Konami just released the PSN version of the Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 demo, while it came up on the Marketplace a couple of hours ago. Here's a gameplay video of the Xbox 360 version, showing four of the six teams available. I've always been a huge PES fan but I think it's too soon to judge the demo, since I've only played it for a couple of minutes. But just like the internet rumour says, it seems like the game is more like the previous PS2 games now. I only played in 3/5 difficulty this time, and the camera used is wide (many prefer "Normal long", more zoomed in).
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Downloading it now very fast.
I hope those rumors are true. PEs 2007 Gameplay >> PES 2008 (which sucked)
It's the time of the truth.
But its decent might rent it..
Will download demo tonight, hope I will not be disappointed!
Will download demo tonight, hope I will not be disappointed!
The graphics are the same as last year, the sound effects are a joke, ands its just poor overall.
The graphics are the same as last year, the sound effects are a joke, ands its just poor overall.
Now, come - come defend the undefendable. I'll be as bold as stating that the feel of this game is WORSE than what the PES 2008 demo was, and that's saying something, because at least I played that demo for a few hours at least. This is just shocking.
Im scared to try this demo in case I create massive hate towards PES due to the disappointment third year in a row!
If anyone needs to wake up, it's people that are defending this shit, and have been defending it, since the turn of the next gen consoles almost 4 years ago now. Next gen? Fuck - Konami are still stuck in PS2 territory 8 years ago.
If anyone needs to wake up, it's people that are defending this shit, and have been defending it, since the turn of the next gen consoles almost 4 years ago now. Next gen? Fuck - Konami are still stuck in PS2 territory 8 years ago.
There's no doubt that FIFA has better graphics, although the crowd in PES is a trillion times better than the crowd in FIFA. In terms of gameplay, I would say it's all about preference now more than anything else. PES is easily still more fun to play, but it's by no means realistic. Running animations are embarassing, as are most of the animations to be honest. The gameplay is very much last-gen now, but it's still the most fun football experience on the market in my opinion. But in terms of an overall package, it just isn't good enough from Konami and it's a real shame.
FIFA, on the other hand, is so much more realistic. It can be really frustrating at times in terms of gameplay, and it still feels slugglish and unresponsive a lot of the time (although I hear the final version is much better than the demo build in terms of those two things). Still, I think realism is important for a football game and FIFA is certainly the more accurate football simulation. Plus the modes are better in FIFA, such as the 10 vs 10 online mode and everything else. After playing both demos, FIFA gets my money this year. I think I need a break from PES - this year's is certainly an improvement, but it isn't enough to warrant a full price purchase. It's a shame, because Konami still holds the crown for best ever football game (PES 4 is the best football game ever made, still).
Buck your ideas up Seabass, because you currently develop the second best football game.
Oh dear Konami. For shame.
Fifa is pretty and sounds great but it gets old really soon, just because the gameplay isn't as deep and addictive.
In PES, you can keep playing it for months and still be hooked.
I have the feeling it will be the case with this year's games. Just not in the margin it's been past years.
Fifa is pretty and sounds great but it gets old really soon, just because the gameplay isn't as deep and addictive.
In PES, you can keep playing it for months and still be hooked.
I have the feeling it will be the case with this year's games. Just not in the margin it's been past years.
The core of the PES gameplay is there, but they are clouded out by the robotic animations and overall crap presentation. I guess if you're looking for arcadey fun, PES 09 is the game for you. But many of us want a real football simulation, and I think FIFA 09 delivers in that regard.
As an overall package, FIFA is streets ahead.
The core of the PES gameplay is there, but they are clouded out by the robotic animations and overall crap presentation. I guess if you're looking for arcadey fun, PES 09 is the game for you. But many of us want a real football simulation, and I think FIFA 09 delivers in that regard.
As an overall package, FIFA is streets ahead.