PES 2012

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 came out at a time when Konami had found a formula and focused on the little things that make a match enjoyable. The main bet is on the intelligence of partners and opponents: players without the ball open up intelligently, defenders insure each other and cover zones, and artificial intelligence reacts to your actions, and does not live according to a schedule. The controls already made it possible to work with partners off the ball: you can send a player into a dash or ask him to open up, and then pass the ball at the right moment. So the game ceases to be a battle of one person and turns into a team effort, where preparation and foresight make a difference. A license for the Champions League and Europa League adds weight to the season. Single-player modes are combined into a common structure, which includes Master League with club management, “Become a Legend” - the career of one football player, and tournaments for national teams. The fans in the stands sing, make noise and react to events, which makes the atmosphere more intense. In the section that combines career modes, games are played not only for the club, but also for an individual football player: you need to develop skills, earn the trust of the coach and achieve a place in the team. European tournament licenses allow you to feel the atmosphere of big nights, and additional difficulty settings will be useful for those who are just getting used to the series. The network content remains alive for many years. Goalkeepers, rebounds and shots in this part work predictably, but demandingly: a goal is scored only when the situation is created for it. The PES 2012 remains one of the most respected entries in the series for its honesty, pace and live football feel.