Every September, soccer fans and gamers face the same question: FIFA or PES? 2015 is no different, and this year sees Konami’s PES 2015 once again playing catchup against its dominant riva,l EA’s FIFA 15.
We’ve had enough time with each of the demos, as well as checking them out at Gamescom in Cologne last month, to make some definitive decisions. Alessandro and Daniel, our resident soccer sim aficionados, put the two games head to head. Here, we start by comparing the gameplay and graphics of each game; in a later article, we’ll discuss improvements in tactics, strategy, game modes and licenses. Which one should you play this year?

Animations
PES Optimist – PES 2015: I was really impressed with the animations of PES this year. Even the demo lets you appreciate Konami’s hard work. In the games we played, there were several high quality moves; a high pass made ​​by Hamsik with the outside right foot found Higuain alone in front of the net, allowing him to finish off with a half volley bicycle kick, and it looked great.
As I got to see at E3, PES 2015 let me enjoy more freedom of movement: the classic problem of running on the spot is now a thing of the past. Not only that, players can now maneuver better with less space, being able to lose defenders with feints that are much closer to what’s possible in reality. The difference is huge when compared with FIFA, where players can execute moves with feints and tricks that are completely unrealistic.
The return of the PES ID– where individual players have their own style and animation– and its extension to more players makes PES 2015 even more realistic. In the old PES, you could recognize Roberto Carlos’ style of gameplay, but now it’s even better. Ronaldo, for example, is identifiable from each frame and motion, almost as if you’re in front of the TV watching a Champions League game.
Even the one-on-ones with the goalkeeper seem much more realistic. In FIFA 15, it’s almost impossible to score with a lob, and it’s one of the most common shots in these situations! In PES 2015, on the other hand, everything seems more natural, which we saw on several occasions.
Speaking of goalkeepers: they’re more realistic too. The goalies of PES 2015 have improved significantly, especially when they’re outside the box, anticipating shots from strikers much more intelligently. Then you have then animations that you see in the stadium, like when players’ momentum takes them off the field, in danger of falling over the ad hoardings.

Fifa Optimist- FIFA 15: Yes, it is true, PES 2015 offers gameplay improvements, movement, and an impressive looking new graphics engine (the FOX engine), but despite a general improvement in the animations, it seems like Konami still has some work to do on its sometimes slow and cumbersome animations.
In FIFA 15, animations have improved too, and while PES is catching up, it’s not up to FIFA’s standards yet. In FIFA 15, players also react emotionally to gameplay. Players will look angry if things go wrong, just like in real life!
You mention PES ID, but we saw how well players move in FIFA. The fast dribbling of Messi, the physical power of Cristiano Ronaldo in one-on-ones, or the ball stopping stop control typical of Aguero are just a few examples where you can really feel the individual player you are controlling.
In terms of goalies, I only partly agree with Daniel. I found the PES goalkeepers less realistic, alternating between extreme calm and stillness, and exaggerated movement. In FIFA 15, however, the goalkeepers are more responsive and have 50 new animations, created by digitizing the movements of Howard, Everton’s goalkeeper. The result is extraordinary: they seem instinctive, coming out of the box fluidly, punching away shots, touching the ball with fingertips, and much more. Seeing is believing.
Conclusion: FIFA wins. 1-0.

Physics
PES Optimist – PES 2015: The physics of the ball in PES 2015 is significantly improved compared to previous years. In past games, it felt like kicking around a bowling ball: players seemed to kick the ball heavily as they ran across the field.
Now, however, the ball behaves in a much more natural way, especially in precision shots, where you can see much more realistic effects. Even in the contact between the players, you can almost feel the sweat on the opponent while taking on physical battles during the game.
I know it’s far from perfect, but I’m convinced that the small defects that are attributable to the features and demos will be fixed in the final version. If we’re talking strictly about physical improvements, the steps taken by PES 2015 are huge, while FIFA has changed almost nothing compared to last year.

FIFA Optimist – FIFA 15: I don’t agree. Personally, after making huge claims, I was expecting PES 2015 to have more realistic physics. The ‘bowling ball’ effect remains for me, although it does seem a bit less pronounced. The ball is still ‘heavy’, some trajectories don’t seem believable, and throws-ins don’t feel right. This is the complete opposite to FIFA, where the physics of the ball almost verges on perfection: the trajectories of shots and crosses are clean and natural, and the deviations and rebounds are very convincing.
True, player contact has improved in PES (and it took time), but players falling after a foul looks a little fake. FIFA is clearly ahead in this regard; here, physical power and timing are crucial for winning a tackle, and if the opponent escapes, you can grab his shirt to stop him.
Conclusion: FIFA scores again. 2-0.

