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hardcore vs casual gamers

y2kshin

Registered User
all very good impressions,,
what worrying me is the tag line for "hardcore gamers".
I know all hardcore gamers will be asking for bar passing,
but how about for casual gamer, some of my friend are playing for fun.

this is worrying me because as a hardcore gamer and can play pes2011 really good, then I will not find it is fun to play with my teammates,because they will not play good in pes2011.
"the gaps between hardcore and casual gamers will be bigger".

one thing to solve this issue, I think konami should make an option to choose automatic passing like in previous pes.
 

Amateur

Registered User
all very good impressions,,
what worrying me is the tag line for "hardcore gamers".
I know all hardcore gamers will be asking for bar passing,
but how about for casual gamer, some of my friend are playing for fun.

this is worrying me because as a hardcore gamer and can play pes2011 really good, then I will not find it is fun to play with my teammates,because they will not play good in pes2011.
"the gaps between hardcore and casual gamers will be bigger".

one thing to solve this issue, I think konami should make an option to choose automatic passing like in previous pes.

So, the evolution of the Football Genre should be limited to the ability of casual gamers? That's not right is it? Do casual gamers PAY for the game?

Casual gamers will need to get better, it's that simple; plus we also have difficulty settings, play the game on easy whenever you play with your casual gaming friends, it's really that easy.

The ''hardcore gamers'' is what Konami needs if they actually want to sell more copies of the game: causal fans do not usually buy the less-licensed PES, therefore it would make no sense if Konami aims the game at casual fans who are more likely to buy the completely licensed FIFA.

PES was the game for ''hardcore gamers'' -- I hope it continues going down that road, but without over-complicating the game.
 

fick

Registered User
So, the evolution of the Football Genre should be limited to the ability of casual gamers? That's not right is it? Do casual gamers PAY for the game?

Considering the sales figures I would imagine a very large number of casual gamers purchased the title. This can be backed up by the sheer number of pre-owned copies available.

The ''hardcore gamers'' is what Konami needs if they actually want to sell more copies of the game:

By restricting the market segment? Bad business that. Would just push more sales to EA.

From a personal point of view, EA have got something with their simplified 2 button system. If nothing else it opens up the title to all possible users, even my Dad who's a console-phobe would likely try it.

By the way, the licensing thing will always be a draw, irrespective of quality/playability. Look at FIFA's sales figures pre 2009...
 

Amateur

Registered User
Considering the sales figures I would imagine a very large number of casual gamers purchased the title. This can be backed up by the sheer number of pre-owned copies available.



By restricting the market segment? Bad business that. Would just push more sales to EA.

From a personal point of view, EA have got something with their simplified 2 button system. If nothing else it opens up the title to all possible users, even my Dad who's a console-phobe would likely try it.

By the way, the licensing thing will always be a draw, irrespective of quality/playability. Look at FIFA's sales figures pre 2009...

Most of the ''hardcore'' PES fans jumped ship since PES08, Konami knows this, which is why they are now using the old ''wanting to get our old hardcore fan-base back''.

I think that what you said is not actually reflective of the reality of the situation, which can be proven by facts which I will not bother looking for nor posting. Like I said, we have difficulty settings, use them.

The problem with PES10 is the fact that you can play it in easy or in the most difficult setting: it's always easy, clearly aimed at casual fans who know nothing about football.

Which is why their sales dropped, becase a large part of their ''hardcore'' fan-base replaced PES with FIFA. Konami knows this, everyone knows this, so there's no point in arguing about it.

On a side note: can any game be easier than PES10? I mean, just how CASUAL do you need to be to continue asking for the same old formula after 15 years of playing the same old bullshit formula?

I'm sorry, but that's just stupid. You want a casual game, you have it: PES10, FIFA10, FIFA09, PES09, etc, etc; basically, all football sims to date are dumb games aimed at casual fans.

