This year PES 2015 has nothing to do with last year failure, is evident this year was remade from scratch and the result couldnt be better.This year PES 2015 has nothing to do with last year failure, is evident this year was remade from scratch and the result couldnt be better. The most important thing in a sport game like this is the gameplay right? Because you can have ultra realistic graphics, all the licenses for teams, leagues, stadiums and kits, but if your gameplay is not well developed then all comes to nothing. And this is why this year versión of Pro Evo shines bright.
Licenses are ok considering there are OF availables for PS3, but the lack of an editor for the staduims can be a problem, the game needs more stadiums.
Gameplay
Back is the good feeling of PS2 versions, when avery game was a joy to play, here you have the sensation that every match is unique, and every goal you score is something new, the game is so well balanced that you really feel you control your team and can do whatever comes in your mind, want to play ping pong passes? no problem, if you have the hability you can do it, want to play long balls? you can do it too, or you wanna play with counter attacks like Real? then is up to you, the passes are precise and responsive, the crosses are exact depending of your position, and the shots are well balanced, this year you can score again from shots outside the box, in last year version was imposible, you can make more delicate definitions with R2 button, and now not every cross to the box is a possibility of goal like last season.
The keepers are so improved this year too, is hard to see a goal yo can blame on the keeper, maybe they need to react better on one on one situations to reduce space to the forward players, but mostly they react very well to most situations, their arms power is a little bit overpowered and that looks unrealistic, but nothing that compromises gameplay at all.
Dribling could be a little more easier and responsive but thats something for future versions.
The ball physics are great, and really moves like you expect they would in real life,
The players physic combat are a great addition but still needs more work, they repeat a lot and the animations need more variations but it doesnt compromise gameplay either.
The player ID adds a lot to the realism of the gameplay, when you make a running with Ronaldo you know is him, when you make a long and precise pass with Pirlo you know is him, when you escape from various defenders like Messi you know thats his style and even the way Robben runs with his open arms is in the game, and it feels and looks so real you can only thanks to konami for that.
The Team ID works the same way as well, emulating the way each team plays on real life, so expect Real Madrid and his fast counter attacks, or Bayern and his game of posession and so on. Of course in tactis you can change the way you want to play, there are a lot of options there, the new fluid formation is great too and really make games more dynamic than ever.
Graphics
In PS3 the game take the console to his limits, of course you cant compare with PS4 quality but considering is an old gen console is a good result. Shame they have to remove the games intro in this version but i believe was a choice to make to not compromise the game.
The players likeness are awesome, you can instantly recognize the stars like Ronaldo, Messi or Robben, while other players not so famous still needs improvement. The field looks good, and the grass has a proper texture now, the stadium looks fine too but the crowd when looking up close looks pretty bad, in next gen looks better for what i saw on videos.
Sound
The game soundtrack is the best in years, the selection includes the most popular songs around the world and give the game a modern felling, the in game commentators is another area that needs a lot of work, no matter in the language you play they repeat a lot and sometimes make no sense from what you are watching on the game. In game sounds like the crowd from different teams are well done and really make you feel in the game, you can hear different sounds when you score a goal playing home or when you are away. Some classic chants from different leagues are there too and add the right atmosphere for each situation.
Presentation
This is one aspect of the game that made some step forward and other backwards.
The main menu was re designed, using a windows 8 style that really gives the game a much modern feeling making easy for the player to find what he wants and even customize the menu.
Inside the modes like master league or leagues and championships needs to be upgraded too to look good as the main menu. The intro is gone and thats not good, other details like non sense phrases on the stadiums dont help, the game could take some ideas from the 2k series from nba to a more tv like show during the game, half game, and in the end of the game, showing for example the best player of the game plays and simulating a fake interview scene for example… Expand
