Review · Simulation · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019
Reviewed: 05 May 2026
PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4
PES Productions · 2018
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
47 /100
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019 is a soccer simulation that builds spatial awareness and strategic thinking, but has notable risks of in-game spending.
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
44
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.48 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019 offers a realistic and engaging football simulation experience. Players can develop strategic thinking and spatial awareness through team management and on-field tactics. The game's 'Magic Moments' feature enhances player individuality and skill expression, while the 'ML Real Season' mode provides a deep management simulation. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are core to gameplay, making it a good choice for developing motor skills.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.50 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.25 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.28 | |
The 'MyClub' mode in PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2019 utilizes microtransactions and mechanics that can encourage continuous spending and play, such as variable rewards for acquiring players and limited-time content. The competitive online environment may also expose players to some social comparison and competitive toxicity. While the game is rated E for Everyone, parents should be aware of the potential for monetization pressure within the 'MyClub' mode.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $50/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: frequent spending prompts in a children-rated game.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.