Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 features numerous innovations. Every single aspect of the game benefits from essential improvements, with fundamental gameplay advancements to create a new degree of realism. PES 2010 focuses on being a real football simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, just like real life. New zonal defending intuitively covers spaces, meaning players constantly need to look for new ways to attack. The game's referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls.

PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likeness and animations now even closer to those of real-life players--including live player expressions depicted with an improved lighting system that differentiates between various conditions. Several elements have been completely reworked, with greatly enhanced dribbling, turning, and kicking animations. There is also a noticeable change in pace when a player passes a ball from a standing position, rather than from within a run.

Crowd reactions to the on-field action are now more varied with all-new chants and cheers. The subtle difference between home and away matches is reproduced by the crowd reacting spontaneously to specific situations in a game--showing their disdain or pleasure as fouls are committed and goals scored. Midfielders and defenders now work together to cover open space and close down attacks, meaning that cover can be provided for lower-ranked defenders. It also has the additional effect of removing soft goals, returning PES 2010 to its simulation roots.

The demo will allow you to play with the club teams of Liverpool and Barcelona, as well as the national teams of Germany, Spain, France, and Italy.

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