With the Pro Evolution Soccer series renowned for its fluid,
realistic gameplay, the new game builds on the implementation
of Teamvision with additional key advances. As with previous
releases since its inception in 1996, the ball is again
treated as a separate entity, with the timing of shots
entirely down to the player, while the new AI ensures that
defenders work to close down space and block efforts on goal.
Similarly, distribution of passes works along the same lines,
with players using the space available to them to switch the
ball. Close control has also been enhanced with more control
when dribbling the ball, and a number of subtle moves added to
bypass defenders and move the ball into space.