Long praised for its on-pitch gameplay, Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) was FIFA's great rival. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"PES 5 pushes the demands to the very top. Tough defending, refreshed animations and deeply technical feel. Drier than PES 6, yet revered by virtual football purists."
"PES 4 polishes ball touch and spatial reading even further. Football turns into a demanding, almost magical dance on the pad. For many fans, an absolute series peak."
"ISS Pro Evolution 2 improves on its predecessor with even more refined gameplay and updated teams. Konami's football simulation reaches a quality level making it a credible FIFA alternative. One of the finest football games on PS1, direct ancestor of PES."
"PES 3 marks a real leap forward. Realistic ball touch, transformed animations and sharper AI. The duel with FIFA tilts decisively, and the series enters its golden age."
"PES 2 sharpens what was already working. Cleaner ball control, more natural animations and a Master League taking shape. The FIFA rivalry sparks, and players are the winners."
"The first Pro Evolution Soccer reveals Konami's fresh PS2 direction. Refined ball touch, already clever AI and still lean modes. A solid foundation for everything that follows."
"ISS Pro Evolution is the direct precursor to PES, Konami's football simulation. Realistic ball physics and precise tactical gameplay. A foundational entry in the long FIFA rivalry, already carrying the DNA that would make the Pro Evolution Soccer series successful."
"World Soccer Jikkyou Winning Eleven 4 is the fourth entry in the Japanese series that would become PES. Refined and deep football simulation gameplay, updated teams and players. One of PS1's finest football simulation games, directly competing with FIFA."
"PES 6 is the peak of the series on PS2. Pure ball feel, sharp AI, addictive career modes. For loads of fans this remains the benchmark of football games."
"PES 2017 is Konami Pro Evolution Soccer football simulation. One of the best modern PES with exquisite ball physics and control. The FIFA rival franchise, known for its more technical and football-faithful gameplay."
