Fifa 09 is undoubtedly the pinnacle of football games you’ll find either on your PC or console. Fifa games have traditionally been a top favorite compared to Pro Evolution Soccer (though some might disagree); with a fully licensed game it’s hard to compete against.

It has to be said that Fifa 09 graphics are hard to ignore, they just get so much better every year. Gameplay has also improved tremendously, with AI perfected now that players actually request for the ball in spaces when you’re in possession. When a player is offside you will also notice defenders raising their hand in appeal to the linesman.

All these small elements add a whole new dimension of realism to the game. Unlike the rather arcade-like Pro Evolution soccer, Fifa 09 actually forces you to play with a slow and measured pace and is the best way to create goal-scoring chances. This can be a pain for some; slow build up isn’t an attraction for fast-paced gamers, which is why some might still prefer the arcade like Evolution Soccer.

All in all personally you might prefer playing Fifa 09. The sense of realism to the game is second to none, plus its much easier to score hear than in previous version as the keeper is much more easier to score against. Fifa 09 continues to dominate on the world stage across all platforms and nothings stopping it at the moment.

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