Pro Evolution Soccer Made Even Better
Pro evolution soccer (PES) is back with a shiny new name and plenty of exciting features. eFootball PES 2020 is the 19th edition of the PES franchise that promises to continue the series’ dedication to bringing a near, life-like soccer experience. If you are a big fan of this sports game, then you are definitely in for a treat.
New and Improved Gameplay
eFootball PES 2020 has undergone a slight name change in a nod to the popularity of eSports. However, that’s not all the changes that you will see. While it is still the full title soccer fans have come to expect in the series, there are some improvements added to the game that promises better gaming.
This year’s edition is a completely revamped version of Master League, the franchise’s full-team career mode. There will be a new interactive dialogue system, an overhauled menu design, and even a more realistic transfer market. All this realized through improved data integration.
There are also quite a few changes in the gameplay. For one, dribbling and passing will be smoother with all-new dynamics. The game also boasts new first touch techniques and finely-tuned ball physics. These improvements are all developed in close consultation with the renowned midfielder Andrés Iniesta.
More so, defenders will get new ways to go after attackers such as additional slide tackle animations. They will also have more ways to head the ball. They even have an option to commit a foul if that’s all there is to do to stop the attacker. However, just in real-life soccer games, be ready for a yellow or a red card when you choose to commit a foul.
Fans will also rave about the fact the eFootball PES 2020 added Iniesta not just as consultant but as one of the playable characters as well in the My Club bonus. More, you will get Lionel Messi on the cover. More soccer legends are added in both the standard and the legends edition.
Better Game Animations
While eFootball PES 2020 boasts new and better gameplay, fans cannot discount the redesigned menu system. Konami has revamped the entire menu system making it more modern and easier to browse. For long-time PES fans, this improvement is quite a welcome as they know how tedious and cumbersome the menus in the past installment have been.
The game also now comes with enhanced lighting engine which makes stadiums, fans, and players seem more realistic. With the new design, physical attributes like tattoos, hair, and body movements are more life-like.
Additional animations also allow attack players to push off defenders. Not only that, the grass on the field can appear longer or shorter, depending on the stadium you play in. New cameras are also added to bring in a more broadcast feel to the matches.
There is also an all-new game mode in the eFootball PES 2020 game app that fans will rave about. This mode is called Matchday that will link the game to the schedule from professional leagues. It will also let you play your favorite game during rivalries and other big matches. For example, if you play with FC Barcelona and win, your points will be added to the total from the online community who are also fans of the club. The goal in Matchday is to win as much as possible and help your team win in the standings.
Fresh Start
All in all, eFootball PES 2020 seems like a fresh start for the franchise. Its better animation and gameplay, plus the additional modes are out to give the fans a better experience than the past installments. And with the addition of world-renowned soccer players, this game can give you the experience of a lifetime.