Soccer Manager 2020

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Have you got what it takes to become a top football manager? Then take control of your favourite football team in Soccer Manager 2020, one of the best football management games! Take on a top flight football team to test your management skills against the best or help a lower league team fight for glory!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 324 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

Great football simulation experience with real players and competitions, offering deep management options.
User-friendly interface that is easy to learn, making it accessible for new players.
Fun and addictive gameplay that provides a good alternative to more expensive football management games.

Lacks official licenses for teams and players, which can detract from the realism.
Gameplay can feel rigged or scripted, leading to frustrating losses despite better team stats.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with transfers and player ratings, which impact overall enjoyment.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
50%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, often described as "okay for a free game" and reminiscent of a mobile port, with low-resolution textures and grainy visuals that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the gameplay and content, many express disappointment with the graphical quality, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the visual appeal. Overall, the graphics are not the main focus for players, but they acknowledge that better visuals could significantly elevate the game's enjoyment.
- “The volume of content is impressive, the graphics are decent & the soundtrack is excellent.”
- “Excellent game, realistic managerial duties, great graphics.”
- “Don't expect FIFA graphics, but the results are much more realistic in my opinion.”
- “The graphics are okay for a free game; I think it was originally a mobile game, and that shows with the graphics and the microtransaction pop-ups.”
- “I thought the graphics on their promotional material were abhorrent, but maybe it had great gameplay.”
- “Love for the managing has a lot of issues; the graphics are horrible. I saw a comment that this was basically the mobile port. I believe I have no problem with low graphic players, but the field is so grainy that the matches are hard to watch. The build screen is still using low poly assets and low-resolution textures on a computer screen; it's not nice to look at, I can't stand it.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous glitches and bugs, with players reporting major issues such as crashes and save failures after certain in-game events. While some users note minor glitches, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires substantial improvements to address these stability concerns.
- “But the big problem is that there are a lot of glitches...”
- “The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs and glitches.”
- “Major problems: many glitches with this game. After one season, the game fails in the month of June, will not save, and crashes. I tried two seasons and different save files, and I have filed bug reports but received no response.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users noting a lack of realism and special features, while others praise the mechanics as among the best in manager games. Although the 2018 version is considered superior in gameplay compared to the 2020 iteration, there are still calls for improvements, particularly regarding glitches and negotiation issues.
- “The interfaces are crisp yet clear and the mechanics are some of the best in any manager game.”
- “The graphics are better in SM 2020, but the gameplay is much better in SM 2018.”
- “The game became free of any significant pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “Gameplay isn't realistic in terms of results.”
- “For gameplay, nothing special.”
- “The game needs to fix some of the glitches with negotiations and gameplay overall; the game is 7 out of 10 (needs improvements).”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The monetization model of the game is generally viewed as fair, allowing players to enhance their experience through optional in-app purchases without feeling pressured to spend. However, some users criticize the presence of numerous in-app purchases, particularly on the PC version, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is the best management game I have played, and there is no catch to playing. You can bolster your gameplay with in-game purchases, but you do not have to.”
- “It is the most fair game with in-game purchases I have played. Thank you!”
- “I understand that you want in-app purchases to rise, but the game is more important.”
- “This game is a mobile port that may be okay on mobile, but on PC it kind of looks like something from the 2000s and it's swarmed with in-app purchases. I rate it 6/10, but it really needs a better tutorial.”
- “It is the most fair game with in-game purchases I have played... thank you...”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, but it is possible to fully develop facilities without resorting to real money or excessive in-game effort.
- “You can fully develop all your facilities without using real-life money or insane amounts of in-game grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “It feels a bit grindy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of polish, particularly in the game's financial mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Players feel that a game asking for monetary support should prioritize functionality and quality before seeking additional funding.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from my overall experience.”
- “The character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The optimization of SM2019 is generally praised, with players expressing satisfaction and enjoyment, while SM2020 has received negative feedback, being described as poorly optimized and disappointing. Despite the graphics issues, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it for its fun elements.
- “The game is well-optimized, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay experience seamless.”
- “The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience, ensuring that everything runs smoothly.”
- “Sm 2019 was more optimized, and I was much happier playing it. I really enjoyed it, but Sm 2020 is just disappointing. It's sad to call this game rubbish.”
- “The optimization in this game is terrible. I experience constant lag and frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”
- “I expected better optimization from this title. The performance issues make it almost unplayable at times.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, while the new menu music is noted as decent. The volume of musical content is also considered impressive.
- “The volume of content is impressive, the graphics are decent, and the soundtrack is excellent.”
- “The new menu music is again pretty decent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the humor in the game, indicating that it falls flat and detracts from the overall experience, particularly in relation to player retention. The humor is perceived as unfunny and problematic, suggesting a need for improvement.
- “If you see this soccer manager, please fix this issue because it's not funny, and you will only lose players if you don't address these problems.”
- “The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of humor, but instead, I found the attempts at comedy to be awkward and unoriginal.”