Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 opens to the strains of Nessun Dorma. It's an intentionally nostalgic choice, alluding to the undimmed romance of Italia '90. But the sport has changed – it's become much bigger, brasher, frequently more concerned with players' salaries and sponsorship deals than what...

Great visuals; Atmospheric arenas; Creative gameplay

Stale presentation; Lack of game modes

And so it's that time of year again: the ultimate showdown between the two behemoths of video game football. EA's all-conquering FIFA series has justifiably been ruling the roost for many a season now, but there's disquiet in the camp, with some gamers complaining that this year's effort isn't the...

+Slick Gameplay; +Excellent Animations

-Erratic AI; -Awful Commentary

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 doesn't waste time trying to be all things to all people. Slick presentation? Tons of modes? Card-collecting fantasy games? Nope, none of that here. PES is straightforward, unapologetically offering a deep and rewarding experience on the pitch while eschewing most other...

+ Beautifully fluid; smooth animations; + Master League is an awesome time sink

? Why can't there be better tutorials and menu screens

Last year I complained that I didn't know enough about football games to really comment on PES 2013 . In truth, this year doesn't feel much different as I once again take it to the field.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 (PES 2014) is the latest instalment in Konami's flagship sports franchise that can be traced all the way back to the release of International Superstar Soccer almost twenty years ago.

is like that raw, young, promising player who gets thrust into limelight a few years too early. The promise is clearly there, but at the moment there are just too many unpolished elements in its game for it to play consistently with the big boys.

Pro Evolution Soccer has a long and illustrious history. So, however, did the Byzantine Empire, but look where that is now. The pinnacle of football games for well over a decade in the early noughties, the last few years have not been kind to Konami's series; it has been battered consistently,...

Parents need to know that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 is a soccer simulation game that may lack inappropriate content but still may not be suitable for younger players. The difficulty curve is steep, which could result in frustration.

I've been following PES and there are good and bad things in this new edition... i love the graphics and the player's movility... also the sound fx from crowd and game... some great features on prior editions have been modified and make the game less playable for example moving players without the...

This is a great game, I was playing it endlesly, great control decent graphics, player realism 9/10. It just feels for once like a real football game. really felt like I was in a the game. surging runs, great tactical play. I've played fifa 15 demo and Pes demo back to back.