Real Football 2009 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Sports

Real Football 2009

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSports
DeveloperGameloft
PublisherGameloft
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesReal Football
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Real Football 2009 is a sports game developed by Gameloft.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Real Football series; on the DS you can also try Real Football 2008 and Real Football 2010. Gameloft also made Asphalt: Urban GT, Brothers in Arms DS and Assassin's Creed: Altaïr's Chronicles for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Real Football 2009 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Real Football 2009 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Real Football 2009 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Real Football 2009 FAQ

When did Real Football 2009 come out on the DS?

Real Football 2009 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Real Football 2009?

It was developed by Gameloft.

How long does Real Football 2009 take to play?

As a sports game, Real Football 2009 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Real Football 2009 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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