Producing dumb games for PS3 players... again, I just think it's stupid and defeats the purpose of all the money I wasted on my PS3 console.

Also, from experience and ignoring sales figures, I do not now ANY casual gamers who buy PES. Obviously, I imagine that lots of casual fans must buy the game, but in my experience, I have never heard of nor seen any casual fans of football buying PES.
 

fick

Registered User
I think that what you said is not actually reflective of the reality of the situation, which can be proven by facts which I will not bother looking for nor posting.

Which part?

The problem with PES10 is the fact that you can play it in easy or in the most difficult setting: it's always easy, clearly aimed at casual fans who know nothing about football.

Not everyone is as perfect as you, obviously. I know more than enough about the beautiful game having played it and being pretty damn good at it. The fact I cannot paste PES on top difficulty is nothing to do with the game.

Which is why their sales dropped, becase a large part of their ''hardcore'' fan-base replaced PES with FIFA. Konami knows this, everyone knows this, so there's no point in arguing about it.

People defected to FIFA because they actually bucked up their ideas. Had FIFA stayed at 07/08 level then PES would no doubt still be the preferred choice. There are many ex PES die-hard's (and still hopefuls) on this site who will openly admit that lack of improvement has been the deciding factor, rather than difficulty.

Producing dumb games for PS3 players... again, I just think it's stupid and defeats the purpose of all the money I wasted on my PS3 console.

Try a different genre then :faceplm: If games are just too damn easy for you then get yourself outside and do some physical labour. Tax yourself.

Also, from experience and ignoring sales figures, I do not now ANY casual gamers who buy PES. Obviously, I imagine that lots of casual fans must buy the game, but in my experience, I have never heard of nor seen any casual fans of football buying PES.

How long have you been on the forum? Look how many one post wonders there have been... cannot get more casual than that eh?
 

savic4430

Registered User
PES 2010 is too easy game and too hard game at the same time. Why?

Konami made some systems that are making defense more solid. Defenders cut balls, win the tackles and pressuring better than in PES 2009. Defenders can stop some good planed attacks, but can`t stop reflected balls, bounces, sudden situations that are product of GUNG-HO or pinpoint attacks! Another bad thing is that some players when are HUMAN-CONTROLLED, are becoming all-round unstoppable!!! Ronaldo is shooting the ball to good, no mater if he is under pressure or not, he is passing too good, runs too good!!!

So for casual gamers it is ok to take some of their favorite players and run all over the pitch, shoot and score!!! But if they try to do same thing with Red Star :) it will be much harder for them!

But playing without any plan and scoring is something often seen on PES 2010

You don't have to work out your position for good shoot, players will do that all by themselves. All you need is to press shoot, or pass, or cross

That is not HARDCORE gaming. When the game has "the competitive feel" it is not important how complex it is. That is the field where PES is losing his fans
THE KEY OF GOOD GAME WAS: If you make mistake you will receive a goal, if you know how to pass you will make good action, if you know how to shoot you will score!!! I don`t need to press a button and than to watch how player is loading some feints!?

You know what is hardcore???
Me and my friends are playing same PES for like 6 years against each-other and every single match is same "competitive feel" of actually winning or losing the game

You know what is hardcore???
-When you play the same game for 6 years and never get bored
-When you play dozen of matches and results are 1-0, 0-2, 2-1, 3-1 and 0-0, but not 4-3, 6-7, 2-5, 7-1!!!!
- When someone who has not been playing sits down and receive 5 goals!!!!
- When you organize tournament for 32 players and play and watch other playing their matches w/o bugs and stupid GK errors
- When you wake up and raise your hand to notice others that you are next

-when you are making and editing your option file for a years

I am huge fan of PES, and every year I am jumping around all nervous and waiting PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER that will send PES 5 in deserved retirement.

So please don`t argue about HARDCORE or CASUAL

I PES nothing should be CASUAL...good graphics will attract casual players, and than...they are on their own:)

sorry for my English please!!!!!!!!
 

