into PES 2018 ready to be won over, and converted into a PES fan. Unfortunately, I came away being disappointed.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 15, 2017
    A timely overhaul that should take a great game to new heights - though it's not quite on peak form this year. [Recommended]

Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PS4 Game of 2017
56
#56 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2017
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#41 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2017

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 366 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 250 out of 366
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 366
  3. Negative: 68 out of 366
  1. PPaul27
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    The best football simulator in the world...the best sport game in the word. PES 2018 became perfect for the new animation, play rhythm, playThe best football simulator in the world...the best sport game in the word. PES 2018 became perfect for the new animation, play rhythm, play mode, online mode, goalkeeper, cpu IA.. The problem of license is a not real problem: with a simple file and a usb key is solved in 5 minutes. fifa fan boy is a insecure peopl. they want a game ...we want football..and we plays PES… Full Review »
  2. TyYes
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    This is the best soccer game ever. Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay. Try if you do not believe me. Its just amazing. Option file system itThis is the best soccer game ever. Amazing graphics, amazing gameplay. Try if you do not believe me. Its just amazing. Option file system it gives you all licenses. So dont worry. King is back. The pitch belongs to konami and pes team.… Full Review »
  3. seenrac
    Sep 12, 2017
    10
    Nice gameplay, i like that game is a bit slower and you have more time to think about next action. Licenses and commentary are two weaknesses.Nice gameplay, i like that game is a bit slower and you have more time to think about next action. Licenses and commentary are two weaknesses. AI is stronger than ever.… Full Review »
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