eFootball PES 2020 Reviews

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IGN
By Dave Meikleham
Top Critic
8.3 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2019

PES 2020's on-field action has rarely been more satisfying. Off the pitch though, Konami plays it a little safe.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
77 / 100
Sep 20, 2019

Grittier and more convincing than ever, Konami's soccer juggernaut excels on the pitch but barely tries off it.

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No Recommendation / Blank
Sep 13, 2019

PES 2020 is a patch or three away from being a very good game. As it stands, it's a weird mix of brilliant and broken.

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GamesRadar+
Top Critic
Sep 12, 2019

A few outdated features aside, eFootball PES 2020 marks an exciting new era for the long-running series.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 12, 2019

Yet another triumph on the pitch but the lack of attention to new features within myClub means it feels a bit repetitive.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

PES 2020 creates a vibrant drama on and off the pitch through small details that can make a big difference

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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Sep 21, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 doesn’t make me forget about its competition, but it does force me to reckon with what I really want from a soccer video game, and who really meets those needs.

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9 / 10
Sep 13, 2019

Konami's eFootball PES 2020 continues the series' stellar output on the pitch, which is enough to fully overcome the issues off it.

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Sep 17, 2019

Unfortunately, PES 2020 doesn’t feel like an evolution over 2019. It offers little in terms of new content and gameplay tweaks.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2019

Konami closes off the current generation with the best entry that we have seen so far. eFootball PES 2020 posseses, undoubtetly, the most realistic gameplay ever for a football game. Unfortunately, the game still lacks the same thing as the previous entries: its game modes do not have enough depth.

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7 / 10
Sep 17, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 may be a symbolic start of a new era for Konami, but it feels like not much has changed over last year's version of the game. In fact, it might even be that last year's version plays a shade better compared to this version. When PES 2020 works properly it is sublime, but issues on the pitch need addressed to really be considered worth upgrading.

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Hobby Consolas
Redacción Hobby Consolas
Top Critic
87 / 100
Sep 10, 2019

PES 2020 is a great soccer simulator, with some great additions to Master League and new dribblings, but still we miss new game modes other than Matchday and some important licenses and tournaments.

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8 / 10
Sep 19, 2019

Solid graphics, a smooth PC port, outstanding animations, and rewarding gameplay help eFootball PES 2020 stand out against its sports game competition. It is worth a look if you have even a passing interest in a game of footie.

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IGN Italy
RAFFAELLO "GRUSPOLA" RUSCONI
Top Critic
9.2 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

PES keeps getting better: a great experience on the pitch, with improved AI and gorgeous animations.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 9, 2019

The most realistic chapter of the saga. It lacks licenses, but its control makes up for it. If you are looking for a pure simulator, Konami's title will satisfy your needs, but if you prefer a more direct and faster style of play, it may not convince you. In addition, if you like to play online, you will enjoy because it's specially designed to compete against other players online but it falls somewhat short in terms of game modes.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 has gameplay that feels much more realistic, and each game is more about careful approaches than counter attacks. Most of the modes remain relatively unchanged, but the actual game is lots of fun to play as long as you're not having issues with the AI.

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Sep 20, 2019

In the annual football sim faceoff, fans of Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer have always hung their scarves on the idea that PES is far superior on the pitch than monied rival FIFA.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2019

Sublime physical football with a tactical brain sees PES 2020 bring a successful gameplay refresh, but far more needs to be done about the list of problems that have been left untouched for much of this generation.

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7 / 10
Sep 17, 2019

eFootball PES 2020 won't convince any FIFA fans over to Konami's side, but it will certainly appease those who are already enthralled with Master League and myClub. There really isn't too much to write home about this year, but when the gameplay is this enjoyable, there's hardly any reason to complain.

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9.1 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2019

Konami scored an amazing goal with eFootball PES 2020, improving an already effective gameplay to make it almost perfect. Evolution has only partially involved the game modes, but the result is the best chapter in the series and a divine football simulation.

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