FIFA 10 and PES 2010, which is better?

It is not new that FIFA 10 is often compared to PES 2010. In fact, this is exactly what I'm going to do right now. To start with metacritics/ reviews for both games.

Gamespot: 
PES 2010 - 6.5/10
FIFA 10 - 9/10

PSM UK:
PES 2010 - 9/10
FIFA 10 - 9.5/10

IGN UK:
PES 2010 - 8.7/10
FIFA 10 - 9.3/10

Indeed it seems that FIFA 10 has a bit of advantage on this one, but every side has its own advantages/ disadvantages. I played FIFA 10 and PES 2010 demo, so my opinion might not be accurate.

The good thing about PES 2010 are, firstly the graphics. The graphics is given a major upgrade this time. Some player faces likeness are uncanny, and I'm impressed by the stadium lights and the grasses. When running, players seems to be more 'on the ground' than FIFA 10. For graphics, PES 2010 is a clear winner.

I love champions league tournament, this is the mode that FIFA 10 lacking. However FIFA 10 has a full license of Barclay Premier league. Being an Arsenal fans I love to play with proper emblem and kits. In PES 2010, the Arsenal team is called 'North London'. You can however change the emblem and kits via customization mode. You can actually download it via internet, but I'm just plain lazy and it is always nice to have it in the first place.

The downside of PES 2010 is that player movement feels a bit clunky. It is not as smooth as FIFA 10. Though both versions boast that it has 360 dribbling, however PES 2010 is more 16 directional dribble than 360.
The AI seems a bit off in PES 2010. I tried to pass through Torres when I had a chance, only he just standing there, where as in FIFA 10, when I found a space to trough pass, the attacker begin its run towards the goal. I don't know if PES 2010 is inferior to FIFA 10, but that what I felt when I tried both.

And I feel that tactics using slider in PES 2010 gives you a better customization than FIFA 10. For hardcore fans, PES 2010 system might be more favorable than FIFA 10.

So, which game should you buy? It will depends a lot on your preferences. Some might like FIFA 10, but some might enjoy PES 2010 more. And personally I think both are good games.

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