Okay, now that the demo for PES 2010 has been released I think we should post impressions.
I'll start it off. I've played about 10-15 games now and I'm pretty happy with the way the game plays, much better than last year. First thing to say is the graphics are AWESOME!! Player models and faces are top notch. The animations are much improved but I still think are a little stiff compared to FIFA10.
Gameplay wise, I think the game has come in leaps from last year. While there are still similarities with PES2009, the 2010 offering is a much more refined and tighter play. Movement is now expanded to more angles. I don't think it's quite 360 degree but around 32 when dribbling now (much better than the 8 way from last year). This has created a whole new aspect of the game and I must say, has given the game a new feel.
Individualisation is what PES is known for, and the 2010 demo doesn not disappoint. Running with Messi feels so different than Gerrard, Ibrahimovic or others. You really do get a feel for each player that is not present in the FIFA10 demo.
Final thoughts:
+ Improved graphics and player likeness
+ More range of movement (not 360 degree, but still very good)
+ Tighter dribbling and general gameplay movement
+ More animations
+ Improved Keepers
- Passing still not as fluid as FIFA10 demo
- Movement while improved still feels a little "stiff"
- Animations while improved are still not at FIFA10 demo levels
- Crowd sounds/reactions lacking in demo (may be rectified in full game)
All in all a great effort from Konami this year, it will be interesting to see if they can take back the "best football/soccer" game title this year. After playing the FIFA10 demo for a while now (and I've never bought FIFA, always been a PES man) it will be a tough fight to take it away from EA. This year may be the year I buy an EA sports product!!
I'll start it off. I've played about 10-15 games now and I'm pretty happy with the way the game plays, much better than last year. First thing to say is the graphics are AWESOME!! Player models and faces are top notch. The animations are much improved but I still think are a little stiff compared to FIFA10.
Gameplay wise, I think the game has come in leaps from last year. While there are still similarities with PES2009, the 2010 offering is a much more refined and tighter play. Movement is now expanded to more angles. I don't think it's quite 360 degree but around 32 when dribbling now (much better than the 8 way from last year). This has created a whole new aspect of the game and I must say, has given the game a new feel.
Individualisation is what PES is known for, and the 2010 demo doesn not disappoint. Running with Messi feels so different than Gerrard, Ibrahimovic or others. You really do get a feel for each player that is not present in the FIFA10 demo.
Final thoughts:
+ Improved graphics and player likeness
+ More range of movement (not 360 degree, but still very good)
+ Tighter dribbling and general gameplay movement
+ More animations
+ Improved Keepers
- Passing still not as fluid as FIFA10 demo
- Movement while improved still feels a little "stiff"
- Animations while improved are still not at FIFA10 demo levels
- Crowd sounds/reactions lacking in demo (may be rectified in full game)
All in all a great effort from Konami this year, it will be interesting to see if they can take back the "best football/soccer" game title this year. After playing the FIFA10 demo for a while now (and I've never bought FIFA, always been a PES man) it will be a tough fight to take it away from EA. This year may be the year I buy an EA sports product!!
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