Artificial intelligence and style of play
FIFA Optimist – FIFA 15: FIFA 15’s AI is much improved. Your can give players personalized orders and ask for specific movements on the field. For example, you can ask the attacker to pressure the opposing defense in possession of the ball, or ask the left wing defender for offensive support, to name a few. Players follow directions in an intelligent way, allowing for more experienced plays and strategies to shape the team according to the philosophy of the game.
The AI is also brilliant when talking about opponents. Your rivals are now able to interpret your style of play and adapt their strategy to changes in the game . If you’re wining 1-0 just a few minutes from the final whistle, expect pressure from your opponent (taking the chance to play on a break), or vice versa; you can surge forward to the bitter end to if your opponent is ahead in the last minutes of the game.
Finally, I can’t say anything without mentioning the corners. You can now choose between 4 predefined strategies on corner kicks: directing the ball towards the first or second post, on the edge of the area, or into a mass of players in front of the box. It’s great for increasing the unpredictability of corner kicks.


Daniel – PES 2015: Even though the teams in PES 2015 won’t be wearing official shirts, you’ll still be able to recognize them by the way they play. The re-creation of the way that each team plays is good enough to make it hard to distinguish between reality and fiction. Real Madrid plays with speed in counter-attacks, Barcelona makes a lot of short passes, while Atletico Madrid is defense-minded.
The AI of individual players, in your team and your opponents, are really amazing. While you’re attacking, your teammates move up the field and take the wings to open up space in case you want to make a pass. This also makes the game more fun, so much so that you feel like you’re playing with other “football smart” people on your team. Compare this with FIFA, where you often feel abandoned and alone on the field.
In this demo, I saw opponents do things that FIFA players have never been able to appreciate. Individual players react very well to situations in which you have to act instinctively, like when a defender is clearing the ball and must sweep it away immediately, when the attacker sees an unguarded net and pulls away, or when a goalkeeper comes out of his box to anticipate an attacker.
In addition, even in PES, there are tactical options for corners, but you can also take a player and strategically place him where you want him to be able to better take advantage of a corner.
Conclusion: PES scores. 2-1.

Graphics


Player realism and the field
FIFA Optimist – FIFA 15: The next-gen graphics engine in FIFA 15 looks incredible. The field degrades during the game, while the uniforms of the players get covered in dirt and grass during the matches and move in a natural way.
This isn’t the case with PES: when you score a goal, for example, the ball hitting the net seems really unnatural. In short, PES seems like a step back, not being 100% aesthetically pleasing.
On the other hand, the two simulators seem equal when it comes to each players’ physical resemblance to the real thing. Features, expressions, scars, hair cuts, beards: every detail is reproduced with meticulous detail in both FIFA and PES. I must admit, however, that on the ground level, the Konami game is really impressive .
PES Optimist – PES 2015: Player resemblance in PES 2015 is amazing; all of the most famous players are perfectly recognizable and their every feature is faithfully reproduced, as Alessandro noted, even down to the haircuts.
I think that from the point of view players in Pro Evolution Soccer, it’s a cut above those in FIFA 15. During replays especially, you can appreciate the attention to detail, such as the eyeline of the players, which follows the movements of the ball and the action.
Conclusion: No one scores. Still 2-1.

Stadium atmosphere
PES Optimist – PES 2015: Pro Evolution Soccer has always been a step ahead in terms of setting and atmosphere, and this continues to improve year after year. In PES 2015, your living room seems to turn into a stadium every time you start a game.
In the stands, the fans are enthusiastic, and each time the action moves closer to one of the goals, the audience’s excitement grows, just like in reality. In addition, the cheers change from team to team, showcasing which team is playing in their home stadium. Even the banners on the sideline give the impression of watching a real game.


FIFA Optimist – FIFA 15: Daniel hit the mark. Pro Evolution Soccer has always enjoyed a certain advantage in terms of atmosphere. This year, however, I think that FIFA has caught up. For me, both simulators now let you believe you are at the stadium.
EA has fixed a lot of details off the field: on the sidelines, you’ll see LED ads, ball boys ready to give back the ball, cameraman, coaches, and lots more. Above all though, you’ll see a graphically well-defined and participatory audience.
Why FIFA? Because the crowd in the stands is more dynamic and alive, while in PES, fans often move overly mechanically. I agree on the absolute domination of Pro Evolution Soccer with regard to the banners in the stands, but did you notice that while changing teams, some of the slogans are repeated?
Conclusion: Stalemate again. 2-1.