Amateur

Registered User
Which part?



Not everyone is as perfect as you, obviously. I know more than enough about the beautiful game having played it and being pretty damn good at it. The fact I cannot paste PES on top difficulty is nothing to do with the game.



People defected to FIFA because they actually bucked up their ideas. Had FIFA stayed at 07/08 level then PES would no doubt still be the preferred choice. There are many ex PES die-hard's (and still hopefuls) on this site who will openly admit that lack of improvement has been the deciding factor, rather than difficulty.



Try a different genre then :faceplm: If games are just too damn easy for you then get yourself outside and do some physical labour. Tax yourself.



How long have you been on the forum? Look how many one post wonders there have been... cannot get more casual than that eh?

Whatever you say, you are correct and I am too perfect: boring. Anyways, you always win, which from my experience, is the only way you know how to argue: like a know it all asshole.

This is the only time I have ever seen you commenting anything about the game, certainly the 1st time you have ever replied to me on a PES related subject, and you are in here JUDGING someone who you simply do not know. I think all your posts in this thread are completely out of context, and exaggerating on a very simple point.

Honestly, I should not waste my time arguing with someone like you: I am a perfect asshole who apparently never works out nor does anything physical. Yeah, you are spot on about that, funny how you can tell so much based on nothing.

The fact still is that PES10 and FIFA10 are rubbish, I enjoy playing PES from time to time, I paid the same amount of money that you did, but it still is a PS2 game with PS3 graphics and animations: I want my money's worth.

If you have a problem with that, which apparently you do, having shown your discontent with your two posts in this thread: I honestly could not care less about whatever you think the word ''casual'' means to you.

To be honest with you, I don't give a shit about your WEAK argument about PES or FIFA: you want to talk about PES, I am open to any sort of discussion regarding PES or FIFA, but at least you should present a solid argument.

If you cannot handle PES on top difficulty: do not play it on top difficulty, that's why we have settings.

The fact remains that PES10 is actually better when not played in the hardest difficulty setting. PES10 is actually more realistic when not played on top difficulty; and in my opinion, it is also easier when played in top difficulty.

Which is one of the many FACTS that support the FACT that PES is a flawed and complicated and OUTDATED game: just like FIFA... revolving around endless running, easy and repetitive goals, and complicated controls that would not be necessary in the 1st place if the game had actually improved or evolved after 15 years of the same bullshit.

Play PES or FIFA, and try to look for anything slightly related to actually playing Football: it's a monotonous ping-pong game, playing football is impossible due to the lack of consistency, simplicity, and substance.

Casual, to my eyes, is just another word for: dumb consumer who will spend a lot of money on the same identical game year after year, and probably, someone who will never question the improvements or lack of improvement of the franchise.

The most ''hardcore'' game, if done properly, would actually be easier to play and more intuitive than PES10 or FIFA10. Identifying the word ''hardcore'' with complicated controls and complicated gameplay, it just does not works that way with football sims; or better said, should not work that way with football sims.

But of course, I'm sure you know what you are talking about, so I'll leave it at that... There's no point in having any sort of discussion with someone who judges a person over a video game + also thinks his opinion amounts to facts.

I enjoy your posts or views on other topics, but as an experienced PES and FOOTBALL geek, I think you are way off the mark when it comes to PES: yes people are casual, but these so-called ''casual fans'', they would quickly jump ship after experiencing a ''hardcore'' football simulation, make no mistakes about it.

I think PES 2011 will be closer to the ''hardcore'' football sim that I and other people want: simple controls, simple but clever gameplay, not revolving around the speed at which the players run with and without the ball which amounts to a ping-pong game, and certainly not revolving around the complicated and overly sensitive controls that a lot of people tend to identify with ''hardcore gamers''.

I still expect the game to remain a ping-pong game at its heart, but a smarter and simpler and more consistent ping-pong game.

