Soccer Manager

Welcome to Soccer Manager - home of the world's best soccer managers. Featuring two different football management games, to test the skills of any manager - Soccer Manager 2016 and Soccer Manager Worlds.

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Reviews

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is a decent time passer and can be enjoyable for fans of football management.
It offers a good variety of leagues and teams, making it appealing for soccer enthusiasts.
As a free game, it provides basic management features without requiring real money for essential gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it difficult to play through a full season.
The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a boring experience over time.
The transfer market is poorly balanced, often resulting in unrealistic player movements and a lack of competition.

gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Soccer Manager Worlds is criticized for being similar to the less favorable mechanics of its predecessor, SM'16, though it is considered an improvement over the single-player version. Despite these issues, the game offers detailed gameplay that fans of the soccer management genre can appreciate, especially since it is now available for free on Steam.
- “Soccer Manager is free on Steam now and offers detailed gameplay that soccer manager fans can love.”
- “Soccer Manager Worlds suffers from the poor gameplay that SM'16 has, as it's essentially the same game but in multiplayer. However, I feel it's better than the single-player version.”
- “Soccer Manager is free on Steam now and offers detailed gameplay that soccer manager fans can appreciate.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players report that the game's optimization is hindered by a lack of recovery time between matches, leading to significant performance issues. Additionally, the game's mechanics penalize lower division teams by imposing concerns that further degrade performance, while the lack of income makes it difficult to address these issues.
- “They need recovery between matches or performance suffers badly.”
- “The game won't accept this because it loads your bottom division team with concerns, which affects performance. Since it's a bottom division team, you generate no income to replace them.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the frequent knockouts and injuries that occur during gameplay, highlighting a comedic aspect of the game's challenges. The absurdity of constant suspensions adds to the overall amusement, making the experience entertaining despite the frustrations.
- “Your players get knocked out by the game so many times it's not even funny; you have injuries and suspensions all the time.”
- “Funny”
monetization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The monetization model is free of ads, with players primarily able to earn significant in-game currency by winning competitions or through optional in-game purchases.
- “No ads.”
- “The only way to earn a lot of money without selling any of your players is to win everything and save up, or through in-game purchases.”
- “The only way to accumulate a lot of money without selling any of your players is to win everything and save up, or rely on in-game purchases.”
- “The monetization system feels heavily skewed towards encouraging players to spend real money to progress.”
- “It seems like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions, making it difficult to enjoy without spending.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional texture pop-ins. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong point, though it may not meet the highest standards set by contemporary titles.
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment, suggesting that a second life or extra effort may be necessary to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is often praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, drawing players into a rich and immersive world. However, some reviews note pacing issues and predictable plot twists that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is a highlight for many, though it may not resonate with everyone.