.. Im loving this game more and more. The smoothness, the response, and absolute freedom you have in this game when everything's on full manual is amazing. Tip: use L1+circle for your long balls... they are low and quick and really take counter attacking to a new level. And the awesome first time early crosses you can do with this is amazing...ive used this to score some great looking goals, particularly with ultra fast players who run onto it, past the defenders (no more catch up bug, and fast players out run the defenders with or without the ball).
A few days ago, I was a bit hmm with some of the animations, but as I play this game more and more, seeing more variety, im really liking it...particularly with the lower teams were even animations seem slowed down and smoother. Im just starting to play superstar again, full manual etc, and yeah the b teams are the way to go. 15 mins of course - but ive always done this.
Finally, ive noticed huge improvement compared to pes 2015 in regards to the L1 rightstick control of an attacking teammate,ie. the teammate control function. You need to set it on manual in the controller section. Means when you have the ball, you hold L1, and then point the stick to a team mate you want to control off the ball in attack. Once selected (blue arrow on top of player), you can then flick which direction you want that player to sprint in. To do this you flick and let go of the right stick. OR you can actually control the teammates movement moving around until you let go of the stick.. similar to football kindom. Great to draw away players and make space, as the defenders seem to follow you. This was very hit and miss with pes2015 as there would always be a stutter with the team mate you'd gain control of, ie. he'd be running a particular line, and then as soon as you picked him as the controlled teammate, he'd first stop and stutter for a second and then move. Now in pes2016, things just work smoother, and momentum is continued from uncontrolled teammates run, to being controlled.. there is no stutter in the transition.. or its now minimal, and much more responsive. Takes a bit to work this.. but huge advantage for 1vs1 if you can get this working. Btw, when you chose automatic for this function, you can only pick the teammate, and he'll make an automatic forward run... as opposed to being able to go any line or move where ever you force the right stick.
Also, ive noticed manual right stick switching of defending is also way more responsive than pes2015.
.. now just waiting for Konami's update to roster etc before I begin a masterleague. Btw, anyone know when the update is officially to be released?? Also, when is the patch update due to be released?? surely this will come along with the dlc update etc....