Soccer Manager 2022

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Soccer Manager 2022 is a single player sport game. It was developed by Invincibles Studio Ltd and was released on November 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sign official FIFPRO licensed players and compete to become the ultimate football manager!

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Audience ScoreBased on 526 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

Great for a free game, providing a decent managerial experience with various options for team management.
Offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience, especially for those who enjoy football management simulations.
Intuitive interface and straightforward mechanics make it accessible for new players in the genre.

Gameplay can feel scripted and unrealistic, with frequent unexpected losses even when managing top teams.
Heavy reliance on microtransactions can detract from the overall experience, making it feel pay-to-win.
Graphics and AI performance are lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay moments and bugs.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
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The graphics in Soccer Manager 2022 receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and plagued by glitches, leading to a lack of realism in player interactions and animations. While some players appreciate the visuals in live games, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience. Comparisons to FIFA's manager mode highlight the shortcomings in graphical quality, suggesting that the game feels stale and lacks polish.
- “The graphics are cool, very entertaining live games and a lot of options.”
- “For a free game, this game is actually good but I think it needs to improve in some aspects (graphics and detailed information about the players), I hope they update to the 2023 version!”
- “Football manager but free, good graphics, it causes nerves but overall 9.50/10”
- “While providing a robust managerial experience, Soccer Manager 2022 falls short when compared to FIFA's manager mode, particularly in terms of graphics and player interaction.”
- “It's fun to play; however, the graphics aren't good and players and the ball seem to phase through each other, making it hard to tell if there was a foul or not. Also, the animations are repetitive and all players will react the same over and over again.”
- “The graphics didn't change that much from last year's edition, and the game looks and feels stale for it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay of Soccer Manager 2022 is praised for its intuitive interface and smooth mechanics, making it accessible and engaging for players. While it offers a variety of match situations that keep the experience fresh, some users feel that the mechanics can occasionally hinder progress, leading to frustrating moments. Overall, it is considered a simpler alternative to competitors like Football Manager, though some players note performance issues on their devices.
- “Surely, Soccer Manager 2022 is the Messi of football management games, leaving competitors like Football Manager in the dust with its intuitive interface and realistic gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is easy, fairly straightforward, and just smooth overall.”
- “Players' gameplay is poor even without reason unless you spend more money.”
- “It's a very simple game with very simple gameplay, but still manages to overheat my laptop.”
- “Absolutely great game, basically like FM but much easier to understand and the gameplay is also much easier.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
14%
57%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it as a "cash grab" due to heavy reliance on microtransactions and ads, particularly for features like extra save slots. However, others appreciate the game's fun factor and feel that they can enjoy it without spending money, despite acknowledging that in-game purchases can detract from the overall experience.
- “Fun free but has in-game purchases.”
- “I really like this SM franchise. I've been playing the game since SM13; it's a really fun game. Even though there are microtransactions, I've never spent a single penny on the game, and I don't think that's worsened my experience in any way.”
- “Broken and outdated cash grab.”
- “I don't like how heavily monetization is pushed though.”
- “In-game purchases ruin your game experience.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor AI performance and a lack of realistic gameplay mechanics, leading to player dissatisfaction and frustration. Users report that the game encourages spending real money on boosts to manage player attitudes, but these efforts often yield minimal improvement in performance, making the overall experience feel unbalanced and frustrating. While it may be acceptable for a free game, the optimization issues detract significantly from enjoyment.
- “Good for a free managerial game, but no realistic factors; progression is mostly based on leveling up your manager rather than team performance.”
- “Main issues I am having this year are performance related.”
- “Your best players routinely play below their abilities, are constantly unhappy with their performance, which leads to more poor performances.”
- “So my players were unhappy with their and the club's performances, so I spent literally all the boosts I got on making them happy only for them to keep losing and becoming unhappy again - wasting all the boosts I used.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in comparison to the mobile version. While some players note improvements in smoothness, others find the issues so pervasive that they render the game unplayable, leading to frustration over its overall performance.
- “The bugs and glitches have just made it unplayable for me at this point.”
- “This is the worst version of this game I have played; totally rubbish, too many glitches and bugs. Plus, whoever modified this version knows nothing about football, absolutely pathetic.”
- “There are also some bugs in some menus when making changes at half time that can be solved by closing and opening them. In the match, there are some graphical glitches, and the game doesn't notify you when you receive a new email. None of these are game-breaking, but they make the experience very tedious.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the less stressful and enjoyable nature of the grind compared to other titles, others feel it becomes tedious over time, especially for seasoned players. Issues like bugs and glitches further contribute to the overall sense of frustration during the grinding process.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “But with time, the game didn't change that much and became too tedious for an experienced player to enjoy.”
- “Here, I don't measure 'slow' by hours played, but rather by the general feeling of grindiness while waiting for the next big jump in your team's strength or financial power.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as a standout feature, with players finding its absurdity and rigged mechanics genuinely amusing. While the gameplay may not be memorable in the long run, it provides a good laugh during short play sessions. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm to the experience.
- “The game is so rigged that it's actually hilarious.”
- “The gaming process itself provides a funny amount of moments.”
- “I like it; it's funny in a way that makes you play for 3 hours and then forget about it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The narrative is completely absent.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the atmosphere remains smooth and immersive, with previous licensing issues no longer affecting the experience.
- “The smooth atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The ambiance is captivating, drawing you into a world that feels both familiar and enchanting.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and detailed, creating a sense of wonder and exploration at every turn.”

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Soccer Manager 2022 is a sport game.

Soccer Manager 2022 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Soccer Manager 2022.

Soccer Manager 2022 was released on November 26, 2021.

Soccer Manager 2022 was developed by Invincibles Studio Ltd.

Soccer Manager 2022 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Soccer Manager 2022 is a single player game.

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