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 enjoyable and allows players to develop a rider from a rookie to a champion, providing a rewarding experience.
- The game offers a lot of fun for cycling enthusiasts, with many features and the ability to simulate races quickly.
- Despite its bugs, the game has a dedicated community that provides databases and mods to enhance the experience.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Many players have reported issues with activation keys and server authentication, leading to a lack of access to the game.
- The graphics and gameplay feel outdated compared to newer titles, and the lack of official support from developers has disappointed many fans.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the series has seen significant improvements, particularly in PCM 2015, which is praised for its realistic management during races and effort management in mountain stages. However, many players express frustration with the lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics across newer titles, citing issues like poor animations, ineffective sprinting mechanics, and a weak solo racer mode. Overall, while some aspects are enjoyable and easy to learn, the gameplay experience is marred by inconsistencies and a lack of engaging action.
“Pcm 2012 and 2015 are the only two good PCMs of their generation, and this generation marks the introduction of much more realistic gameplay, with placement finally becoming very important.”
“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.”
“Gameplay changes are almost non-existent from one season to the next.”
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as mediocre, with some users noting that they are not a priority for a management game. While there are mentions of decent and well-optimized visuals, many reviews suggest that players should not expect high-quality graphics, as the focus is more on gameplay and tactics. Overall, the graphics are considered an improvement over previous versions, but still fall short of expectations.
“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.”
“Decent graphics.”
“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.”
- stability8 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 that needs addressing.
“The career mode is buggy.”
“The game can be very buggy and crashes a lot.”
“This game crashes fairly often and has some non-game breaking glitches.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game features improved graphics, it is largely similar to its 2014 predecessor, with some users expressing disappointment in its optimization. One user opted for a refund, anticipating better optimization in the upcoming PCM16, suggesting that the current game may not meet performance expectations for all systems. However, it is noted that the game runs well on 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, as I believe PCM16 is much more optimized.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often described as relaxing, enhancing the overall atmosphere and providing a soothing backdrop for gameplay.
“The relaxing music creates a soothing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the calming melodies complement the gameplay, making it a truly immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is beautifully composed, providing a perfect backdrop for my adventures.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unrewarding, particularly due to frequent crashes that occur after a few months in career modes, significantly diminishing the overall experience.
“But a few months into all career modes, this game starts crashing exponentially more, which makes it unrewarding and very tedious to play.”