Celebrations and Replays
PES Optimist – PES 2015: The details in PES player celebrations are amazing. After scoring a goal, Vidal runs towards the curve mimicking a heart with his hands– exactly like he does in real life! Even when I played with Bayern at E3, Ribery approached the camera, grabbed it, and shook it with both hands while screaming into it. These kinds of details in PES are just amazing.
Even the replays are a highlight of the series. The auto replays may not be as spectacular, but the freedom to manually move the camera during replays allows you to watch the goals from every angle and zoom the camera in on every player’s face.

FIFA Optimist – FIFA 15: A goal should be celebrated. Always. EA knows this, and it’s introduced new ways to celebrate, digitizing real celebrations from real football games. Unlike Konami’s game, where the type of celebration is decided automatically, FIFA lets you choose (with a special combination of buttons) how you want to celebrate a goal you’ve just scored. You can choose between tens of celebrations!
After the goal, you can’t miss the replay to relive your best moments. Even here, FIFA 15 has caught up when compared to PES. The replay system has been revisited in the EA game, with results that are more realistic: the replays have been cut much more like they are on TV, and the movements and angles of the camera make you feel as if you were reviewing the highlights of the match in front of the TV.
Conclusion: It’s hard to pick one. Still 2-1.

FIFA 15’s winning at halftime
At the end of our first comparison, FIFA 15 has an advantage over PES 2015, but it’s not surprising: this comparison is based only on the demo, and Pro Evolution Soccer still has more development time, as the game will be released on November 13th.
In the meantime, try out both demos to get a better taste of the games.

Source: http://citygist.net/fifa-15-vs-pes-2015-the-definitive-comparison-2/

Well I prefer PES '15... Hope to get ma hand on some pad soon

Gameplay on Fifa15 is a bit difficult

seyopsy1:
Gameplay on Fifa15 is a bit difficult

A reason why it is a game for professionals. Viva FIFA . . . .

D diff is clear.

Both are both good football games.It depends on what you want.I actually prefer PES.Gameplay's all that matters to me.I went for both in 2012.I played both for about 5 times,dropped fifa and stuck to pes since then.Though peeps tell me Fifa 13 and 14 are much better than 12,I've stuck to what I'm used to which's PES.But this year,my best friend and I struck a deal,he will be buying Fifa 15 while I'll be paying for PES 15 for PS4.We'll swap later and do a comparison on our own.The better one,whether PES or fifa will be the one we'll be sticking to subsequently.

seyopsy1:
Gameplay on Fifa15 is a bit difficult

its the best....trust me, its not about R2 run everywhere pass shoot goal pes like game, you need to strategise and pick the right formation. Also calm yourself while playing FIFA, I posses the ball a lot on FIFA, but the A.I would kill me on counter attack, so do a little custom tactics. Fifa is intelligence, its awesome

Bossman25:
its the best....trust me, its not about R2 run everywhere pass shoot goal pes like game, you need to strategise and pick the right formation. Also calm yourself while playing FIFA, I posses the ball a lot on FIFA, but the A.I would kill me on counter attack, so do a little custom tactics. Fifa is intelligence, its awesome

In my opinion, FIFA is so unrealistic. Goals flow with ease. One well loaded careless shot can end up in the opponent's net. Unlike in PES where you really have to work out whatever it is you want.. You tend to defend FIFA cos that's the one you play often, and kinda seem like a novice when you see PES.

