I don't want to argue here, posting this to show what I feel PES should copy from "other" game.
YouTube - FIFA 14 - Some long range shots from Liverpool game and GK reactions in HD
Take a look at this highlights reel. Goalkeeper reactions, long range shots trajectories, swerves (YES! The thing PES did very well in PS2 gen didn't reach same quality on PS3/X360 version of the game sadly).
I don't want to argue here, but imo EA did nail some things very well.
And yes, there is power behind shots (sadly YT caps vids down on speed), you can shoot from 40 yards out with enough power for it to BLAST the net (ie. Ibrahimovic strike). If you overdo it, the ball will just FLY above bar.
I know people hate F*** franchise for good reasons, but don't be blind not to see things they DID right.
I gotta say i agree with this. Fifa 14 on manual controls with the new inertia system is a lot of fun to play. EA have come a long way. I recommend people check FIFA14 out if they are disappointed with Pro Evo. I got Pro Evo 14 first after trying out the demo and got bored after 2 weeks due to the lack of depth and rubbish online mode. I mean who wants to play Master League these days start with a bunch of fake crap players and build a super team? Boring. Also online is almist unplayable. Why is it so hard to get online right forKonami when FIFA online for me plays as well as offline 95% of the time?
At this point I decided to get FIFA 14. I havent looked back. EA nailed it with Online Seasons. The skil games as well is another area where FIFA owns PES. In 2014 Konami includes the most basic and boring training mode ever. There is no incentive to keep playing it where as in FIFA you are always looking to beat your own score.
Yet another area is the commentary, FIFA is MILES ahead, proof positive is the video embedded in the post i am quoting, it feels as if you are listening to martin tyler commentate the match live as it happens. What do we get in PES? Champion and Beglin saying the same lines they have been saying for years (worst one being "and he takes the chance with some aplomb") as well as the player name in one tone of voice and then a generic phrase in a different tone, like one of those super lame voicemail recordings. So amateurish...
The FIFA store is another feture that Konami should take a page out of, hundreds of fun items to purchase such as balls (world cup balls, old balls, different brands) vintage kits for teams, etc. And all of these can be used in all modes, I can play the Barclasy Premier League with the Jabulani if I want to. Not in Pes though, we get only 3 or 4 authentic balls and then generic ugly ass PES balls that you can only use in unlicensed leagues, not a big deal but it shows the level of detail that is sorely missing from PES at the moment.
On the pitch I must say I have had a lot of fun with Pro Evo 14 but then something happens that make me want to turn it off like the keeper doing that one leg one hand stretch saving animation which always result in a goal, my defenders not tracking runs, lack of awareness, etc.
For me this year FIFA is the game to beat, truly the complete package where as PES 2014 is a VERY rough diamond that needs a LOT of polishing up. Hopefully the November patch can address most of the issues so we could end up with 2 great footie games this year, but unfortunately things like the commentary, and the lack of content and licenses will always leave PES behind.
it all comes down to which game do you look forward to playing the most? For me at this moment in time the answer is FIFA. If Konami sort out the online lag, online cameras, player faces, and general gameplay bugs in November my answer could change...not getting my hopes up though, especially with online...