PES 2012 Modes and Functions

PES 2012 Modes and Functions

2012 will see the return of some old favourites in PES – as well as the first outing for a selection of all-new elements. We take a look at 3 of the biggest:
Training Challenge
Those that played PES on the last generation will no doubt be familiar with the Training Challenge. For those that didn’t, imagine the current training setup – but add a selection of score and time-based challenges, ultimately giving you specific purposes to go out onto the training pitch.
To elaborate, when training in PES 2011 you would simply repeat a scenario until you decided that it was time to hit the showers – whereas Training Challenge sets you a target to complete whilst you’re out on the field. For example: when taking a penalty or free kick, you are presented with three glowing screens across the front of the goal displaying a relevant score. Sending the ball into each screen adds the points to your tally, whilst hitting the lines where two screens meet earns you a score multiplier and the higher your score – the better the ‘trophy’ you earn for that task (bronze silver or gold). There are a number of difficulty levels – starting with simplistic tasks then getting progressively harder.
As you’d expect, it’s relatively straightforward – perform the tasks outlined, and depending on your performance you can earn different rewards. On the surface, it’s nothing more than a side game that might take up a few minutes of your time (when you prise yourself away from the all new AI, or online game modes) – but on another level, it’s a nostalgic nod towards PESs gone by and for someone that has watched the evolution of the entire series, it’s good to see it make a comeback.