Movie review score
5

PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2011 is here and will bring digital soccer to the nextlevel. Central to the heart and soul of PES 2011 is the idea of freedom ofplay. This freedom invigorates the series with the most advanced set ofgamplay improvements ever attempted by the Winning Eleven Productionteam,coupled with the greatest stride in new content. The result will be a gamethat allows total control over every element of play – even online – to givethe most lifelike soccer experience next to actually putting on a uniform andtaking the field.Features:Total Control: PES Productions has enhanced the360-degree passing ratio, offering unprecedented levels of control over everypass, shot, throw-in, through ball and lofted through balls. Users can passthe ball into space, and move their play with total freedom. Players mustprecisely weight their passes and second-guess the runs of their team-matesand exploit their movement. Players even can apply pressure on opponents toforce them off the ball.Shot & Stamina Gauge: In addition to the genericpower gauge, the Shot & Stamina meter details the player’s exact level offitness. Constantly sprinting will have an adverse affect on performance andstatisticsNew Defender AI: Defenders now hold their positionsnaturally,instead of chasing balls that enter their area and work to close down theattacker to force mistakesAnimation and Player Physics: PES Productions hastotally reworked every element of in-game animation. These additions willbecome clear before even kick-off, with the players enjoying fluid, naturalmovements, with more realistic acceleration and inertia than ever before. Thephysicality between players is also improved, which was a priority requestedin PES forums. Jostling and blocking now looks stunning, while there is alarger variety of convincing tackling styles. Ambient animation also addsimmensely to the in-game atmosphere, as players behave realistically when offthe ball, and walk and run with a variety of individual styles.
