Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Xbox 360
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74 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Known by fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism, PES 2009 further bridges the gap between PES and the real thing. The game has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new stylish moves, innovative control schemes and key online elements further the realism. [Konami]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. WonderwallWeb
    94
    Last year was obviously a blip because Pro Evolution Soccer is now back and it is better than ever. The best football game on the market, but only just.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    While this game plays better on the pitch because AI teammates are smarter at taking runs, distributing the ball, and springing others with through balls, it lags behind FIFA in its feedback to the player and the fact that it has a better sim feature while you are on the bench.
  3. IGN
    72
    Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 makes a valiant effort at keeping pace with FIFA 09, and there are some improvements and good ideas under the strange gameplay changes that were made, it’s just tough to see them if you’ve played FIFA.
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    A game that by any objective measure now languishes in second place behind EA's spirited new-look FIFA. And yet it's only with a heavy heart that we mark it down a point lower, because we still love PES for its personality.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 5 out of 27
  1. H
    10
    This game is true to it's name. It keeps evolving for the better every year. Great controls/ game pace. Most of these critic/user reviews are worthless. They don't get the small details in the game play, that make this game great. Fifa has gone from having awful game play, to improved game play, and they get raving reviews? Real pro evo fans know this is the best video football game to date.… Expand
  2. JimmyD.
    8
    Yeah - small dev team - less improvements every year - it's taken 3 years to get (almost - but not all) the features of PES5 to nextgen systems. But the gameplay is still king. For all its modes and features - FIFA09 still feels like slow PES on the pitch. My yardstick every year is trying out the FIFA and PES demos with my (offline) friends - and seeing what they think - seeing as I usually spend half my gametime on PES playing friends when they visit. Half my friends didn't want to play the second half of a FIFA09 match. Yes - it's flawed. Yes - these reviews should give Seabass a kick in the pants. But - for me - the fluid, rewarding gameplay is still there. And Liverpool FC!… Expand
  3. NickW
    7
    Was looking and hoping for a major improvement this year over 2008 and sad to say that it has not delivered. The online problems still exist and the gameplay has taken a step backwards. The pace of the game has slowed down which is good but shooting, tackling, regaining procession seems a lot more difficult now. What with the lack of proper kits, players at the right clubs, stadiums (things that have never bothered me before as gameplay is most important), I am sad to say my beloved PES now plays second fiddle to FIFA 09.… Expand
  4. NikB
    4
    This is the first FIFA I have preferred over PES. Pro Evo is continually putting out similar versions each year and being left way behind. The graphics have been updated a bit, but very little else has changed. There are even less licensed teams and leagues than last year! Would never have thought I would change to FIFA, but there are absolutely no doubts that FIFA is the superior football game this year.… Collapse

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