Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

The Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 was a turning point in the series: it was here that the “Become a Legend” mode was introduced, allowing you to live through the career of one football player. The player undergoes trials, gets into the club, fights for a place in the team and gradually turns into the leader of the team. This format became a separate genre within football simulators and was entrenched in the series for years. On the field, the game remained true to the Japanese approach: close contact, short passing, careful dribbling. Improvements have been made to ball movement and player behavior, making matches feel more natural. The Champions League license gave the tournaments credibility, and the comments and design tried to copy the television presentation. In addition to the footballer's career, there is Master League with club management: transfers, training, squad and long-term tactics. Friendly matches, cups and online meetings are also in place, and online is valued for its honest physics without scripts. Developing your character is simple: you play, you get points, spend them on skills, increase in value and move to a more prestigious club. Failed matches damage your reputation, so you have to appreciate every action and not take on too much. It was this line that turned the mode into a separate genre, and subsequent parts of the series developed it as an obligatory part. PES 2009 is an important milestone: it marked the beginning of an era when football simulators became not only about matches, but also about personal stories. For those who like to go through the path from scratch, this part will be especially interesting.