With all being said, I can also see that my 1st post in this thread was uncalled for and deserves the criticism, because what I should have said was that the ''hardcore gamer'' tag should not worry anyone.

The problem is, that we have different definitions for ''casual'' and for ''hardcore'' and, in my 1st post in this thread, I made the stupid mistake of assuming that everyone shared the same view of what I think a proper ''hardcore'' game is and whom I consider ''hardcore'' fans.

At least that's my opinion about PES 2011, yes it is aimed at the hardcore fans, but by ''hardcore'' Konami does not means that PES 2011 will revolve around complicated and overly sensitive controls like FIFA's right analogue stick dribbling gimmicks, etc.

Though perhaps, as it is my opinion with both PES10 and PES5, perhaps I will find the game more enjoyable and more realistic and less easy: when not playing it at top difficulty.
 

sweetmusicman

Registered User
So, the evolution of the Football Genre should be limited to the ability of casual gamers? That's not right is it? Do casual gamers PAY for the game?

Casual gamers will need to get better, it's that simple; plus we also have difficulty settings, play the game on easy whenever you play with your casual gaming friends, it's really that easy.

The ''hardcore gamers'' is what Konami needs if they actually want to sell more copies of the game: causal fans do not usually buy the less-licensed PES, therefore it would make no sense if Konami aims the game at casual fans who are more likely to buy the completely licensed FIFA.

PES was the game for ''hardcore gamers'' -- I hope it continues going down that road, but without over-complicating the game.

The original poster gave an excellent solution to suite both hard core and casuals; he asked that Konami make the "power bar" as an option to turn on and off. Maybe you missed that. He didn't asked that Konami change the game to only suits casuals.
 

R9NALD9

Registered User
IMHO I actually agree with Amateur on this subject. I was amazed how easy PES2010 was compared to previous versions.

And I do agree that nothing has been done to make this game next gen really. It's the same old formula only with pretty graphics and new animations...why don't they add a REALLY in depth master league (I know it's more in depth than ps2 days, but it can get even way more in depth), more attributes, way better editing options etc. etc.

As a true sports enthusiast I really want my games to be as sim as possible, but PES as lost it's hardcore appeal since pes6 and I can only hope and pray that in pes11 the AI defense means something and that shooting will be something based on skill. In PES10 it feels as if you can shoot with anyone and the chances are that it will be a goal....off course the totally shit goalkeepers has something to do with that as well.

Come on Konami, I want to work for my goals, not score minimum 2-3 goals every game!
 

Amateur

Registered User
The original poster gave an excellent solution to suite both hard core and casuals; he asked that Konami make the "power bar" as an option to turn on and off. Maybe you missed that. He didn't asked that Konami change the game to only suits casuals.

If it's possible, then yeah it is a very good option for the ''casual'' fans, I guess.

I just don't see how a ping-pong game is easier than an a more realistic football sim: in my opinion, automatic passing does not make the game easier to play, a casual gamer can still get his ass handed to him even if the passes are automatic... as it happens with PES10 and pretty much every PES to date.

I actually think that ''casual'' fans would feel more at home with a proper football sim: I do not think ping-pong football is actually casual friendly.

Like R9NALD9 and myself and many others will agree:

It's the same old ping-pong formula at its core, and let's be honest: it is insulting to spend all that money on a PS3 console, to find out that your favorite video game is still a PS2 game at its core... there's just no excuse for it, PES10 and FIFA10 are well bellow the capacity of a PS3, anyone with a common sense will acknowledge that.

It does not needs to be harder or more difficult or more complicated; it just needs to evolve, in the true sense of the word: evolve! change! move on with the times, make a game that is more simple and more consistent and more flexible at its core, less susceptible to easy and repetitive goals, etc.

Seabass said it himself: ''you must break what is PES''

But sure, if the option of ''automatic passing'' does not affects the evolution of the Football Genre: then sure, why not have the option of using automatic passing aka ping-pong passing.

