eFootball PES 2020 Reviews

eFootball PES 2020 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 is spinning it's wheels this year again with no groundbreaking additions to existing modes like it's predecessor and doesn't manage to provide enough incentive over the rest of the game to let FIFA finally lie in the shelf for once.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

PES 2020 is as good as it ever has been. Although the lack of licenses and dire commentary might put some off, the easier than ever to use edit mode means these ills shouldn't be a problem to fix. eFootball PES 2020 is a near-perfect football sim that deserves your attention.

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8.6 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

By implenting so many changes in its gameplay core, PES 2020 has managed to return this series back to its glory days. Appealing Master League section, along with more licensed teams and eyecathing visuals, all are complementary to the much entertaining gamplay of the game. The only things that keep PES2020 from being a perfect game are some online server problems and weak commentary.

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Echo Boomer
Alexandre Lopes
8 / 10
Sep 16, 2019

While there are noticeable upgrades with its strengths, with better gameplay and visuals, eFootball PES 2020 still lacks in terms of novelty, with some boring gameplay modes.

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86 / 100
Sep 17, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 is a well polished football simulation. I said simulation, because gameplay is much more slow and tactical. After playing years of FIFA, PES 2020 feels like a real change in a good way.

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Sep 20, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 provides some of the best gameplay the series has ever seen, thanks to some excellent tweaks and changes to the on pitch action. Disappointingly some of the game's modes still lack depth, such as the Ultimate Team competitor - MyClub, however that doesn't stop PES 2020 from offering arguably the finest footballing experience available in a video game right now.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2019

It was a strange decision for me to finally move on from Fifa over to PES as I said previously, I have been playing the Fifa series since 1994. But I know a 100% I have made the right decision. Fifa has in my opinion been a reskin of the same game for a number of years and quite frankly, there is nothing exciting about it anymore. If it wasn’t for “The Journey” mode, I would have moved over to PES a few years earlier. I am not the only one either. Reading a lot of the buzz on the internet & comments in forums, there’s a hell of a lot of people switching over too. All in all, I am extremely extremely impressed with eFootball PES 2020. Yes there are some irregularities in the game but Konami are already on top of these issues. The future for eFootball PES 2020 looks very exciting & I am glad to finally be a part of it. I am awarding eFootball PES 2020 a Thumb Culture Gold Award.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2019

The beautiful game is truly back with eFootball PES 2020!

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90%
Sep 25, 2019

The new name thankfully didn't change the direction of the series as well. On the other hand, eFootball PES 2020 doesn't offer any revolutionary changes. It's a iterative entry in the series with some good improvements, better graphics, almost perfect physics and new, detailed menu statistics.

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8.9 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 is the beautiful game redefined in video games, just look past the lack of licenses and you are gold.

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93 / 100
Sep 18, 2019

efootball PES 2020 comes with a great new-designed league-mode, where you lead your team through the season. It feels a lot better than in the years before, because you can take a deeper look on the daily work as a coach. There are many cutscenes or interviews and dialogues, that make the mode more realistic than ever before. PES 2020 is also convincing in the stadiums, where the great gameplay on the football-ground comes along with an intense atmosphere.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

eFootball PES2020 is more than a rebrand that goes skin deep. The game has received a level of polish and refinement that the franchise has needed for years.

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8.9 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2019

While eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer hasn't received as many enhancements as last year, its focus on weighty, realistic matches elevate it to greatness.

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Worth your time
Sep 13, 2019

Football fans around the world, the old king has truly returned. This year's PES delivers an exciting refresh across the board. An immersive and highly satisfying gameplay, refined Master League modes, more licensed teams than ever and an experience that matches its former glory.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2019

There’s a lot to like here and on the pitch, Pro Evolution is easily one of the best football simulators on the market. In terms of polish, the game suffers from some aesthetically janky menus and a cumbersome team management screen. The loading times are a little too long, especially during on-pitch breaks like throw ins and corners, while the commentary is pretty woeful all round. Compared to FIFA though, Pro Evo is all about performance, rather than aesthetic, and where it really matters, the game absolutely delivers.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

PES started the eighth generation awfully. PES 2015 is probably one of the worst sports games I've ever played. But the PES team has come a long way since then and has overcome many problems. License issues still persist, the gameplay is not perfect and still lacking in ambition and goodwill, but PES 2020 still has the spirit of football. As someone who plays both PES and FIFA every year, I have to say that PES 2020 is a good game, and of course, I hope the creators don't do that and fix the weaknesses with more effort.

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90 / 100
Sep 23, 2019

One more year, KONAMI promptly brings us its vision of what a soccer simulator should be. And, one more year, it succeeds. Great ball physics, an ideal match tempo, an AI of its own that in much of the match does what it is expected to do, and a rival AI more human than ever, make this eFootball PES2020 the best soccer simulator that can be played to date.

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85 / 100
Sep 29, 2019

eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020 delivers an experience that competes with real-life footballing.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2019

This year's PES is by no means a failure. It just requires a little more time from the players. And as a result, we fully approve.

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8.3 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2019

The game opts for more technical and realistic football, is too conservative and new game modes and notable changes are missing to finish off the experience.

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