Pro Cycling Manager 2016
- June 15, 2016
- Cyanide Studio
Get on SteamPro Cycling Manager 2016 is a cycling management simulation game where you lead a professional cycling team. Control all aspects of your team, from training and strategy to finances and rider transfers. Compete in over 200 races and challenges across the world, including the Tour de France, and prove yourself as the best team manager.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great cycling simulation that immerses players in the racing experience.
- Improvements in the Be A Pro mode and smarter AI make for a more engaging gameplay.
- The game offers a lot of depth for cycling fans, with enjoyable career and management elements.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players report issues with saving progress, leading to lost hours of gameplay.
- The management interface is clunky and lacks depth, making it less appealing for those who enjoy detailed team management.
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of Pro Cycling Manager has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that have persisted for over a decade. Many players experience significant issues, such as the game freezing during play and even causing their computers to crash, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game's stability remains a major concern, with little improvement noted in recent iterations.
“Pro Cycling Manager is the most buggy game of this century, and this hasn't improved in 10 years.”
“Doesn't work, freezes, crashes, won't let me create a profile.”
“Maybe I'm just unlucky and stumbled upon some kind of incompatibility related particularly to my machine, but this is definitely the most buggy and unstable game I've played in a while.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics in the cycling manager game have received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing crashes at high settings, particularly during the Paris-Roubaix race. While the overall visual presentation is functional, there are criticisms regarding the lack of individuality in cyclist faces and persistent glitches, especially when the game speed is increased. Users recommend setting graphics to medium for a smoother experience.
“Simulated some races, went 3D in many others. The crash on (very) high graphics settings appeared in Paris-Roubaix only; I changed back to medium and didn't have an issue with that since.”
“Simulated some races, went 3D in many others; the crash on (very) high graphics settings appeared in Paris-Roubaix only. I changed back to medium and didn't have an issue with that since.”
“For improvement, I think that the cyclists' graphics could be a bit better as all the faces look the same rather than individual.”
“Same old terrible commentary, in-race graphics, glitches upon increasing the speed of the game, etc. What's new is the menu system and the music.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the cycling manager game is generally enjoyable and immersive, offering many hours of fun for cycling enthusiasts, despite some technical issues like crashes and progression bugs. While there are minor improvements such as a new HUD and enhancements to career modes, the most significant change is the overhaul of the online mode, which has also been prone to instability. Overall, it provides a relaxing experience, though players may encounter frustrating technical difficulties.
“It's the only cycling manager game around and it has a few issues here and there, but all in all, it's a fun and relaxing game which, if you like cycling, can provide many hours of gameplay.”
“As I mentioned in my review, it can reward you with hours and hours of relaxing, immersive gameplay.”
“There are only minor improvements to the gameplay, such as a new HUD design, which is amazing by the way, and small improvements to career and pro cyclist modes.”
“I experienced a crash with only 5 minutes of gameplay (tried to leave a lagging multiplayer room).”
“Two crashes within 30 minutes of gameplay!?”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for being a notable improvement, contrasting with the otherwise criticized elements like commentary and graphics. Players appreciate the fresh menu system that accompanies the new musical selection.
“The music in the game is absolutely fantastic, adding a vibrant energy that enhances the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The variety of tracks keeps things fresh and exciting, ensuring that I never get tired of the music while playing.”
“The music is just the same old terrible commentary we've heard a million times before.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks any real variety or excitement.”
“The music doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
