SK Adda: Which game is better, FIFA or PES - and why?

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Elvis Khiangte Brooze

If we compare the recent history of both franchises, FIFA has a definite edge over PES in almost every edition since 2009. PES kind of failed to take their game to next level from PS2 to PS3 and Xbox360, while FIFA exploited the next gen almost perfectly and went from strength to strength.

FIFA has been the highest selling game in recent years while PES failed to even come close to FIFA in terms of marketing and appeal to casual football fans. PES especially lacks in innovations. PES 2015 was a step in a right direction and the franchise moved back to its roots, focusing on unique gameplay, but they still have to come up with something special to compete with FIFA.

Jasjit Singh

I think FIFA is better than PES because I already pre-ordered it on Amazon.

SK thinks: That’s....not how it works.

Mohammad Ali

PES, because Rising Pune Super Giants won the IPL, Aston Villa won EPL, AS Roma won the Champions League, and CM Punk won the UFC Universal Championship.

SK thinks: Hold on to whatever it is you’re on right now, my friend. That’s some A-grade stuff right there.

Md. Shamiul Haque Morol

Ain't taking something that has a team called Manchester Red or Manchester Blue.

Gaurab Deka

How can a game that rates Ronaldo higher than Messi be better?

SK thinks: Your objectivity on this matter is admirable.

Raj Shekhran

You couldn't pull off half the team goals and passing moves on FIFA like you can on PES. All most FIFA players do is exploit the right analog stick or sprint with fast players and try to cross or cut in - there is no creativity. Players like Busquets, Iniesta, Xabi Alonso, Matic etc. are of no use because they hardly move into position to intercept plays and initiate attacks.

The only thing FIFA has over PES is better marketing, licenses, and presentation. I’m a more gameplay focused guy, and the kits and everything hardly matter to me. All I care about is the person I'm going to pass to next while playing. Another thing about FIFA is that all players play the same except for Messi.

Apart from Messi, each player has a poor touch on the ball and everyone can dribble exceptionally well. PES is way better when it comes to the actual football part of the game.

Nidan Ali Basheer

FIFA 17, because PES games are very boring. I even slept and played in a match, but FIFA is exciting to play.

SK thinks: Damn, you got hella mad skills bruh.

Aayush Rijal Catalan

FIFA or PES, who cares? All I want is entertainment, which I get from both.

Shqipe Kosova

Didn’t know Dr. Dre is also a footballer and on the FIFA cover.

SK thinks: Oh my God, you’re right! That cannot be unseen.

Yásh Ván T H

FIFA, because it is so realistic that the Etihad stadium is empty.

Sumit Das

First buy me one, then I will rate them too.

SK thinks: Anything else while we’re at it, Sir?

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