![]() ![]() But despite its myriad of long established and long running faults, PES remains the finest virtual representation of the beautiful sport on the market. The menus are still terrible, the commentary is horrendous, and the licensing remains as big an issue as ever (if not bigger given the loss of the Milan teams and the iconic San Siro stadium). Yes, there have been some subtle updates to the gameplay since PES 2020 was originally released, but this is still fundamentally the same game it was at launch back in 2019. For newcomers though, this budget priced update could provide the perfect excuse to try what I believe to be the finest football game of the generation. Sure, if you’ve already purchased last year’s release and are willing to update your option file, then this 2021 update is all but pointless (it makes a tad more financial sense for the poor option file-less Xbox owners out there, but even for them, with PES’ famously limited licensing, it’s still a relatively tough sell). Look below though, and you’ll soon realise that being the same as PES 2020 is hardly the end of the world. With no major updates beyond the squads, player likenesses and kits, this really is last year’s release in just about all but name. While the move to a very honestly labelled and, above all else, honestly priced season update is something that I think should be applauded (it’s certainly something that EA could look to replicate), there is no getting round the fact that, while I think this will invariably be good for the series in the long run (PES really needs to hit the ground running if it’s going to make up some ground against EA and FIFA on the next generation of consoles), it does make for an invariably disappointing release in the here and now. ![]() Problem is, if you’ve already purchased last year’s release, then there really is no point in making the ‘upgrade’ – especially if you’re planning on playing this on the PS4. Preferences obviously vary wildly depending on what you want from a football game, but if what you want is a football game that, well, plays a really good game of football, then the clumsily named, eFootball PES 2021: Season Update, is still going to be the game for you. Despite its invariable familiarity, though, eFootball PES 2021 is still, for my money, at least, the finest football game money can buy, and given what I have seen and heard about the imminent release of FIFA 21, is likely to remain as much for at least another season. Everything about it, as one might have expected, is still true for this year’s encouragingly honest, but nontheless slightly disappointing, Season Update. Well done Konami.If you look below, you’ll find my review of last year’s, eFootball PES 2020. Those in the community that supported this game over the years of frustration have spoken, read their reviews if you want to see what it is all about. Its Japanese culture - detailed, precise, complex embodied in the best football gaming experience. This is a game that rewards you for learning how to play it properly, because when you score a goal you remember it, like you are on the pitch yourself. The final 1% tuning - its the difference between thoroughbred and nag, ferraris and ford (except GT40 of course). Sure those who like new sparkles, and non game fluff will not be happy, as nothing fundamentally changes there, as Konami were honest about (check the title). Konami stuck to a focus, a plan, and it all comes together. Years of tuning, untuning, incremental changes finally coming to a full and complete football experience. Years of tuning, untuning, incremental changes finally coming to a full and complete football Its about Gameplay, Gameplay, Gameplay. ![]()
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