Pro Evolution Soccer 2019

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
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  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 28, 2018
    The football is as sublime as ever, but PES's lack of progress elsewhere pulls it back.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#32 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
52
#52 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 334 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 334
  2. Mixed: 50 out of 334
  3. Negative: 105 out of 334
  1. mfmaxpower
    Aug 28, 2018
    4
    Gameplay is hugely overrated. PES 2019 captures the feel and look of the game, and there's lots to love to be sure. But there's massive flawsGameplay is hugely overrated. PES 2019 captures the feel and look of the game, and there's lots to love to be sure. But there's massive flaws - and that's just with gameplay. Don't get me started on all the non gameplay stuff.

    But the AI is really poor at times, with players often not making the correct contextual choice, as if they're being dictated by their tactics. CPU teams plays mostly the same, and even horrible teams can tiki taka it around the box. I've now played 40+ matches of the full release and I'd say 75% of the CPU goals are low crosses from the wing or byline.

    Headers are essentially non existent. Keepers don't come off their line for 1-on-1s, equally easy goals. Refs are inconsistent, though for the most part pretty good with the exception of giving up soft penalties.

    Defending is terrible. On one hand the AI mark so loosely, it's tough to even get close to the CPU and they finish with super high passing stats every game. Tackling is terrible and will result in fouls 2/3 times.

    In addition, the responsiveness of the game is severely lacking, and sometimes it can feel like you're playing a turn based game as you wait for the AI to do it's thing.

    I'm a former PES hardcore fan but this just isn't good enough. And that's not even getting into the shambles off the pitch. Oh, and not to mention the game didn't even release with updated squads.    … Full Review »
  2. chilitofu
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    PES2019 is a coming back king of soccer game ! I have played over 25 years PES and also FIFA. PES2019 really let me surprise how good it is!
  3. fxa5209
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Very Fluid and responsive, game play is top notch and enjoying and still gives you the same PES feeling. Graphics are much approved and gameVery Fluid and responsive, game play is top notch and enjoying and still gives you the same PES feeling. Graphics are much approved and game deserves a lot of credit. If you are looking to enjoy game play, this is the game to pick. If you want to enjoy looking at real teams kits, then FIFA is your type of game.

    Dont take the reviews by gaming website as your reference, most of them lower the score because of the missing kits in game (which you can upload by the way to PES). Try the game and judge yourself.    … Full Review »
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