[9] PES 2013 was the last game in the series available on a Nintendo home console and was succeeded by Pro Evolution Soccer 2014.

[16][20] 'The Digital Fix gave the PS3 version a score of nine out of ten, stating, "It might have taken a very long time but PES is finally good again.

"[33] Digital Spy gave the same version four stars out of five and said, "When the whistle blows and the action is go, PES 2013 is easily a match for FIFA, coming closer than ever to winning back its crown.

"[31] Neil Davey of The Guardian also gave it four stars out of five, stating: "Is this the Pro Evo to convince Fifa [sic] fans to switch?

"[32] The Daily Telegraph gave the Xbox 360 version four stars out of five and called it "[a]n excellent and long overdue return to form.