By the way, in case you did not noticed, I already apologized for my 1st post: admitting that it was a bit uncalled for. So that's that.
 

fick

Registered User
Whatever you say, you are correct and I am too perfect: boring. Anyways, you always win, which from my experience, is the only way you know how to argue: like a know it all asshole.

Why thanks ;) The words 'devils advocate', spring to mind. I will admit to drawing you on the point a little, but I still believe the dumbed down gameplay with overcomplicated trick-stick version is what we'll get...

This is the only time I have ever seen you commenting anything about the game, certainly the 1st time you have ever replied to me on a PES related subject, and you are in here JUDGING someone who you simply do not know. I think all your posts in this thread are completely out of context, and exaggerating on a very simple point.

There has been little to comment on recently with recent poor showings & I get bored of complaining!

The fact still is that PES10 and FIFA10 are rubbish, I enjoy playing PES from time to time, I paid the same amount of money that you did, but it still is a PS2 game with PS3 graphics and animations: I want my money's worth.

A fact I don't dispute. I actually play PES 6 more, especially multiplayer.

To be honest with you, I don't give a shit about your WEAK argument about PES or FIFA: you want to talk about PES, I am open to any sort of discussion regarding PES or FIFA, but at least you should present a solid argument.

Oh, okay then. It is based on conjecture, opinions from many people and of course sales figures. But I shall speak of it no more.

Play PES or FIFA, and try to look for anything slightly related to actually playing Football: it's a monotonous ping-pong game, playing football is impossible due to the lack of consistency, simplicity, and substance.

Hull v Wigan?

I enjoy your posts or views on other topics, but as an experienced PES and FOOTBALL geek, I think you are way off the mark when it comes to PES: yes people are casual, but these so-called ''casual fans'', they would quickly jump ship after experiencing a ''hardcore'' football simulation, make no mistakes about it.

And thus I return to my main point (which I said I wouldn't, but obviously lied!). Market segmentation. Increase viable market segment, increase potential sales. Konami are not in it just for the love of the game. Money is the big draw. If they don't make enough then the franchise will inevitably die. Oh, the joys of consumerism. The halcyon days of the 8bit home programmer are alas and unfortunately, dead.

With all being said, I can also see that my 1st post in this thread was uncalled for and deserves the criticism.

Quite the contrary. It sparked debate. Is that not the essence of a forum?

Irrespective of the above, I do severly hope Konami get it right. I hate giving my money to EA, but for the sake of enjoyable gameplay (and especially a stable online experience) I will continue to do so.
 

Amateur

Registered User
Why thanks ;) The words 'devils advocate', spring to mind. I will admit to drawing you on the point a little, but I still believe the dumbed down gameplay with overcomplicated trick-stick version is what we'll get...



There has been little to comment on recently with recent poor showings & I get bored of complaining!



A fact I don't dispute. I actually play PES 6 more, especially multiplayer.



Oh, okay then. It is based on conjecture, opinions from many people and of course sales figures. But I shall speak of it no more.



Hull v Wigan?



And thus I return to my main point (which I said I wouldn't, but obviously lied!). Market segmentation. Increase viable market segment, increase potential sales. Konami are not in it just for the love of the game. Money is the big draw. If they don't make enough then the franchise will inevitably die. Oh, the joys of consumerism. The halcyon days of the 8bit home programmer are alas and unfortunately, dead.



Quite the contrary. It sparked debate. Is that not the essence of a forum?

Irrespective of the above, I do severly hope Konami get it right. I hate giving my money to EA, but for the sake of enjoyable gameplay (and especially a stable online experience) I will continue to do so.

Fair points,

I think I'm somewhat missing the point of forums such as PESGaming, etc; perhaps taking it too seriously and being a bit uptight about a video game.

