- Publisher: Konami
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2009
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox 360

- Summary:
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- Developer: KCET
- Genre(s): Sports, Traditional, Team, Soccer, Sim, Sim
- # of players: 4 Online
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 34
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Mixed: 13 out of 34
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Negative: 1 out of 34
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Playstation Official Magazine UK"FIFA 09" feels like the better representation of actual football, while PES is the more fun, accessible game. And the end result is a score draw. [Nov 2008, p.100]
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Sterling footy action but the lack of new ideas is starting to grate. [Nov 2008, p.62]
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Maxi Consolas (Portugal)In this effort to regain the title, PES plays it safe and recovers the classic gameplay that conquered the players in the last decade. But while it can be enough to hold on the fans, the reused formula and the comeback of the same old flaws can be a growing problem for the future. [Oct 2008]
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Playstation Official Magazine AustraliaA step in the right direction for the franchise. [Christmas 2008, p.84]
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PES 2009 is a good game, but the times they are changin', and we're afraid that Konami is being left behind. Time for a reboot, Seabass.
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AceGamezIt's sometimes strange to consider how quickly the two main performers in the world of football videogames have changed their styles. FIFA is now the American Smooth of the genre, classic, elaborate and elegant, while PES is like a Cha Cha Cha; faster and livelier but also seen as somewhat outdated.
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PES fans may get a lot from this as they’ll selectively ignore some of the glaring issues, but if you’re only going to buy one football game this year, make sure it’s FIFA.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 16
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Mixed: 6 out of 16
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Negative: 1 out of 16
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bobmyApr 15, 2009
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DemetriOct 11, 2008
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ThadW.Nov 22, 2008
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Aug 29, 2021Balanced gameplay, good graphics, really enjoy playing this game with friends or playing alone
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BarryP.Oct 6, 2008
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WillR.Oct 20, 2008
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SamLJul 15, 2009
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