All my life I have been a PES fan, I hated FIFA. The smartest thing I did was to download both fifa 15 and pes 15 demo. This helped me make an informed choice. The difference is clear, pes 15 is a joke. Just change the controller settings to suit your conventional pes buttons and give fifa 15 a try, you will be amazed and ask yourself why you have been wasting your time on pes. Take it from me, cos I have never bought a fifa cd in my life but as it stands, it's fifa or nothing. The problem with gaming in naija is that often times; we don't get the option of trying games out before we buy them and it is quite understandable that I cnt hate a pes 15 cd I paid as much as 14k on or have someone tell me that there is a better alternative to the cd I just got. If you are serious about soccer give fifa 15 a try, change the controller settings to what you are used to on pes. Damn I cnt believe am talking in favour of fifa but truth be told, fifa 15 rocks and pes 15 is no comparison.

icekidgodfrey:


In my opinion, FIFA is so unrealistic. Goals flow with ease. One well loaded careless shot can end up in the opponent's net. Unlike in PES where you really have to work out whatever it is you want.. You tend to defend FIFA cos that's the one you play often, and kinda seem like a novice when you see PES.

u can never score with ease on FIFA.....the score line are very narrow, talk less of trashing A.I 5-0......Fifa is realism! Unlike pes it lacks organisation, R2 x shoot....5-0

ernie2007:
All my life I have been a PES fan, I hated FIFA. The smartest thing I did was to download both fifa 15 and pes 15 demo. This helped me make an informed choice. The difference is clear, pes 15 is a joke. Just change the controller settings to suit your conventional pes buttons and give fifa 15 a try, you will be amazed and ask yourself why you have been wasting your time on pes. Take it from me, cos I have never bought a fifa cd in my life but as it stands, it's fifa or nothing. The problem with gaming in naija is that often times; we don't get the option of trying games out before we buy them and it is quite understandable that I cnt hate a pes 15 cd I paid as much as 14k on or have someone tell me that there is a better alternative to the cd I just got. If you are serious about soccer give fifa 15 a try, change the controller settings to what you are used to on pes. Damn I cnt believe am talking in favour of fifa but truth be told, fifa 15 rocks and pes 15 is no comparison.

very true........pes 15 is wack

Add me on PS4 psn ID is BolajiFlowshow
and add me on xbox one gamertag is AlertedDrake i play Killer instinct and PES15 on it too

FIFA 15 is Bullshit, PES is the Best game this year.... Fifa is thrash. I advise everyone to buy PES15

av always been addicted to pes till I try fifa.....Fifa seems hard to play compare to pes but the graphics and beauty of fifa is unrivalled... then I tried playing pes again, I discovered pes is wack.......S/0 to all Fifa lover

Just finished downloading both FIFA15 and PES15 for my PS3. Will play both and give my own review soon!

ernie2007:
All my life I have been a PES fan, I hated FIFA. The smartest thing I did was to download both fifa 15 and pes 15 demo. This helped me make an informed choice. The difference is clear, pes 15 is a joke. Just change the controller settings to suit your conventional pes buttons and give fifa 15 a try, you will be amazed and ask yourself why you have been wasting your time on pes. Take it from me, cos I have never bought a fifa cd in my life but as it stands, it's fifa or nothing. The problem with gaming in naija is that often times; we don't get the option of trying games out before we buy them and it is quite understandable that I cnt hate a pes 15 cd I paid as much as 14k on or have someone tell me that there is a better alternative to the cd I just got. If you are serious about soccer give fifa 15 a try, change the controller settings to what you are used to on pes. Damn I cnt believe am talking in favour of fifa but truth be told, fifa 15 rocks and pes 15 is no comparison.

If you enjoy staring at generic looking footballers on your screen, be my guest. PES player models look better and more lifelike in my opinion. On fifa all the players look samey. They all have the same gait. Hazard walks like Felipe Luiz and so on. On PES the lifelike similarity is just amazing. Yes looks matter, otherwise i'd still be playing PS2 which had the best soccer games. It's all down to taste at the end of the day, i had both demos and i tried to be objective about which was the better game in terms of graphic fidelity and smart AI. PES was the clear winner. I want each game i play to be fun and challenging, not just difficult and frustrating ( which was my fifa 14 experience half the time) and i found that PES ticked all the boxes for me. Yes if i didnt have options i may well have settled for FIFA 15but this year PES 15 -- even with its problems -- is still the superior soccer game in my unbiased view..

Add me on ps4 everybody, psn id is BolajiFlowshow

add me on xbox one too my gamertag is AlertedDrake i play Killer instinct on my xbox one alot. I have almost all the new games out.

Next gen gamers only please.

Bossman25:
u can never score with ease on FIFA.....the score line are very narrow, talk less of trashing A.I 5-0......Fifa is realism! Unlike pes it lacks organisation, R2 x shoot....5-0

It's like you haven't played PES on next gen consoles. Use your R2 + Shoot and see if you'll win the 5-0 the only PES edition that is whack is 2014 from 2011 the scoring is a lil difficult. FIFA erebody runs the same way PES even without names you'll be able to identify who's with the ball. Tho Fifa has better graphics and license they haven't got UCL/UEL so you see.... its a matter of choose your own personally I haven't got either PES 15 or FIFA 15 buh have got FIFA 14 and PES 13 since 14 is whack... I play PES today play FIFA tomorrow...

