There are certain years in football gaming history that fans never forget. For the Pro Evolution Soccer faithful, 2014 was a dark year. But 2015? That was the resurrection.
Looking back almost a decade later, stands as one of the most important titles in the series' history. It didn't just fix the mistakes of its predecessor; it reminded the world why PES used to be king. pes 15
If you are a younger player who only knows the "eFootball" era of microtransactions and lag, go find a copy of PES 2015 for the PS4 or PC. Play a Master League season with a mid-table team like Fiorentina or Everton. There are certain years in football gaming history
Putting a creative player in the "hole" behind two strikers allowed you to control the entire flow of the match. It is arguably the last time a football game truly rewarded intelligent passing over pace abuse. That was the resurrection
The engine sang. Player movement became fluid again. More importantly, the weight of the ball was perfect. In FIFA , the ball often feels like a beach ball or a pinball. In PES 2015 , it felt like a real object . You could feel the difference between a driven pass and a delicate chip.
Was it better than FIFA 15 ? In terms of pure simulation of football ? Absolutely. FIFA 15 was a hyper-speed, 5-4 highlight reel. PES 2015 was a tactical chess match.