Franchise Hockey Manager 11

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Franchise Hockey Manager 11 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by game54 Software and was released on October 25, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2024-25 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup.

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Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 offers an impressive depth of statistics and customization, making it a must-play for hockey management enthusiasts.
The game has seen significant improvements in trading logic and owner interactions, enhancing the overall management experience.
FHM 11 provides a satisfying blend of historical and modern gameplay, allowing players to manage teams across various leagues and eras.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, particularly in online play, which can severely disrupt the gaming experience.
Player generation and AI decision-making can be unrealistic, leading to frustrating trade scenarios and player performance inconsistencies.
The user interface remains cumbersome and outdated, making navigation and gameplay less intuitive for new players.

optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, "Franchise Hockey Manager 11" is praised for its smooth performance and low system requirements, making it accessible on most systems. While the game features deep performance metrics and realistic trading logics, players have noted the need for further polish, particularly in addressing random player under-performance and crashes. Continued updates and optimizations are expected to enhance the overall experience significantly.
- “Player attributes, chemistry, development curves, and even intangible traits like leadership and work ethic factor into a team’s performance over time.”
- “This allows players to dive deep into performance metrics and tailor their strategies around real hockey principles.”
- “However, what really gets me excited here is the evolution and optimization of a lot of important features of the game.”
- “I think if they polish the game more in the next installment, fix the random under-performance of players, fix the crashes, this would be a much better buy.”
- “Trading logics: optimization and more transparency; it feels more realistic and logical according to specific situations (weaknesses of teams, etc.) and timelines a team is in (improve during specific times by adding new players).”
- “Ok, of course, tons of small optimizations and bug fixes, but one sticks out.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a steep learning curve, particularly for newcomers unfamiliar with hockey terminology and league mechanics, which can make the dense menus challenging. However, players who invest time in exploring the mechanics often find the game rewarding, with praise for its user interface and new features, despite some criticism regarding the AI performance.
- “I'll admit, I was skeptical at first, but after diving in and spending hours exploring its mechanics and features, I can honestly say it's a great game.”
- “Great addition to the franchise with great new mechanics!”
- “Menus can be dense, and newcomers may find the learning curve steep, especially if they’re unfamiliar with hockey terminology or league mechanics.”
- “There’s a steep learning curve, and figuring out all the mechanics can be a challenge.”
- “Love the UI and some of the mechanics, but the AI just kills it for me.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent bugs and crashes that detract from the overall experience. While some glitches are acknowledged as typical for new releases, players appreciate the developers' responsiveness to concerns. Overall, the game's depth is praised, but stability issues remain a significant drawback.
- “Game is very buggy.”
- “Extremely buggy and crashes constantly.”
- “A few glitches here and there, but that's to be expected; the developers are great at responding and looking into your concerns.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are praised for their quality, particularly in player development and team morale, with clear visual representations of player skills and mental growth over time. Additionally, the transparency of statistics and demographic reports enhances the overall experience, making player development more engaging.
- “Graphical charts that let you see how your player develops in each skill and mental area over time.”
- “Makes player development so much more fun. That said, statistics are now way more transparent, even having your own league/team demographic reports.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the high replayability due to the diverse options available, which enable them to significantly influence the identity of their franchise. This variety fosters a sense of player agency, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The range of options offers great replayability and allows for a high degree of player agency in shaping a franchise’s identity.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices available, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “The dynamic storylines and character interactions ensure that no two games are ever the same, enhancing the overall replay value.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews reflects a self-deprecating irony, with players finding it amusing that they invested time and money into a game they perceive as overpriced and lacking value. This blend of frustration and humor highlights the absurdity of their situation, making light of their extensive playtime despite their criticisms.
- “It's honestly hilarious that I paid money for this, and even more hilarious that by the time you read this, I'll probably have 300+ hours because the market for this type of game on PC is so pathetic.”

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Franchise Hockey Manager 11 is a sport game.

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 633 hours playing Franchise Hockey Manager 11.

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 was released on October 25, 2024.

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 was developed by game54 Software.

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Franchise Hockey Manager 11 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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