Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Reviews
PES 2018 is Konami's classic back at its strongest on PC, and the small changes to the feel of the gameplay have genuine ramifications on the pitch. It might lack the big budget feel of FIFA, most keenly felt in the match atmosphere, commentary and the lack of TV-like production values, but it plays a damn fine game of football.
It's a solid jumping-on point if you're new to the series, but seasoned veterans may find too few improvements to justify the price.
When it comes to soccer, Konami’s PES is always one of the best games in the market! However, since the first PES released, it has been through a lot of up-and-downs. Luckily now, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is A1! It benefits from top-notch gameplay and improved controls and graphics, yet it lacks licensed clubs and suffers from some technical issues.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is not just a simple soccer game, it is THE soccer game. The graphics are impressive and realistic, and a great number of teams that you can choose will guarantee many hours of fun, either online or offline. If the lack of license makes some players turn their back on it, it is the perfect and most close to reality gameplay that makes PES 2018 the best soccer game ever created.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Over the past many years PES series has improved vastly. Then again, there’s no end when it comes to improvements. There are areas where PES can improve in the coming years, specially improving the AI and addition off game elements to break the monotony.
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.
PES 2018's gameplay feels incredibly random when playing against the AI, and it's incredibly frustrating to have to deal with.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is, simply, the most realistic rendition of the beautiful game so far. While the atmosphere is lacking and game modes are in need of some improvement. Konami still desperately need to overhaul the commentary and fix the licensing issues. Fortunately, the on-pitch action more than makes up for any problems you may encounter.
While the list of off-field changes is more than limited, PES 2018 improves upon the in-match action of last year's title enough to get by and remain at the top of the footballing table.
The definitive PES on PC, if you can get a game online.
On the pitch, PES 2018 is almost perfect. But as always, the lack of licenses is a bit of a let down. If you can look past that, it is a must-buy.
Review in Swedish | Read full review
In general we have to say that we have found ourselves in front of a clearly good and well-structured title that makes interesting changes to the past, both at the technical and gameplay level. A title that simulates his main work, leaving the game too arcade and focusing instead on a more studied and strategic game. In short, a really worthy note that we are sure will be able to hold our rival.
Review in Italian | Read full review
PES 18 is a sublime football game and will forever more having you say “one more game"
Currently, I'm unconvinced by Pro Evolution Soccer 2018. It has all the trademarks of what a great footballing game should be, but sloppy presentation, jerky in-game transitions, poor commentary and a lack of exciting multiplayer modes leave this one still trailing FIFA's dust.
While the same issues of bland presentation, a lack of in-game atmosphere, and licensing inconsistencies return once again in PES 2018, if you're looking for a football game that plays close to perfectly, offering you the control to be precise with every touch of the ball, Konami's game is comfortably the best option around.
Pro Evolution Soccer 18 is another viable competitor to EA's FIFA dominance, though the same familiar shortcomings continue to plague the franchise.
PES 2018 improve a lot gameplay, animations and feeling during the game. Despite for the squad licence and the single player experience, still less attractive than the other big football game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
PES 2018 it's the confirmation that the franchise of Konami is evolving into the total football, with a gameplay that captures amazingly the details of this sport, and where the stars, the players, are astonishing real with a photorealistic style. It's a shame the lack of licences, but if you really care about soccer, PES 2018 should be your bet this season
Review in Spanish | Read full review
If you are a football fan but you are horrified by the last year's game, you can buy PES 2018 without thinking.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
All in all, the line on the graph that is PES' progression as a series has gone up with Pro Evolution Soccer 2018.