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

[BL8001]

Ok I am living somewhere between Top Player and Pro difficulty.

For these vids I moved it to pro.

Here are my reasons;
1 I like a little more time on the ball
2 I try to play defense by allowing the cpu time too not videogame style of getting up in everyone's grill all the time
3 Because the CPU is good now and not cheaty at all from my experience so far it's ok if they shoot. Like point 2 in previous footy games if you allowed the CPU to shoot they scored.
4 To me this allows me to create and the cpu to create while still being a relaxing enjoyable game to play

After beating flamengo with atletico I felt it only fair (I actually feel compassion for the AI ) to take on a a top team with flamengo.

A loss is just as fun as a win in this demo. Season and master league is going to be a blast this year.

1st half
highlights
0:40 flamengo counter attack
1:08 sanchez lets one fly
2:30 awesome cech save
4:08 killer ox drag back and go
4:18 coq having a go
5:15 lethal fk swung in and cheeky finish after my mishandle
7:09 great flamengo play and yet another wonderful cech save
8:00 finally convincing myself shield is RT not LT
8:56 great arsenal play and my keeper did not need to make that save I think, but I get it. It was close, he didn't realize it was outside of the post


2nd Half
0:48 nice spell of play
1:40 coq again fires one off from range
2:06 great RT shielding!
2:25 love this arsenal field swap that didn't come off
2:35 that cut should have worked, great defending, I got frustrated and yeah, carded
3:35 bend but don't break, sweet goal line clearing header
4:15 having a go
4:39 I love how this goal starts with Cech's kick
4:57 why didn't I clear it? I don't know. Lesson learned.
5:30 calm and cool pk
6:45 just can't break down the arsenal defense, this is the best we have
7:03 jaw drops...what a roll back pass...can I please do that?


I love love love love love how when I picked up the yellow in the box the player walked away, I personally felt like I got all ball and it was a great tackle, but I can also see how a ref would totally call that a pk, my player was like get away from me with that nonsense.

[Gnemi]

I played the PES 16 demo for exactly three minutes, then uninstalled it.

Last night, I played PES 17 for almost two hours before my wife got pissed. Otherwise, I would have played longer.

The presentation is vastly inferior to FIFA and having no commentator makes the atmosphere feel somewhat lifeless, yet...the actual 22 on the pitch make the game feel incredibly alive, bristling with energy and gravitas.

Electronic Arts have officially been put on notice by Konami. I was really enjoying my last FIFA 16 career season but don't even want to play it now. FIFA 17 will have to really impress me with its gameplay, particularly ball physics, for me to bother with it.

My single most favorite aspects of PES 17 so far: when I swap wings with a lofted cross, the ball actually moves with pace and curve instead of a giant lofted beach ball pass. When a keeper or defender deflects the ball, it looks like it actually made an impact on the player instead of looking like it hit a brick.

Admittedly, I haven't even looked at the FIFA 17 gameplay videos because pre-release videos are typically trash.

This is also the first time since PES 11 that I'm intrigued to give Konami a shot.

[nunogomes]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gnemi

I played the PES 16 demo for exactly three minutes, then uninstalled it. Last night, I played PES 17 for almost two hours before my wife got pissed. Otherwise, I would have played longer. The presentation is vastly inferior to FIFA and having no commentator makes the atmosphere feel somewhat lifeless, yet...the actual 22 on the pitch make the game feel incredibly alive, bristling with energy and gravitas. Electronic Arts have officially been put on notice by Konami. I was really enjoying my last FIFA 16 career season but don't even want to play it now. FIFA 17 will have to really impress me with its gameplay, particularly ball physics, for me to bother with it. My single most favorite aspects of PES 17 so far: when I swap wings with a lofted cross, the ball actually moves with pace and curve instead of a giant lofted beach ball pass. When a keeper or defender deflects the ball, it looks like it actually made an impact on the player instead of looking like it hit a brick. Admittedly, I haven't even looked at the FIFA 17 gameplay videos because pre-release videos are typically trash. This is also the first time since PES 11 that I'm intrigued to give Konami a shot.

Don´t expect much in the commentary department, it´s probably very similar to last year and it was only passable last year.

FIFA is miles ahead on that aspect.

But the gameplay really makes up for it.

[Gnemi]

Quote: Originally Posted by nunogomes

Don´t expect much in the commentary department, it´s probably very similar to last year and it was only passable last year. FIFA is miles ahead on that aspect. But the gameplay really makes up for it.

Yeah, and you know what it reminded me of?

When you watch NBC coverage of the EPL, they occasionally offer what's called a Tactics cam where you can't hear commentary and you only get to see the game and hear the crowd.

If you know how I feel about Tactics cam, that's pretty much the highest compliment I could possibly pay to PES 17.

[JimmyDeicide]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

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. 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.

My only problem with this whole thing is if it cant be remedied the game is going to feel like fifa where all the teams play the same . You wont get the counter attacks like you should or enough long stuff happening because there is always 5 guys back . Your centre forward is always on an island right now.

[papinho81]

I have not been familiar with PES universe for more than ten years now. Last years how close the demo was from the released game when it comes to gameplay? Does Konami release screwing patch a la EA along the year?

If the gameplay stay close (improved if possible) from where it is, this game is a day one purchase for me this year.

[JimmyDeicide]

Quote: Originally Posted by Qb

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. 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.

My only problem with this whole thing is if it cant be remedied the game is going to feel like fifa where all the teams play the same . You wont get the counter attacks like you should or enough long stuff happening because there is always 5 guys back . Your centre forward is always on an island right now.
Its a case of get to edge of box and try to break each other down right now.

[Negan]

Not very experienced in soccer or soccer games but after downloading and playing this game all Ive got to say is wow, yhisgame is great. Will be looking to make this purchase come release day.