So, I am here to compare FIFA 17 and PES 2017 gameplay (Not comparing Modes like Journey, FUT, Master League etc.). I'm not going to mince words because these are the major soccer game releases every year and gamers are looking for the most enjoyable experience. I played the FIFA Demo, and the PES Demo before making the decision to get and stick with PES 2017 That's the premise behind my review.
Graphics: Both games have good graphics quality, but FIFA adds a lot more color to the game. Nonetheless, it doesn't make PES look inferior. In fact, both games look really good. Also, PES 2017 has cleaned up its menu compared to 2016 (which was just awkward). But, that's not what makes a good soccer game.
GAMEPLAY
Passing : The passing game in PES beats FIFA hands down. The team with a good passing game usually has a higher percentage of success in the overall game since you can keep possession. Press the pass button on PES and the player will pass the ball, do a lob pass and time it correctly, and the ball will reach the player. Do a 1-2 pass and you will be amazed. The game feels organic like it has tiki-taka coded into it. If you want to play a long passing game, set your formation to complement your play style. On FIFA, its a whole new world. I felt like I did not know how to play FIFA anymore. Weird!
Fluid Formation and Advanced Instructions : Honestly, I do not dabble into all the intricacies of the formation settings on soccer games, so my opinion is based solely on simple settings. PES has a fluid formation setting which allows you to instruct your team on how to play effectively on attack and defense. That's pretty wild. Because you actually see your players compensating to follow the instructions you have given in the settings. It was a little different at first, but once you get used to it, it becomes second nature.
Shooting : The shooting in the game is soooooo soooo gooood! Light up that shot and see the ball soar. Its hard to score from outside though, unlike FIFA, which made me feel like, que? On PES, you just measure your shot and the player will finish with the appropriate power. Its mostly consistent. FIFA on the other hand doesn't cut it for me personally.
Fluidity : O Man! This game is absofreakinglutely fluid. I mean, the gameplay is so smooth it feels like whipped cream. I think FIFA actually tried to copy this fluidity but it didn't work out. I played the Fifa 17 closed beta and demo and thought it was cute. Nevertheless, PES brings the fluidty to the game. Stuff works in this game.
Goal Scoring : Have you seen the replay videos of spectacular goals on PES? Visit the PES Twitter page and see some serious goal scoring elegance which includes (but not limited to) the scissors kick, the back-heel placement, the little tap, hanging free kick and much more.
HEADERS ARE WAY OP IN PES, which is one of the downsides of the game, but they feel good when you score. Oh btw, the set piece mechanisms are better than FIFA. You don't need precision metrics on your thumbs to take a corner-kick :)
CONCLUSION
Overall, PES 17 wins when it comes to gameplay. FIFA may own the bells and whistles when it comes to licensing, but licensing doesn't guarantee solid and fluid gameplay. Many think its too much work to install an option file which updates jerseys and team logos. IT ONLY TAKES LIKE 6 MINUTES FOLKS. If you want a fun gaming experience, get this game. If you like FIFA, then great, you have found a game to your liking. But if that is not the case for you, I invite you to come and enjoy this title. There will be a learning curve, but one that is worth it.
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Though missing licenses, still at the top of the food chain.
I bought this game twice, first time was for Xbox One (first mistake) the second time was for PS4 which I bought my first PlayStation in over ten years with no regrets. The biggest difference is full team editing in the PlayStation and Computer versions of the game, this takes a while but once it's done you have every major league and tournament including the Bundesliga which originally is not in the game at all. If you do your homework all you need is a thumb card and a PlayStation and the game is can be "licensed". The gameplay to me vs FIFA can't be compared. PES is much more polished and feels to me like real soccer/football as opposed to FIFA's arcade feel which reminds me of NFL blitz. If you are a true soccer fan, I'd say grab it....you will be thinking of reasons just to turn your system on just to play.
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