Like previous games in the series, PES 3D only has limited licensing for teams and leagues. However, it has improved to the point where the commentary is not a distraction due to its complete irrelevance to the on screen action, even if you do get the occasional report of an incorrect score line here and there. Ball and player movement is painfully restricted, the crossing mechanics feel horribly outdated and at times the game resembles pinball more than football.Ĭommentary in PES games has generally lagged behind its FIFA cousin and this effort does little to change that general rule. However, one cannot help but feel that the hardware is barely being pushed.
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Whilst not being privy to exact details, the game feels like a tidied up port of a PS2 version, which makes it immediately the best portable soccer game on a Nintendo platform.
Here PES 3D promises so much but only delivers a portion of it. The most important part of a sports game, however, is gameplay. Konami seriously needs to get some UI and UX consultants to sort out this mess. Creating and using custom formations is likewise harder than it needs to be, with you having to constantly load and apply your saved setup instead of the game using it by default. Furthermore, if you are only playing exhibition matches, your custom layout will be lost when you finish your game session, resulting in an incredible amount of frustration. Gameplay controls can be changed, but only when you’re in a game. Developers need to understand that when menu options are chosen on the lower screen, confirmation messages should not be displayed on the top screen and furthermore, displaying a confirmation message without a button prompt leaves the user thinking that the game will clear the message without them doing anything.Įven the simplest of options are perplexing at times. The on screen HUD is unobtrusive, and for the most part functional, and the Champions League branding is well used to make those matches more accurately match their televised counterparts. So what is the big problem then? Essentially, PES 3D suffers by feeling rushed and outdated, a tragic case of getting a game to market quickly to capitalise on a need rather than taking time to develop a truly excellent game.įor the most part, PES 3D has good presentation values. The graphics are, for the most part, excellent, the sound is authentic and the gameplay is light years ahead of what soccer fans have previously enjoyed on a Nintendo handheld.
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Reviewing Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D is a tricky proposition.