Soccer Manager 2021

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Soccer Manager 2021 is a single player tactical sport game with a business theme. It was developed by Invincibles Studio Ltd and was released on December 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021. Take a football team to the top and test your management skills against the best, or help a struggling team fight for glory! Be a top football manager in Soccer Manager 2021 - free football management game! Take a football team to the top and test your management skills and build your top eleven! Choose from over 800 clubs from 33 countries around…

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Audience ScoreBased on 356 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Soccer Manager 2021 offers a deep and engaging football management experience, making players feel like real coaches.
The game features a wide database of real players and clubs, enhancing the realism and immersion.
It's a fun and accessible option for football fans, especially given that it's free to play.

The game suffers from unrealistic match outcomes and player behavior, often leading to frustrating experiences.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with player injuries, which detract from gameplay.
The presence of microtransactions and a perceived pay-to-win model can be off-putting for players seeking a fair experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smooth mechanics and integration of real names, while others criticize its unrealistic elements and reliance on RNG. Players appreciate the focus on management aspects like signing and tactics, but many express frustration with AI mechanics and a lack of depth, suggesting that the game feels overly automated. Overall, while the gameplay is deemed acceptable for a free-to-play title, there are calls for improvements and a return to previous AI mechanics for a more balanced experience.
- “The gameplay, the story, the graphics, all of these elements harmonize into a perfect melody.”
- “The gameplay takes traditional manager style and elevates it to the next level; the mechanics are fine-tuned to the best they can possibly be.”
- “It has the basic mechanics needed to function well at this level while being a free-to-play game.”
- “This game's graphics and gameplay are bad.”
- “Unrealistic gameplay that makes no sense.”
- “I liked the fact that they're adding new stuff in the game, but the AI mechanics are a real pain.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as a significant improvement over previous titles, while others criticize them as outdated or poorly executed. Many users note that despite the graphical shortcomings, the gameplay and overall experience can still be enjoyable. However, there are consistent mentions of bugs and technical issues that detract from the visual experience.
- “Good graphics... worth a look.”
- “This game is more of the same, but with enough twists to the basic gameplay and noticeably better graphics to warrant a play.”
- “The gameplay, the story, the graphics, all of these elements harmonize into a perfect melody.”
- “I can ignore the 3D players staring into space and other graphics horrors in a free game.”
- “The graphics look like they came straight out of the 90s; also, read the privacy policy before considering trying this, that's all I'm going to say.”
- “Graphics are pretty bad, but that's no big problem.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the energetic soundtrack and find it reminiscent of classic games, others prefer to turn it off in favor of calmer alternatives. There are suggestions for more innovative music production and better customization options for sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated by some but not universally loved.
- “I leave this game open in the background just so that I can listen to ad-free music.”
- “Fun to play with this music, I feel like it's World Cup '98!”
- “Soundtrack goes crazy.”
- “I didn't love the music or graphics from the small portion that I interacted with.”
- “I suggest calmer music; I turn off the music of the game and listen to the music of FM21.”
- “There are no settings at all, just a couple of sliders for music and sound settings.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The story in the game is highly praised for its exceptional writing and character depth, with some reviewers considering it the best they've ever experienced. However, there are contrasting opinions, with at least one user stating that the game lacks a story altogether.
- “The gameplay, the story, the graphics, all of these elements harmonize into a perfect melody.”
- “The story is the best one I have ever experienced in my entire life; the writing is meticulously crafted, putting geniuses such as Shakespeare to shame.”
- “Each time you look at the characters' faces, you can see a story in them, and each character looks better than most people in real life.”
- “This game has no story.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, serious glitches, and lag issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite some improvements in the match engine, players still encounter numerous bugs that lead to confusing and frustrating gameplay moments.
- “The game constantly crashes and glitches way too often for a game that's been released a year ago.”
- “Serious glitches, inferior actual character play, serious absurd results and glitches stating you are offline while actually online... just as bad as some worlds with a seriously bad engine.”
- “I like the fact the match engine has been improved since the last game, but there are constant glitches - like everyone stood still and then a random goal occurs or a red card.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The monetization model features microtransactions that many players find off-putting, viewing them as a cash grab, though it's noted that they are not essential for gameplay. Additionally, there are ongoing issues with in-game purchases that have not been addressed by customer support, leading to frustration among users.
- “Sure, it has microtransactions, which is a huge turn-off, but you really don't need them at all.”
- “Just a cash grab to try and get you to buy things to win.”
- “Quite a few issues regarding in-game purchases remain unresolved after numerous attempts and emails to support, which still remain unanswered after 3 weeks.”
- “Sure, it has microtransactions which is a huge turn-off, but you really don't need them at all.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as a significant highlight, with players finding it to be a massive and entertaining joke that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “I'm only giving it a positive review because it just seems to be a massive joke... and a rather funny one to witness at that.”