Finally, it's here. PES is back!
I will try to make this short and to the point:
Game:
The original setting is just OK, however you can change the speed of the game to suit your needs.
Attacking:
Feels natural, game build up is essential, you cannot take Messi and pass 6 defenders with him.
Shooting and passing feels natural, you need to practice a bit because you do have total control over direction and height (true total freedom).
Defence:
Needs time to get used to. You need to do more than pressing X and waiting for player to take the ball. You need to time charges and "shadow" opposite player for more effective defending. I like it but it will keep me irritated for few days :) It's not as easy as it was before!
Tricks:
Yeah baby :) You can link them in killer combinations BUT do not think it's easy. You need enough space, well skilled player and a bit of luck to dance with ball for few seconds. The defence never sleeps.
I won't write about the competitions, leagues, you know it already from previews and other reviews.
Let me just say that Champions League experience is great :)
The most important question is: is it better than Fifa 11?
Fifa is really really good but so is PES.
These two games are offering slightly different approach to football and you really need to try both to decide which one suits you more.
It's like asking which cameras are better: Canon or Nikon...
I spend last 12 months playing Fifa because it was MUCH better than PES.
This year I decided to come back and so far I have no regrets.
PES is really back :)