⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (Loses half a star only because you need a PC and a little modding know-how.)

This is a fascinating topic because it blends a with a modern rising star (Arda Güler) , using a 2023 community patch . PES 2017 is still widely considered one of the best football simulations ever made (great physics, AI, and responsiveness), and the modding community keeps it alive.

Here is an interesting feature-style breakdown of the "PES 2017 New Arda Güler Update 2023" : In the world of football gaming, 2023 was the year of Arda Güler — the Turkish wonderkid who mesmerized Europe, signed for Real Madrid, and drew comparisons to Lionel Messi. But for a dedicated legion of fans, the most authentic place to experience his genius isn’t FIFA 23 or eFootball. It’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 .

When you cut inside from the right wing at the Camp Nou, curl a left-footed shot into the far corner, and see Güler’s custom celly (a calm finger-point to the sky), you’re not just playing a video game. You’re watching the future of football, rendered in the amber of a classic.