Why PES 2017 Was My Game of the Year

[RaychelSnr]

If you know me, you'll know I've been totally hooked on Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 for the past few months. While I've often enjoyed releases by Konami in its long-running series, the latest entry is the only title that has gripped me like the franchise did in its heyday, back when it was pumping out dominant iterations on a yearly basis for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC.

I'm not biased towards PES or FIFA. I've adored both franchises with varying degrees of passion over the past 20 years, and at present, I enjoy them both. That said, I've found myself more enticed by Konami's game over the past few months, and I want to take this opportunity to discuss why PES 2017 emerged as my surprise game of the year.

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[elprez98]

I agree 100% sir. The regents are a bit of a pain but on the pitch it is awesome. I'm in year 4 of a Master League playing every game.

Such a great game.

[wooz123]

The regens are possibly the worst thing about this game. I just leave them on my youth squad, but yes, it is ridiculous getting all the superstar regens coming thru the youth system. Completely broken.

[ty5oke]

I'm in year 4 of mine as well, just got Huddersfield Town promoted. I also don't take the regens from the youth squad. This ranks right up there with the Show for game of the year for me.

[jpollack34]

Agreed sir. PES was by far the best sports game of the year. Physics are near perfect. Tons of team and player individuality. In terms of lack of licenses taking away from immersion, fair point but not an issue for me as I'm on the Steam (PC) version where there is no short of Patches/Option Files to fill that void. Frankly, the community does a better job re rosters etc anyway, so it's even better imo.

[Pourvision21]

2017 and 2016 are great games the slight improvements they made to 2017 make it slightly better in my opinion. There are option files out there so the lack of licenses is really a non starter for me.

[Skyflame21]

I'm intrigued by this article. As someone who is new to the footy world I have always played FIFA. More so because of the many different teams and leagues that are licensed. I like learning about new players and FIFA gives me that opportunity. I have heard that PES is very limited with licenses. But have also heard that there is a way to DL roster from different creators. If this is possible i may just give PES a go.

[Pourvision21]

Quote: Originally Posted by Skyflame21

I'm intrigued by this article. As someone who is new to the footy world I have always played FIFA. More so because of the many different teams and leagues that are licensed. I like learning about new players and FIFA gives me that opportunity. I have heard that PES is very limited with licenses. But have also heard that there is a way to DL roster from different creators. If this is possible i may just give PES a go.

It most definitely is possible if you have the PS3 or the PS4 version of the game. Just Google PES 2017 completed option files. Kits emblems managers Bundesliga and the Mexican league as well as some others. My only problem with the game is the dearth of stadiums. Not many at all but once you are in the game it really doesn't matter too much.