Contextual animations such as shielding are still in the game, and while I wish they could be triggered on command, they generally play out well and don’t suck you into unnecessary actions. Using defender’s momentum and body position against him is also a great way to dribble past him without having to rely on tricks.Īnimations are also greatly improved with sliding and clipping greatly reduced. Skill moves are still a little difficult to pull off, but after some time in training mode I’ve been able to pull off the basics (step overs, feints, etc.). The difference between attackers and defenders is more pronounced compared to years prior where you could literally dribble the entire pitch with lumbering center backs. Adding to this is the Player ID variety that really stands out this year. Whether it’s the dribbling or the animations, PES 2019 gives the most satisfying experience to date as you attempt to maneuver through defenses. One area where PES 2019 exceeds all expectations is on the ball. Perhaps tweaking formations and tactics will help in this area, but the fundamentals should never be sacrificed for the sake of fun. Midfield play has been improved as well, although there’s still some room for improvement to be had when it comes to numbers and compactness. PES 2019 does a great job at balancing the two, even inside the box where it was next to impossible to draw a penalty in PES 2018. Proper representation of fouls in video games requires aggressive defenders willing to put in a challenge mixed with officials capable of whistling the fouls. Striking the balance between realism and fun is a tough task for any developer, but fouls and proper midfield play are key components in this balance, and PES 2019 gets this more right than wrong. It’s in re-creating these actions where Konami has gotten into trouble recently. For every momentary flash of brilliance, there’s tactical fouling, sloppy challenges and other little interruptions that help to break up the action. Often dubbed “The Beautiful Game,” soccer is primarily anything but to me. Now that I’ve walked down the tunnel, it’s time to see how PES 2019 stacks up on the pitch. Knowing that the major European licenses are locked into agreements with EA, Konami took a bold approach, parting ways with the UEFA Champions and Europa League licenses, and instead used that money towards acquiring the licenses to leagues such as the Russian Premier League and Scottish Premiership, among others.
Sticking true to its mantra, Konami seems intent on focusing its efforts on gameplay. Releasing nearly a month ahead of its competitor, Konami has taken an aggressive approach in hopes of once again dominating the soccer market with PES 2019.
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