Pro Evolution Soccer 2015

PES returns to the Premier League in its best iteration in years.

PES 2015 is a genuine return to form for the series, one that competes with FIFA on every step, pass, and shot.

FIFA and PES seem to have swapped shirts, with neither catering to the original audience they once set out to attract. Based on this year's offerings, though, it's PES that has the clearer direction of where it's headed. Perhaps most tellingly of all, PES 2015 is more satisfying in defeat than FIFA 15 is in victory.

A triumphant return to the top for footballing's favourite son.

I would much rather play soccer in this game than in FIFA 15.

Modes and presentation still need some work, but Konami has finally delivered with the gameplay. On the pitch, where it matters, PES 2015 has a clear edge over FIFA 15.

The game is definitely better than last year and puts the series in good standing, but it's not a monument for the genre itself

Konami's Pro Evo series has struggled to match the glitz of Fifa, but the latest instalment has the footwork to beat its rival

PES 2015: Pro Evolution Soccer is yet another step in the right direction for Konami – even if it's again let down by its lack of licensing and complicated online options. Its simulation play is better than ever, and it leads to much more satisfying victories than in EA Sports' alternative. There's room for polish and improvement, of course – but this is still a great game.

There's a lot to like here and the game definitely has the potential to hook you, as it has us.