Manage your own team of professional cyclists in the new 2019 season. Take the lead in over 200 races and 600 stages around the world and try to win legendary races like La Vuelta and the Tour de France.
The game offers a fun and engaging experience for cycling enthusiasts, with detailed management and strategy elements.
Improvements in the Pro Cyclist mode, including a new skill tree and better contract system, enhance gameplay and player investment.
The graphics and user interface have seen significant upgrades, making the game more visually appealing and easier to navigate.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable, especially in career mode.
AI behavior is inconsistent, often focusing solely on the player and ignoring other competitors, which can disrupt the racing experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks significant innovation from previous versions, leading to a sense of stagnation in the series.
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is well-received, featuring enjoyable mechanics that appeal to cycling enthusiasts, though some users noted initial instability and bugs. Recent updates have addressed major issues and introduced new features, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the simplicity of the mechanics and the game's modding support, which allows for quick community-driven improvements.
“Apart from that, the gameplay feels very natural and real, making this game enjoyable for cycling enthusiasts.”
“Love all the new mechanics, and major bugs have been fixed so all is good now.”
“Nice game with new features to the PCM gameplay.”
“While I had a lot of fun with it, it was also pretty unstable and buggy when I bought it, and there were some glaring gameplay flaws.”
“The game has some bugs, but it doesn't destroy the gameplay like some reviewers display it.”
“Mechanics are decently implemented.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Pro Cycling Manager is a significant concern among users, with many reporting persistent bugs and glitches that have remained unaddressed for years. While the game offers unique features and customization options, the overall experience is marred by instability, leading some players to feel frustrated and unable to recommend it. Despite its appeal, the ongoing technical issues detract from the enjoyment of the game.
“The new features are buggy, and the developer didn't seem to care to fix it properly.”
“The same glitches have been in the game for numerous years now.”
“I can't recommend this game right now because it's so buggy!”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics in the game remain largely unchanged from previous iterations, yet they are still enjoyable and sufficient for the gameplay experience. While some players appreciate the improvements in performance on lower-end machines, others express a desire for enhanced visuals, especially for high-end systems. Overall, the graphics are considered good, but there is room for further development and innovation.
“The graphics are pretty great, and the pro cyclist and career modes are very easy to become invested in.”
“The publishers haven't marketed this, but on low-mid spec machines, the graphics smoothness and simulation speed is much improved.”
“Graphics are not much changed but still enjoyable and provide enough to enjoy the different parcours.”
“The graphics and bug fixing could be better.”
“I wish they could do more with the graphics for high-end computers.”
“If you play on a low-end machine, you may want to lower your graphics settings.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing elements found in the pro cyclist mode, which users find particularly entertaining.
“The pro cyclist mode is hilarious and has kept me entertained so far!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable!”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios throughout the game!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the optimization has seen minimal improvements, with many experiencing worse performance compared to previous versions.
“Only a bit of change; performance is worse than before.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite the updates, the game still struggles with long loading times and poor resource management.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is highly praised, with users expressing that it stands out as one of the best narratives in pro cycling manager games they have experienced.
“This year, however, is another story, and I am happy to finally be able to say out loud that this is one of the best pro cycling manager games I have played in my life.”