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Soccer Manager 2016

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72%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, monetization
72% User Score Based on 220 reviews

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Soccer Manager 2016 is a single player sport game with a business theme. It was developed by Soccer Manager Ltd and was released on October 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Soccer Manager 2016 - Play for Free, Compete for Real. The most diverse FREE 2 PLAY football management simulator in the world. Take on a top flight club and test your management skills against the best or help a struggling, lower division team fight for glory.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews
emotional1 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • Soccer Manager 2016 is a fun and addictive game, especially for a free title, providing a decent alternative to more expensive football management games.
  • The game features a wide selection of real clubs and leagues, along with a simple and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to navigate.
  • Players appreciate the lack of intrusive microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without the pressure to spend real money.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and issues, including a frustrating match engine that can lead to unrealistic outcomes and frequent own goals.
  • Many players find the lack of depth in tactics and customization options limiting, as well as the absence of a proper tutorial to guide new users.
  • The mandatory Facebook login and the presence of a cash shop for in-game purchases detract from the overall experience, making it feel less authentic and more like a pay-to-win scenario.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness and improvements over previous versions, making it a solid entry in the genre. However, users have noted issues with transfer mechanics and occasional lag after extended play sessions. Microtransactions are mentioned as a minor concern that does not significantly impact the gameplay experience.

    • “Loved it and all you have to do to speed up the gameplay is to fast forward it x30 and use short highlights!”
    • “The gameplay is pretty smooth, overall being a nice starting point to the genre, but I did experience some lag on 3 different occasions, every time after a couple of games.”
    • “This is really an amazing improvement over what it was in SM2015; awesome game, everything from the interface to the gameplay has been worked out to the best!”
    • “Seriously, fix the transfer mechanics and every mechanic regarding club finance.”
    • “It’s just gameplay.”
    • “Loved it, but to speed up the gameplay, you have to fast forward it x30 and use short highlights!”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game primarily revolves around non-intrusive microtransactions, which are generally well-received as they do not significantly impact gameplay. While some players find the occasional prompts for in-app purchases slightly annoying, the absence of ads and the reasonable pricing of these transactions contribute to a positive overall experience for a free game.

    • “The microtransactions are not intrusive at all.”
    • “In-game purchases are unintrusive and reasonably priced.”
    • “The one downside to this game are the in-app purchases.”
    • “Although it doesn't have any ads, a cash injection is suggested from time to time, becoming a bit annoying in the end.”
    • “The only problem with the game is microtransactions, which I understand why they are in the game, as it is free.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the music in the game, with multiple users noting a lack of music in menus and gameplay. Many feel that the game would benefit from more engaging and varied musical elements. Overall, the consensus suggests that the music is a significant area for improvement.

    • “Could do with a tad more music in the menus and stuff, but that aside, for the price, it's easy to recommend!”
    • “Needs some cool music.”
    • “Could do with a tad more music in the menus and stuff, but that aside for the price, it's easy to recommend!”
    • “No music.”
    • “Still no music.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives 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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story may vary on mobile platforms, but there is no available information to confirm this difference.

    • “The story could be different on mobile platforms, but I can't test that.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of confidence and allure, allowing players to connect with a playful and charismatic persona, likened to that of a "sexy soccer boy."

  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 visual glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is strong, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that while the game is enjoyable overall, the in-match mode experiences some bugs that affect stability during gameplay.

    • “Great game so far, however the actual in-match mode for playing a match seems a bit buggy.”
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208h Median play time
141h Average play time
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Soccer Manager 2016 is a sport game with business theme.

Soccer Manager 2016 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 141 hours playing Soccer Manager 2016.

Soccer Manager 2016 was released on October 7, 2015.

Soccer Manager 2016 was developed by Soccer Manager Ltd.

Soccer Manager 2016 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Soccer Manager 2016 is a single player game.

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