Looking back, there's no doubt that Pro Evolution Soccer was the quintessential football game. While FIFA from Electronic Arts has always been around, the truth is that PES, or "the pro" as we've always called it, gave us more fun than any football game before it. However, back in 2007, with the arrival of the PlayStation 3, Pro Evolution Soccer lost its edge, and FIFA reigned supreme. It's an edge they've tried to recapture with Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, which you can try for free if you own an Xbox One.
It has taken a significant leap in gameplay, attempting to compete with FIFA 17 itself. To decide, you have to try it, which is why Konami has uploaded a "Trial Version" to the Xbox One store, so that throughout the weekend, users can play completely free of charge and decide if PES is worth it, or if they should continue using FIFA 17 as their primary football game. There are certain aspects where Konami falls short, let's not kid ourselves: the commentators aren't as charismatic, the celebrations aren't as spectacular, and the graphics are lacking in certain areas, but its gameplay is sometimes less frustrating than in FIFA.
FIFA uses a graphics and motion engine that can sometimes be frustrating, something that doesn't happen with PES 17, which seems to be trying to match FIFA's level but hasn't achieved the same sales figures. That's why we recommend you download it, even just to enjoy it, since it's completely free, and then you can decide for yourself which one is really worth it. So, take advantage of the link below to instantly download the PES 17 trial version and score lots of goals this rainy Sunday afternoon.