association football video game
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014
By Konami, released 1 Jan 2013
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Portable
- Nintendo 3DS
What it is
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 is Konami's association football game, released in 2013. Its store description places the ball at the center of play, with the TRUEBALL system emphasizing control. The listed systems also include team motivation, player interaction during physical challenges, and detailed faces, kits and stadiums. M.A.S.S. (Motion Animation Stability System) is described as shaping player movement during jostling and leaning. The game uses the FOX Engine and lists custom team and player AI alongside physics and animation changes. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, full controller support, commentary, Remote Play Together and Family Sharing. Its Steam genre is Sports and its listed Steam release date is November 12, 2013, for Windows. The broader platform list includes Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and Nintendo 3DS. The listed Metacritic score is 74.
What players like, and what they don't
- Steam lists both single-player and multiplayer.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Commentary is available.
- Remote Play Together and Family Sharing are listed.
- The listed Steam platform is Windows.
- No online multiplayer details are specified.
Who it suits
It suits football game players interested in ball control, team play and player physicality. The feature list also fits players seeking both solo and multiplayer matches, commentary and controller support.
PES 2014 focuses on ball control and player movement, with team and stadium details also highlighted. Its Steam features cover solo and multiplayer play, but the supplied listing does not detail online modes.
