eFootball PES 2020

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

9/10

Here at WayTooManyGames, I have to constantly deal with my American colleagues telling me that the sport in which we kick a ball with our feet onto a goal is called “soccer” and not “football”, as I grew up saying it both in Brazil and England. Then comes Konami with its rebranding of the PES franchise, formerly known as Winning Eleven, calling it both names at the same time. This year’s version of PES 2020 is called eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer 2020. That’s certainly not gonna ...

IGNDave Meikleham

8.3/10

I know it feels like I’ve criticised eFootball PES 2020 a lot, but ugly menus and a slight lack of ambition can be forgiven when the on-field action is this awesome. Thanks to first-class animations, incredible shooting, and brilliant build-up play, PES has arguably never been more enjoyable to play. Presentation and licensing shortcomings rear their ugly heads for another year, but in spite of the overly safe returns of Master League and MyClub, this is a generous footy package. When it comes to class-leading quality on the pitch, PES is still in a league of its own.

WellPlayedJohn Gray

8/10

While not as grand a leap as its predecessors, PES 2020 still packs a lot of punch.

Impulse GamerJamie Kirk

It feels unfair but the Pro Evolution Soccer series can’t be written about without mentioning EA Sports juggernaut FIFA series. FIFA continues to hoover up

ShackNewsChris Jarrard

8/10

Coming into this review as a football newbie left me worried that I would be unable to connect with PES 2020, but am pleasantly surprised to say that there is fun to be had here.  The omissions in officially licensed leagues and clubs is a tough pill to swallow and the in-game presentation feels very lackluster, but Konami manages to accomplish the goal of offering an entertaining representation of the sport. 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...

Hardcore Gamer Cory Wells

Konami has brought enough on paper to attract new fans to eFootball PES 2020. The players and teams stand out as it will give player the opportunity to play an amazing technological football game with players and teams they know about. The visuals are unmatched and the gameplay is beyond solid. Finesse dribbling is flat out addicting and has endless possibilities. The Master League is a great endeavor for a single player experience, but may be a bit much for players who aren't hardcore fans. There's no doubt that Konami still focuses on the hardcore fan as it still needs to work on providing a...

Worth PlayingChris Barnes

7.8/10

eFootball PES 2021 is a season update that delivers all the features and gameplay from eFootball PES 2020 with the latest player/club data for the new season as well as exclusive UEFA EURO 2020 content and the Iconic Moments Series.

PC GamerPhil Iwaniuk

77/100

PES 2020 carries the same flourishes and failings forward for another year.

Xbox AchievementsDan Webb

75/100

On the pitch, as always, Konami almost gets it bang on with eFootball PES 2020, but off the pitch it's seriously lacking in the balance and depth department.

Push SquareSam Brooke

7/10

Just when you thought PES was getting old and stale, it gets a new name. That’s right, for a franchise that began as International Superstar Soccer, changed to Pro Evolution Soccer, and sporadically adopted and rejected the name of Winning Eleven, Konami has decided 2020 will mark the new era of eFootball PES 2020.

TheSixthAxisAran Suddi

7/10

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.

Jump Dash RollPete Taylor

6/10

eFootball PES 2020 is a confusing title to recommend. It’s best likened to an Alfa Romeo as, when everything works, it’s majestic. However, when it’s not, which is most of the time, it’s such a frustrating experience because you know just how good it could be.