FIFA 15 Vs. PES 2015: 10 Key Aspects Reviewed And Compared
7. Tactics
If you're looking for authentic tactical battles and matches that can be won on the sidelines, PES 2015 is the only choice for you. The new tactical options, most notably Fluid Formation looks set to revolutionise football games for the foreseeable future. Using Fluid Formation, you can set up your team 16 different ways at kick off, when in possession and when out of possession. For example, when the team are in possession, your wide players will automatically join in the attack. When out of possession, the same players will drop back to form a part of a 5-man defence, thus granting you even greater flexibility and variety in the way you set up your team. There is nothing more satisfying than beating a superstar player with a team full of galacticos online by playing like a tactical genius. FIFA 15 looks pretty and has more options than ever but it's still shallow. Full backs are clueless and your back line will never stay deep. The new 'Park the Bus' preset tactic is infuriating and cheap and most players still play with high pressure and all out attack while spamming the wings. There is no tactical battle in midfield as play-makers are never used effectively. Fluid Formation is the future, simple as. Winner: PES 2015
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