Most matches in PES 2020 tend to be fairly tight affairs depending on the tactics deployed by both teams, but a goal can significantly alter the outlook of a match in a hurry. This is due to the fact that these players need space in order to utilize their game-changing speed. The blistering acceleration of the fastest players in the game is immediately discernible without it ever feeling like an overpowered and one-dimensional crux. The pace of play might be slower than in previous entries, but that doesn't mean there aren't moments in almost every match where an explosive injection of speed is introduced.
This increased visibility is important because there's a greater emphasis on space and positioning in PES 2020.
The new default camera angle helps with this, too, presenting the action at a slight curve that mimics what you see on TV every match day while giving you a broader view of the pitch. PES 2020 stitches each animation together with much more clarity than in previous years, effectively capturing natural movements that shift the simulation closer to reality. Part of this is down to how smoothly the action flows. A palpable sense of weight to each and every player-not to mention the ball-can make the whole thing feel a tad sluggish at first, but it doesn't take long to adapt to this more considered style of play, and your input is as responsive as ever. The pace has been slowed down once again, delivering a realistic brand of football that's more methodical and less about ping-ponging the ball up the pitch in a matter of seconds. PES 2020 feels surprisingly different to last year's game once you emerge from the tunnel. It's commendable and clearly important, but PES should attract people because of its on-pitch excellence. And while the inelegant esports-flavoured name change might be bad, the scrappy underdog has been wheeling and dealing in an attempt to make PES 2020 a more attractive proposition for those beholden to the church of FIFA.
PES 2020 even got a leg up on the powerhouse of FIFA by nabbing the exclusive license to Italian giants Juventus, forcing FIFA 20 to settle for a facsimile called Piemonte Calcio. Having lost the official license of current Champions League holders Liverpool, Konami responded by replacing the Liverpudlian club with their archrivals, Manchester United.
Check it out on the App Store for iOS here and on Google Play for Android here.Paying attention to the lead-up to eFootball PES 2020's release has sometimes felt a bit like following football's real-life transfer market. Ahead of the eFootball release, you can check out the currently available eFootball PES 2021 worldwide on iOS and Android. I’m interested to see how it plays out because the competition is a $70 game on PS5 and Xbox Series X while eFootball is now free to play with cross play coming for everything including current and last generation systems, PC, and mobile. This is definitely a big and interesting change. In terms of game modes, a Team Building Mode, Online Leagues, esports tournaments, and more are planned. Details on the eFootball Android and iOS release date will be announced in the near futurwe. Mobile devices with controllers can cross play with others.
Autumn will see PC and consoles get cross play while all platforms including mobile will have cross play with each other by Winter.
The current roadmap pictured below shows how the game will first have PS4 and PS5, and Xbox platform cross family play first. EFootball‘s launch is planned to include 9 clubs, exhibition matches, with new modes and content available as DLC.