eFootball PES 2021 Available Today - Post Your Impressions Here

[bwiggy33]

Hey all! I just got a PS5 so I did my free FIFA upgrade the other day. Let me tell ya, it wasn't much different than the PS4 version and I got bored quick. I didn't expect it would be a huge difference since it's a free upgrade but still. I was at least hoping to not be bored with the game like I had been getting with the PS4 version.

Anyway, PES 21 was on sale for $22 yesterday so I said what the hell and bought it. I had 2020 but maybe played 5 total hours and put it down. I was so sick of being able to get through the midfield and run end to end with one player without even anyone attempting to pressure me. That was even on the high difficulties.

So with that said, I have some questions that I hope anyone can help me with.

1. Is the lack of midfield pressure still there like in 20 and previous versions? I've played 1.5 games so far and it seemed slightly better than last year but still not what I'm happy with per say. I still just think it's too easy to get through the midfield (playing on Top Player). And yes, it's only 1.5 games so I'm primarily wondering if it depends on the tactics of the team. If it is then I'm fine with how it sits.

2. If the lack of midfield pressure is still a thing, is there anything anyone is doing to try to help that problem from the CPU perspective? Ie. adjusting the CPU's tactics. If so, what are you doing? I remember Matt10 had a video from like 2019 or even earlier about this very same thing where he adjusted tactics to help fix the issue. I did those adjustments that year and it did indeed work. It was just tiresome going through every team to do it.

Any answers/suggestions from anyone to provide the best gameplay possible would be much appreciated. I'm planning to install the PES Universe OF but if anyone also has any better alternatives that are free, I'm open to hearing those.

[Hunkerdown]

Not sure about anyone else, but loving PES now after all the updates, only thing annoying, is how good cpu can hold you up and tackle at ease. But once you realize how to play against it, good times. I played both games, and FIFA 21 was a absolute dumpster fire against cpu, the players not defending or back tracking a game killer IMO. The variety of goals and play in PES also fun, especially if you take time installing a good OF and Klansmans tactics before starting a ML.

Just some thoughts.

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[jrnlgrn]

This game is good even on 5 minute match length. While testing out new option files I've been playing these super short matches and it's amazing how unlike that other game it still feels like football. Things don't start happening at super speed, you're not able to get off a un-realistic number of shots. The CPU behaves as if it's just a normal game which in turn leads you to play the same way. Any serious ML or tournament of course would be on longer lengths but if your just trying to get in a quick game before bed or while dinners cooking it's very satisfying. Just really pleased with this and looking forward to '22.