Beats FIFA 2009 by far! Brilliant programming, unique graphics, and amazing gameplay are what make this great!
User Rating: 9.5 | Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 X360
At first glance it may look like FIFA 2009 is better. Although FIFA 2009 does have good graphics, the other parts of it are a downfall compared to PES. You may not notice these things, but as far as the programming goes, this is just better. It makes it feel like you are actually playing soccer. The movement of the ball is great, it moves like a real one. When you score a goal, the movements of the net looks exactly like a real one, it doesn't look like a brick like in FIFA. And this is just out of this world, but you have to look extremely closely, and even though such a small part, it shows the time and effort of the programmers, the brilliance of the programmers, and realistic part of the game. When you score a goal, use the replay tool and go to the exact moment when you are about to shoot, like when your foot is on the ball. Then line up the ball with the goalie's face. Get this, if there is a player between the goalies face and the ball, (basically if a player is screening the goalie from seeing the ball) the goalies reaction is slower than if there is a player running straight at the goalie and the ball is completely visible. Also, weather affects the playing, too. It is a lot different when playing with the rain and puddles compared to sunshine. As for unique graphics, a lot of time was put in to these. The player's eyes follow the ball as you play, they blink, and the jerseys and shorts move as the player moves. The game play is amazing on this because there are tons of different teams and modes you can use on this game. You can do Master League, Become a Legend, plain old Exhibition, and a lot more. As for teams, you basically have all the leagues you get in FIFA and the classic teams. Classic teams are a great addition because they let you play with the old legends of soccer that are long retired. Like Baggio on Classic Italy, or Maradona of Classic Argentina, and Pele on Classic Brazil. I choose this over FIFA any day! 
