Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Press Release and Screenshots

[Steve_OS]

We have just posted the press release for Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, which includes some screenshots right here.

Quote:

"PES 2009 is the latest installment of the award-winning Pro Evolution Soccer Series, which is known by millions of fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism. For PES 2009, Konami is already planning a raft of extensive new additions that will further bridge the gap between PES and the real thing. The new game has undergone a stunning graphical update to ensure its players look and move even more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new moves, innovative new control elements and key online elements will further the realism of the new game."

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Looks like they've done a bit of revamping as they said. Nice.

[allstar3970]

unlike many, i really liked 2008, despite its lack of innovation....glad to see they're moving forward though. Sadly, my number 1 gripe with this game on 360 is playing with the analog stick instead of the dpad (b/c the d-pad is so terrible)

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by allstar3970

unlike many, i really liked 2008, despite its lack of innovation....glad to see they're moving forward though. Sadly, my number 1 gripe with this game on 360 is playing with the analog stick instead of the dpad (b/c the d-pad is so terrible)

Why would you use the d-pad in a soccer game? That isn't even an option in FIFA.

[Laffer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Moses Shuttlesworth

Why would you use the d-pad in a soccer game? That isn't even an option in FIFA.

Most people who play PES probably use the D-Pad because the game doesn't have true 3-D movement, but allows only an 8 way run. It is just a lot easier to control the players using the D-Pad in this case.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Laffer

Most people who play PES probably use the D-Pad because the game doesn't have true 3-D movement, but allows only an 8 way run. It is just a lot easier to control the players using the D-Pad in this case.

For me it's hard to control the speed if the player's movement with the d-pad. I guess it's whatever you're more comfortable with.

[Spectre]

Well, the models look a bit better. At least its not just a high-rez PS2/Xbox game anymore.

[allstar3970]

I used the D-Pad back when i had it on PS2, so I guess i'm just used to that. I've adjusted to the analog pretty well though.