FIFA 15: 10 Lessons It Must Learn From Classic PES

10. Pace Isn't Always Unstoppable

Alongside new leagues and gameplay features, each new FIFA game seems to come with another not-so-secret method of scoring: corners, headers, crossing, finesse shots and the notorious kick-off glitch have all been abused in past editions of the series, but none more so than pace. Speed has incessantly prevailed in the previous half-dozen versions, and it's about time EA Sports developed a way to ensure goals come from a variety of sources. Defenders and forwards were more closely matched in the physical stats department of classic PES, meaning footraces and tussles for ball were unpredictable yet fair. This forced the user to probe for a clear-cut opening rather than simply launch the ball into space at every opportunity, resulting in a much more innovative and rewarding gameplay experience. Of course, attacking players are quicker than defenders on average, but the gap between the two stereotypes in current FIFA games isn't conducive to a realistic simulation of the world game.