Lol, this comparison has been done a 100 times over, nothing like it's all about what you want, one is good the other isn't, in this case Fifa is the clear winner

Horayce:

If you enjoy staring at generic looking footballers on your screen, be my guest. PES player models look better and more lifelike in my opinion. On fifa all the players look samey. They all have the same gait. Hazard walks like Felipe Luiz and so on. On PES the lifelike similarity is just amazing. Yes looks matter, otherwise i'd still be playing PS2 which had the best soccer games. It's all down to taste at the end of the day, i had both demos and i tried to be objective about which was the better game in terms of graphic fidelity and smart AI. PES was the clear winner. I want each game i play to be fun and challenging, not just difficult and frustrating ( which was my fifa 14 experience half the time) and i found that PES ticked all the boxes for me. Yes if i didnt have options i may well have settled for FIFA 15but this year PES 15 -- even with its problems -- is still the superior soccer game in my unbiased view..

You know PES would go a long way if it was the better game, but?

ernie2007:
All my life I have been a PES fan, I hated FIFA. The smartest thing I did was to download both fifa 15 and pes 15 demo. This helped me make an informed choice. The difference is clear, pes 15 is a joke. Just change the controller settings to suit your conventional pes buttons and give fifa 15 a try, you will be amazed and ask yourself why you have been wasting your time on pes. Take it from me, cos I have never bought a fifa cd in my life but as it stands, it's fifa or nothing. The problem with gaming in naija is that often times; we don't get the option of trying games out before we buy them and it is quite understandable that I cnt hate a pes 15 cd I paid as much as 14k on or have someone tell me that there is a better alternative to the cd I just got. If you are serious about soccer give fifa 15 a try, change the controller settings to what you are used to on pes. Damn I cnt believe am talking in favour of fifa but truth be told, fifa 15 rocks and pes 15 is no comparison.

We are on the same page...

Where can i get PES 2015 CD on PS2?

why would the cutscene be removed on pes 2015 ps3 is fifa 15 any better

to crack the FIFA 2015 game for PC,

follow this step by step video tutorial
http://chudetv.com/how-to-crack-FIFA-2015-Educational_v1098

They went easy on d conclusion bawt the PES, i'd been a PES freak, I played PES2013 uncountable times, scoring was fluidly easy, take robben on his twist & turns & whoof hes past a defender. BANG he's scored wen he strts running no defender can catch up, I played PES2015 recently they were playing catch up on the manoeuvrability of fifa ,they expended all der energy on graphics . game play is still wack
When I handled fifa14 at first I thought it was complex as time went on I realised it was the sh?t, u have to strategize wen playing it'll be difficult to come back from a three goal lead unlike PES. PES beat fifa in graphics coz FIFA had integrated other seamless functions
Fifa wins 11-1

pes2015 is a rili nice game buh nt comprd 2 fifa15...fifa is like real life and pes is jux like pes..to me pes13 is d best pes eva....all players in pes cn do any typ of skill buh in fifa a player only doz wah he cn do in real life....also in pes ibrahimovic cn run with 3players marking him buh in fifa you cn try dt trash he cn out run one or 2 buh nt 3 dem go cripple d guy o...ad in fifa you cn score amazing goalz lik d air van persie

The same old back and forth d1ck wagging. None is better, it all depends on your preference. Personally, I play both, PES 2015, for an authentic champions league experience, FIFA, for it's unrivalled Career mode experience. It's a bit easier to score on PES 2015, but it's gameplay is more immersive and dynamic than that of FIFA 15's. All in all, both football games are superb.

Pls does anyone know how to buy the download version of PES 15 for PS4? I've been trying to. There seems to be no provision for Nigerian credit cards in the list of countries when registering. Has anyone succeeded in downloading the game?

Bossman25:
its the best....trust me, its not about R2 run everywhere pass shoot goal pes like game, you need to strategise and pick the right formation. Also calm yourself while playing FIFA, I posses the ball a lot on FIFA, but the A.I would kill me on counter attack, so do a little custom tactics. Fifa is intelligence, its awesome

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