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- Platform: Windows XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In a nutshell:
Ron Managers of the world rejoice – the best football management game in the world just got better. From the original creators of Championship Manager comes the most in-depth and realistic strategy simulation ever seen.
Ron Managers of the world rejoice – the best football management game in the world just got better. From the original creators of Championship Manager comes the most in-depth and realistic strategy simulation ever seen.
The lowdown:
Having already got the balance between complexity and accessibility pretty much spot on, most of the improvements in this latest sequel are designed to make the game feel more organic and believable. A lot of it is simple stuff like being able to conduct team talks and see how players are responding to your dressing room dress downs, but it really makes a difference. It’s also possible for major clubs to sign up smaller ones as feeder clubs, while players themselves have a greater level of personality and new signings can be asked to recommend other players. None of the new changes have a massive impact on the way you play the game, but they all serve to create an even more immersive reality.
Most exciting moment:
The scouting engine has also received a major revamp and makes searching for new stars a lot easier. The scouts you send out can now learn from their experiences and a new scout report card makes it easier to get a quick overview while you do your superstar shopping.
Since you ask:
This version of the game still doesn’t have anything approaching moving graphics and its unlikely that’s ever going to change. The interface has been greatly improved though so that it’s not only easier to use but also faster and smoother.
The bottom line:
The best football management game ever made.-HARRISON DENT
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We were sucked into this one and ended up playing for several hours straight through -- Computeractive
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Kruppa
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I only own the demo but, after playing my friends version for twelve straight hours at a sleepover, I have to say it is the best manager game ever. This is because of the attention to detail, the accuracy and the levels of fun acheived while playing. Some people would find the circles on screen rather than real people, shown by graphics, annoying and silly, but this is not the case. It allows the game to flow smoothly, and leaves some of the action to your imagination. The team-talks are very helpful, and can turn your 1-0 down, boring team into an all-guns-blazing squad of superstars... even with Charlton. This is what the game is about. For example, a major challenge within the game is to try and keep Rotherham in League One. This was really fun and was well worth it, as you can experience both highs and lows, and as Rotherham, there were a lot of lows.
Feeder clubs, a new addition to the game, work well, and prove helpful, wether signing people on loan, or having a first option on an affiliated clubs players.
All in all, I would say that this is a brilliant game, and is well worth buying. I know I will...
Feeder clubs, a new addition to the game, work well, and prove helpful, wether signing people on loan, or having a first option on an affiliated clubs players.
All in all, I would say that this is a brilliant game, and is well worth buying. I know I will...
61 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By Neil Kealey
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh, how I wish, really, really wish, that I didn't go to see my friend that evening, all those years ago, and how I wish he hadn't shown me the game he was playing. It was this game in its second outing. I had to have it. I got it. I even bought a new PC because mine wasn't powerful enough to play it. I have been addicted ever since.
It's many years on now. I have grown up, left home, got a degree, got married, got kids, and a mortgage, but one thing has been constant through all of that. One thing has been with me: this (insert expletive of choice here) game. I wish I could give it up and have tried, but I can't.
There is hope, I have heard stories of people who have successfully unhooked themselves from the Football Manager universe, but so far I have been unsuccessful. This is how bad it is: I applied for a job recently based on my success at this game. The interview was (unsurprisingly) unsuccesful.
Please Sega, please Sports Interactive just stop making these games. Think of the children; think of the wives; have some compassion. I used to have friends, I could've been someone. Look at me: I can't distinguish between football reality and Football Manager. I get confused when watching Match of the Day thinking, "He doesn't play for West Ham, he plays for Brighton..."
But I don't mind. I am actually not sure what I would do if this game didn't exist. I'd probably be a millionaire, but hey, who cares. It's great.
It's many years on now. I have grown up, left home, got a degree, got married, got kids, and a mortgage, but one thing has been constant through all of that. One thing has been with me: this (insert expletive of choice here) game. I wish I could give it up and have tried, but I can't.
There is hope, I have heard stories of people who have successfully unhooked themselves from the Football Manager universe, but so far I have been unsuccessful. This is how bad it is: I applied for a job recently based on my success at this game. The interview was (unsurprisingly) unsuccesful.
Please Sega, please Sports Interactive just stop making these games. Think of the children; think of the wives; have some compassion. I used to have friends, I could've been someone. Look at me: I can't distinguish between football reality and Football Manager. I get confused when watching Match of the Day thinking, "He doesn't play for West Ham, he plays for Brighton..."
