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Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 psp Game Reviews
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Critic Score
Metascore: 75 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
6.6 out of 10
based on 13 reviews
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Known by fans for its superior gameplay and incredible realism, PES 2009 further bridges the gap between PES and the real thing. The game has undergone a graphical update to ensure its players look more like their real-life counterparts. Similarly, all-new options allow users to tailor the game to their own tastes, while new stylish moves, innovative control schemes and key online elements further the realism. [Konami]

PUBLISHER: Konami
DEVELOPER: Konami
GENRE(S): Sports, Soccer
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: November 7, 2008

What The Critics Said

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100
AceGamez
2009 should have been EA's year to finally claim the footballing crown with a solid FIFA game across all systems, but despite the radical changes and improvements to their game, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 still manages to score a winning goal with this new one.
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87
WonderwallWeb
A very enjoyable football game which is perfect for the small screen of the PSP.
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86
Games Master UK
Not much improvement on last year's game but excellent playing options. [Christmas 2008, p.84]
80
VideoGamer
PES 2009 is a better game than PES 2008, on account of the technical issues being ironed out and solid but basic online support, but, disappointingly, it's practically the same game.
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80
Playstation Official Magazine UK
A no-frills fan favourite. [Christmas 2008, p.96]
80
Total Video Games
PES 2009 on PSP is much the same game as last year in terms of gameplay with the odd improvement where required.
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79
GamingXP
Overall, I could recognize some regress concerning Pro Evolution Soccer 2009. The handling has become trickier and although Konami bought the licenses for the names of the players and teams, this list does not contain all names or the right ones.
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75
PTGamers
Apart from the Become a Legend mode, the new edition has nothing much to justify the acquisition for owners of previous versions.
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73
3DJuegos
PES has its personality and the basic act of playing the game is still enjoyable enough, but this is a series that desperately needs a complete overhaul.
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70
IGN
It’s too bad that more wasn’t put into the PSP version of Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
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65
GameSpot
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 features a couple of new game modes, but things are still largely unchanged in Konami's football franchise.
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64
Cheat Code Central
Though the inclusion of new features is something the series has drastically needed, online features lack depth and Become a Legend is spoiled by frustrating A.I. teammates.
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60
Pocket Gamer UK
One the series' die-hards only. Everyone else should bite the bullet and accept that for this season at least, FIFA's leagues ahead.
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