The opposite happens too with Jangjuv and Daniel getting frustrated with anyone that does not love PES.
That's both personal and inaccurate (in my own case—can't speak for Daniel).
I think it just underscores how PES, and chatter about it, is often viewed through a very particular prism. It sets a narrative according to which there are real fans who are critical, on the one hand, and fanboys who adulate the game and suck up to Konami, on the other.
That's a narrative which is as shoddy as it is ridiculous. There's no room for nuance.
Whereas, in fact, if you were so inclined to read through my posts (a task I won't request of anyone), you'd see I have many gripes with the series, concerns with the new edition, and I'm not scared to express them. Or to take on board what other critics say.
I pay more attention to the criticism which is considered, structured, reflective. Things like Matt10's analysis of AI problems, or Chris's video review of 2018 (which was, unfortunately, spot on).
The criticism which I take exception to is generally of a conspiratorial, shouty, or weakly reasoned flavour. It's when people start gesturing wildly at the motivations of figures behind the scenes, without evidence, and always with conviction. It also cumulatively builds up this toxic, negative atmosphere, where positivity even when expressed just takes a back seat.
Look back to when Matt10 analysed the E3 code and pointed to loads of positives. It was practically ignored, even though when Matt criticises code his analysis is lauded and referred to often. That's what I mean: the ceaseless negativity sticks and attracts more of its ilk. It's mostly directionless, emotional, misguided.
If it wasn't so pervasive, I wouldn't point it out.
We have a new game ahead of us. I have mixed feelings about it, because I don't know what to make of the pace and pass assist levels, given the videos we've all seen. I'm on the side of being hopeful, on that front. It's hard being hopeful, however, in a relentlessly cynical environment.