GOAL! The Club Manager

About

"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has potential with full control over stadium developments, sponsors, and finance.
The graphics in the manager's office are visually appealing.
Some players appreciate the nostalgic charm reminiscent of the Anstoss 4 series.

The game frequently crashes, leading to lost progress due to the lack of an autosave feature.
Gameplay mechanics are poorly explained, making it difficult to understand training, scouting, and tactics.
The game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, making it unplayable in its current state.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it frustrating due to poor mechanics and a lack of clarity, while others still find it somewhat enjoyable despite these issues. The reliance on a dice mechanic for outcomes has been criticized for diminishing player agency in tactics. Overall, improvements in explanation and mechanics are needed for a better experience.
- “The game is sort of fun, although some of the mechanics need to be explained more.”
- “The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of strategies to explore.”
- “I love how the mechanics encourage teamwork and strategic planning.”
- “Awful gameplay, awful mechanics. I tried to give it a chance, but nothing works as it should.”
- “Maybe a dice mechanic is used for win, lose, and draw, as tactics and player choices don't seem to make a difference.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and a lack of auto-save functionality, leading to potential loss of progress and prompting some users to seek refunds.
- “I tried playing without auto-save, and I ended up losing everything after a crash. It happens so often that I had to ask Steam for a refund because the game is a buggy mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, and the lack of auto-save means you can lose hours of progress in an instant.”
- “Stability is a major issue; the game is riddled with bugs that lead to constant crashes.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 their past mistakes and created an amazing comeback story that deserves all its success.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
The graphics in the game receive positive remarks, particularly in the manager's office, where they stand out as a highlight.
- “The graphics in the manager's office are stunning and truly stand out.”
- “The visuals are impressive, especially in the manager's office.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
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.
- “The in-game music takes some getting used to, but early access also means a lot of potential!”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the music adapts to the gameplay, creating a dynamic atmosphere that keeps me engaged.”
- “The in-game music is quite jarring and doesn't fit the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from my overall experience.”
- “The music feels out of place and often distracts from the gameplay rather than enhancing it.”