With PES 2012 you need to make sure you position the defender in the right place first then time your lunge with precision. It's no longer enough just to hold a button down to apply pressure to an attacker and rob the ball.

The defensive improvements in PES 2012 are impressive too, with teams now holding formation much better when under attack. The controls for this are fiddly and hard to get used to but well worth persevering with because it allows you to find openings or drag defenders out of position to create space. Using the right analog stick you can select an off-the-ball player and make him run while still retaining control of the player with the ball. Five key areas have been focused on - overlapping runs, diagonal runs, dummy runs, zonal defense, and zonal marking.Ī new off-the-ball running system in PES 2012 opens up new opportunities and gives you greater control of your team. Teammates and opponents are designed to act in a more authentic way and be tougher to beat. New AI engine for a more realistic team play experience- Attackers and defenders move as a more cohesive unit, allowing players to force mistakes- New cursor-switching system allows players to pick a team mate anywhere on the pitch- Improved jostling system and more realistic player collisions- Other changes including improved animation, more player styles, enhanced lighting effects, improved dead ball system, and more How does the new AI system work?Īlways known for putting gameplay first, many of the changes in PES 2012 are to the game's artificial intelligence.

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