PES 2013 is Konami Pro Evolution Soccer football simulation. One of the best PES on PS3 with the most realistic gameplay in the series at this point. The FIFA rival franchise, known for its more technical and football-faithful gameplay.
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Category
Sports4 players3+
Description
Konami football simulation recreating the 2013 season with European club licenses and Pro Evolution Soccer system. Published by Konami, released in Europe in September 2012. UEFA licensed European clubs, Master League franchise mode, Player ID et passes manuelles, ML Online mode, and realistic ball physics. Direct FIFA competitor. European version.
PES 2013 - Pro Evolution Soccer review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Players modelled with polished realism, detailed turf and stadium atmosphere: football takes on a credible, living presence. The fluidity of the animation and the attention to the faces deepen the immersion. This visual realism, precise and warm, places the game among the console's sports showcases.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Football focused on the finesse of play, where the pinpoint pass and tactical sense come before everything else. Building a patient team move before finishing delivers a deep satisfaction, closer to the feel of a real match. Technical, rich and snappy, a football sim that rewards game intelligence and offers intense encounters, ideal among lovers of the beautiful game.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Building your moves with precision, weighing each pass and feint across matches of exemplary fluidity makes you want to restart at once to perfect your play. Progressing in career and league rewards every fixture. Its missing licenses and its presentation frustrate, but the finesse of the on-the-ball simulation holds football lovers for the long haul.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Steering a club over time in Master League turns each season into an ongoing serial of transfers, player growth and long-term sporting goals. Beyond one-off matches, ML Online and the chase for silverware across several campaigns keep tactically minded fans invested. A management depth that anchors the series' footballing reputation.
Technical info
💾7,5 GB📅25/09/2012
Published by Konami
PES 2013 - Pro Evolution Soccer (PS3) price, value & rarity
Is PES 2013 - Pro Evolution Soccer still worth playing in 2026?
An entry in Konami's football simulation on PS3, PES 2013 refines individual ball control and passing mastery to deliver one of the series' most accomplished entries of the generation, praised for the freedom it leaves the player. The ball feel, the tactical depth and the pleasure of team play are at their peak. The lack of official licences stays the main drawback. A technical football to recommend for fans of demanding simulation and measured, creative multiplayer play.
