Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 Demo Available, Post Your Impressions Here

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bahnzo

I can't find a way to change the auto-switch either, and that is annoying. I hope this isn't something that is left out of the full game. I've only had time to play 3-4 games, but initial impression is impressive. Passing is great and really forces you to play a real soccer game. You can't just break up and down the field like that other soccer game.

To change the switching go into select sides and then hit square on the ps3. Change it to semi-assisted.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Orange Juice

Now how about crosses? A few times I've tried to cross into the box but it was blasted clear to the other side and out of bounds. A few of those times though there was really nobody in the box so Im assuming thats why it flew out of bounds. Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?

Crosses are also more sensitive this year as well so you don't want to hold down too long. Also be aware of who your crossing with because it does make a difference IMO. As an example there were a few time where I tried to cross with Abidal and it was awful

[ezio]

Just posted this on another site and thought I would share it here:

I was playing a bit more of both demos last night and Fifa was growing on me a bit but then I went back and played PES some more and then something struck me

I was messing around with formations and strategies and the depth of these really struck me. I played 2 games both as Barca vs. Bayern. the first game I went into the simple settings I believe it was and selected offensive (wide) as my option. I don't think I messed with the other settings for how they were going to play like counter for the first 15 minutes etc. but I may have. Using this strategy the game was very wide open and I actually lost 2-0 because Bayren took advantage of the space I was leaving open.

The 2nd game I actually tried defensive wide to see how it would go. It was a much tighter game and Bayern did not press as much and it was more of a midfield battle.

After this experiment my mind started racing There are just so many possibilities with the tactics and and I got me thinking how great it will be during ML for example. Let's say your playing in the CL and it the last group game and you need a draw to advance. Do you go out and play defensive and play for the draw, do you played balanced, do you go for the win etc. etc. etc. You get the idea

To me in Fifa there never is really much need for strategy because the game tends to play the same way.

I have not been a big fan of the last few games but now that they have the game play to go with the depth this game should be amazing when it comes out IMO.

[cadalyst17]

For me PES 2011 had only one way to go which is up. It is an improvement but two glaring things stand out, it is not silky smoothe like years gone by on the PS2-that means no 360 as it was advertised, still feels 8-axis robotic not to mention slow in response, worse if you get stuck in an animation sequence. This is still a last gen game with a next gen coating.

There is really nothing much next gen about this game.

[rckabillyRaider]

played a few more games on the ps3 demo with -1 speed and I'm actually liking it more. Also noticed that to get a good, non floating strike on goal you have to be in good position and clear of the defender. Loving it.

[KG]

Quote: Originally Posted by rckabillyRaider

I gave in and downloaded the ps3 version. Couple of things I noticed: 1. I think speed at 0 is fine. Feels like the equivalent of FIFA's "slow". I tried speed at -1 and it feels a bit too slow and makes the shots even more lob like. Which brings me to my other issue I am noticing. 2. The shots looked and felt better in pes2010. The shots have a lob or float feel to them. I haven't really seen a rocket type shot. Hopefully they fix that for the retail version. Everything else is so good though. The strategy involved is top notch and the game plays out like a real soccer match.

I had a shot with Messi last night where after switching flanks I let one go just outside the box with the left. A straight rocket that ricocheted off the goalkeeper. He blocked it solely out of good initial positioning and I kinda shot it right at him. I didn't realize how powerful it was until the replay. I got a similar shot off with Schweinsteiger.

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

Only played a few games last night, so I'm not going to give any kind of detail in my impressions right now. All I will say is it's definitely a big step up from the last two years. Looking forward to putting some more time in with it.

When the full release drops the first thing I will do is change the controls to FIFA's. Last night my 1st 2 crosses with Lahm were shots before I realized I was hitting the wrong button.

Quote: Originally Posted by cadalyst17

For me PES 2011 had only one way to go which is up. It is an improvement but two glaring things stand out, it is not silky smoothe like years gone by on the PS2-that means no 360 as it was advertised, still feels 8-axis robotic not to mention slow in response, worse if you get stuck in an animation sequence. This is still a last gen game with a next gen coating. There is really nothing much next gen about this game.

I'm curious to see how it feels on the 360. I think the 360 controller is much more responsive.

[aloncho11]

Quote: Originally Posted by ezio

Just posted this on another site and thought I would share it here: I was playing a bit more of both demos last night and Fifa was growing on me a bit but then I went back and played PES some more and then something struck me I was messing around with formations and strategies and the depth of these really struck me. I played 2 games both as Barca vs. Bayern. the first game I went into the simple settings I believe it was and selected offensive (wide) as my option. I don't think I messed with the other settings for how they were going to play like counter for the first 15 minutes etc. but I may have. Using this strategy the game was very wide open and I actually lost 2-0 because Bayren took advantage of the space I was leaving open. The 2nd game I actually tried defensive wide to see how it would go. It was a much tighter game and Bayern did not press as much and it was more of a midfield battle. After this experiment my mind started racing There are just so many possibilities with the tactics and and I got me thinking how great it will be during ML for example. Let's say your playing in the CL and it the last group game and you need a draw to advance. Do you go out and play defensive and play for the draw, do you played balanced, do you go for the win etc. etc. etc. You get the idea To me in Fifa there never is really much need for strategy because the game tends to play the same way. I have not been a big fan of the last few games but now that they have the game play to go with the depth this game should be amazing when it comes out IMO.

I agree with you. PES is the better overall game and for the first time in years people will have to accept (like it or not) that 2011 belongs to PES and not Fifa.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by aloncho11

I agree with you. PES is the better overall game and for the first time in years people will have to accept (like it or not) that 2011 belongs to PES and not Fifa.

I agree and I haven't felt that way the last couple of years. PES is truly back IMO.