Pro Cycling Manager 2023
- June 8, 2023
- Cyanide Studio
Get on SteamStart at the very bottom or in charge of a World Tour team! Choose from 80 professional teams based on your preferred style and strategies. Contend with the attacks of the best peloton riders in over 260 races and 700 stages of the cycling calendar. From the very first race of the season to the last, your opponents are always over your shoulder. RACES: 260 races and 700 stages have been recreat…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers enjoyable gameplay with a fun team-building aspect, especially in Pro Cyclist mode.
- There are some promising changes and improvements in the Pro Cyclist mode, making it feel more realistic and engaging.
- The tactical elements of the game are appreciated, and it provides a good challenge for cycling fans.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
- AI behavior is often frustrating, with issues like unrealistic stamina management and poor decision-making during races.
- Many players feel that the game lacks substantial improvements over previous versions, making it feel repetitive and unpolished.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, with team-building elements and improved design, but it is marred by frustrating mechanics and AI that can feel unfair. Players have noted persistent bugs and limitations that detract from the overall experience, making it a mixed bag.
“Overall, the gameplay is fun; building your team from the continental level to the world tour is enjoyable.”
“Decent design; gameplay is better than ever.”
“The only way to win is to understand the mechanics and use them to your advantage.”
“The only way to win is to understand the dodgy mechanics and use them to your advantage.”
“Stupid mechanics; the AI is literally programmed to always win.”
“Like every year, there are always some bugs that are seriously damaging the gameplay experience.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered subpar, with the main dashboard menu being the standout feature. Many users note that the track visuals appear pixelated and lack detail, particularly with barriers, but this does not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“Although the graphics in the main dashboard menu are the best that the game has to offer, the overall visual experience leaves something to be desired.”
“The graphics are not particularly impressive, especially on the tracks where it often looks like a collection of pixels obstructing the road and barriers at some circuits.”
“While I rated it 4/5, the graphics are the only downside; however, they don't significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The graphics are the only real downside, but they don't ruin the overall experience, and I wasn't expecting much in that department.”
“The graphics are quite poor, but they don't detract significantly from the gameplay.”
“While the graphics leave much to be desired, they don't overshadow the fun of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as more suitable for a one-off joke rather than sustained comedic value, suggesting it may not resonate deeply with players looking for consistent wit or cleverness.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for its persistent bugs and glitches that have remained unresolved for over a decade, indicating a long-standing issue with performance and reliability.
“I won't list the endless bugs and glitches that have plagued the game for over a decade.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've encountered so many stability issues that I can't enjoy the gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional dissatisfaction with the game, indicating a reluctance to engage with it further unless significant improvements are made.