Anyways, my opinion is that PES did not improved correctly, and that FIFA is just too easy and floaty and in my opinion the same old ping-pong game at its core. It has a lot to do with the defensive system, it's all about how fast you can run after the ball carrier, but it has nothing to do with thinking nor with timing, thus, it's basically 10 players running from side to side like headless chickens: the ping-pong formula.

When I play PES10 in top difficulty mode: in my opinion, it does not requires more skill, it just requires faster thinking, which for some people may be more difficult, but in my opinion it's easier because you do not actually need to think; simply, make repetitive use of first-touch passes and move the ball as fast as you can, if your team is Barcelona FC you will score goals without even thinking about anything; first-touch pass after first-touch pass and, next thing you know you scored an easy goal.

If you do not play with Barcelona FC, and instead you play with Hull or Stoke: it will be more difficult because the game is stat driven to some extent, however, you will have even less freedom, less freedom when passing the ball, less freedom when shooting the ball, for my part, I cannot tolerate the boredom of playing with Hull or Stoke... Other than running from side to side like a headless chicken, shooting and passing the ball; is there anything else you can do with PES?

Added to the stat driven nature of the video game, we add the fact that the game is also COM dictated: mistakes are COM dictated but almost never or never USER dictated. A slow player out-running Fernando Torres, something that based on stats should be impossible, but then again, the COM will dictate all sorts of odd moments like that.

The defensive system, the L2 strategies, the stat driven gameplay + the com dictated moment, etc, etc; PES and FIFA are simply outdated games, very weak efforts in my opinion, these video games are not simple nor intelligent enough.

If I only have 10 fingers on my hands, if the control only has 10 buttons on it: then why in hell would you give the user full manual control over the direction in which defensive midfielders run without the ball? why would you attach the 10 players on the pitch to only one button (the left analogue stick button)? this headless chicken ping-pong defensive system, it essentially breaks the game, because it's not simple enough and therefore requires all sorts of COM interference in all areas of the game.

If the user wants to have more control over the game, the user cannot have full manual control over the direction in which defensive midfielders run without the ball: but again, most people cannot see past the ping-pong formula that PES and FIFA continue using despite the obvious limitations.

A proper football sim should have more to do with playing football and less to do with endless and repetitive and mindless running with and without the ball; a proper football sim should not revolve around how fast you can exploit the flaws, it should revolve around timing and thinking skills, easy to use skills attached to comfortable buttons; a video game defined by unbreakable ground-rules, instead of revolving around how fast you can over-use the fact that there are no ground-rules.

Anyways,

I think PES 2011 will be a massive improvement, but at the same time, is it really hard to improve after PES 2010? The dumbed down gameplay with easy-to-use trick-stick version is what I think we'll get, with fluid passing and fluid animations.

I don't think the dumbed down gameplay disappoints a lot of people, because video games like FIFA10 and PES5 and PES6, are very dumb video games; I think most of the disappointment is due to the robotic animations and the on-rails passing, which I think will be fixed with PES 2011.

I'm most interested in the new defensive system, for instance, the freed-up passing and fluid animations has already been done by EA Sports; on the other hand, a different defensive system is something that we have not experienced yet, I think this is where the football genre needs to change the most in order to evolve.
 

y2kshin

Registered User
long time no see my thread, suddenly become a debate :)
sorry amateur you get it wrong my post, may I should change the title :)..

but IMHO fifa sold well because it is for casual gamer right, and from pes 2008 konami are trying to get that market, that it didn't work. because we as hardcore gamer know it not good to play.


what worrrying me is the trick system, I think I have read somewhere they removed the old trick that using d-pd or left stick. i think konami make big mistake removing it,Because that is the most advance way to do the trick, it feel doing the trick ourselves..beside that from experience from ps2 day where right stick was to perform trick, it is not very nice to use, also it is Never used by casual gamer.

anyone agree with me please vote here:
http://forums.pesfan.com/showthread.php?t=231025&highlight

sorry for my English..
thanks...
 
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