PES 2013

The Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 came out on the wave of the European Championship, and this spirit is felt in every detail. The Japanese from Konami once again relied on speed and authenticity: the match does not turn into rolling the ball across the field, but requires quick decisions, accurate passes and an understanding of where exactly the opponent is now. The key idea of ​​this part is the individuality of the players called Player ID.. Stars are recognized not by the name on their back, but by their habits: Messi dribbles with short touches and changes direction almost without swinging, Ronaldo hits from any distance and easily escapes his guard at speed. Players with different characteristics do feel different, and this is the main difference between PES and its more “even” opponents. Control has become completely manual. The mechanics of the PES FullControl give you independence in dribbling, and the technology of dynamic ball handling forces you to accept a pass depending on its strength and situation - on a bad lawn the projectile will bounce off your foot, and this is not a bug, but part of the design. The theme of Euro 2012 with the teams and stadiums of that championship has been added to the tournament mode. It’s also encouraging that the matches have become more predictable in a good way: if a player knows how to pass and open up, his team acts exactly as he intended. The computer has learned to readjust as the match progresses - if it leads the score, it closes, but if it loses, it goes forward with greater forces, and it has to be prepared for this in advance. Online modes, friendly matches on the couch and tournaments for fans of long seasons are also in place. Nine leagues and more than thirty clubs are available, as well as the traditional Master League and “Become a Legend”, where a career is built from one player. The PES 2013, despite all the licensing disputes, remains one of the most respected parts of the series - for its responsiveness, the weight of the players and the feeling of a live match.