Soccer Manager 2024 - Football | Game Brain

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Soccer Manager 2024 - Football is a sport game that offers good graphics, but is marred by frequent ads and bugs. With a focus on realism, it claims to be the ultimate mobile football management game with unrivaled accuracy. Despite its potential, be prepared for a less than perfect gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

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

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,836 reviews

graphics52 positive mentions

monetization104 negative mentions

The game has improved graphics and gameplay compared to previous versions.
The addition of international management adds a new layer of excitement.
The transfer system allows for realistic player signings and negotiations.

The game frequently crashes and has issues with loading, especially after updates.
Players often perform poorly despite high ratings, leading to unrealistic match outcomes.
The transfer system is frustrating, with many bids being rejected and no swap deals available.

graphics
185 mentions
28 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as poor, outdated, and lacking realism. While some players appreciate certain visual aspects, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed, particularly in player likenesses, match visuals, and overall graphical fidelity. Many reviewers express that enhancing the graphics could elevate the game to a much higher standard.
- “The game is very beautiful, but it needs some modifications, such as improving the graphics.”
- “This game is very spectacular; I love the graphics and the whole making of the game.”
- “The graphics make the game even more interesting.”
- “I have a real question for this game, and that is, when are the graphics going to improve? Because right now, the graphics are trash and it is hurting the game.”
- “The graphics have no improvement; some of the players aren't even the right skin color, and the actual football aspect of the game is just outright horrendous.”
- “The game is good but the graphics are poor and also the window transfer is poor. Please, the game is good but please try to update the window transfer and graphics.”
monetization
112 mentions
4 % positive mentions
3 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users report that even after purchasing ad-free options, they still encounter ads, leading to feelings of being misled and dissatisfaction with the overall experience. Additionally, in-app purchases are criticized for being overpriced, contributing to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a fair gaming experience.
- “Moreover, the in-app purchases are just too expensive; try reducing them.”
- “Keep up the good work and consider some of your in-app purchases; they are just too much, somehow making it a pay-to-play game.”
- “Pretty decent game, but I want clarification on the enhanced edition: does 'no ads' mean removal of ads on the facility upgrades too?”
- “The ads you have to watch before the games you play are a waste of time and make the game frustrating to play.”
- “I purchased an ad-free pack but still have to watch every ad... what's the use of the bundle then?”
- “Too many useless ads can't get past ads to play the game; it cuts right before the match even starts.”
gameplay
90 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
22 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements in certain areas but expressing frustration over persistent issues such as unrealistic mechanics, bugs, and long gameplay times. While some appreciate the interactive elements and graphics, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in challenge, calling for significant enhancements to make it more engaging and realistic. Overall, players are hopeful for future updates to address these concerns and improve the overall experience.
- “A really cool and fun gameplay, and it has improved a lot since last year, only a few things that I would like to talk about.”
- “I love the way this game is very realistic with transfers and gameplay; however, there are some problems that make the game irritating sometimes.”
- “The new update of long gameplay makes it more fun, and you can feel as a manager that is on the field. I really started screaming when my guy scored.”
- “However, I hope the developers can fix this freezing issue and game crashes as it's really hampering my overall gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has been like this for years; how has it not improved?”
- “The managing aspect is okay, but the gameplay itself is horrendous.”
stability
74 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes during gameplay, particularly in quick play and match simulations. Many players express frustration over the persistent bugs and glitches that disrupt their experience, leading to a sense that the game feels unfinished and poorly optimized. Overall, the stability issues significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game, prompting calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “Constantly freezes at random points...mid game, can barely get through a match now without it just freezing.”
- “The game freezes and crashes after every match and it really annoys me!!!”
- “Awful game same as sm 23, nothing has changed freezes all the time the game hardly makes any sense and quick play is rubbish can only make subs at half time.”
optimization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the smooth initial performance and improved graphics compared to previous versions, many express frustration with persistent bugs affecting player transfers, development, and chemistry, which detracts from the realism and enjoyment of the game. Users are calling for updates to address these issues, particularly in player rating adjustments based on performance.
- “The game runs smoothly and is surprisingly very well made.”
- “Please fix player development to also improve based on their performances; this would make the game more realistic. Imagine my 63-rated star player scores for 10 consecutive games and remains 63-rated; it doesn't make sense.”
- “Solid performance and very well prepared gameplay.”
- “The game is nice, but overall the 2023 version is a lot better in terms of performance and graphics.”
- “Please fix player development to also improve based on their performances. This would make the game more realistic, and I would not just rely on training. Imagine my 63-rated star player scores in 10 consecutive games and remains 63-rated; it doesn't make sense. Please fix this in the next update.”
- “I try to accept loan bids, but it doesn't work; messages come back rejected. Player chemistry is a serious problem, and messages from players cannot be deleted. The awards are not being given correctly, especially the Man of the Match and Player of the Month; for example, Real Madrid's awards often go to Fran Garcia, and his performance is not that impressive.”
music
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users finding it annoying and poorly integrated. Many report issues with the music continuing to play despite being turned off, and some express frustration over the lack of improvement in the overall audio experience. Overall, the music is seen as a significant detractor from the game's quality.
- “Also, the random surf music that comes out of nowhere is annoying.”
- “Nothing changed at all, except for a horrible interface and music.”
- “This is a terrible game; it's the same just with a different menu and songs. This is horrendous, not worth it, not one bit.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its quirky and often absurd gameplay elements, such as the absence of spectators and the comically exaggerated player appearances. Users find the oddities of match events and the overall presentation amusing, leading to genuine laughter despite some frustrations with the game's visuals and interface. Overall, while the humor may not be intentional, it adds a layer of entertainment to the experience.
- “Good effort for a free download, but the things that happen in matches are so dodgy they're genuinely laugh-out-loud funny.”
- “Funny gameplay during matches!”
- “Whether the keeper is good, the opponents will score funny goals.”
emotional
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional reactions to technical issues in the game, particularly frustration and anger when experiencing unexpected disruptions like goals scored without player interaction and network problems. Despite acknowledging the game's improvements and features, these technical difficulties significantly impact their overall enjoyment and emotional connection to the game.
- “The game is quite good, there are improvements which are okay, there are new features, quite good, but one thing that makes me emotional is like it stops suddenly and the network is bad and when I'm playing... please fix it.”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive nature, with players expressing frustration over a lack of progression and the inability to achieve victory despite significant efforts, such as taking numerous shots on goal against weaker opponents.
- “The game hangs after creating a club mission just one session in.”
- “Every year it's the same story: you can't win a match with 25 shots on goal against a team that is below average. It's criminal.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly after an update that resulted in the loss of hard-earned progress, leading to a significant decline in enjoyment and motivation to continue playing.
- “I was really enjoying the game before that update... now my save that I was grinding for nine seasons is gone. Thanks so much for making me stop playing the game!”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “After hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm not making any progress, which is incredibly frustrating.”