10 Best Sports Video Games Of 2016
3. Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Number 3 and 2 on this list are basically interchangeable, as your perception of both depends on your allegiance and what you're looking for in a football game.
Licensing was always a problem for PES, and in this edition there also are a lot of fake teams in various leagues. However, the game tries to make up for it with Champions League, Europa League and a lot of national teams that are missing in FIFA. The are no new game modes though, which is a disappointment.
When it comes to gameplay the game is simply fun. The AI is great, which makes team play seem natural, while the defense is not so unrealistically omniscient as in FIFA. The set pieces are also better, as the player shoots the penalty kick exactly where the gamer wishes - something that FIFA should finally do right. Konami's game is quicker and less predictable, so it's better at catching the essence of football.