- October 31, 2016
- Out of the Park Developments
- 9h median play time
Franchise Hockey Manager 3
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a fantastically crafted title well worthy of praise. Unfortunately, with this release being a pretty basic retread, there is a prevailing sense of staleness. The game does have some minor improvements that are mostly visible with the streamlined startup process and visual data provided while in-game. Long time fans of the series may not need to update, but any new player looking to try a sports sim would be hard pressed to find a better place to start.
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Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a single player sport game. It was developed by Out of the Park Developments and was released on October 31, 2016. It received positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.
"Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a detailed hockey strategy game, now officially licensed by the NHL® for the first time. Create your own hockey universe or take control of a team in one of 22 global leagues, managing finances, scouting, trades, and more. Build your dream team through drafts, free agency, and trades, and aim for the ultimate goal - capturing the Stanley Cup®."
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- FHM 3 offers a deep and immersive hockey management experience, allowing players to feel like real NHL GMs with extensive control over team management and strategy.
- The game features an official NHL license, enhancing the authenticity with real teams, logos, and player rosters, which adds to the overall immersion.
- The Path to Glory mode provides a unique progression system for players, allowing them to start in lower leagues and work their way up, adding a sense of personal growth and achievement.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, especially during critical moments.
- The user interface is often criticized for being clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and manage their teams effectively.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as unrealistic AI trades and player contract negotiations, detract from the overall realism and enjoyment of the simulation.
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The gameplay is generally well-received, with users praising the modern-day mechanics for their depth and realism. However, some players express a desire for additional features, such as salary cap fluctuations and improved contract negotiations, particularly in the "Path to Glory" mode. Overall, the gameplay is considered enjoyable, with effective farm system mechanics.
“The modern day gameplay is awesome, and incredibly in depth and realistic.”
“The gameplay is very fun.”
“You might think I’m comparing apples to oranges, but sports management video games are fairly similar in the user interface department at least, if not game mechanics.”
“Gameplay-wise, I only played Path to Glory, but it lacked some functions that I would have liked to see, such as fluctuation in salary cap, expansion teams, and better negotiations for contract renewals.”
“You might think I'm comparing apples to oranges, but sports management video games are fairly similar in the user interface department at least, if not in game mechanics.”
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Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a sport game.
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.
On average players spend around 8 hours playing Franchise Hockey Manager 3.
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 was released on October 31, 2016.
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 was developed by Out of the Park Developments.
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 is a single player game.
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