Pro Cycling Manager 2018

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Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Cyanide Studio and was released on June 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Pro Cycling Manager 2018" is a sports management simulation game that allows you to lead a professional cycling team through a challenging season. Compete in over 200 races, including famous tours like La Vuelta and the Tour de France, and make all important decisions for your team such as hiring cyclists, staff, and negotiating contracts. The game features advanced contract management, deeper progression in Pro Cyclist mode, and enhanced in-race immersion with more realistic AI. Play solo or online with up to 16 players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging yet enjoyable cycling management experience, making it one of the best in its genre.
Improvements in AI and race dynamics have made the gameplay more realistic and engaging, especially in the Pro Cyclist mode.
The game has a strong community with mods and databases that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for cycling fans.

The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating for players, especially during critical moments in races.
Many players feel that the game is just a minor update from previous versions, lacking significant new features or improvements.
The graphics and commentary have not seen substantial upgrades, leading to a feeling of stagnation in the series.

gameplay
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Gameplay in the latest iteration of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements in race difficulty and individual rider mechanics, while others criticize persistent AI issues, simplistic controls, and a lack of significant innovation since previous versions. Many users feel that the gameplay remains basic and plagued by long-standing bugs, suggesting that the game does not meet the standards expected of a triple-A title. Overall, while there are some positive changes, the gameplay experience is still hindered by unresolved issues and a need for a more comprehensive overhaul.
- “Gameplay during races feels much better; it is now a lot harder to win.”
- “That interface and other things maybe didn't improve much from 2017, but it shows they had to use the resources for what's most important, and that's the gameplay, which to me proved to be a good choice.”
- “I barely played (and I watched gameplay videos), and I could already spot all those amazing improvements.”
- “The same AI mechanics problems are an issue just as they were back in 2015.”
- “The gameplay for this mode is contrastingly simplistic as the only control is direction and power using the arrow keys, making it feel more like a cheap minigame rather than one you pay £40 for.”
- “Let's make it clear immediately: there are still bugs, including some glaring issues that you notice in your first hour of gameplay, and some others that have been reported countless times over the last version but are still present.”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes, particularly during 3D race mode, often occurring just before the finish line. While some players note improvements in stability compared to previous editions, the presence of glitches and bugs remains a significant issue, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as still buggy but somewhat enjoyable for cycling fans.
- “My only criticism is that it freezes during 3D race mode, often within 10 km of the finish line.”
- “The game regularly freezes a few kilometers before the finishing line, sometimes reproducible, so that I have to choose 'quick simulation' to be able to proceed.”
- “The amount of glitches and crashes that are ever-present is astounding.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising its ability to run smoothly on older hardware and highlighting the extensive customizability options. However, many criticize the outdated visuals and basic animations, comparing them unfavorably to games from 2012, and report persistent graphical bugs that detract from the overall experience. While there are improvements noted over the years, the general sentiment leans towards disappointment in the lack of significant graphical advancements.
- “Bonus points for running fine on an aging laptop with no dedicated graphics card, and special bonus points for the fantastic customizability - in a few days I made my own 'DLC' with custom teams, races, jerseys, riders, and it all works great.”
- “Has a few bugs, but getting better each year, and the graphics are pretty nice.”
- “But, since back then, I have never seen anything close to PCM for its ability to recreate the race environment on the road, to give quality rider graphics, but most of all for how easy it is to change the game in nearly every way – I’ve created a dozen new player faces and hundreds of new teams and thousands of new riders, transformed the basic rules, completely rewritten race schedules, and taken races everywhere.”
- “Graphically speaking, the game is poor; the animation is way too basic.”
- “Graphically, the game can compete with games from 2012 at best; gameplay-wise, it is one of the saddest excuses for a game you can find.”
- “Really disappointed to see a copy and paste for apparently a lot of years with little graphics improvements and 'some' bug fixes.”
music
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The music in the game has received high praise, with many users expressing that the soundtrack is worth the price of the program itself. However, there are some criticisms regarding the repetitiveness of the sound clips from commentators.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic.”
- “Honestly, for what I paid for the program, I would have paid for the soundtrack alone.”
- “They did an excellent job with the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is disappointing.”
- “Honestly, for what I paid for the game, I would have paid for the soundtrack alone.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for effectively capturing the intensity of cycling races, with users noting the fun and challenging experience it provides. The realistic AI decisions and improved sprint mechanics further enhance the immersive feel of the racing environment.
- “In the few races I've played so far, I had a lot of fun. The game feels challenging, the AI decisions mostly feel realistic, and one thing these games have always done right is capturing the atmosphere of an intense cycling race.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the action.”
- “Every detail contributes to a vibrant atmosphere that enhances the overall racing experience.”
- “The game feels challenging, and the AI decisions mostly feel realistic, but the atmosphere of an intense cycling race is lacking.”
- “While I had fun in the few races I've played, the atmosphere doesn't quite capture the excitement of real cycling events.”
- “The sprints are better than they were years ago, but the overall atmosphere fails to immerse me in the racing experience.”

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Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is a sport game.

Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 18 hours playing Pro Cycling Manager 2018.

Pro Cycling Manager 2018 was released on June 28, 2018.

Pro Cycling Manager 2018 was developed by Cyanide Studio.

Pro Cycling Manager 2018 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Pro Cycling Manager 2018 is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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