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Pro Evolution Soccer 2014

Konami · Sep 24, 2013

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Everyone

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Pro Evo Soccer 2014, with an all-new engine. TrueBall Tech: This allows the player to trap or knock on a pass using the analogue stick with detailed barycentric physics determining the weight shift of the player and the height and speed of the pass, as to how the player's body will automatically shape to receive it. Motion Animation Stability System (M.A.S.S.): Simulates the bodily contact between multiple players within bespoke animations that segue seamlessly into each other. Dependent on factors such as their size and power, players will stumble but instantly recover if clipped.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.5 (3 critics) · Gamer 5.3

PlayStation 3

Critic 7.8 (13 critics) · Gamer 7.4

7.6

Xbox 360

Critic 7.1 (7 critics) · Gamer 6.1

6.8

Critic reviews

  • Push Square

    Greg Giddens · Oct 14, 2013

    8.0
    PES 2014: Pro Evolution Soccer is undoubtedly one of the best entries in the series for some time, improving upon the moment-to-moment action with an added sense of physicality and enhanced, if occasionally flawed, ball controls. While it's still not quite at the same standard as FIFA, the Heart mechanic is an inspired addition, and if the franchise continues to follow its current trajectory, it could yet topple EA's giant in the years to come.
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  • Game Revolution

    Devin Charles · Sep 30, 2013

    7.0
    There are three key points the development team wanted to focus on: authenticity, technical superiority, and passion—all of which shall only continue to get better with time, especially in the case of authenticity. And with new licensing agreements, with a high number stemming from South America, PES should one day be on par with or surpass FIFA.
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  • Hardcore Gamer

    Steve Hannley · Sep 28, 2013

    8.0
    The debut of the Fox Engine signals exciting things to come for the series, already showing off some unique and realistic physics here. With improved player handling, new collision detection and the best visuals of the series, PES 2014 is simply another great soccer game.
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  • TheSixthAxis

    Aran Suddi · Sep 25, 2013

    8.0
    PES 2014 is a good football game, with very little to criticise on the pitch once you get the hang of it. The MASS and TrueBall elements make the on-pitch gameplay feel authentic, while Heart makes games much more tense and interesting. It’s the things off the pitch that let down the game, as the commentary needs work, and the framerate issues need to be resolved.
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  • Game Informer

    Matthew Kato · Sep 24, 2013

    8.3
    A lot of things could have gone wrong in the introduction of a new engine, but PES 14 handles the change well; it sacrifices little of the feel while introducing some new concepts that I hope stick around. While aspects like the bid to introduce emotion to players remains inconclusive and I'd like the developer refine its control scheme, for the first time in a while the future of the franchise is more exciting than its past.
  • Cheatcc

    Matt Walker · Sep 24, 2013

    8.2
    PES 2014 may not be the game that has the biggest advertisers, or the official licensing of the sport, but there is something very special and riveting about it. When other franchises are changing things just to change them, PES is holding onto tradition and, as any “Hooligan” will tell you, tradition matters most.
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