Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, also known as PES 2016, is a football simulation game developed by PES Productions and published by Konami for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One and will hopefully be released on September 15, 2015. It is the fifteenth edition of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. PES 2016 is also PES productions' 20th anniversary in making football games.
PES 16 is as much about physicality as it is about pace or technique. Each and every interaction between players matters (players behave more physical, pushing and shoving for challenges in the air and on the ground), impacting the gameplay in some way whether it’s big or small. This means bigger players can stamp their authority on the game - Yaya Toure, Nemanja Matić and Paul Pogba are beasts, devouring the opposition if you play to their strengths, like getting shoulder-to-shoulder with another player, or in a good position to make a challenge. While the great control system remains unchanged, the presentation and feel of the beautiful game feels very different. It retains the more balanced, fluid feel where player movement doesn't feel so rigid or unrealistic. There's a bigger emphasis on improving the attacking AI to create more goalscoring opportunities but it doesn't ignore the need for a solid defensive unit and more calculated build-up play.
The biggest impact of the improved fluidity and responsiveness is felt in the game’s dribbling. It’s glorious. We all know that PES has always been good at replicating player styles, but this is the best it has ever been. Dribbling with the likes of Neymar, Hazard and Sanchez is totally amazing. The moment you get the ball with them, you know you're controlling a special player. Defending is more like PES 5 and 6 now, where you hold X to track a player and will automatically make a tackle if you’re close enough. You can make challenges manually though, but being successful is a case of knowing which option to use and when. Passing, shooting and even goalkeepers remain solid, with enough new variations added to keep things ticking over. Konami has also tried to improve the role that goalkeepers play by adding more one handed saves and making their play more unpredictable.
Master League has been an area of consternation in recent years, but while it still lacks the depth of FIFA’s career mode, it’s much improved. The menus look good, and you feel more like a manager now - decisions you make have a clear impact on the team, with little stories even emerging throughout the season. Players will speak their mind and bring in extra merchandise sales based on their status, which is a nice touch. Transfers are more logical, but still lack a layer where you are able to negotiate with the player directly rather than just the club. Big transfers are celebrated with a press conference cutscene. There’s still no proper training aspect, though, which given the detailed monthly stats you have access to is somewhat disappointing. Graphically, PES 2016 has taken a step in the right direction, but still firmly behind FIFA. Up close, the game looks outstanding. However, there is a rather not-just-okay drop in level of detail when you focus on the gameplay cam. It’s not really terrible though, but when the competition manages to look great in the same setting, it’s a tad disappointing. Similar to PES 2015, night matches still don’t look too great either. Commentary is a bit better for the introduction of Peter Drury, but there is no chemistry between him and Jim Beglin. He’s a bit too loud whereas Beglin is subdued by comparison.
Overall, The gameplay feels more fluid and strikes a nice balance between simulation and making it easy to pick up and play. which do you prefer?? PES or FIFA? leave your comments below.
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