Topic: Pro Evolution Soccer Series

[thelinnen]

 :buttThe demo is out, anyone played it yet? Think it plays quite nicely, the weight of the ball is the most noticeable thing. It's probably the most spot on it's ever felt in a football game.

[ArthurDooley82]

The demo is out, anyone played it yet? Think it plays quite nicely, the weight of the ball is the most noticeable thing. It's probably the most spot on it's ever felt in a football game.

I agree but the beta seemed more enjoyable than the demo. Can't wait for the 3v3 online co-op they have got it spot on.

[quirkovski]

Bit of a let down, the AI midfield and defence seem to stand off when you attack. Hopefully the full game will be different or the inevitable ‘day one patch’ that all games seem to have will sort it.

[J-Mc-]

Had a go of the demo last night, feels like a step back IMO.

The graphics are terrible from a distance, fantastic close up though.

[CrasherKid79]

Firminos head doesn't sit right on his neck, very odd.

[ToneLa]

I've only got a PC and there's no demo yet. Hope the scripting is less obvious than last year

[redan]

I posted similar in the 2017 thread,

I have played the demo and overall it is very good yet again but I didn't noticed as much as a jump as there was from 2016 to 2017 and I'm doubtful I'll get it for that reason. £40 is a lot for a few tweaks and I have 2017 set up perfectly, all kits, Bundesliga, MLS etc.

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

I'm enjoying it actually.  Enough for me to pre-order, anyway.

SimplyGames have the Premium Edition for £35, if anyone is looking where to buy it.

Just scored a cracker:

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Amf5MHRDsE3mkn48F8T2T62bF9yi

[AndyMuller]

Tempted to get this instead of FIFA this year. Never played 2017 or 2016 but played 2015 briefly.

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[ArthurDooley82]

Any fellow rawkites fancy representing rawk fc on the 3 v 3 online co-op when it comes out ?

[smicer07]

Any fellow rawkites fancy representing rawk fc on the 3 v 3 online co-op when it comes out ?

I'll have a go on PS4, won't be able to play too much due to small child but it'd be a laugh.

[Upinsmoke]

I'd have a bash at that 3vs3 on ps4

[ArthurDooley82]

Sound fella's I will give you's a shout when it's out next thurs  and I'm on PS4

[puroresu_kid]

I'm enjoying it actually.  Enough for me to pre-order, anyway.

SimplyGames have the Premium Edition for £35, if anyone is looking where to buy it.

Just scored a cracker:

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Amf5MHRDsE3mkn48F8T2T62bF9yi

Doesn't PES hit the bargain basement within like 4-6 weeks of release because they don't sell anymore.

[DHKopper]

Is the PC version going to be a shitty last gen console port again this year?

[smicer07]

Doesn't PES hit the bargain basement within like 4-6 weeks of release because they don't sell anymore.

No its better than fifa.

[Wool]

Is the PC version going to be a shitty last gen console port again this year?

Nah, supposed to be the definitive version this time around.

[bailey90]

No its better than fifa.

Less people buy it though so it does get cheaper quicker than FIFA does.

[thelinnen]

Nah, supposed to be the definitive version this time around.

I'll wait for the evidence of that. Not releasing a PC demo is a bad sign.

[Wool]

I'll wait for the evidence of that. Not releasing a PC demo is a bad sign.

That's cos the last time they released a demo modders unlocked 45 minute halves and unlocked all the teams iirc. All the impressions of the PC version have been really positive so far.

[Samie]

Ah PES every year since 2006 you've let me down. But every year I hope you surpass those  EA FIFA tossers.

[Lawnmowerman]

Couldn't bear to let 17 go anyway, and all the kits and classic teams i've downloaded. I'll probably have that game as long as me playstation is running. I'd imagine someone will make an up to date patch for last years game, with all the new 2018 kits and squads anyway

[Darren G]

I'll wait for the evidence of that. Not releasing a PC demo is a bad sign.

 Doesn't look too shabby on PC (at least visually) on the gameplay demos on youtube.  Example:

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/jMi5Lis1Fbw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/jMi5Lis1Fbw</a>

[wadey-LFC]

Really hope my game comes tomorrow from shopto

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

Really hope my game comes tomorrow from shopto

Mine came from Simply Games today

[jackh]

Mine came from Simply Games today

I don't know how they do it, but they're brilliant - bargain prices and more often than not you get your delivery early (if you remember to pre-order!).

