Soccer Manager 2015

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Soccer Manager 2015 is a single player sport game. It was developed by Soccer Manager Ltd and was released on July 16, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

If you love football as much as we do, you live and breathe it. Start managing your favourite club in a matter of minutes. Play in 48 leagues from 36 countries around the world and choose from over 800 clubs. Lead living legends to victory in this fast-paced, action-packed single-player game.

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 221 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.
It offers a decent amount of depth for a management game, with many leagues and real player names.
The interface is simple and easy to navigate, making it suitable for newcomers to football management games.

The game lacks sound and 2D/3D match visuals, which can make gameplay feel lifeless.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with saving progress and unrealistic player ratings.
Microtransactions are prevalent, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to a 'pay-to-win' feel.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received for its simplicity, quick pace, and nostalgic elements, making it accessible and enjoyable, especially for casual players. However, some users note issues with balance and randomness, particularly regarding the morale mechanic and scoring, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, while it may lack the depth of more complex simulations, it offers a solid and addictive experience for those seeking a lighter alternative.
- “Pros: Free-to-play; simple; nostalgic; updated rosters; quick gameplay.”
- “Not as in-depth gameplay-wise as FM, but it is still pretty solid.”
- “Simple, addictive gameplay.”
- “However, I feel that there are some issues in the gameplay that I hope will be addressed.”
- “The morale mechanic in the game seems random.”
- “Hence, I believe that this makes gameplay more stale and lifeless.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews; while some users praised the game for its impressive visuals and smooth gameplay, others criticized the lack of 3D graphics and sound, noting that the game relies heavily on text-based commentary. Despite these shortcomings, the game's free-to-play model and engaging gameplay were highlighted as positive aspects.
- “Next gen in my opinion! Lucky it's free because they could be charging loads for it. Best game of the year for me, 10/10! Brilliant gameplay, so smooth when running, and unbelievable graphics. Such a gripping game; where am I going to finish in the league? Who knows! Hopefully with Rom in attack and Jags at the back, we will win! COYB!!!!!”
- “The lack of 3D visuals and lack of sound makes me stop playing prematurely.”
- “Virtually no graphics; even matches themselves are simulated with sports commentary-style text notes.”
- “It lacks 3D visuals and online mode, has some bugs here and there, and experiences delays.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for being a cash grab, particularly with the disabling of older versions to push players towards newer, paid versions. While the presence of numerous microtransactions is typical for free-to-play games, they can detract from the overall experience, although players can still progress without spending money, albeit at a slower pace.
- “If you don't pay for the microtransactions, it's not the end of the world because you can still achieve your goals, but it might take longer.”
- “Like all free-to-play games, there are microtransactions that can hinder the game's experience.”
- “However, they disabled the game because they want you on the higher year version, which is their cash grab.”
- “But like all free-to-plays, there are always the microtransactions which will hinder the game's experience.”
- “There are a ton of microtransactions, which is expected from a free-to-play game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for being poorly executed, with some users noting that it feels like a direct translation of a narrative that fails to engage or resonate effectively.
- “Translation - same story - just awful.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a significant lack of music and sound in the game, with players expressing that the absence of audio detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay and commentary are praised, the silence leaves many feeling bored and wanting more auditory engagement.
- “This is a good game and it's free, but there is only one problem - there's no sound or music.”
- “The game is good, but playing without sounds and music is pretty disappointing; the commentary is awesome.”
- “No soundtrack leaves you sort of audibly bored.”
- “This is a good game and it's free... there is only one problem - there's no sound or music.”
- “Game is good, but playing a game without sounds and music is pretty bad; commentary is awesome.”
- “- No soundtrack leaves you sort of audibly bored.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its unintentional comedic elements, such as glitches and absurdities, which some players find amusing. Additionally, the use of real team names adds a layer of authenticity that enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “The funny thing is, as I am writing this review, the first glitch appeared.”
- “This game is funny! I can build a career with my favorite teams, Steaua Bucharest and Man Utd, and all the teams and leagues in the game are real names, not fake ones!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the Steam version freezing during in-game purchases, leading some to switch to the browser version, which is plagued by excessive pop-ups. While there are no major bugs or glitches noted, players believe that ongoing updates and improvements could enhance overall stability.
- “Played about 5 seasons so far; the game time in the Steam version usually freezes when I start buying 'SM credits' with real money. After I tried fixing it several times with no luck, I decided to switch to playing it in a browser, which is almost unplayable due to the ridiculous amount of pop-ups. Yes, there is an option to pay to have the pop-ups removed.”
- “It's somehow buggy in many aspects, but I think time and work will polish those errors.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of team performance is heavily influenced by momentum, where low morale leads to poor performance, creating a negative feedback loop. Players appreciate the realism in managing various factors such as tactics, health, morale, skill levels, and aging, which all contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team.
- “There is plenty of realism and opportunities to affect your team's performance by finding the best tactics for your players, considering individual health, morale, skill levels, and the eventual retirement of players.”
- “Your team's performance seems to be very much based on momentum.”
- “It feels like a vicious cycle where the player is not happy, then the low morale impacts the player's performance, and the poor performance by the player makes his morale drop even lower.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is criticized for being largely non-existent, with a lack of sound and visual engagement during matches, such as missing audience cheers and player visibility. However, the realism of player transfers is noted to evoke a sense of atmosphere and tension surrounding the matches.
- “The transfers are really realistic and you can really feel the atmosphere and the nerves of the matches.”
- “Non-existent atmosphere.”
- “No sound is pretty self-explanatory, but what I meant by non-existent atmosphere was that you are unable to see your players actually playing on the field whenever there is a match ongoing, and there are no sounds of the audience cheering in the background.”
- “The transfers are really realistic, but you can't feel the atmosphere or the nerves of the matches.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of gameplay over multiple seasons. The limitation of a single save slot further exacerbates this issue, as it restricts players from experimenting with different teams to maintain interest.
- “Apart from this, my only other gripe is that it can get a little tedious (but that's probably just the nature of the beast, so to speak). Having played through a few seasons, I had to take a break. The fact that you only get one save slot means you can't mix things up by managing different teams, which would help to keep things interesting.”

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Soccer Manager 2015 is a sport game.

Soccer Manager 2015 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Soccer Manager 2015 was released on July 16, 2015.

Soccer Manager 2015 was developed by Soccer Manager Ltd.

Soccer Manager 2015 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Soccer Manager 2015 is a single player game.

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