Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Review

[ant0n]

Quote: 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.

[Qb]

Quote: 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...

[Strngboy]

Quote: 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.

[wolf5]

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.

[wolf5]

Also want to know if each player is different

[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.

[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

[BIG CAROLINA]

Quote: 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.