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

[Pappy Knuckles]

This game is great. I had finally managed to give myself a little break from the first demo, only to be sucked right back into PES with this one. I'm so glad that they didn't change anything for the worse. I just fired up a couple of matches with Corinthians and Barcelona and the difference in skill between the teams was very apparent. I enjoyed using both squads, but Messi was amazing lol.

I love this time of year. I'm going to be very content as far as games go. I can already tell that I'm going to be playing Madden a lot online. Then PES comes out, which I was sold on from the first demo and offers a great single player experience. Then NBA 2K13 looks like they're pulling out all the stops this year. All 3 games will be in heavy rotation.

I'll try Fifa through season ticket, but I'm not sure how much time I could really invest in it. It's really going to have to impress for me to consider two soccer games. A lot of my friends will have it though, so I'm sure they'll be urging me to pick it up. We shall see.

Anyway, back to the demo for a little while before I head to bed.

[gopher_guy]

This training thing in the demo is frustrating as hell.

/never played PES

[gopher_guy]

After playing two games of this demo, I can definitely tell why people like it.

It was odd to me. The game seemed very organic, yet mechanical at the same time. I think it was the running that looked mechanical to me.

However, I really liked how the game flows. Much better than FIFA in that regard. I played as Bayern Munich against Barcelona, and Barca actually passed it around for a while, setting me up. Something they do not do in FIFA. They eventually scored on a great run and through ball to Sanchez. Just like they do in real life. Lulled me to sleep and then BAM, goal.

edit: oh, and I like how there is more than one or two fouls called in a game, lol

[Amino]

Quote: Originally Posted by juice2142

Can you add crowd chants with the Xbox 360 option files?

To my knowledge, no. It's always easier to find an option file for PC and PS3. Even though I rarely touch my PS3, I bought PES 2012 for it so I can have the BLES option file with updated kits, licenses, teams, leagues, tournament, cups and even legends and crowd chants. If you have both consoles, always get the PS3 version when it comes to PES because of how easy it is to edit.


Be sure to check out pes-patch.com

[Bahnzo]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

I still wish you could get carded for persistent fouling with one player.

Yes. I've asked for years that this be done, and neither game has. Doesn't seem to me that it should be anything overly difficult, it's just not on their radar for some reason.

Quote: Originally Posted by gopher_guy

This training thing in the demo is frustrating as hell. /never played PES

It can be, but pay attention to what needs to be done. One I was having a real issue with, and it turns out you need to score to complete it.

[Bahnzo]

I got a chance to sit down and play for an hour or so. Initial impression is that a good game last year has improved itself. It's still not a *great* game, but it's good(er).

AI seems improved, both for your own team and the CPU. I've really noticed that your own team makes much better runs and does it when it makes sense. The overall feel of the game is also improved. IMO FIFA has ruled this aspect since 98 (I think that is when they really stepped up), but I don't think that's the case any longer. The game really flows this time and doesn't feel as clunky as it has in the past.

I still need to play on some of the higher difficulty levels...the default seems a tad too easy. But just when I think that, I get burned. Lowering pass assistance might be the key, for me anyways.

Overall? Very good game. I prolly won't even consider FIFA unless they have something ground breaking this year, so if I buy any football game at all, it'll be PES again this year.

[Pappy Knuckles]

Man, I'm gonna be so tired today. I've been playing with Bayern against Juventus F.C. and their defense is tough. I'm having a hard time breaking through for good opportunities against them. Frustrating, but fun.

[MattyEdgeworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by KG

I thought the crowd is noticeably better in Demo #2. I've heard a lot of cheers on tackles, clearances, and a few other events.

It's hard to say, I didn't play that much of the first one so I don't notice much of a difference. It's not so much they don't react it's just that it's not quite loud enough.