Pro Cycling Manager 2022
- June 8, 2022
- Cyanide Studio
Get on Steam"Pro Cycling Manager 2022" is a sports management simulation game where you become a cycling team's director, making decisions on recruitment, training, race strategy, and more. Compete in official stages of the 2022 Tour de France, prove yourself as a leader in Pro Cyclist mode, and test your skills against players worldwide in online mode. New features include a talent scouting system, a more dynamic peloton, customizable game options, and a redesigned stamina and resistance system.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a deep and engaging rider career mode that many players find enjoyable and rewarding.
- Improvements in the AI and scouting system have made the gameplay feel more strategic and realistic compared to previous versions.
- The game is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts, providing a unique experience that captures the essence of professional cycling.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and AI issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially in critical race moments.
- Many players feel that the game has not significantly improved over the years, with repetitive features and outdated graphics.
- The user interface is often described as clunky and difficult to navigate, making it challenging for new players to learn the game mechanics.
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of the PS2 era, and lacking in charm or distinctive art style. While some improvements in polish and interface have been acknowledged, the overall consensus is that significant graphical overhauls are needed, as many elements remain unchanged and unimpressive. Despite these criticisms, some players feel that the enhanced simulations compensate for the graphical shortcomings.
“Yes, the graphics are better.”
“Pros: the interface is much nicer now and whilst the engine is similar/the same, the graphics are a little more polished.”
“Graphically, no changes have been made but that's fine as the simulations themselves improved more than enough to make up for the difference.”
“Game looks like it could be from the PS2 era; there is no charm, no art style.”
“Graphics are pretty bad, and at times cycling through houses, people, and cars isn't that impressive.”
“Few changes, no graphical improvements.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, particularly for fans of simulation and management games, especially those interested in cycling. However, players may need to invest time in learning various mechanics, often requiring external resources like forums and YouTube for tips to fully grasp the game.
“The gameplay is fun for me because I enjoy these simulation/management type games plus I've gotten interested in cycling.”
“Fun gameplay”
“I saw some YouTube gameplay videos of older versions of Pro Cycling Manager and I decided to give it a shot.”
“Currently, our gameplay on-air is still in March, so we are working on the qualifying races for the Tour de France and more.”
“I saw some YouTube gameplay videos of older versions of Pro Cycling Manager, and I decided to give it a shot.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive, as it features the same menu music as its predecessor, PCM21, for the past three years. Users express disappointment over the lack of new compositions, suggesting a need for fresh audio content.
“The same menu music has been used for three years, and I know the dev team is short on resources, but it's getting stale.”
“It's disappointing to hear the same music as PCM21 again.”
“The music hasn't changed since PCM21, which feels like a missed opportunity for improvement.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized, with users suggesting that achieving high performance requires either significant dedication or reliance on external aids, indicating potential issues with balance and accessibility.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users expressed disappointment in the emotional impact of the game, noting a lack of emotional payoff during critical moments.
