Issues from PES 2017 like spacing, positioning, and game pace usually rear their ugly heads when humans are matched up against each other. Its tough to judge all aspects of gameplay from an online beta centered around human vs human matches. Gameplayīecause it’s all about gameplay for PES and as a sim-based community it would be foolish to not talk about the gameplay. Still, the final test will come once the game is released and Konami’s global audience attempt to connect with each other.Īs good as the beta is when it comes to connectivity I wonder if Konami’s new servers can handle a tenfold increase in users.
#Pes 2018 beta Offline#
Online is never going to be as smooth as offline but the fun gameplay we enjoy offline is a close replication online. The 3 vs 3 Co-Op play was a little troublesome at first when it comes to connecting to a match but Konami have since remedied the issue and given fans a new way to enjoy the game. “ I wonder if Konami’s new servers can handle a tenfold increase in users.” While it is still premature to speculate on the menus, the ease at which finding a match is a welcome relief as is the generally lag-free gameplay. Thankfully, proved by the overall overwhelmingly positive feedback (According to Adam Bhatti 90% of the matches are of good quality when it comes to connection. Couple this with layer upon layer of tedious menus and it can seem like hours pass by before you can make a connection.
Years and years of laggy matches have left a sour taste in the ever-expanding online crowd. Poor online performance, whether that be server-related or mode variety, is one of the main areas where PES historically lags behind FIFA (Licenses obviously being #1).
Konami expressed their intentions very clearly when announcing the beta. Paired with players who want to showcase their arsenal of tricks can cause the mood to turn sour quickly. When paired with teammates who understand positioning, tactics, and are willing passers it can be very rewarding. This mode is where I’ve spent the majority of my time and the little taste now is only going to wet my appetite further come release.
#Pes 2018 beta tv#
Without lag (more on that to come), quick matches online are reminiscent of times when you and your buddies would sit in front of a TV and play until your eyes bleed (not literally of course).Ĭo-Op brings a whole new level of enjoyment as you team up with two other randoms and either take on the AI or a set of human players. The modes might be limited but there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Online Quick Match – Randomly selected opponents with the ability to filter by “Connection Type” and “Assistance LevelĬo-Op Mode – Connect with two other random players to take on three other humans or play verse the AI The 2018 beta features two separate modes: Without further ado, let’s dig into this delicious beta. Forgoing the main intent of the beta (more to come on that later) I was eager to see and more importantly, “feel” the changes, whether they be aesthetic or cosmetic. There’s no better way to compare than to play the older edition before cracking open the latest and greatest. After all, who doesn’t want to get their hands on a new game nearly three months ahead of release?Īs I downloaded the beta and counted down the minutes until it was finished I booted up PES 2017 as sort of an annual tradition. When Konami announced an online beta was to be released for PES 2018 the reaction from the community was one of overwhelming excitement.