PES 2017 Review | Culturedvultures

If Pro Evolution Soccer was a footballer, it would be Wayne Rooney. The series occasionally shows glimpses of greatness, going on to win plenty of critical acclaim and plaudits without ever really convincing the public that it’s the real deal. It used to be the most popular football game out there, competing toe-to-toe with flashier rivals before some complacency set in down the line. Despite its rough edges, PES has almost always been charming enough that you could easily look past its lack of finesse, just like the current villain of Old Trafford.