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The exciting 2013 edition of the best-selling realistic soccer game, featuring life-like graphics and real life players and teams

The exciting 2013 edition of the best-selling realistic soccer game, featuring life-like graphics and real life players and teams

Vote: (9,794 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: KONAMI

Version: 7.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(9,794 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

KONAMI

7.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Realistic Physics
  • Detailed Players
  • Different Gametypes
  • Excellent Manual Controls

Cons

  • Horrible NPC Goalies
  • Occasional Subpar Animation

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is a soccer simulation game from Konami, and while it seems like the game hasn't changed much since the previous version, there are some new features that work to make both the graphics and the gameplay better.

One of the most common complaints about Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 was that the action was too simplistic and arcade-style. This has been remedied entirely in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 thanks to the sophisticated yet intuitive manual controls. The game draws a lot of inspiration from other soccer sims like FIFA 12, which helps it produce a more enjoyable experience.

The controls for Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 were completely redesigned for this new version. The improved system has been dubbed the 'PES FullControl' system by the developer. Players can now use the R2 button in conjunction with the first-touch feature, which allows them to take ball control in an instant.

Manual passing and shooting have been added as well. You can modify how much power you use for each shot or pass, and you can select the height you wish to kick the ball. The PES FullControl system also offers the ability to dribble with fine precision. Fans of the series will love how much the gameplay is improved by FullControl, and new players can still get in on the action without experiencing a steep learning curve. Of course, there are still ways to beat the system and score easily.

A notable aspect of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is the level of detail in the likenesses of each player. Not only do the digital versions look like their real-world counterparts, but they have also been programmed to play and behave as their real-world counterparts.

There aren't many soccer simulators out there that come as close to reality as Pro Evolution Soccer 13. The graphics are stunning for their age, and the animations are generally quite impressive. Team entrances are fun and engaging, and every player has an immense level of detail that extends to their clothing and accessories.

In some instance, players in Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 are animated patchily. Players turn in unrealistic and clunky ways, and the goalie's actions are stuttered and exaggerated. The goalkeepers supposedly received several upgrades from the previous iteration, but they aren't noticeable if they occurred at all.

One of the saving elements of the animation lies in the Player Impact engine. The physics are surprisingly realistic, and you can easily see how your movement is affected by interacting with other players. Collision animations are still a bit behind benchmark soccer sims like FIFA.

If you were displeased with Pro Evolution Soccer 2012, there's a good chance you'll be satisfied with Pro Evolution Soccer 2013. Of course, the game has room to grow and develop as Konami works to produce even better soccer simulation experiences.

Pros

  • Realistic Physics
  • Detailed Players
  • Different Gametypes
  • Excellent Manual Controls

Cons

  • Horrible NPC Goalies
  • Occasional Subpar Animation