If you’re desperate to find out who triumphs in this year’s episode of the eternal FIFA versus PES battle, you’ve not got long to wait. Both games are out are out this September, and a free demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 will be available on all platforms starting August 13.
”PES 2016 continues to lead the way in the recreation of ‘The Beautiful Game’,” boasts Konami. ”The new game strives to create a realistic yet always exciting match between users, and deliver quality gameplay as per KONAMI’s ongoing ‘The Pitch is Ours’ mantra. From further integration of the industry-leading Fox Engine bringing the on-pitch action to life, to the full commitment to creating the best gameplay experience, to the full redevelopment of Master League, every facet of PES 2016 has been enhanced to deliver yet another outstanding product.”
It seems like I read this every year about the next big football game, but impact and collision detection has been reworked in an attempt to improved player tussles, and headers and volley control have both been tweaked. Then there’s a refined dribbling system, which at this point is the key difference between FIFA and PES - in the latter, slaloming around defenders as Lionel Messi just feels…right.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 is set for release on September 18, 2015.
