Football simulations have firmly entered the world of PC games. Most users choose one of the following options - FIFA or PES. What is the difference between FIFA and PES? Both applications are good in their own way, have their own circle of fans and have significant differences. In the latest version of FIFA 19 at the moment, Canadians have taken a huge step forward, but PES 19 also has many pleasant moments. So, which is better - FIFA or PES? If you have not yet decided what to choose for a pleasant pastime, then this article is for you.
The history of the creation of football simulations
The first FIFA simulator appeared back in 1993. Initially, the names of the players were fictitious, but just a few years later, their real names were already used in FIFA 96. Moreover, the players were in those positions that correspond to their actual position on the field.
FIFA is the brainchild of a Canadian studio corporation EA (Electronic Arts). Every year the game improved markedly. The manufacturer has modernized everything that it could: graphics, lineups, management, actions of football players and much more.
As for the other football simulator, PES, it is worth noting that it began to be produced since 2001. Pro Evolution Soccer (full name "PES") - the creation of the Japanese company Konami, a popular developer of various computer games.
For a long time, PES was a serious competitor to FIFA, gathering a multi-million army of fans. The version of 2012 was considered the most popular, where most of the most popular football tournaments are present, as well as the real names of the players.
Comparison of “PES” and “FIFA”. What is more beautiful and what is more realistic?
Both sports simulators are beautiful in their own way. According to most users, EA version is prettier in version 19.
In FIFA 19, in repetitions, the perspective of the football player is better chosen, the faces of the athletes are more realistic, and, what’s more pleasant, glitches - for example, stuck shoes at the feet of another football player - are minimized. For their part, the “PES” worked hard to ensure that football was not arcade. In PES 19, a football player has their own style of play, the team has its own tactics, on which, in fact, the outcome of the match depends. In FIFA, football is of the same type: there are no sudden and unpredictable moments.
Modes and Tournaments
If you think about the various leagues and clubs, which is better - "FIFA 19" or "PES 19"? For those who are interested in the Premier League, PES is suitable, because this year the FIFA removed the Russian league. Yes, the top 5 European championships are still present, but the lack of a Russian is a little puzzling. In the simulator from the Japanese there are the Premier League and other developing leagues (for example, the championships of Belgium, Turkey, Portugal). But as for the top teams, due to the lack of licenses again, you will have to endure such names as Man Blue and North London. So, although PES is more realistic than FIFA, the Japanese still have no contracts for using the official names of many teams.
Another advantage of Canadian developers - in FIFA 19 added the main club tournament, the Champions League. In PES, the Champions League is absent. Moreover, the Japanese came up with some strange international cups. Also in the simulator from Canadians there is street football: without a judge, without rules. Many liked the survival mode - this is when with each missed ball the team becomes one player less. The match ends when seven athletes remain in one of the clubs. Those who don't like official football can turn offsides and goals with their heads. To summarize, we clearly see: thanks to the popular tournaments and the official names of the FIFA clubs, they are far ahead.
Atmosphere
If we talk about the football atmosphere (commentators, the noise of fans, team emblems and so on), what is better - “PES” or “FIFA”? And again, Canadian developers hold the lead here. There are Russian commentators in FIFA 19 (moreover, they discuss the matches quite eloquently). And the emblems of popular clubs are exact copies of analogues, as in reality.
Online and career. Which is better - "FIFA" or "PES"?
How do these football simulations work while online? Quite tolerable. A long wait, if it happens, is very rare (for example, while searching for an opponent). Career mode is more attractive in FIFA: in Ultimate Team everything is thought out to the smallest detail. As for the interface, Canadians worked wonderfully: transfer deals, earning coins - the user will spend a lot of time moving forward in his career. It is also worth noting that many legendary football players have been added. So, the chance that such professionals as Cruyff, Rivaldo or Raul will fall out to you has significantly increased. Thanks to legends in a career it will be much easier to win.
Control
FIFA 19 adds new impact mechanics, but getting used to it is easy. Do not worry: the manufacturer left the usual touch with one button, so that you can score goals the old fashioned way. But there is a second way: to hit the ball with two clicks of a button. Why two? It is expected that the player will make the first touch during the swing, the second - during the touch of the ball. Of course, we are talking about a few tenths of a second, but still, if you feel the strike system, the goals are more spectacular. During such an attack, a scale with different colors will be shown: from red (miss, when pressed too sooner or later) to green (hit the ball from the heart, it is almost impossible for the goalkeeper to make a save). According to many reviews, such mechanics are especially applicable for long-range strikes and even canopies. If you do not press the second button, the hit will be a classic.
In PES, a newcomer will get used to it faster, but in football, the Japanese too much depend on tactics and feints. This is an advantage for those who have a lot of time for this hobby, but without going through extensive training it is in FIFA that the player is more likely to learn how to defeat strong opponents.
The story of Alex Hunter
Another advantage of FIFA - starting with version 17, the game has a story mode in which you can go the way for a novice soccer player who gradually succeeds and becomes a star.
Moreover, if he was previously a player in an English club, in FIFA 19 Alex moved to the Spanish “Real”. Moreover, in the latest version, in addition to Hunter, his sister and best friend are involved. Moreover, if earlier it was possible to go through the story optionally, in FIFA 19 the passage of the plot by all three heroes is mandatory.
In Pro Evolution Soccer there is no such mode. Although it is not strictly required, it still gives EA charm, because the story is carefully thought out, and it offers good training before online matches.
Total
This article compared PES and FIFA, two football simulations. By most indicators (tournaments, atmosphere, career), FIFA leads. But PES offers more realistic football (albeit with a lack of most licenses). And what is better for you - “FIFA” or “PES”?