Shubhankar Parijat
GamingBoltPro Evolution Soccer 2018 Review – Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Published 9/16/2017
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PS3 / PS4 / PC / X360 / XONE - 9/12/2017
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 is a football simulation game developed and published by Konami in 2017. It features updated teams, players, and competitions with a focus on realistic gameplay and presentation. The game introduces improved ball control, dribbling mechanics, and enhanced player animations. Modes include Master League, Become a Legend, online multiplayer, and licensed tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League.
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- Konami, Konami Digital Entertainment
- Publisher
- Konami, Konami Digital Entertainment
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Critic avg
82
32 scored reviews
Total coverage
32
All coverage currently scored
Score range
60–92
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 32 scored reviews, with a 32-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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32 included scored reviews
90–1008 reviews · 25%
80–8918 reviews · 56%
70–794 reviews · 13%
Below 702 reviews · 6%
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Neil Bolt
PlayStation UniversePES 2018 Review
Published 9/16/2017
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalPES 2018 Review
Published 9/15/2017
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92
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisPro Evolution Soccer 2018 Review
Published 9/15/2017
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalOscar Dayus
GameSpotPES 2018 Review
Published 9/15/2017
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Schilling
EurogamerPES 2018 review
Published 9/15/2017
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsPES 2018 Review
Published 9/13/2017
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82
0 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Mazique
ForbesForbes Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 Review
Published 9/13/2017
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77
-5 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralPES 2018 review – title defence
Published 9/12/2017
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatthew Kato
Game InformerPro Evolution Soccer 2018 Review – A Tactical Change
Published 9/12/2017
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88
+6 vs critic avg
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