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People say this to the point that it's almost a cliché now, but I've just had the best game of football I think I've ever had. I tried to save a recording of it but unfortunately the first 20 minutes of the match are missing.
I started another Master League, as Middlesborough, on Top Player. First game was against Bournemouth. It was a totally different experience to anything I had with the demo or in any of the other matches I played this morning.
Bournemouth went 1-0 up after five minutes - it was a nice dribble from their midfielder, followed by a dink of a pass to the striker (who was in space after I moved his marker to block the midfielder's shot), and a blast into the top (!) corner.
I was set up quite defensively and I didn't want to push it, but half time came and it was still 1-0 to the home team.
So I decided to be a little more adventurous - first by adjusting the ATT level a little bit, and finally by using the new advanced tactics ("wing backs push up" and "strikers stay central").
Here's the recording of the second half - there's a lot going on:
If you don't want to know the score, look away now (by which I mean, don't click the below spoiler).
I started another Master League, as Middlesborough, on Top Player. First game was against Bournemouth. It was a totally different experience to anything I had with the demo or in any of the other matches I played this morning.
- Bournemouth were really slowly jogging on the ball from kick-off and looking for passes, to the point where it felt bizarre, because it was a new experience. It was so strange, that it felt like they were being controlled by another human.
- As a result of this style of play, the speed of the game slowed down MASSIVELY compared to the other matches I've played.
- Playing with the pass assist set to default (i.e. PA1), passes weren't as easy to make, and the balance felt just right, for me. Big difference compared to playing matches with the best teams (such as those in the demo).
- The guys who couldn't dribble, really couldn't get away with a dribble. I didn't know the players and I was being punished for trying to beat decent players with guys who didn't have the skill to do it.
- When it got to 70 minutes, because I was constantly running and pressing at this point out of desperation, there were some tired legs. Trying to move one of the affected players felt like trying to steer an elephant through an assault course. Their legs had started to go, and I could actually feel it.
Bournemouth went 1-0 up after five minutes - it was a nice dribble from their midfielder, followed by a dink of a pass to the striker (who was in space after I moved his marker to block the midfielder's shot), and a blast into the top (!) corner.
I was set up quite defensively and I didn't want to push it, but half time came and it was still 1-0 to the home team.
So I decided to be a little more adventurous - first by adjusting the ATT level a little bit, and finally by using the new advanced tactics ("wing backs push up" and "strikers stay central").
Here's the recording of the second half - there's a lot going on:
If you don't want to know the score, look away now (by which I mean, don't click the below spoiler).
Within the first few minutes I had a shot that went AGONISINGLY wide. Shortly afterwards, they had a great chance to score and using the slide-tackle button I JUST managed to deflect it wide.
Check out the moment where they're through on goal and I bring the goalkeeper out, which forces the AI into a shot from range that goes way wide.
Look how many long shots the AI tries (particularly around the 70 minute mark). At last!
That equaliser... Let me tell you, I haven't properly celebrated a goal in PES for years, truly, but for that, I was running around the living room with my shirt over my head. The SATISFACTION of FINALLY breaking their defence.
...and then, being an idiot, I decided NOT to turn off the attacking options (it was my first game with Middlesborough and I wanted a cheeky win). One perfectly-executed lofted through-ball later, I'd thrown it all away.
It looks so real, though, that last goal. It looks like something from Match of the Day. I didn't feel cheated, I didn't feel anything was unfair. It was hard as nails, and satisfying as hell.
Also, those who talk about defender catch-up... Just check out the last goal and how I stand absolutely no chance.
There is magic in this game.
Check out the moment where they're through on goal and I bring the goalkeeper out, which forces the AI into a shot from range that goes way wide.
Look how many long shots the AI tries (particularly around the 70 minute mark). At last!
That equaliser... Let me tell you, I haven't properly celebrated a goal in PES for years, truly, but for that, I was running around the living room with my shirt over my head. The SATISFACTION of FINALLY breaking their defence.
...and then, being an idiot, I decided NOT to turn off the attacking options (it was my first game with Middlesborough and I wanted a cheeky win). One perfectly-executed lofted through-ball later, I'd thrown it all away.
It looks so real, though, that last goal. It looks like something from Match of the Day. I didn't feel cheated, I didn't feel anything was unfair. It was hard as nails, and satisfying as hell.
Also, those who talk about defender catch-up... Just check out the last goal and how I stand absolutely no chance.
There is magic in this game.
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I think I just automatically assumed one version had some myclub extra BS for more money.
I have the Australian/pal version of Pes2017 for ps4, and there are quite a few euro languages you can choose... prefer a language I don't understand until the day English commentary is decent..
I love the thought of him saying that casually. "Want a tit? Anyone?" "I'll have one!" "He'll have a tit."
