The Konami football simulation PES 2014 brings a new graphics engine, improved game physics and animations. In addition, the goalkeeper to react better and the stadium atmosphere is sensational.
New graphics engine and fantastic atmosphere
The new graphics engine makes PES 2014 still liquid. In addition, one can see more stunning detail, especially in close-ups of the players. The stages are elaborated detailed and the player's movements are varied, even if they appear slowly and partially artificial.
The sound effects convincing. The stadium atmosphere comes across well and the audience plays an important role: it supports your team, whistles the opponent out and trembles at every opportunity to score with. In critical game moments viewers increase their support.
Both the audience and the game development has an impact on the morale of the players on the court. During the stronger to withstand the psychological pressure, the weak suffer more and become disillusioned.
Impeccable tactics and improved physics
Tactics and strategy have always been a strength of PES. The 2014 version improved these aspects further. The player has access to eleven standard tactics. With the outstanding editor you simply created beyond their own behavior patterns.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 introduces a new team play. This one controls very specific strategic movements of the players on the court.
The new contrast system called Motion Animation Stability System makes the encounters more realistic. Both the game dynamics and the physical strength and control of the players involved also contribute.
PES 2014 increased the number of players with player ID . This guarantees a great similarity between the real football players and the virtual ball artists. This is true not only for the visual similarity but also for the movements, behavior and style.
Who sees himself more in the role of the coach, activated in PES 2014 coach mode . The game then control remains in the hands of artificial intelligence, while the player is focused on the game and determined strategy, tactics and substitutions.
PES holds official licenses for the most important competitions: UEFA Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, Copa Libertadores and starting this year, the Asian Champions League. Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 competition mode reintroduces that was missing in PES 2013.
Better ball control and more team spirit
The gameplay experiences only few improvements over PES 2013. Most important is the introduction of True Ball Tech . Stops with this technique and controlled to the ball better. The ball physics has greatly improved Konami.
The controls are very accurate, the game openings excellent and the full-backs follow the game development well. Teamplay is in PES 2014 much more important than in previous versions. The new animations increase the realism, some movements but appear artificial. The speed of the game and the pace of actions appeared a little slow in our first test.
Conclusion: Impressive gameplay, but FIFA 14 better
Konami has put much emphasis on the actual environment Fußbalspiels: The technical-tactical game management is impeccable. The strong audience included and designed to the smallest detail stadiums create an extraordinary game atmosphere.
On the square in team spirit is rewarded, True ball increases the possibilities of ball control and the psychological feelings of the players affect their style of play. The game flow is improved in PES 2014, but sometimes a little slow. The referees are quite rigid in their decisions.
The graphics in PES 2014 is done and also the focus on gameplay looks good on the game. On the other hand, Pro Evolution Soccer still lags behind rival FIFA 14
Last modified: 09/20/13
Benefits
extraordinary atmosphere
good gameplay
enhanced animation
good simulation
excellent team play
Disadvantages
no rain
Referee quite strict
Game speed a bit slow
some movements too bumpy
