Pro Basketball Manager 2016
- February 18, 2016
- Cyanide Studio
Get on SteamPro Basketball Manager 2016 is a detailed basketball simulation game that puts you in charge of a professional basketball team. Manage all aspects of the team, including training, tactics, finances, and player transfers. With improved graphics and a realistic game engine, this edition offers an immersive experience for basketball fans.
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and engaging basketball management experience, allowing players to control positions, train players, and create custom plays.
- The developers are active in the community, frequently updating the game and taking player feedback into account for improvements.
- The game has potential and can be enjoyable for hardcore basketball fans who appreciate detailed management simulations.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes, making it difficult to play for extended periods without interruptions.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to confusion and frustration when navigating menus and executing actions.
- Many features are poorly implemented or missing, resulting in unrealistic gameplay and a lack of immersion.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being plagued by bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as hiring the same scout multiple times without proper functionality. Additionally, it draws comparisons to other narratives in games like "Of Orcs and Men," "Game of Thrones," "Styx," and "Blood Bowl 2," suggesting a lack of originality or depth in its storytelling.
“The story weaves together elements reminiscent of classic tales of orcs and men, drawing inspiration from series like Game of Thrones, Styx, and Blood Bowl 2.”
“The story feels like a mishmash of clichés, borrowing elements from orcs and men, Game of Thrones, Styx, and even Blood Bowl 2.”
“The narrative is riddled with bugs; for example, you can hire the same scout twice, and he will show up twice, with his salary deducted twice, but he can only ever be on one mission.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect to be somewhat tedious and occasionally buggy, yet they acknowledge that the overall effort put into it is commendable.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game's stability to be somewhat inconsistent, noting that it can be buggy and tedious at times; however, they acknowledge that the underlying work is generally solid.
“It's kind of buggy and somewhat tedious at times, but the work that was done here is pretty solid.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game shows potential, significant optimization is needed to improve performance and minimize crashes.
“The foundation has been laid for what could be a great game, but the developers will need to expand upon it to optimize game performance and reduce crashes.”
“The foundation has been laid for what could be a great game, but the devs will need to expand upon it to optimize the game performance and reduce the crashes.”
“The game is plagued by performance issues that make it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of optimization leads to frequent lag and frustrating gameplay.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its depth, offering a variety of options for managing both professional and college teams, as well as male and female players. However, there is a noted localization issue that may affect the experience.
“The gameplay is clearly deep, featuring both pro and college teams, male and female, and allowing you to manage to whatever degree you choose.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with users expressing enthusiasm for its catchy and memorable tunes, exemplified by the playful mention of a personal musical number titled "bork!"
“Now, I present to you the end of my review and the beginning of my personal musical's hit number, 'Bork!'”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is poor, and the sound effects often clash with the music, creating a jarring experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics and user interface received a low rating of 2/10, indicating that the design falls significantly short of modern standards, even for managerial expectations.
“Graphics/UI: 2/10 - As for graphic design, even managers nowadays are held to higher standards.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
