Soccer Manager 2025 - Football
Get on Play StoreSoccer Manager 2025 - Football is a single-player game that offers an engaging football management experience. As a football manager, you can lead elite clubs and build your dream team. However, the game is marred by annoying ads and bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, it provides a decent simulation for football enthusiasts, but the issues may impact overall enjoyment.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The graphics and animations have improved significantly compared to previous versions.
- The managerial aspect of the game feels realistic, allowing for tactical adjustments and team research.
- The game has potential and can be enjoyable if the bugs are fixed.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including freezing during matches and issues with player substitutions.
- The user interface is confusing and less intuitive than previous versions, making navigation difficult.
- Many players report unrealistic gameplay, such as dominating matches but failing to score, leading to frustration.
- graphics109 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements over the previous version, SM24, particularly in terms of smoothness and visual appeal. However, numerous users have also reported persistent bugs, lag issues, and a lack of player animations that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the aesthetic upgrades, others feel that the game still falls short in delivering a polished graphical experience.
“The graphics and the design are amazing.”
“Much work appears to have been done on visuals and match graphics; for a mobile manager game, it scores well in that department.”
“This game is the best in the Play Store because of its high-quality graphics.”
“The graphics are terrible, and there is only one celebration for all players.”
“The team played a match that I wasn't aware of, the graphics seem to have been ruined, players look the same.”
“Would give it 0 stars if I could, graphics are awful, no logos for clubs or pictures of the players, glad I didn't delete sm24.”
- stability59 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of frequent freezes, crashes during matches, and various glitches affecting gameplay. Users have noted issues such as players running in reverse, incorrect player stats, and persistent bugs that disrupt the overall experience, leading many to feel the game was rushed and unfinished. While some players appreciate the game's potential, the overwhelming consensus is that significant improvements are needed to address these stability concerns.
“But after you've messed around with tactics, the game then freezes and crashes mid-game, so you have to restart.”
“Unfortunately, still got that 60-minute bug on quick play since SC 19 where the game freezes, then either goes back in time to 55 minutes and the other team scores or fast forwards to 70 minutes.”
“There are tons of glitches; I think the company has released an unfinished game. It gets stuck while playing, and anything you do in the game gets stuck. Matches feel irritating; please improve the game.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its mechanics and overall enjoyment, while others criticize it for being glitchy, laggy, and unrealistic. Many users noted issues such as freezing, poor graphics, and a lack of tactical depth, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more stable and engaging experience. Overall, while there are positive aspects, significant bugs and gameplay inconsistencies detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Nice gameplay, and graphics.”
“Would have given a lower rating if not for the improved gameplay.”
“Awesome graphics and gameplay.”
“Please fix the gameplay, it just doesn't make sense.”
“Change in color of the kits during gameplay, kit is white, gameplay freezes after a certain amount of matches. Had to uninstall the game three times, dissatisfied with the quality and cannot see myself coming back here again.”
“Horrible gameplay and UI, camera looks like we are in space, match controls don't work.”
- monetization18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, with users reporting excessively long advertisements before matches that disrupt gameplay. While it is possible to play for free with patience, many players feel that the in-app purchases are overpriced and do not effectively eliminate ads, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win elements is criticized, with many players expressing dissatisfaction with the ad frequency and the impact on gameplay.
“The in-app purchases have become more expensive.”
“I would give it 5 stars, but the in-app purchases aren't functioning properly.”
“The game is basically unplayable because before every match there is an advertisement video.”
“Ads are 3-4 minutes long; imagine spending that time watching an ad without a timer!”
“Too many ads even with ad-free purchased; it only includes ads prior to going into matches and does not cover any other ads.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as beautiful, but it is overshadowed by significant technical issues, including crashes and a black screen that occurs after ads, leaving only the background music playing. Overall, while the music is appreciated, the gameplay experience is severely hampered by these problems.
“The music in the game is beautiful and enhances the overall experience.”
“The background music creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
“The upgrade to the music has made a significant positive impact on the gameplay.”
“When I click on the quick play or play match button, the screen goes black after showing the ad and the SM25 screen. Nothing appears, just background music plays. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the game, but the issue persists.”
“The game keeps crashing after I've set up my team. Then I have to watch an ad, and the screen goes blank while the music continues to play.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that optimization in the game is lacking, with gameplay experiencing significant lag. Additionally, while player performance is influenced by their preferred positions, formation and tactics do not seem to impact the game effectively.
“Formation and tactics make a difference primarily based on player performance in their preferred positions.”
“The optimization gameplay is very smooth and responsive.”
“Formation and tactics make no difference other than player performance in their preferred positions.”
“Optimization gameplay is very laggy.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, particularly how it reflects realistic managerial challenges that can affect team performance, allowing for a more engaging and hopeful tactical experience. This realism enhances the emotional investment in the game, as players navigate the ups and downs of their teams' journeys. However, some technical issues, like UI glitches, detract from the overall experience.
“The realism behind managerial problems in certain teams causing them to underperform is something I love. Instead of just a high-rated team smashing you, you can have some hope of achieving something with good tactics. For example, noticing that Arsenal are having managerial issues, not getting past the round of 16 in the FA Cup or not finishing in the top 6 in the Premier League adds a nice bit of realism. I love that aspect, even though Arsenal is doing well now. Overall, this game is good.”
