Stadium begins the same way the default camera has for years but changes angles depending what is happening in the game. The first big upgrade is the use of their new camera mode, stadium. In fact, it may be the best version in years. The game of football has always been where PES shines and PES 2020 is no exception. Besides, any PES fan worth their salt will be downloading option files that spruce up the kits, the stadiums and the chants to a more realistic version. Less famous players suffer from more generic representation which can be distracting but ultimately doesn’t detract from enjoyment of the game. The more famous and recognisable players also receive pretty faithful avatars with one caveat, when they open their mouths they look like interdimensional demons. No more Tyneside and Merseyside Red, these have now been replaced by the very cheeky Newcastle WB and Liverpool R. It helps that Konami have become more brazen about the teams they don’t have licenses for. It doesn’t compare to the pure might EA Sports have but it’s something. In addition to this, they’ve secured a number of licenses from multiple clubs around the world. This is something of a coup for Konami, who for years have been forced into using ridiculous team and player names. This year eFootball PES 2020 (yes, it’s a ridiculous name) has gained exclusive rights to Juventus, forcing FIFA to sub in a team Piemonte Calcio. One huge change is Konami finally getting to give EA Sports a taste of their own medicine. So, has anything changed this year? Yes and no.

Fans of the franchise continue to shout that PES plays a better game on the pitch. Pro Evolution Soccer on the other hand is a scrappy underdog. FIFA continues to hoover up exclusive licenses for players, clubs, competitions and dominates the sales charts.

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

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