Snapshot Pro Evolution 2009
Konami
PlayStation 3
4 stars (out of 5)
Review by Hayden Meikle
Football or football?: Looks like we're still lumped with football, American-style. But it's time to take football back.
What's new: Improved ball physics, manual passing, better AI tactical awareness, and a new mode called "Become A Legend".
Exclusive feature: Champions League.
Licensed leagues: Ligue 1 (France), Eredivisie (Netherlands), Serie A (Italy).
What, no Premier League?: Afraid not. Only Liverpool and Manchester United are fully licensed. All other clubs have fake names and players, though you can edit them.
National sides: More than 20. No All Whites.
Cover boy: The "new Maradona", Argentina and Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
The good: "There's no doubting that PES 2009 is the most fun football game on the market." - IGN UK.
The bad: "When put up against the competition, PES feels outdated and crude, crumbling under the weight of expectation that each annual iteration brings." - D Pad Magazine.
Pro Evo or Fifa?: Still a personal choice, though Fifa has clearly improved at a quicker rate.
