PES 16 is a great game to start with offline were every thing seems to be on point except the goalkeepers. Offline passing is fantastic and players movement is on point. The game fails to shine in its goalkeepers were every shot on target is a goal. every ground shot from no matter the distance as long as its not facing the goalkeeper with either fast or slow speed is a goal and when i say goal i mean GOAL.
This can be bad as many people you play with online has identified this and they tend to use it every time the are close to your post. It reminds me of when i play fifa 2010-current on the playstation portable (PSP).
Speaking of online, the game play experience is worth giving the game a 0. They say the game has a great defending bla bla bla. thats total crap as most of the time simple through balls are always accurate and you defender just watches it pass.
The defense is Bad and i mean BAD. simple dribble can get past three of your defenders at a go and intercepted balls just finds its way behind your defense which leads to a goal.
The original review was rushed. Its a shame that GameSpot published a misleading review based on an offline review and a few offline games. They did not even notice how bad the goal keepers are and how difficult it is to get the ball once its close to your goal and how your defense feels empty on a simple through pass. were are your defense in times like this. NO were.
One other thing before i go. The game can punish you for playing online even if your connection is good. If you are buying the game for the online feel please run dont ever try as all button or key entry have 2 seconds delay. You have to time your passes and tackles to beat and watch you opponent make a fool out of you. The truth online makes this game BAD