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Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Review

05:17 PM - January 14, 2009 by RaychelSnr

From clunky cartridges to compact discs, wired controllers to Bluetooth sticks, Goldeneye battles at your mate’s house to online Call of Duty wars -- through the years I have welcomed all sorts of changes in my gaming life. But the one thing that remained constant was Pro Evolution Soccer. It was always my preferred choice when the new footy season came around -- that is until last year of course.

Konami’s winning formula has been tested and surpassed not only by time, but also by the rapid rise of competitor EA Sports’ FIFA series. With a stellar showing this year, FIFA 09 once again raised the bar for soccer games. Can Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 win back the title, or at the very least stay in the top division?

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# 21 jimd @ 01/19/09 02:07 PM

For me, the ML is the difference. It is such a unique franchise experience compared to all other sports games. Sure, it has its flaws, but since WE came out here in the US, I have been addicted the ML mode.

# 22 NAFBUC @ 01/20/09 05:42 AM

Played at a buddies house. He really enjoys the game. For me, the controls were arkward and the graphics are have a dated look.

# 23 kerosene31 @ 01/20/09 08:13 PM

"the CPU on the opposing team always reacts faster to loose balls than your own teammates, which can be very frustrating."

Uhh, no offense, but has the reviewer played Fifa?

PES dominates that other game offline. That score seems really, really low, but it doesn't matter to me. PES is spinning in my 360 now, and that other game got sold back to EB.

# 24 ant0n @ 01/21/09 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jimd


	For me, the ML is the difference. It is such a unique franchise experience compared to all other sports games. Sure, it has its flaws, but since WE came out here in the US, I have been addicted the ML mode.

It's been the same for years just like Fifa's MM.

# 25 Qb @ 01/22/09 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ant0n


	It's been the same for years just like Fifa's MM.

True, it would benefit greatly from a logistical re-working. I'd like to see at least 6 leagues -- the five complete ones and one for the 'other' teams with -- and the actual Champions League used. That setup would require some finagling to get the CL numbers right, which might not work without adding more teams/leagues, which I doubt we'll see anytime soon. Of course it would be ideal to have all the teams/leagues possible, but realistically speaking it's not going to happen.

But the great advantage of ML is that the core team management logic is relatively sound. They rotate their squad for fatigue/condition, utilize purchased players and will adapt their formation to fit the squad. I think this is what makes the admittedly bare-bones setup bearable, provided of course that the gameplay suits you as well...

# 26 Strngboy @ 01/25/09 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by therizing02


	Definitely.

Definitely as well!!!

Offline I prefer PES because the AI plays a real game of football (passes the ball around the pitch rather than going straight ahead, and cheats far less), become a legend is fantastic (no four seasons here), and master league is great -- and the editing options makes this fun (Guinness as a sponsor? go ahead!!!).

Online I prefer FIFA because of the BAP mode, it is fun playing with a whole team, especially if they know a thing or two. And teh connections are stable and smooth.

# 27 wolf5 @ 01/26/09 08:11 PM

i have a question in pes do ratings matter beacuse in fifa 09 the dont really show

I mean if someone has 80 dribbling and another person has a 90 dribbling in pes 2009 can you see the diff.

# 28 wolf5 @ 01/26/09 08:30 PM

Also want to know if each player is different

# 29 Matt10 @ 01/27/09 01:12 PM

yes you can see the difference. That is the base of how option files became edited ( a trend I started back in PES 4 ). The concept was adapted by basically editing specific stats, such as dribbling, to change the gameplay.

By reducing the stats by a certain amount, you could get either a faster gameplay or slower gameplay. Other values could also be changed to provide different types of gameplay.

# 30 wolf5 @ 01/27/09 02:20 PM

so for the best soocer experience offline u would say pes 2009 over fifa 09 because i am really condisering picking this up seeing how all you guys say this is the most realistic soccer game out there. Fifa 09 isnt getting it done for me offline

# 31 BIG CAROLINA @ 01/27/09 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf5


	so for the best soocer experience offline u would say pes 2009 over fifa 09 because i am really condisering picking this up seeing how all you guys say this is the most realistic soccer game out there. Fifa 09 isnt getting it done for me offline

I would have to say yes for offline play, it's not perfect and it does not look as good as Fifa but I am really enjoying the offline experience.

I play 15 Min halves and I just had a game where neither team had any shots at all, now that maybe be boring to some, but to me I love it. Not saying that this can't happen in Fifa offline or that this happens all the time in PES but I have just never seen it in Fifa or doubt that I will.

I would suggest renting it first and giving it a fair shake before judging. If you do rent it make sure you try BAL before returning it is addicting and I have never been the type to want to see myself in a video game.

# 32 BIG CAROLINA @ 01/27/09 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt10


	yes you can see the difference. That is the base of how option files became edited ( a trend I started back in PES 4 ). The concept was adapted by basically editing specific stats, such as dribbling, to change the gameplay. By reducing the stats by a certain amount, you could get either a faster gameplay or slower gameplay. Other values could also be changed to provide different types of gameplay.

Hey Matt I know that you are a PES vet and I was wondering if you could post the option file with your edited players if you do not mind.Thanks in advance.

# 33 ant0n @ 03/13/09 07:14 PM

Just played this game again.Was not pleased with the experience. When I have the ball I feel so limited with what I can do with the ball. The shooting is good and crossing is good but I just feel this game is limited compared to FIFA. Yeah BAL is great but if the gameplay is not up to par forget it. Konami has a very hard job on their hands.

# 34 Matt10 @ 03/14/09 11:38 AM

Limited as in what? Options?

In Fifa, there is a couple of limits concerning gameplay. The one-route football by the AI, the lack of fouls, the impressive *yet unrealistic* dribbling.

The list goes on. Not to say PES is perfect.

But gameplay...PES wins hands down. I continue to see something new every time I fire the game up.

# 35 ant0n @ 03/14/09 09:03 PM

Like?

# 36 Qb @ 03/17/09 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ant0n


	JWhen I have the ball I feel so limited with what I can do with the ball.

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Originally Posted by Matt10


	I continue to see something new every time I fire the game up.

I can see both sides of this. Going from FIFA to PES did leave me feeling a bit limited in my dribbling, but I think most of that was due to not having a feel for the controls. PES's dribbling system is different from FIFA's in that it's more based on subtle cuts based on the 8-directional control, whereas FIFA allows for more freedom of movement. While I would prefer a full range of movement in PES, the current mechanic does allow the user to beat defenders 1v1 without using fancy tricks -- also possible in FIFA, but in a different way -- since they are also restricted by the system.

I feel that if I spent a good deal of time with PES, the subtlety of the controls would come back to me (old WE PS2 vet), alleviating a lot of that limited feeling. PES/WE was always a 'feel' game for me... once you get it, there is a lot of depth of control, but it's of the subtle variety. Don't get me wrong, there are depth & subtlety to FIFA's dribbling/movement as well, but as I said, it's a different system due to the analog control.

# 37 ant0n @ 03/17/09 08:19 PM

Yeah for me can't get my head around it.

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