Championship Manager 2008

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"Championship Manager 2008 is a sports game that allows both single-player and multi-player modes. Players can manage their chosen football club, using their skills and knowledge to make strategic decisions, such as buying players, setting formations and tactics, with the goal of proving they can do better than real-life managers. The game provides a realistic and immersive experience for football fans, as close as they can get to real football management."

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

A nostalgic throwback to classic football management games, offering a simpler and more enjoyable experience compared to modern titles.
Highly addictive gameplay with the ability to manage various teams and players, including legends from the past.
Great value for the price, providing many hours of entertainment without the complexity of newer football management games.

Frequent technical issues, including crashes and loading errors, particularly on modern systems.
Limited gameplay mechanics, such as the inability to make substitutions and a lack of depth in management options.
Repetitive gameplay and bugs, particularly with set pieces, leading to frustration and a feeling of wasted time.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is engaging and encourages exploration of mechanics, with players investing significant time to experiment with different approaches. However, there are concerns regarding the accuracy of the game's stats, which may affect the overall experience.
- “I spent around 20 hours exploring the game mechanics before starting again with a club to see how I could get on with the knowledge I have learned.”
- “I suspect the stats are not perfectly accurate when it comes to gameplay, but I do not have much proof.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it is praised as a solid classic, users report significant bugs with captains and annoying glitches that affect real-time action, making gameplay feel too easy at times.
- “Great classic CM game, but the captains seem to be really buggy. Other than that, it's a solid CM game.”
- “Struggles with real-time action due to annoying glitches.”
- “The game is a little too easy.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is considered lengthy and complex, making it a suitable choice for players with older PCs who seek an engaging experience without the high cost of more advanced games.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”