Played a few matches last night and in my opinion, the patch has improved gameplay, but there are still some glaring things in there that they really should've sorted. Few initial thoughts:
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Unpredictability seems better, especially with crosses - this is pretty much key to me playing PES for a prolonged period of time. Scored some decent goals that I wouldn't have had a chance of scoring pre-patch.
New animations are nice.
AI goalkeepers are a lot more solid.
Headers are a lot better.
AI seems a bit more aggressive with the tackling/fouling.
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Still no long shots from the AI (see below).
Unless you're playing with a top team, the majority of shots from outside the box are way too floaty and non-threatening.
Possession/pass retention from the AI is still far too dominant, regardless of their skill level.
Linked in with the above - the AI still doesn't dribble and attempt to take you on, which effectively means that they're never too far out of position.
Scripting is still a big issue, HOWEVER I have been able to break through and score a couple of late goals when leading by a single goal, whereas before, you hit the 65-minute mark and the AI suddenly turns superhuman, giving you very little chance whatsoever.
AI attacking still feels horrendously robotic at times (less than before, but that's not saying much) and massively unrealistic. I'm still seeing lots of chipped through ball down the channel to the winger, low cross into the box, back heel at the near post by the first attacker and struck perfectly into the top corner by the second attacker.
Aside from the above, I think probably my biggest gripe with this game is that there is very little disparity between teams and how they play. I have absolutely no interest in online/MyClub, so generally play exhibition/league matches, so this year it's been quite good to have the option to use Russian/Belgian/Danish/Swiss etc teams, however the differences in how they set up and how they perform on the pitch are minimal frankly. Playing as a 3/4 star team generally follows the same sequence and feels like a slog more than anything.
Hello Friends
I have a question. . Pre Patch The AI won't shoot from distance, or any wide position.
After the patch (DP2) This problem has been fixed ?
Cpu shoot from distance ( Long Shoot ) ?
Seems to differ for people I think. I played maybe eight matches last night and didn't see a single shot from outside the box, which was disappointing.