- The Beautiful Game -
It ignites a burning passion from within, evoking a myriad of emotions that although seldom understood, captivates the mind and soul of its fanatical advocates. It transcends cultures, unites nations, and converges denominations. It is universally acknowledged and widely recognised as the world’s definitive language. Football is more than just a sport; for it’s disciples it’s a religion. A complete way of life in it’s own unique entirety.
The late great Bill Shankly summarised it best when he delivered those immortal words that will forever be echoed within the sanctuaries of soccer; "Some people think football's a matter of life and death. I can assure them it is much more serious than that". And for every devotee of the game, never has there been a truer word spoken.
The footballing philosphy adopted by Shingo "Seabass" Takatsuka and Co. for their Pro Evolution Soccer series over the years has been nothing short of pure undiluted genius. Never in football video game history has any development team recreated the Beautiful Game in such a frighteningly realistic manner.
Understanding the fundamentals of football, and the respective techniques within the game have been paramount for Konami to achieve their unparralleled success. The key factor, and the ongoing hallmark of the series lies within the emphasis on player individuality. In order to truly imitate and reproduce football on an interactive video gaming platform, you need to simulate what you covert.
Konami have always held this philosophy in high regard, and thus produced a database of players, each of which, are independently exclusive to the next.
This idiology has ensured that no one player ever comprises the same skillset, this in turn guarantees that you always have 22 individual players collectively combining to create a completely unique team. The infinite amount of variables this system can deliver assures limitless eventualities. This secures the magical ‘No game is ever the same’ feeling, a longstanding trademark of the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
The sheer unpredictability factor of football is what Konami have understood and replicated perfectly. This in turn is what produces the classic ‘jumping out of your seat moments’ that have become synonymous with the brand.
From a technical standpoint, Pro Evolution Soccer has no peers. The vast depth of the gameplay, and the technical brilliance with regards mimicking real life proficiency, is what makes PES the footballers choice.
Applying the same fundemental tendencies of the real game within Pro Evolution Soccer is undoubtabley the most satisfying way to play Konami’s pièce de résistance. The awareness of angles, posture, passing percentages, and fair play, and the utilising of the aforementioned traits, are what ensure a fulfilling and pleasurable gaming experience. If your of a likeminded mentality, and appreciate, acknowledge Pro Evolution Soccer, then welcome to The Beautiful Game.
Carlsberg don't make football simulations, but if they did, it would probably be the 2nd best football reproduction in the world......
PES 2014, the epitome of genius personified......
End of story. Period. And that is all she wrote....
