Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Demo #2 Available Now, Post Your Impressions Here

[MattyEdgeworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I always preferred PES's player models over the other game as you can clearly see the difference between a slimmer and bulkier player. Also height and weight effect movement and you can clearly see the difference between taller and shorter balls all the way down to their foot size. Some faces are hit or miss but if you are a PC player this is almost a non issue, overall I really like the graphics of PES and the gameplay is just on a another level for me. I just played a game Real Madird (me) bs. Juventus (cpu) and lost 1-2. Something PES always does well is the cpu changing tactics according to the situations during the game. Juventus changed from a 3-5-2 to a 5-3-2 after going 1 goal up in the 70th minute. I didn't realize it until I noticed how packed the goal box was when I wanted to take a shot. And even late in the game Juventus actually played keep away, this is something that was has fluctuated in and out of the PES series over the past few years but I actually noticed the CPU blatantly doing it. I was only able to muster a goal late in the game by a back pass mistake that fell in right in front of Ronaldo.

Yes I love the way each team plays and the tactics as well, in FIFA the CPU always plays the same no matter what team, what point in the match, how you are playing, the score etc. and that's to just aimlessly dribble about, making safe passes every time, keeping the ball away at all costs and just frustrating the hell out of you. I agree, In PES it's much more realistic and each team feels more unique.

As for the player models, you are right about the fact that you can notice the difference in player physiques easier but I think that in PES they look a little stiff and at times the movement is as well, the kits also look like they are stuck on rather than being worn. It's not terribley important though, just a minor gripe.

In the space of a few days I've gone from being a FIFA fanboy to a PES lover

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by lnin0

The team AI and player ID really shines in this demo. I love that every game has a different feel and flow to it. I love the stand out players are stand out whether they are on your squad or against. I love average players noticeably lack the arsenal of the better players - it really makes you pay attention to who has the ball and where the defense is. I love the fact that long passes just don't glide in and stick to your players foot. I love the back and forth midfield battle. I love seeing rallies up by the goal. I love the defensive moves and the risk of taking a lunge coupled with the individual player ID it really makes you pay attention to who you can try to trample over and who you need to give space. I love seeing an AI team work together and getting burned by a well setup shot from the opposing AI.

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I just played a game Real Madird (me) bs. Juventus (cpu) and lost 1-2. Something PES always does well is the cpu changing tactics according to the situations during the game. Juventus changed from a 3-5-2 to a 5-3-2 after going 1 goal up in the 70th minute. I didn't realize it until I noticed how packed the goal box was when I wanted to take a shot. And even late in the game Juventus actually played keep away, this is something that was has fluctuated in and out of the PES series over the past few years but I actually noticed the CPU blatantly doing it. I was only able to muster a goal late in the game by a back pass mistake that fell in right in front of Ronaldo.

Quote: Originally Posted by ZoneBlitz

This. I love how realistic the game feels. It's as if you are playing against humans - either as an opponent or as the actual team members. I bumped it up to "Professional" last night and I had the most thrilling experience. I was Real Madrid against our hated rival Barca; I had so much fun. The teams played like their real life counterparts. I was panicking the whole game as I tried to keep my composure. Barca almost scored during one visit into the box because we were in thorough confusion, and the ball was going everywhere but into the net during what seemed like 5 shots in a row. Thankfully we escaped that. Then I scored on a awesome set up. I drove the ball in deep and the defense started to collapse around me at the top of the box at one corner. Somehow they left open another player who was at the other side of the box coming down the line. I passed it to him and he kicked it in for a goal. Despite a furious surge at the end by Barca, I won the game. I am loving it. That being said, I can't wait until the full game comes out. Unless FIFA finds true soccer between now and the time this releases, I am getting this far and away over FIFA.

The things that you guys pointed out is why PES stands above Fifa again. It has not really been that way the past few years but they have finally gotten back to the good old days this year IMO.

Playing as Barca vs. Real was a wide open game with chances at both ends and you could feel the skill on both teams. Playing as Sevilla vs. Athletic Club not so much It was dull midfield battle with very few chances. I agree that teams seem to play as themselves as well which makes it great. I really don't have many complaints at this point. I am still going to try the Fifa demo but they have a lot to do for me to get both games again this year. PES has finally gotten back on track for me.

[SAJ323]

How do you change the difficulty? I love the way this game plays but on the default setting I feel it's too easy.

[Panicshade]

Quote: Originally Posted by SAJ323

How do you change the difficulty? I love the way this game plays but on the default setting I feel it's too easy.

On the match line-up screen (where you click Kick-Off)...

Click the gear icon (General Settings) => Then choose your match level

Match Levels Available
Beginner
Amateur
Regular (the default setting)
Professional
Top Player
Superstar

[RandyBass]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mo

Goalies are back to being dumb as ****.

What difficulty are you playing on? That might have something to do with it, because not only am I not seeing poor goal keeping, but I'm not reading about it either at various sites. In other words you seem to be the only one.

Demo seems very different from last year's game. Player movement is a lot more fluid. Still getting my head around the deft touch controls, and all the other new stuff. Kinda tough to get a feel for things with such short games. As soon as you get into a flow, the whistle blows.

[MattyEdgeworth]

All the problems I have so far are purely cosmetic, one other thing I don't like is how quiet the crowd is. You can barely hear them even when a goal is scored. Like everything else I've mentioned, it's pretty minor.

[dubcity]

I'm actually getting to the point where I prefer's PES's graphics. Even the player faces. I recommend reducing brightness in the menu. FIFA hides their dodgy graphics rather well be muting the brightness and the overall colors on closeups by default.

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth

All the problems I have so far are purely cosmetic, one other thing I don't like is how quiet the crowd is. You can barely hear them even when a goal is scored. Like everything else I've mentioned, it's pretty minor.

You can always add custom chants on the PS3 and PC and this makes the atmosphere awesome!