Eurogamer: Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

Overall, viewed in a broader context than simply its Wii competition, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 is still second best to the excellent FIFA 09 on PS3 and 360, but while Eurogamer certainly wouldn’t make it their only football game, it’s still sufficiently different that it complements EA’s game and transcends the many competitive disadvantages PES 2009 faces on those consoles. Given the learning curve, some will continue to side with EA and Activision’s assertion that Wii games shouldn’t be made this way, but the difference here is that Konami’s wilfully obscure controls unlock things about the sport that a traditional control system cannot, and for that reason PES 2009 for Wii comes strongly recommended.

There’s still a fair bit for Konami to sort out, and if you’re still happily enjoying the first PES Wii game you might wonder if you need this one at all, but if you like the sound of the things that have changed then you have your answer.