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

09:11 AM - August 28, 2012 by Panicshade

Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 Demo #2 is available now for 360 users, queue it up right here. It weighs in at 1.14 GB.

PS3 users should see it later this afternoon when the PSN Store updates.

Full details on Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 demo #2 are right here.

Here are the 11 teams featured in the second demo.

Exhibition Mode

Real Madrid
Barcelona
Valencia
Athletic Club (Athletic Bilbao)
Manchester United
Bayern Munich
Juventus

Copa Libertadores

Santos FC
SC Corinthians
Boca Juniors
Chivas

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# 61 gopher_guy @ 08/30/12 01:51 AM

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

# 62 Amino @ 08/30/12 02:36 AM

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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

# 63 Bahnzo @ 08/30/12 02:49 AM

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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.

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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.

# 64 Bahnzo @ 08/30/12 02:56 AM

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.

# 65 Pappy Knuckles @ 08/30/12 03:37 AM

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.

# 66 MattyEdgeworth @ 08/30/12 05:16 AM

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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.

# 67 electrickeeper @ 08/30/12 11:26 AM

Really enjoying this demo. (Soldado reminds me of Adriano from a couple years ago as far as shot power)

This is the best PES on this generation, IMO.

I realize it won't happen, but I wish that the Copa Libertadores teams were able to be integrated with the rest of the teams, the standalone mode is kinda weak.

# 68 ezio @ 08/30/12 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by electrickeeper


	I realize it won't happen, but I wish that the Copa Libertadores teams were able to be integrated with the rest of the teams, the standalone mode is kinda weak.

Well there is a choice this year in ML to use European teams or South America I belive. What effect that has on avilable players, transfers etc. I don't think it known yet.

# 69 ezio @ 08/30/12 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

As it should be

Juve's defense should be hard to break down

Just another reason I love this year's game

# 70 dubcity @ 08/30/12 08:33 PM

Haven't played this enough times to tell if the goalkeepers are a whole lot better than PES 12, but they do seem to react differently. Doesn't seem like they run out of the box constantly like last year. I don't how many times in PES 12 I've had my goalkeeper leave the box with just one attacker heading towards him with 4-5 defenders separating the two. Or just dumb decisions like diving to trap a ball when there's literally no attackers within 20 feet of him. Hopefully that is out this year.

# 71 KG @ 08/30/12 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	Naughty Badstuber, lol. I like how you can get carded for standing tackles. I still wish you could get carded for persistent fouling with one player.

That would be great but very hard to implement.

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Originally Posted by MattyEdgeworth


	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.*

Really? It's pretty loud on my surround sound, especially on the demo with no commentary.

# 72 ZoneBlitz @ 08/30/12 09:53 PM

Another aspect of the demo that I like is that the ball feels like its own self. I like how it bounces freely around. It feels life-like.

Again, great game.

# 73 sarlndr @ 08/30/12 10:48 PM

I submit Konami. Take my money!

# 74 Matt10 @ 08/31/12 10:56 AM

There is something so satisfying to see that they might have finally got the defensive pressure right after all these years. The positioning, the tracking, the closing of the gaps - it's sublime.

Now let's hope Konami do not mess with it on the retail

# 75 zanner @ 08/31/12 12:40 PM

I was more impressed with the first demo than this one for some reason. Maybe because it was fresh, and different and felt pretty good.

The second demo, I just couldn't get into - Even with my favorite Barca being able to play as. Was bland and boring on Demo #2 for me. And I haven't played PES in years so I don't know how things are goalie wise, but for me it was very apparent that the goalies are WEAK and act/move faulty. There were soft goals that goalie doesn't even react on until its 10 yards behind him. One goal the cpu scored on me was a weak shot from about 25yards out, Casillas is probably 5-8 game yards off the line. Doesn't move until it's by him, it hits the post.. He's STILL in the air and the ball hits him in the back and then rolls back in the other corner of the goal... That was about the only excitement and laugh/fun I got out of this particular demo. And after it happened it was so odd and yet another weak goal against a good goalkeeper that I just pretty much decided I'll wait until next year. Not quite back for me yet. Also, I felt like the ball flight on shots were good in Demo 1, is there a change because they seem a little bit more "floaty" to me in Demo 2. Also, the goalie throws sent in the air are just plain laughable. Now that's a floater.

Player I.D. I will hand it to PES though. It is a nice feature and I'm hoping that the new touch and dribbling controls on Fifa will allow Fifa to portray more of a feel depending on player like PES does so well and still good in Demo 2.

# 76 bosoxfan1 @ 08/31/12 10:00 PM

Yeah... when I tried out the first demo I thought it would be a first day purchase for me and no Fifa this year... but now with demo #2 the more I play it, the more frustrating it has become. Maybe it's me but I'm seeing a few things I dislike about Fifa (perfect sliding tackles and perfect tackles overall) but also a good amount of fouls called so I don't know... Also, anyone having a problem with a slower guy catching up from behind your faster guy when he shouldn't? Like my guy doesn't run as he should... don't know if it has something to do with the RB (xbox 360) instead of the RT to sprint.

# 77 KG @ 08/31/12 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt10


	There is something so satisfying to see that they might have finally got the defensive pressure right after all these years. The positioning, the tracking, the closing of the gaps - it's sublime. Now let's hope Konami do not mess with it on the retail

It's really something Matteo. I played as Bilbao vs Barca on all manual controls and with them closing down it really made me concentrate. I lost 1-0 on a quick counter helped out by a poor pass from me under pressure.

# 78 Matt10 @ 09/01/12 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KG


	It's really something Matteo. I played as Bilbao vs Barca on all manual controls and with them closing down it really made me concentrate. I lost 1-0 on a quick counter helped out by a poor pass from me under pressure.

Yes!! The closing down is ABSOLUTELY key. It's about positioning of already being there - not having to just sprint to the player with the ball everytime, it's about the positioning - and defense is so huge in the beautiful game. I think that is what FIFA lacks; all about the showboating and less about the little things.

# 79 RoyceDa59 @ 09/01/12 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt10


	Yes!! The closing down is ABSOLUTELY key. It's about positioning of already being there - not having to just sprint to the player with the ball everytime, it's about the positioning - and defense is so huge in the beautiful game. I think that is what FIFA lacks; all about the showboating and less about the little things.

Yup I noticed this too, I have conceded some silly goals due to me switching to a player and pulling him out of position to go cover the guy with the ball. It is all about being patient when defending.

Sometimes I just sit back and cover passing lanes and watch the CPU back pass or switch sides to try the unlock the defence. I remember playing a game when I had pressured an team really hard in their on half they had to pass back to their Goalkeeper numerous times.

# 80 Randiesel75 @ 09/01/12 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyceDa59


	Yup I noticed this too, I have conceded some silly goals due to me switching to a player and pulling him out of position to go cover the guy with the ball. It is all about being patient when defending. Sometimes I just sit back and cover passing lanes and watch the CPU back pass or switch sides to try the unlock the defence. I remember playing a game when I had pressured an team really hard in their on half they had to pass back to their Goalkeeper numerous times.

This is great advice. Once I learned to be patient and gaurd the passing lanes instead of the player with the ball, things started to really turn around for me and I was able to go up a level.

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