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Pro Evolution Soccer 2018

Released: 9/12/2017

'Where Legends Are Made' encapsulates the return of PES, with an unparalleled gameplay experience. PES 2018 new features: • Gameplay Masterclass – Strategic Dribbling, Real Touch+ and new set pieces take the unrivalled gameplay to the next level • Presentation Overhaul – New menus and real player images • PES League Integration – Compete with PES League in new modes including myClub • Online Co-op -A mode dedicated to co-op play is newly added • Random Selection Match – Fan favourite returns with new presentation and features • Master League Upgrade – New pre-season tournaments, improved transfer system, presentations and functionality • Enhanced Visual Reality – New lighting, reworked player models and animations covering everything from facial expressions to body movement to bring the game to life

'Where Legends Are Made' encapsulates the return of PES, with an unparalleled gameplay experience. PES 2018 new features: • Gameplay Masterclass – Strategic Dribbling, Real Touch+ and new set pieces take the unrivalled gameplay to the next level • Presentation Overhaul – New menus and real player images • PES League Integration – Compete with PES League in new modes including myClub • Online Co-op -A mode dedicated to co-op play is newly added • Random Selection Match – Fan favourite returns with new presentation and features • Master League Upgrade – New pre-season tournaments, improved transfer system, presentations and functionality • Enhanced Visual Reality – New lighting, reworked player models and animations covering everything from facial expressions to body movement to bring the game to life

'Where Legends Are Made' encapsulates the return of PES, with an unparalleled gameplay experience. PES 2018 new features: • Gameplay Masterclass – Strategic Dribbling, Real Touch+ and new set pieces take the unrivalled gameplay to the next level • Presentation Overhaul – New menus and real player images • PES League Integration – Compete with PES League in new modes including myClub • Online Co-op -A mode dedicated to co-op play is newly added • Random Selection Match – Fan favourite returns with new presentation and features • Master League Upgrade – New pre-season tournaments, improved transfer system, presentations and functionality • Enhanced Visual Reality – New lighting, reworked player models and animations covering everything from facial expressions to body movement to bring the game to life

Critics
82
Metacritic
74

Score Breakdown

82.5

Critic Average

65 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

74

Metacritic User Score

462 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+8.5
Combined Disparity
+8.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

9 early (14%)55 launch window (85%)1 late (2%)