PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019

PES 2019 is the next big thing in soccer simulation; possibly, the greatest way a soccer game is presented thus far.

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PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019 is a soccer simulation game with improved player models and animations for a more realistic experience. The game features enhanced ball physics and improved AI for a challenging and immersive gameplay. With licensed partnerships, players can experience improved graphics and realistic player movements for a more authentic soccer experience.

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Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 706 reviews

gameplay45 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The gameplay is highly realistic and enjoyable, making it a great football simulation.
Graphics have improved significantly, providing a visually appealing experience.
Master League offers depth and customization, allowing players to engage in a detailed management experience.

The online mode is plagued with connection issues, making it difficult to play with others.
AI behavior is often predictable and lacks variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
146 mentions
31 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of PES 2019 has received mixed reviews, with many praising its realism and mechanics, often stating it surpasses FIFA in this aspect. However, numerous players have expressed frustration over issues such as lag, poor AI behavior, and online connectivity problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and challenging, others criticize it for being inconsistent and plagued by technical flaws.
- “The gameplay is fantastic.”
- “Great gameplay and graphics but broken online.”
- “The minute to minute gameplay is phenomenal and blows FIFA out of the water.”
- “It feels like game designers only care about microtransactions and ways to make more money off the same game instead of actually improving the gameplay.”
- “Poor gameplay, poor game mechanics, freezes between throw-ins, free kicks, goal kicks, changing halves; it's just awful.”
- “If you buy this, then buy only for offline gameplay.”
graphics
64 mentions
50 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, realism, and impressive detail, particularly in player animations and environmental effects. However, some players noted inconsistencies, such as poor lighting and outdated character models, which detracted from the overall experience. While the graphics are generally considered superior to competitors like FIFA, there are calls for further improvements and updates to enhance the visual experience.
- “I came back to PES after too many years to count (10? more or less) and I was simply stunned by its impressive graphics department and by how enjoyable the general flow and pace of a match is.”
- “The way the ball moves and the detail in player and pitch graphics is so much more realistic, makes FIFA look cartoony in comparison.”
- “Stunning graphics & gameplay (the pace, numerous natural player animations), you feel like it's a real match when spectating someone playing in real life.”
- “Poor graphics, strange lighting, clunky controls, unrealistic movements.”
- “Still the same crappy hair, face, and facial hair visuals for create a player, and I mean crappy... I got better looking of these things in The Sims 2 and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.”
- “Graphics see no visible improvements.”
stability
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
57 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many users report smooth performance and minimal glitches, others experience significant issues such as freezing during key gameplay moments and occasional AI glitches. Despite these problems, some players find the controls and graphics to be impressive.
- “Awesome controls, new skills, graphics, no glitches.”
- “Game runs great.”
- “Game runs great.”
- “Poor gameplay, poor game mechanics, freezes between throw-ins, free kicks, goal kicks, changing halves; it's just awful.”
- “Well... except the glitches that occur sometimes.”
- “Lots of small glitches on the pitch.”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
57 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing it as boring and uninspiring, especially for a dynamic sport like football. While some note that the soundtrack is an improvement over the previous year's, the overall consensus is that it lacks energizing and motivating tracks, with no standout songs.
- “Let's also not forget about the music.”
- “You would think that the music for a dynamic sport game such as football would be energizing and motivating, but the PES team has other plans.”
- “I'd also like to say that the soundtrack is much, much better than last year's!”
- “You would think that the music for a dynamic sport game such as football would be energizing and motivating, but PES team has other plans.”
- “I remember PES 2016's soundtrack being a spirit booster; now it sucks!”
- “Music this year is horrible, not even a single song is decent.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth and variety, with players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode similar to FIFA. Many users find the current gameplay modes, particularly "my club," unsatisfactory and plagued by poor AI, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of extra modes like story or survival further limits engagement for players seeking a richer narrative experience.
- “Would be cool if it has a story mode like in FIFA.”
- “Online play is poor; the 'story' gameplay with 'my club' isn't great.”
- “PES doesn't have extra modes like FIFA, such as story or survival mode coming this year.”
- “After a long day of work, it turns out that you don't have much time to keep up with story mode.”
optimization
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting poor performance, frequent stuttering, and various gameplay bugs, even on high-end systems. Server performance also varies greatly, contributing to an overall unsatisfactory experience.
- “Also, the performance of those servers, once you are connected, differs a lot.”
- “When you do get to play, you're met with a whole host of gameplay bugs, sound issues where commentary is too low, and stuttering issues.”
- “Aside from server connection issues, I've suffered from micro stuttering with a PC that is more than capable of running this game at its highest settings.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly noting that farming speed in myclub has been significantly slowed since 2020, making it feel like their efforts are wasted. The disparity between fast menu settings and slow match gameplay further exacerbates this dissatisfaction, leading to a negative perception of the game's development by Konami.
- “Since the release in 2020, they slowed our farming speed in MyClub. The match game speed settings are very fast in the menu, but very slow during the match.”
- “All your 'hard work' farming players and scoring goals just gets thrown out the window because Konami continues to be the disappointing company it has become in the past few years.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through the amusing nicknames fans create for their favorite players, often reflecting regional and national influences. Additionally, the exaggerated difficulty on "Legend" mode leads to comical situations where opponents display unrealistic speed and precision, adding a layer of absurdity to the gameplay experience.
- “The nicknames fans come up with for their favorite players during the season are just hilarious, often reflecting the club's location and the player's nationality.”
- “Playing on Legend difficulty is a riot, as the opposing players always seem to run faster and tackle with comical precision.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is significantly hindered by numerous minor bugs, such as issues with player indicators and lagging online, which detract from the overall experience. However, the atmospheric sounds and commentary are generally well-received, providing some positive elements amidst the technical problems.
- “The atmospheric sounds are immersive and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The commentary adds a nice touch to the game's atmosphere.”
- “There are many minor bugs like unknown problems in changing player indicators, eccentric goalkeepers, low crosses being unbeatable, constant lagging online, and many others which destroy the atmosphere of the game and generally the experience (and your mood).”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a sense of heartbreak over the decline of what was once a great game, highlighting a deep emotional connection to its past quality and the disappointment of its current state.
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with Konami's monetization practices, particularly criticizing the misleading advertising of features or content that are not actually present in the game.
- “How Konami can get away with advertising something that's not there is just shocking.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that should be accessible to everyone.”