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Players could perform tricks and feints more intuitively, using the D-pad or analogue sticks to navigate tight defenses.

No PES retrospective is complete without its quirks. PES 2009 had the infamous "invisible walls" on the touchline, keepers who could make stunning saves then flap at a simple cross, and—most famously—unlicensed teams like "Man Blue" and "North London." But for fans, that was part of the ritual: spending hours editing kits, chants, and team names using the robust in-game editor. The community-driven patch scene on PC was phenomenal. pro evolution soccer 2009 pes 2009

While FIFA was busy signing The Fratellis and MGMT, PES 2009 stuck to orchestral bombast. The menu music was forgettable (generic synth rock), but the crowd chants were a step up. You could now hear specific chants for specific rivalries (thanks to the moddable soundtrack folder on PC). The commentary duo of Jon Champion and Mark Lawrenson—while repetitive ("That is a simply magnificent strike")—was miles better than the deadpan delivery of the previous year. Players could perform tricks and feints more intuitively,