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GOAL! The Club Manager

5%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
gameplay, stability
6% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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"GOAL! The Club Manager" is a detailed soccer simulation game that puts you in charge of all aspects of managing a modern soccer club, from team tactics and lineups to transfer market, finances, and club grounds. The game offers flexibility in gameplay, allowing you to either dive deep into optimizing every aspect or play a whole season in just a few hours. With a focus on realism and modern management demands, GOAL offers a challenging and immersive experience for soccer fans.

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6%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
story2 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • The game has potential and retains some charm from the previous series, appealing to long-time fans.
  • Players have full control over stadium developments, sponsors, and finances, which adds depth to the management experience.
  • The graphics in the manager's office are visually appealing.
  • The game is plagued by frequent crashes and lacks an autosave feature, leading to lost progress.
  • Many mechanics are poorly explained, making it difficult for players to understand gameplay and tactics.
  • The game feels incomplete with limited features, confusing menus, and unrealistic match results, making it unplayable in its current state.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users citing poor mechanics and a lack of functionality, making it feel unbalanced and reliant on chance rather than player skill. While some find it somewhat enjoyable, there is a consensus that the mechanics require better explanation and refinement.

    • “The game is sort of fun, although some of the mechanics need to be explained more.”
    • “Awful gameplay, awful mechanics; tried to give it a chance, but nothing works as it should.”
    • “Maybe a dice mechanic is rolled for win, lose, and draw, as tactics and players don't seem to make a difference.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes leading to lost progress due to the lack of an auto-save feature. Many users have reported their frustration, prompting requests for refunds due to the game's buggy nature.

    • “I tried playing without auto-save, and I ended up losing everything after frequent crashes. It's a buggy mess, and I had to ask Steam for a refund.”
    • “The game crashes often, and without auto-save, you can lose hours of progress. It's incredibly frustrating and feels unstable.”
    • “Frequent crashes make this game a nightmare. I lost all my progress multiple times, and it's clear that the stability is a major issue.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is praised for its remarkable comeback, highlighting the developers' dedication to improving the narrative and overall experience, which has earned it significant acclaim.

    • “Hello Games actually worked hard to rectify that and made it an amazing comeback story that deserves all its success.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive positive remarks, particularly in the manager's office, which is highlighted as a standout feature. However, this praise is somewhat limited, suggesting that the overall visual experience may not be consistently impressive throughout the game.

    • “The graphics in the manager's office are stunning and truly the highlight of the game.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The in-game music has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it takes time to adjust to, while others see potential for improvement as the game is still in early access. Overall, the music aspect is viewed as a work in progress, alongside other game features.

    • “The in-game music takes some getting used to, but early access also means a lot of potential!”
    • “The in-game music takes some getting used to.”
    • “There are still a few bugs, and some functions that have not been implemented yet.”

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