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Stephen McKeown

Review : Pro Evo won the battle last year but how is it doing in the virtual football war?

IN football, rivalry is key, no matter what anyone says.

And virtual football is no different.

Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA will be mortal enemies for years to come but for now gamers should enjoy the fact that we are in a golden age of football games and Pro Ev is right up there again this year.

Pro Evolution 2020’s gameplay has been refined again in what seems an unending struggle to create the best simulation of the beautiful game and depending what you want from your football, this MAY be the game for you...

Top marks to new addition, finesee dribbling, which allows a deft touch to get by that hulking defender no matter who he is, but be wary as the shooting system is as tricky as ever and even more so now with the mis-kick system in place, which is a brave and brilliant addition from Konami.

One similitarity with last year’s game which I could do without is the computer AI of your team mates. It’s feast or famine with players all wanting to make runs seemingly wildy rather than waiting for passes.

This can be frustrating as sometimes - the only way you can get past a better opponent is by passing the ball and if all your players are in front it becomes a problem.

Master League “remastered” is just that, with a revamped transfer system and better visuals.

However, for me the football is too one-sided and makes you play a certain brand of football. If you can’t get with the style you’ll soon be losing as the shooting is limited to one or two styles that work. But then that’s the Pro Ev way. If you’re a fan you’ll love this.

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