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People,
I seem to be one of the few people that actually thinks this game is very good. To say it is a beautiful depiction of real life football would be pushing the boat out a bit, but it is without a doubt a massive leap from pes 2008. Ive played about 20 games so far and this is some of the stuff ive noticed: (NB, im playing the ps3 version.)
I am convinced that this is not the latest build of the game, and most definately not the final build. In the past the demo's have never been the final quality of the game, i feel this is most definately the case again here. Dont expect any drastic changes between now and release though, it will just be a tidier, smoother version of this game.
I just wish people would stop jumping on the bandwagon and bashing the game when clearly there is little reason to be so negative.
TO CONCLUDE:
I dont think this game is there yet, but its not far off. Its fair to say last years game was fairly dissappointing but i dont think that is the case this time, they have fixed the major faults and have added some nice touches here and there. You have to consider that they are always learning new things about the new hardware so the game will only ever improve. It was the very same thing on PS2, in my opinion the quality of the game increased with every iteration on the PS2 and i think most definately that will be the case here. So enjoy this one when it comes out people, and look forward to an ever better future with an ever better PES.
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NOTE: All of the above is just my opinion of the demo we are all playing. Because it is an opinion it cannot be wrong, you can of course disagree with it, but this is just how i see it.
I seem to be one of the few people that actually thinks this game is very good. To say it is a beautiful depiction of real life football would be pushing the boat out a bit, but it is without a doubt a massive leap from pes 2008. Ive played about 20 games so far and this is some of the stuff ive noticed: (NB, im playing the ps3 version.)
- the balance of the game has changed a lot, and for the better in my opinion. It is now a lot more easier to defend than it is to attack. In my opinion this is the one most important feature in this game that the previous game lacked. The speed of the game has been brought right down aswell, thats not to say its not possible to play fast-flowing football, you can.
- skills The use of the directional buttons for the skills is an interesting choice. For me, i like it at the moment, but i can see it maybe get a bit frustrating later on. I can totally understand any qualms that others may have over it. Something to get used to. On the plus side, the computer AI doesnt hesitate to use skillful players like Ronaldo or Messi, and at times it makes for spectacular viewing. On one occasion ronaldo flicked the ball over a slide tackling defender to get passed him, on another he did a little instep-outstep number to get away from a defender. Cool stuff.
- defence AI is a massive leap forward from the last game, defenders actually move to intercept passes from midfield. Also, full backs do a good job of covering the flanks, unlike in 2008 where they were a safe haven for wingers. Some people are already commenting that its easy-peezy to run straight passed the defence, as in 2008, i dont think that is the case at all. I found the computer AI controlled players to close down very effectively particularly when approaching the goal area, where on numerous occasions defenders double-up on my attackers putting in very effective sliding tackles or blocks.
- goalkeepers Although the odd spillage of the ball still occurs, on the whole keepers are a lot more solid. I have noticed a few new animations which definately add to the authenticity of there motion.
- computer AI Thanks to an AI players newfound ability to run into space, the computer does occasionally string a few passes together and play some neat stuff.
- physics The motion of the ball is very well modelled. With backspin affecting the ball as expected and its interaction with the surroundings producing accurate reactions. The ball is a lot more floaty in the air, but i think this is more realistic than it was in 2008, where the ball often zipped right across the park at an unrealistically high speed.
- graphics The ball is now a 3D modelled object, as are the boots, both look really cool in replay. The player bodies are slightly more detailed than before with muscle definition far more obvious. Then, aside from the new billboards and 3D crowds which are a nice touch, the graphics as seen while actually playing have seen very little change at all. This does not score a massive negative for me, as i have never played this game for the graphics, but it may do for others.
- instant replays For the first time in the series, instant replays are not deleted after the ball leaves the field of play. This gets kudos from me definately. Though maybe it should be noted that F*FA has been doing it since the psone days, so its about time Konami. The instant replays themselves have been overhauled, the control is much sharper now and the image itself does have some nice touches, such as the depth of field and greater model detail, such as that of the ball and player boots, as mentioned earlier.
- sound Team specific crowd chants are now heard during play, some people have voiced there dislike at some of these but its a step forward nonetheless and remember you can always use your own. Another nice little touch is the crowd celebration whenever a shot struck the side netting.
- setpieces show a marked improvement. When i first heard people saying players actually attack freekicks i was sceptical, but i can safely say that is the case. Shooting from freekicks look a lot better and less impossible, but i cant comment on this really, i have had little exposure to them.
- loading times are very reasonable, only a slight improvement over 2008 if that.
- slowdown Nonexistent, as it should be.
I am convinced that this is not the latest build of the game, and most definately not the final build. In the past the demo's have never been the final quality of the game, i feel this is most definately the case again here. Dont expect any drastic changes between now and release though, it will just be a tidier, smoother version of this game.
I just wish people would stop jumping on the bandwagon and bashing the game when clearly there is little reason to be so negative.
TO CONCLUDE:
I dont think this game is there yet, but its not far off. Its fair to say last years game was fairly dissappointing but i dont think that is the case this time, they have fixed the major faults and have added some nice touches here and there. You have to consider that they are always learning new things about the new hardware so the game will only ever improve. It was the very same thing on PS2, in my opinion the quality of the game increased with every iteration on the PS2 and i think most definately that will be the case here. So enjoy this one when it comes out people, and look forward to an ever better future with an ever better PES.
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NOTE: All of the above is just my opinion of the demo we are all playing. Because it is an opinion it cannot be wrong, you can of course disagree with it, but this is just how i see it.
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