4. Adaptable Match Environments
KonamiOne of the more intriguing additions which Konami announced was the introduction of several new tactical options to harness the environment in certain game modes to give their team the greatest chance of winning. Interestingly, players will now have the option to alter their own pitch to compliment their personal playing style (or to hamper their opponents). For example, if you know that an opponent who idolises the tika-taka ethos of Barcelona intends to come to your stadium and out-pass you, you have the option to tell your groundsman not to cut the grass so short. Players who enjoy a Football Manager level of tactical depth are sure to get a kick out of this new set of features. While FIFA 15s announcement of a Living Pitch which degrades as the game goes on may add a new layer of visual gloss to proceedings, PES 2015s adaptable match environments have more of an impact on the gameplay as gamers, surely this is what were more concerned about?