Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 Demo

Due to the fact that soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, it was bound that it would inspire many developers to try and reproduce its glory in the form of a video game. A few of them managed to achieve their purpose as well, the Pro Evolution Soccer series being among the most beloved simulators of its kind.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 brings a few new changes from the previous installment, including various gameplay improvements, new graphic effects and a wide array of new face models for players. The among the biggest additions is also the fact that it now features every element from the UEFA Champions League, including teams, stadiums and the original logos of the competition.

Thanks to this, you can now take part in the most prestigious competition from the European football stage and enjoy playing with the best teams and players, complete with personalized equipment for each individual. The new models also inspire more realism, thanks to the improved animations and increased number of visible details.

Another big concern surrounding this type of simulators is the fact that the AI in charge of the opposing team must rise to the challenge, in order to make the game more interesting. In Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, the computer manages to pose quite a few difficulties even to more experienced players, since it takes advantage of new routines and tactics to take you by surprise and exploit your weak points.

As always, though, the player controls are definitely not intended for the keyboard, since they completely lack any type of intuitiveness or comfortable positioning. They can, however, be manually modified using the settings menu, but even that can pose difficulties, since it does not offer you any explanation about the meaning of the display buttons. Hence, you are far better off using a gamepad, especially if you want complete control over your player's actions.

In the end, what truly matters is the way Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 manages to make the sport fun again, thanks to the responsive and non-obstructed gameplay mechanics that enable you to perform a wide range of tactics and combinations. The graphic and sound quality have been greatly improved, bringing it one step closer to realism.