Pro Cycling Manager 2015
- June 18, 2015
- Cyanide Studio
- 80h median play time
Get on SteamPro Cycling Manager 2015 is a sports simulation and management game that puts you in charge of a professional cycling team. You'll need to recruit riders, manage training and equipment, and make key tactical decisions during races. With challenging stages and intense competition, it's a test of camera-management skills for both cycling enthusiasts and strategy game fans.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The Pro Cyclist mode is very enjoyable and allows players to experience the journey of a cyclist from rookie to champion.
- The game offers a lot of fun for cycling enthusiasts, especially with the ability to use third-party databases to enhance gameplay.
- Despite its bugs, many players find the game rewarding and engaging, particularly in the manager mode.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- There are significant issues with activation and server authentication, leading to many players being unable to access the game they purchased.
- The graphics and gameplay feel outdated compared to newer titles, and many features from previous versions have not been improved or have been removed.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the animations and mechanics, particularly the sprinting and teamwork elements, which detract from the racing experience. While some appreciate the realistic management aspects introduced in earlier versions, others find the overall gameplay lacking in action and innovation, leading to frustration with save file losses and underwhelming new modes. However, once players learn the mechanics, they can enjoy extended play sessions.
“Learning the mechanics is quite easy, and when you get a grip of them, you can play for hours.”
“This new gameplay offers real management during races, not just during preparation.”
“The 2015 gameplay stands out from all subsequent titles up to 2023, because it's much more realistic in terms of effort management, especially in the mountain stages.”
“Very lame animations, poor gameplay, no real action.”
“The sprinting mechanic (in pro cyclist mode) is awful and teamwork doesn't come into play because it doesn't play out like a normal bike race.”
“The attempt to create new gameplay with the solo racer mode is weak.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the decent in-game visuals and optimization for lower-end systems, while others criticize them as mediocre and lacking innovation compared to previous versions. Overall, graphics are not a primary focus for players, especially in a management game, where gameplay takes precedence.
“Great graphics in-game, the AI is pretty skilled and the tactics are just like real life.”
“Besides that, it is basically the same game from 2014 with better graphics and very well optimized for modest computers.”
“Com for all your needs around this game like databases, better graphics, etc.”
“Game is bugged as hell, lacks official support, the graphics are mediocre and the game design falls short in many areas.”
“Don't expect too much from graphics and AI.”
“Besides that, it is basically the same game of 2014 with better graphics and very well optimized for modest computers.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent crashes and various bugs, particularly in the career and pro cyclist modes. While some glitches are non-game breaking, they detract from the overall experience, leading players to expect patches for improvement. Overall, the game's stability is a notable concern, especially given its release in 2015.
“The career mode is buggy.”
“This game crashes fairly often and has some non-game breaking glitches.”
“Yes, it's a little buggy and for the thirty-five bucks I paid for it, I do expect a game in the year 2015 to not have these types of issues.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, leading some users to refund it in favor of the upcoming PCM16, which they believe will offer better performance. While the current game features improved graphics, it is essentially a rehash of the 2014 version and is noted to be well-optimized for modest computers.
“Besides that, it is basically the same game of 2014 with better graphics and very well optimized for modest computers.”
“I refunded the game and I am now waiting for PCM16 instead; I believe PCM16 is much more optimized.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing, contributing to a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
“The music is incredibly relaxing.”
“The soundtrack creates a soothing atmosphere.”
“I love how the relaxing music enhances the overall experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unrewarding, particularly as the game experiences increased crashes after a few months in career modes, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“But a few months into all career modes, this game starts crashing exponentially more, which makes it unrewarding and very tedious to play.”
