Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 (often abbreviated as PES 2009 or simply PES 09) is the latest game in the series following its release in the fall of 2008. Prior to the game's release, it was revealed that developer Shingo Takatsuka had completely overhauled the game following heavy criticism of the previous title. One of the first screenshots of PES 2009, showing the improved graphics. The game supports network play, with reduced lag compared to PES 2008, although there are still many criticisms as it is far from lag-free. Lionel Messi is featured on the cover, although Andres Guardado is featured on some versions. There is a new game mode called Become a Legend, where you create a player and guide him through a career. The Master League mode now has two-stage negotiations, where you first negotiate with the club and then with the player. The editing mode has also been significantly improved: badges and jerseys are now as intuitive as in the PS2 version. Although the game is generally considered an improvement, the online mode and the absence of players like Danny Alves, Tomas Zapotocny and Walter Lopez have been heavily criticized. The game is replaced by PES 2010.