PES 2018 [Premium Edition] | PS4

PES 2018 offers more innovations than any other PES title of the past ten years - no part of the game remained unchanged. At its core is the acclaimed gameplay, where users have complete control over what is happening on the court - with players whose behaviors, movements and reactions are identical to those of their counterparts from reality. Thanks to new additions within the control system, the game is even more dynamic.

At the same time, access to the many tactical facets of PES 2018 is easier than ever with the help of a new user interface. In a football game, control is crucial. PES 2018 retains the feel and total control the series are known for, while enhancing the authenticity of the series. This means that games are played at a more realistic pace, while a new strategic dribbling system provides better control, such as contextual shielding to secure ball possession.

With simple movements of the Control Stick, tricks can be initiated to play defenders. KONAMI also implemented a REAL Touch + process in which players with permitted body parts such as chest, head or thighs react to a match and control the ball depending on approach height and speed. All standard situations have been completely revised, especially penalty shots or the execution of the impulse by a single player.

The detail of graphics and visuals in PES 2018 has also been improved. A new REAL Capture System ensures lifelike lighting conditions during day and evening games. At the same time, more than 20,000 individual components have been faithfully recreated to depict lawns, tunnels and the surroundings of stadiums such as SIGNAL Iduna Park and Camp Nou. The individuality in which players move, form, shoot, and fit is closer to real life than ever.

For this purpose, KONAMI Motion-Capturing has made recordings with players within realistic environments and completely revamped the in-game animations of the game. Basic movements such as walking, turning and also the posture of the players have also been retreaded, as well as the player models. In particular, the jerseys and the way they adapt to the different body shapes of the players are now even more variant.

Thanks to KONAMI's agreements with partner clubs, tattoos of their players are reproduced in detail. Not only the much-praised gameplay and visuals have been improved in every way. PES 2018 now offers more ways than ever for exciting matches. In addition to an 11-on-11 online option and the myClub challenge that has always been popular. there are cooperative 2v2 and 3v3 modes with support for local guests.

The popular random game returns with new content, while the Meister League now features pre-season tournaments, a new transfer system, pre-match interviews and insights into the team cabins. The continuing success of the PES series as part of the eSport culture is also reflected in the fact that the PES LEAGUE has been fully integrated into the main game.