Originally posted by St Helens RLFC@Jan 17 2006, 04:55 AM
What I like about it is that you have to work very, very hard for every single goal.
Once you crack it though you can play sublime footy that no other footy game can match..........
Remember HOLDING/CONTROLLING POSSESSION IS EVERYTHING in this version.
1. Holding back a little more on defense (don't rush in with the X button as you will concede lots of fouls), not getting out of field position (ie. keep your defensive shape) and looking for loose balls to intercept. Generally in defense its about picking the right moment to tackle, and the right moment to just shadow your opponent. Bigger defenders can quite often just push your opponent off the ball with no buttons pushed.
2. On attack - holding the ball up more/turning your back on the opposition, especially with the better teams, a supporting player WILL eventually run into a passable position.
3. Vary your play more then previous PES versions. Having trouble busting the midfield? - go down the wing - remember that the "long ball" is far more effective in this version as well, thus a real option if you are struggling to break the opposition down.
4. Can't just "ping" the ball around in this version - more often then not you will turn over possession. Make sure passes are directed properly (slow down and face the person you are passing to) with correct amount of weight (perfect holding down of the relevant button).
Take your finger off the R1 button just prior to passing/shooting for much better results
5. Vary your running speed more (R1 to R2 and vice versa), and run more often then not without using the R1/R2 buttons at all..............
Hope these help somewhat.