But I don't mind. I am actually not sure what I would do if this game didn't exist. I'd probably be a millionaire, but hey, who cares. It's great.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Tangerine
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've played every Championship Manager game from its inception and although this isn't called Championship Manager those familiar with the contract and licence wrangle will be aware the the Football Manager series is in reality the true set of sequels to the Championship Manager series I know and love. Allowing you the opportunity to be the manager of your team or any other you so wish to do so you must wheel and deal in the transfer market and ensure your players adopt the correct tactics to win Football games. The true genius with this game is that it utilises the greatest graphics card ever created. The brain. It is in reality a game where you imagine you are indeed at the healm of your team and your decisions make the difference in winning or losing. You deal with the media, moody players, discipline, issue new contracts (or not) the list is endless. You can even ask the board for more time if things are going wrong. It is the definitive Football Management game and I can't say much more than that. It won't be to everyones taste. But if you love Football then prepare to lose massive chunks of your live to your new job. You are the boss!
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
I've been buying these games now since the classic Domark publishing days. The classy red box with the angry looking manager on the front which contained the original Championship Manager is still proudly on my shelf, some 12 or so years after its retirement.
Many years later and with several promotions, relegations and cup wins stored in my managerial locker from titles throughout the series, I purchased this game with the intention of carrying on where I'd left off with Football Manager 2005 a few years back (bought the PSP version of FM 2006 - found it quite enjoyable). After a good few weeks with the game, I have mixed feelings.
The amount of detail is awe-inspiring at first. Plenty of options to tinker with, and plenty of players and staff to hire and fire. The media section is certainly a lot of fun and very tactical if used correctly. Then you get to playing the season through and your team morale will be all over the place. Results will be incredibly random. Form will frustrate and there will be no immediately apparent answers. The game feels as if it's taking you along for a ride - as if you're not really in control.
Therein lies the problem: you ARE in control, but of too much. Training and tactics are now finely tuned arts which take time to appreciate and use properly. Certain players will be ineffectual if given the wrong role, even if in the right position. Certain types of opposition require certain types of tactic tweaking to a level above and beyond anything the series has done so far. If you can't put in the time, the game will run away from you and you'll lose the thread of what you're doing.... Read more ›
Many years later and with several promotions, relegations and cup wins stored in my managerial locker from titles throughout the series, I purchased this game with the intention of carrying on where I'd left off with Football Manager 2005 a few years back (bought the PSP version of FM 2006 - found it quite enjoyable). After a good few weeks with the game, I have mixed feelings.
The amount of detail is awe-inspiring at first. Plenty of options to tinker with, and plenty of players and staff to hire and fire. The media section is certainly a lot of fun and very tactical if used correctly. Then you get to playing the season through and your team morale will be all over the place. Results will be incredibly random. Form will frustrate and there will be no immediately apparent answers. The game feels as if it's taking you along for a ride - as if you're not really in control.
Therein lies the problem: you ARE in control, but of too much. Training and tactics are now finely tuned arts which take time to appreciate and use properly. Certain players will be ineffectual if given the wrong role, even if in the right position. Certain types of opposition require certain types of tactic tweaking to a level above and beyond anything the series has done so far. If you can't put in the time, the game will run away from you and you'll lose the thread of what you're doing.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Football Game for the Addict
Great PC game in incredible detail. Enjoyable one moment, frustrating the next. Very addictive - you won't have time to sleep!
Published 6 months ago by Gayle
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great prezzie
I bought this game for my dad and he loves it. He loves it that much that he spends hours on end playing it. It keep him very quiet! It was a brilliant prezzie.
Published 15 months ago by Haylzrichard
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Buy For Future Managers
Now I've played this game for many hours each day and this equates to alot of days sat behind the laptop playing this game. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. Adam P. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Life consuming
I've deducted a star as it swallowed up far too much of my time, meaning I'm way behind on work.
Published on 20 Sep 2010 by deus1066
1.0 out of 5 stars
Made In Italy
This game is absolutely full of flaws. Many make you lose games. You will always concede goals however good your denfense and they will never be proper goals, penalties, free... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by A. P. Dean
3.0 out of 5 stars
Addictive annoying frustrating To unrealistic
I must agree with some of the reviewers who claim the results in this game are pre determined, I was managing Hyde United and lost 6-0 to a team 2 divisions below me for goodness... Read more
Published on 16 July 2009
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
I am somewhat surprised to receive this invitation to review a product that we have not received. I notified you by email last week that we had not received it and we are yet to... Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by Mrs. V. L. Burden
5.0 out of 5 stars
Balanced
A great balance between "too easy" and "too hard", "not enough depth" and "too much depth". All football fans will enjoy this game, even those frustrated by more recent versions.
Published on 25 May 2009 by M. Brailli
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arsene's Army
I can only add my entuhsiastic agreement that this game is superbly designed and utterly addictive!
Published on 13 May 2009 by Captain Pugwash
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent FM Game
This is the first of the Football Manager series I got and it isn't too bad. It does take a while, lot of frustration and chucking things about but once you suss it, it becomes a... Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by I. M. Knight
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