New Star Manager

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"New Star Manager" is a sports management simulation game where you lead a soccer club to victory. Develop your team by managing finances, hiring staff, and training players, while also overseeing stadium upgrades and fan relations. Immerse in a deep progression system, engaging match day experience, and story-driven objectives for a satisfying career in soccer management.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 386 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

New Star Manager is an addictive and fun football management game that allows players to control various aspects of a club, including on-field actions during key moments.
The game strikes a good balance between management and gameplay, making it accessible for those who find traditional football management games too complex.
It features a charming design and engaging mechanics, providing a refreshing alternative to more chaotic football games like FIFA.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and realism, particularly in player development and contract management, relying heavily on a card system that can feel constricting.
Many players have reported frequent crashes and technical issues, which can disrupt the gaming experience and lead to lost progress.
The tutorial is lengthy and unskippable, which can be frustrating for players who want to dive straight into the game.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of New Star Manager is characterized by its engaging mechanics and fast-paced matches, making it accessible and enjoyable for players who prefer tactical management over action-oriented gameplay. While some users appreciate the simplicity and addictive nature of the core mechanics, others criticize certain aspects, such as the card system and AI behavior during attacks. Overall, the game offers a polished experience with a blend of strategic choices and intuitive controls, appealing to both casual and dedicated football management fans.
- “The actual game mechanics are fun as hell and that goal you pull off after hitting the bar, bringing the ball back to the middle of the pitch and building to create another chance just keeps you coming back for more.”
- “Matches are fast, and the overall gameplay is fast, so the game keeps you invested in the season, and it generates that feeling of 'just one more turn'.”
- “Even though you can also use a gamepad, you may also control all of your actions through the mouse, which makes the gameplay quite simple and intuitive.”
- “That should be a strategic choice, not forced on me by a stifling game mechanic.”
- “Besides a few comparisons, the only thing that annoys me is that when you're attacking, no one floods the box and they all sit about outside it marking a defender - fix this terrible mechanic.”
- “The gameplay... well, while it sucked for me, some people might like it, so I won't say it's bad... it's definitely not my cup of tea.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in New Star Manager are characterized by simple yet appealing 3D visuals, reminiscent of mobile game aesthetics. While some users find the visuals primitive, others appreciate their charm, though the desktop experience can be hindered by oversized graphic elements that complicate data access. Overall, the game is optimized for mobile and tablet use, which influences its graphical presentation.
- “New Star Manager is an offshoot of the New Star Soccer games that came before it, but features 3D graphics and interesting mechanics.”
- “It is mobile/tablet optimized, so on the desktop you will get huge graphic elements (that are lovely) and will struggle to get to the data you actually need (like player skills to compare two players).”
- “It's like a mobile game with its gameplay, visuals, and approach.”
- “Visuals are primitive.”
- “The graphics might look a bit simple, but they still look great to me anyway.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a strong preference for the PC version of the game due to its lack of microtransactions, contrasting it with the mobile version, which is criticized for being heavily reliant on them. Players find the PC version to be more enjoyable and addictive without the monetization pressures present in the mobile counterpart.
- “Well, this is that game without the microtransactions and it's absolutely addictive and I regret waiting so many years with this on my wishlist to finally buy it.”
- “Love the PC version, so much better than the mobile version as there are no microtransactions.”
- “+ no microtransactions like the mobile versions”
- “I never particularly liked New Star Manager for the phone as it's quite a bit more dependent on microtransactions compared to their other games.”
- “I love the PC version; it's so much better than the mobile version as there are no microtransactions.”
- “There are no microtransactions like the mobile versions.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, expressing a desire for features like quick match or auto play to alleviate the monotony. Despite the grind, many acknowledge it has an addictive quality that keeps them engaged.
- “It's extremely grindy.”
- “I wish there was a quick match function or an auto play as sometimes playing every match can be tedious.”
- “But, oh dear, is it ever tedious.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, particularly highlighted by a recurring glitch during free kicks that causes an opposing player to amusingly spasm in place, adding to the overall comedic experience. Players find it entertaining, especially considering the low price of 5 euros.
- “It's a pretty funny game for just 5 euros.”
- “Oh, also there's this hilarious glitch that happens more often than not in free kicks where one of the opposing team members will glitch out and spaz around in place.”
- “They are still able to score 4 more goals against you :) it is funny.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice music that fulfills its purpose, others find the music annoying and criticize the excessively loud match sounds. Overall, the audio experience is seen as functional but not exceptional.
- “The music is quite annoying, and the match sounds are extremely loud.”
- “The music is not great, but it does the job.”
- “The sound design is nice, but the music can be quite bothersome.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be somewhat buggy, lacking the depth found in other sports management simulations, yet it remains enjoyable and addictive. Users have experienced issues that prompted the publisher to request standard troubleshooting steps.
- “Kind of buggy and doesn't have the depth of some other sports management sims, but it's fun and addictive.”
- “The next day, the publisher got back to me, asking me to perform the usual troubleshooting steps again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its quality, but it suffers from poor optimization on PC, leading to performance issues for players.