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Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 (2017)

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Editor's note: This review in progress is based only on the offline component of PES 2018. As such, we're confident our opinion on the game's mechanics and how it plays is unlikely to change that much. However, we won't pass final judgement until we've had the chance to fully test the online aspects of PES 2018 on public servers.While PES 2018 is undoubtedly an improvement over its predecessor, don’t expect the same leap in quality achieved by PES 2017. Instead, this year’s effort builds on the superb foundation of the previous game, consolidating its gains and focusing on further satisfying its core audience.Simply, if you liked PES 2017 you’re going to find plenty to adore here in regards to the extra depth and variety added to the on-pitch action, plus a number of small tweaks made to the likes of Master League mode. But if you’re thinking of switching from FIFA, take note - no concession has been made to try and appease those who are not already fans of the formula PES employs.In a way not overly dissimilar to a fighting game sequel, PES 2018 feels like an exercise in not wanting to undermine or distort the sublime balance the previous incarnation managed to achieve. As such, there’s a certain familiarity to the bulk of the headline features.Real Touch+ is an elaboration of PES 2017’s Real Touch feature, which improved a player’s first touch and provided them better awareness in positioning themselves to shield the balls from opponents and bringing it under control. With Real Touch+, the core concept remains but now the whole body is brought into play. Players use thighs, shoulders, stomach, chest and the entire foot – front, side and back – to control the ball, and the result is imperfect passes have a better chance of finding their target, as players have more ways to interact with passes coming towards them.This diversity of interaction adds a palpable sense of visual drama to matches and goes a long way to making things look closer to what you’d expect to see on TV. It also ups the spectacle, and passing combinations such knocks and flicks, with body parts other than a foot, are flattering for even a beginner.Naturally, players with the highest ‘ball control’ rating – Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, Neymar Jr – benefit most, but its influence is apparent throughout the game at every level. Playing as Real Madrid - dubbed ‘MD White’ this year, thanks to the ongoing licensing war with FIFA - I was trying to intercept a pass using Casemiro (ball control 78) when he nudged the ball with his heel to knock it away from an onrushing Antoine Griezmann. It might not sound like much on paper, but the effect in the heat of the game is genuinely exciting to see.This greater ability to bring the ball under control feeds into improvements to how players move both their body and the ball when dribbling, especially at lower speeds. Players visibly shift their weight to change direction more suddenly and tempt defenders into making a wrong move, while a range
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Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/11/pes-2018-review

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