Pro Gamer Manager
- April 28, 2016
- Raptor Claw Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Pro Gamer Manager" is a simulation game where you lead a team of professional esports players. Build and manage your own gaming house, train your players, and compete in various leagues and tournaments to become the top esports organization. Balance your team's needs, finances, and media presence to ensure success in the competitive world of esports.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential for fun gameplay.
- Many players find it enjoyable and addictive, especially if they are fans of esports.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and are working on updates.
- The game is riddled with bugs and lacks meaningful feedback on player choices.
- Gameplay feels random and repetitive, with little impact from player decisions.
- Many players feel the game was released too early and is incomplete, leading to frustration.
- gameplay79 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, lacking depth, and plagued by numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users express disappointment over the lack of meaningful updates and explanations of game mechanics, resulting in a trial-and-error approach that detracts from enjoyment. While the concept has potential, the execution is currently seen as incomplete and unsatisfactory, with calls for significant improvements and clarifications on gameplay mechanics.
“Going forward, I'm sure most fans of manager games can agree that we loved the relaxing gameplay of Pro Gamer Manager.”
“This tier list changes with patches to the in-game mechanics, which is a really nice mechanic in itself.”
“Update added a lot more in-depth gameplay.”
“The game is filled with bugs, the gameplay is repetitive, and instead of fixing the game, the developers decided to stop further development and make PGM 2 instead, so they could get even more money.”
“It's not fun; the developers put zero time into gameplay, graphics, or really anything.”
“Features and mechanics are not fleshed out, game decisions rarely matter and seem completely random, probably due to a lack of any type of visual feedback which is crucial in this type of game.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean aesthetic while others criticize them as outdated and poorly executed, likening them to 1980s graphics. Many users note that the graphics appear unfinished, with numerous placeholders and poor animations, leading to an overall lack of polish. While some find the graphics acceptable for a management game, others express disappointment, feeling that they detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics for this game are very clean, and I don't mind them at all, unlike the second one which I can't stand.”
“Really nice game without the best graphics, but the graphics are not a problem. By the way, you can pass your time really nicely and happily; it's one of the best manager games in this price range (in my opinion).”
“Graphic: 5/10 (pretty nice, but it has poor animations)”
“Then, they spend months on a long needed update to not do anything to gameplay, but they make the graphics worse.”
“Almost every graphic, nearly every menu, every instance and event is clearly a placeholder.”
“It's essentially a spreadsheet with graphics from 1982's Apple II days.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and largely based on randomness, leading players to feel that their efforts have little impact on outcomes. Many reviewers express frustration over the lack of meaningful choices and the overall sense that grinding is a waste of time, with some suggesting that the game is only enjoyable for those who appreciate RNG-heavy mechanics. Overall, the consensus is that the grinding experience detracts significantly from the game's enjoyment.
“In its current state, it is indeed a terrible game, pure grinding which is based on pure randomness.”
“Even though you put many hours into grinding, it still feels like you have literally no impact on the results; therefore, it's a waste of time to put hours and hours into the game.”
“The stats and grinding in this game are pointless; it doesn't affect the outcome at all.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting stability, such as UI issues and crashes when interacting with certain features. While players acknowledge its potential and express hope for future improvements, the lack of developer support and frequent technical problems have led to frustration within the community. Overall, the game's stability remains a major concern, especially in its early access phase.
“The UI is so buggy, no dev support.”
“If you click the mailbox multiple times, the whole game glitches out, so you have to restart it.”
“Just random glitches; refreshing the free agents crashes the game, and rejecting players causes all players in that slot to be rejected until restarted.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and entertaining, especially in the context of team names and satirical elements. However, many reviewers note that the humor can wear thin after a couple of hours, leading to a sense of boredom once the content is fully explored. Overall, while the game has comedic potential, some feel it may not justify its price.
“Well everyone, I bought this game as a funny meme after watching Jesse Cox play it a while back.”
“I give it 9/10 because it's funny and addicting and requires great tactics; the reason it did not get a 10 is because of the FPS for career mode.”
“The funny thing is, that sounds realistic.”
- music10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Conversely, others appreciate the calming and fitting nature of the soundtrack, noting its resemblance to popular titles like Dota 2 and League of Legends, and the dynamic changes based on in-game emotions. Overall, the music seems to polarize players, with significant room for improvement.
“It has calming music and resembles some very popular games out there (Dota 2, League of Legends).”
“The music changes based on the player's anger or the current state of the game.”
“For one, the music is bad and shockingly repetitive.”
“Your choices make little to no difference towards the outcome of each match, while the annoying music plays constantly.”
“The music is fitting and calming.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its dual roles of player and owner, allowing for multiple gameplay experiences across four full games in various genres. The addition of new FPS and manager modes further enhances its replay value, making it highly engaging for players.
“Tons of replay value as you can play four full games, either as a player or manager under each genre.”
“The new FPS and manager mode make the game infinitely more playable.”
“The twin development of being a player and owner makes the game replayable and, furthermore, worth it.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a more engaging and dynamic story within the game, suggesting that a narrative that adapts based on team performance would enhance the overall experience. While some acknowledge that there are thoughtful elements present, they feel that these ideas have not been fully realized in the game's current format.
“There are actually a lot of thoughts put into it, but finalizing it for the game is another story.”
“A way I would improve it is by adding some sort of story to the game that varies based on your performances in a team. I would find it more entertaining to have a story and goals you could achieve that are different from just getting a house or joining a team.”
“There are actually a lot of thoughts that were put into it, but finalizing it for the game is another story.”
“A way I would improve it is by adding some sort of story to the game that varies based on your performances in a team. I would find it more entertaining to have a story and goals you could achieve that are different from just getting a house or joining a team.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is lacking, as players note the absence of a tutorial and clear explanations of performance metrics. Additionally, there is a desire for a more engaging narrative that adapts based on team performance, which could enhance the overall experience beyond basic objectives.
“There is no tutorial yet and your performance in the game is not explained.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization system is criticized for being unbalanced, as players can earn substantial credits through streaming but receive minimal rewards from team activities and advertising efforts, which yield only small amounts of revenue. Overall, the financial returns from various monetization avenues appear to be disappointing.
“You can rack up way over a thousand credits in a single day while streaming, whereas you get virtually nothing from participating in the team stages. Setting up advertising revenue or an e-shop can result in tiny amounts of money.”
“Website + finance manager + advertising generates $157 total.”
