in that they do as they should 90% of the time and help the game flow as it should, but there’s also the 10% where they forget to track back or run into space where it seems it should be obvious. players are very much the Granit Xhaka of teammate A.I. The downside to these changes come from problems not addressed from previous versions (which you’ll soon discover, is a common theme for PES 2020’s issues). Inconsistent Player A.I Lets The Side Down It adds a bit of viable tactical variety to your in-game strategy. The handling of ball and players is as good as it ever was.īig name players have more of a personal identity to go alongside the physical change to the game, so playing as the likes of Ceballos, Sterling, and Maradona (one of many returning Legend players) can use their low centre of gravity and sublime control to open up spaces just as they should, whilst bigger, more shall we say, hands on types can clatter their way past defensive blockades and stifle attacking threats with raw power.
Gaining ground is tougher in 2020 so finding ways to draw fouls is a fresh and necessary tactical option. With players bouncing off each other more realistically, there’s naturally an upturn in niggling fouls, which can take some getting used to, but it does mean the opportunity to draw a foul is higher and true to life, is something of an art in itself.