PES 2017 Demo Available on Xbox One, PS4, PS3 - Post Your Impressions

[RoyceDa59]

After being on the forum for years I don't think I ever seen such a glowing response for PES since when they first introduce the Be a Legend mode for Pes 09, it is weird haha. I really hope Konami don't mess this up because they have something truly special here.

Quote: Originally Posted by nunogomes

But what definitely kept me playing well past a reasonable hour for someone who works in the next morning was the feeling that everything felt "random" (in a lack of a better word), the CPU plays with a purpose, they actually shoot from places you wouldn´t expect if they have no other options, and sometimes even if they do (the randomness factor)! You feel threatened when the CPU attacks, not bored, you feel in awe when CPU fools you with a play you weren´t expecting, it´s refreshening.

It truly is something special to see the CPU take shots that only another Human player have the audacity of pulling off. I will have to post the video later tonight of Fernando Gago attempting a shot from barely beyond the half way line with Cech a little off his line, it was so random.

[nunogomes]

Just a little information, relevant to tactics:

In the demo, you can´t move each player individually as you always could in PES, but in the full game this feature will be present.

[BrianFifaFan]

Quote: Originally Posted by BL8001

I really enjoy this demo. I can't play any other older soccer/futbol game I own anymore. No point. They just are nowhere near as fun as this game is. Took matt's advice and played flamengo. I feel like the result was pretty much what it should be. Rain effects and what they did to gameplay were excellent. Made everything more sloppy. Only wtf was I brutally slid tackled a dude in the box right after he shot. He goes down and grasps his ankle. No pk for them. But then I make a crunching illegal tackle in the 2nd half and pick up a delayed yellow. Took several game minutes to have it served and it almost seemed connected to the offending player being called offside. Atletico v flamengo 1st half 2nd half

These videos just sold me. As long as the PC version has the same graphics and gameplay, I must own this game. Not worried about missing features. This game is the return of PES to the throne.

[Qb]

Quote: Originally Posted by nunogomes

But the funny thing is, playing the game, i don´t feel this issue unless im thinking of it before it happens.

I know what you mean. When I played Arsenal/Atletico the other night, I often found myself thinking, "Man, they always have men behind the ball! Oh well, guess that's Simeone's team for you..." Then when I saw Matt's video it kind of clicked that something was off that I couldn't put my finger on the night before.

Personally, if it's more of an either/or, I find a game where the final third is more compact more compelling than one where if you break through midfield you're in behind the defense (speaking in very general terms). For instance, I started playing FIFA with a low line height and length (30/40) because I don't find much enjoyment in the majority of the game being a scramble at the back with attackers running at the defensive line.

Of course, ideally the balance is there where teams sensibly and tactically defend high or deep based on team style and game situation. And the automatic sprinting back isn't the right way for teams to get back, so obviously that should be sorted, too.

Quote: Originally Posted by nunogomes

Just a little information, relevant to tactics: In the demo, you can´t move each player individually as you always could in PES, but in the full game this feature will be present.

At first I thought I was just that dumb, but it seems like a lot of tactics options are unavailable. I can't even figure out how to change my formation.

[RoyceDa59]

Quote: Originally Posted by BrianFifaFan

These videos just sold me. As long as the PC version has the same graphics and gameplay, I must own this game. Not worried about missing features. This game is the return of PES to the throne.

It was really cool seeing Torres getting called for a foul while going for an attempted header.

[ezio]

Quote: Originally Posted by RoyceDa59

Was wondering when you were going to post some impressions. Pes impression thread isn't complete until you, Ezio, and LingeringRegime post haha.

Royce,

Thanks for the shout out I will post my impressions soon.

[BSDShoes]

Quote: Originally Posted by BrianFifaFan

These videos just sold me. As long as the PC version has the same graphics and gameplay, I must own this game. Not worried about missing features. This game is the return of PES to the throne.

PC version will pretty much get the same gameplay, but graphics will be a downgrade compared to console versions.

[BL8001]

Quote: Originally Posted by ps3veron

Can someone please help me with the controls? How do you do a bicycle kick or header? Say there's a corner kick into near the goal post and I wanna perform a header or something fancy? In FIFA I recall you hold L2/LT then press the shoot button. Thanks!

I have special remapped to LT. so holding this while shooting has caused volleys to happen. I need to flick the ball up with R3 and then hold LT and shoot and see if a bicycle occurs.

Cannot wait for the full game and match practice to sort out some of the controls better.