Pro Cycling Manager 2020

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"Pro Cycling Manager 2020" is a cycling simulation game where you manage a pro cycling team, controlling finance, recruitment, training, and strategy in over 230 races and 650 stages. New features include rider morale management and the ability to play as your own cyclist in Pro Cyclist mode. Online mode allows you to compete with up to 15 other players.

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Play Modes

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 179 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and engaging cycling management experience, especially for fans of the sport.
Pro Cyclist mode is enjoyable and allows players to create and develop their own riders, adding a personal touch to the gameplay.
The game has improved graphics and a more user-friendly interface compared to previous versions.

There are persistent bugs, particularly in career mode, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes.
The AI behavior is often unrealistic and can make races feel repetitive and predictable.
Many players feel that the game has not significantly changed from previous iterations, making it feel like a minor update rather than a new title.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and strategic variety, with many mechanics feeling outdated and poorly designed. While some players appreciate the addictive nature of learning the game, they also note frustrating elements such as slow progression and a cumbersome user interface. Overall, the game offers decent gameplay but is in need of optimization and modernization to enhance realism and player engagement.
- “Nice graphics, improving at every update, looking forward to see a more realistic gameplay (it'd be great if sprinters did not launch their sprint with 3km to go, or leaders attacking 10km from mountaintop finishes).”
- “Learning the mechanics can be a bit frustrating at first but as long as you play you keep learning new stuff and it gets kinda addictive.”
- “The game does what it says it does... become a manager of a cycling team.. graphics, gameplay and sound is good.”
- “So many of the strategic decisions are poorly designed mechanically, where the correct way to do things is obvious, and there is no range of possibilities for how you want to approach the game.”
- “Gameplay: [UI/Career] game progression in the calendar is the most painful waste of time in the game; one day takes upwards of 5 seconds to tick over for every race that has to be simulated on that day. If you don't race for a calendar month, then you can leave it running, go grow some coffee beans, make a cup, and it will still be running.”
- “But so many mechanics in this game are so primitive as if the developers did 80% of the gameplay in Google spreadsheets. This actually would explain why there are literally no links inside the interface and you have to go through all pages and find everything manually.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
Overall, the graphics in the game have seen some improvements, particularly in the in-race visuals, but many users feel they remain mediocre and lack significant innovation compared to previous versions. While some appreciate the updates, others criticize the graphics as overly shiny or not reflective of the game's potential, with many noting that the overall experience feels stagnant despite minor enhancements. The consensus suggests that while the graphics are better than older iterations, they still fall short of expectations for a modern gaming experience.
- “Nice graphics, improving at every update, looking forward to see a more realistic gameplay.”
- “The graphics do look better, but sometimes things get too shiny for my taste.”
- “My favorite improvement is the in-race graphics: pcm20's are a step or two above the '19 game.”
- “The AI is terrible, the game hasn't meaningfully changed in a decade (even though every year they release a 'new' one?), and the graphics/sound are pretty mediocre.”
- “Graphically, one of the worst game engines I've played in a while.”
- “If you own any of the previous versions, the price of this product does not give you any more content than some minor graphical changes.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with players experiencing frequent freezes during races and loading screens, particularly in the pro cyclist mode. Despite promises of improvements in future updates, many users feel frustrated by the ongoing issues and poor server performance, leading to a perception of the game as unfinished and buggy.
- “In the pro cyclist mode, I have not been able to play more than 2 races because when I start a 3rd race, the game just freezes at the loading screen.”
- “When I proceed to the 5th stage, the game just freezes at the loading screen.”
- “After a couple of weeks troubleshooting with a developer, the problem couldn't be fixed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its performance and stability, with some users noting that while the gameplay is highly recommended, there is room for improvement in frame rate optimization.
- “Highly recommended, good gameplay - but could use some optimization when it comes to FPS.”
- “Wonderful optimization.”
- “Performance and stability are impressive.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frequent crashes and poor performance.”
- “I experienced significant frame drops and lag, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The game feels unpolished and poorly optimized, resulting in a subpar experience overall.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unexpectedly amusing, eliciting laughter even in frustrating moments. Players find it to be hilariously disappointing, suggesting that the comedic elements may stem from the game's shortcomings rather than intentional design.
- “I am not sure... but instead of being angry, it made me laugh, and laugh plenty.”
- “In my case, I went from 2014 (!) to this and I still found it hilariously disappointing.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with users rating it 9/10 and noting that it is easily replayable.
- “The game offers a fantastic level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
- “I found myself coming back to this game time and again, as each run feels unique thanks to the diverse character builds and random events.”
- “With its engaging mechanics and various endings, this game is easily replayable and keeps you hooked for hours.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs, which really diminishes its replay value.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found myself with no desire to replay it. The experience felt too linear and predictable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers feel that the current storytelling in the game lacks depth, suggesting that a more engaging narrative or simulation elements could enhance future versions. As it stands, many prefer to stick with older versions from 2015.
- “Perhaps some storytelling or a deeper simulation would make me buy a future version, but for now, I will stick with whatever version you have from 2015 onward.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
- “I found the narrative to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay invested in the characters.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received praise for its relaxing and well-crafted soundtrack, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Amazing job on the soundtrack this year as well, very relaxing.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”