2010: Pes

It’s been over 15 years, but Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 still holds a special place in many football fans’ hearts. Released back in the autumn of 2009, this was the era when the PES vs. FIFA rivalry was at its absolute peak.

🔹 – Let’s be honest: the refereeing was wildly inconsistent. Sometimes they let everything go, other times a soft touch was a straight red. Frustrating? Yes. Memorable? Absolutely. pes 2010

❌ – Konami’s online infrastructure was a meme. Laggy matches were the norm, not the exception. It’s been over 15 years, but Pro Evolution

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❌ – Next-gen (PS3/360) was smoother, but last-gen ports suffered frame drops. It’s been over 15 years

❌ – “Man Blue,” “London FC,” “Merseyside Red”… thank goodness for patch makers and option files.