[AndyMuller]

Mine came from Simply Games today

Is the game any good? What system?

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[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

Is the game any good? What system?

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Only played 3 or 4 games so far mate but yeah, it's good.

It feels like they've only tweaked 17, rather than do anything mad, but I absolutely adored 17 so I'm more than happy with that.

Some nice new animations and things, particularly with ways to go past a man (you seem to be able to poke the ball past a player with various parts of your foot, and step around the other side, things like that.  Natural movements and bounces).  Will update when I've played a few more.

Xbox One, I'm on.  A shame I can't download option files but it's not a big deal any more.

[AndyMuller]

Only played 3 or 4 games so far mate but yeah, it's good.

It feels like they've only tweaked 17, rather than do anything mad, but I absolutely adored 17 so I'm more than happy with that.

Some nice new animations and things, particularly with ways to go past a man (you seem to be able to poke the ball past a player with various parts of your foot, and step around the other side, things like that.  Natural movements and bounces).  Will update when I've played a few more.

Xbox One, I'm on.  A shame I can't download option files but it's not a big deal any more.

Cheers mate, it sounds decent!

Having been a FIFA player for the past few years and the last PES I played was 2015, I'm considering binning off FIFA this year and getting this for PS4.

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[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

Cheers mate, it sounds decent!

Having been a FIFA player for the past few years and the last PES I played was 2015, I'm considering binning off FIFA this year and getting this for PS4.

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Last year was the first year I didn't buy FIFA since probably 09, and I had bought all of them from 98 to 07, so I almost always buy it. Didn't buy it last year and don't regret it, really. I'm sure it's good but the same stuff annoys me every year and EA don't seem arsed about fixing the problems. And pace abuse and spawn goals are harder to come by on PES!

[wadey-LFC]

Mine arrived today, servers not online yet?

[JerseyKloppite]

Reviews so far say good nut not much of an improvement on 2017 - probably can't justify buying now on that basis

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

Mine arrived today, servers not online yet?

They are, yeah. I was playing online last night.

[ToneLa]

Reviews so far say good nut not much of an improvement on 2017 - probably can't justify buying now on that basis

The Gamesradar review basically sounds the opposite of that, though I wouldn't necessarily take them over any other review source!

http://www.gamesradar.com/pes-2018-review-as-close-as-weve-gotten-to-pro-evo-perfection-in-a-long-long-time/

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

Reviews so far say good nut not much of an improvement on 2017 - probably can't justify buying now on that basis

Evolution rather than revolution. I'm happy I bought it but can see why others wouldn't.


Played a few more matches after posting here last night. Online games are quite a bit faster than in 17, I'm not sure yet if that's better or worse.

I also got stuffed by some idiot using stupid tactics. He was Real Madrid, played a 5-2-3 thing with the defenders pushed way, way back, Casemeiri and Kroos in front, with Ronaldo, Morata and Bale pushed away forward. I dominated possession but didn't manage a shot on target. He had like 12, and scored 3 of them. I wasn't impressed.

Firmino is a boss on this game though, he's rated 83 but they have the individuality just right, he's quality.

Can't wait for the update (assume tomorrow?) so we can get Salah in.

[Lawnmowerman]

I also got stuffed by some idiot using stupid tactics. He was Real Madrid, played a 5-2-3 thing with the defenders pushed way, way back, Casemeiri and Kroos in front, with Ronaldo, Morata and Bale pushed away forward. I dominated possession but didn't manage a shot on target. He had like 12, and scored 3 of them. I wasn't impressed.

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

[emoji1] don't laugh! Frustrating as hell. Live and learn, though!

[Lawnmowerman]

[emoji1] don't laugh! Frustrating as hell. Live and learn, though!

it's all in the beauty of this game anyway.

[GiorgosCarraGoonies]

it's all in the beauty of this game anyway.

Too true.

I had the AI dive against me last night, and get penalised for it - never had that happen before. It was in the box, last minute, I was about to put the controller through the telly when I realised the ref was pointing the other way. Cool feature.

[Card Cheat]

What's the craic with this online? '18 is a bit too pricey for me at the minute, if I get a £10 copy of '17 is there likely to still be a decent number of people to play against or will most have migrated over to '18?

Looking for something akin to the online seasons on FIFA (without the acute frustration). Not fussed about any other online features really.

Also do edits, patches, updates etc carry over to online?

On PS4.