Top Eleven Be a Soccer Manager
- November 20, 2011
- Nordeus
Top Eleven Be a Soccer Manager is a free game where you can manage your own soccer team, compete in prestigious competitions with new formats like Leagues and Play-Offs, and experience improved 3D live matches with replays, highlights, and animations. Quick start by participating in real-time auctions to sign the best soccer players, build your own 3D stadium, and develop future soccer superstars. The game offers constant updates and new features to enhance the management experience.
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and engaging gameplay, especially with the new 3D feature.
- It offers a realistic football management experience, allowing players to strategize and build their teams.
- Regular updates and new features keep the game fresh and exciting.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete effectively.
- Players lose a significant amount of their star ratings at the beginning of each season, which can be frustrating.
- Tokens are hard to come by, and many players feel that the game encourages excessive spending.
- graphics484 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, particularly for the introduction of 3D visuals, which many players find impressive and immersive. Users appreciate the improved realism and detail in match graphics, although some express a desire for further enhancements and more dynamic gameplay visuals. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the enjoyment and engagement of players.
“The 3D graphics are amazing!”
“Great graphics, great gameplay, smart progression, and a quality execution.”
“The graphics are awesome and tactics work for me a lot during some difficult matches.”
“The developers can work on the ground graphics though; put some life into it, maybe some animations of fans walking around the stadium, training ground, and all. The roads don't look too realistic.”
“Decent game, but the graphics aren't up to the standard the ad suggests they are.”
“The game is cool, but when loading is slow and the graphics are not good, and the 3D is not operating well.”
- monetization375 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on in-app purchases and the excessive number of ads required to progress. While some users appreciate the option to play for free by watching ads, they often find the loading times for these ads frustratingly long, and the rewards insufficient to keep up with the game's demands. Overall, the game is perceived as leaning towards a "pay-to-win" model, making it challenging for free-to-play players to compete effectively without significant investment in microtransactions.
“It's possible to do pretty well without any in-game purchases too.”
“A shame for everything needing a token to be ahead of your competition, but you can still enjoy the game without needing to spend on microtransactions.”
“While in-app purchases are possible, if you are smart you don't need to use them.”
“The game has evolved towards manipulating players into making in-game purchases or you simply cannot compete. Real concerns are met with patronizing 'support' that fails to solve problems, which only adds to the frustration of constant glitches and numerous in-game errors.”
“This game is a pay-to-win cash grab. You have to buy new players every season, and the players in your team lose a level of quality at the end of every season, forcing you to either always buy new players or have a weaker squad every new season.”
“The game is essentially a well-disguised way of making you watch ads for them all day. You need to watch a lot of ads to have any chance of success playing for free.”
- gameplay293 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the introduction of 3D graphics and the overall mechanics, which are considered easy to learn and engaging. However, there are frequent calls for improvements, such as more realistic animations, better tactical options, and a reduction in the reliance on in-game purchases for progression. While some players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others express frustration over issues like repetitive actions and perceived unfairness in match outcomes.
“The recent updates have really improved the gameplay and made it much more realistic.”
“The gameplay is awesome, and so are the graphics.”
“Great gameplay, works well with all the training of players and the extra competitions are a bonus.”
“The gameplay is terrible.”
“The gameplay is just a plain mockery of the managers who train and prepare the team for better results and only end up with a thunderous defeat against teams rated lower than them or even much lower than them.”
“This game has very unrealistic gameplay animation, it really kills all the joy when watching your team play.”
- optimization55 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the significant drop in player ratings and performance at the start of each new season, often suggesting that these declines should be more reflective of individual performance and age. While the game's graphics and overall performance are praised, players desire greater tactical flexibility and improvements in how player abilities are managed, advocating for a system that rewards consistent performance rather than penalizing players with arbitrary rating reductions. Overall, while the game runs smoothly and offers engaging features, there is a strong call for adjustments to the optimization of player performance metrics.
“I think a decline in a player's ability should be more due to age and previous season performance.”
“It would also help if players' levels of ability grew based on performances instead of depreciating after each season.”
“Very good game with excellent graphics, although it would be better if the tokens could be made easier to get if you don't want to buy them with real money or if the transfers could be better optimized to allow people to get players with good deals.”
“I end up transferring players so much because the skills they lose (as in drops in percentages) seem to have a big influence on next season's performance.”
“Enjoying this game day by day but how our players' ratings go down is really disturbing because if you don't have more tokens to buy new players, your performance isn't good enough to fight for the top.”
“Good game but the reduction in player performance every season is not reasonable.”
- stability45 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and connection issues that disrupt gameplay. While some users noted improvements after updates, others expressed frustration over persistent bugs and inadequate support from the developers. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, its stability issues significantly detract from the experience for many players.
“It stays true to what it is and has little to no glitches.”
“So far no bugs, no glitches, just fine smooth gameplay.”
“I think it's a good game no glitches and fun to play!”
“The game has evolved towards manipulating players into making in-game purchases or you simply cannot compete. Real concerns are met with patronizing 'support' that fails to solve problems, which only adds to the frustration of constant glitches and numerous in-game errors.”
“Oh dear, just remembered why I quit. My first app with loads of money spent disappeared, then reloading in 2019 and quit again. Just reloaded due to heavy advertising on Facebook and guess what? It freezes, keeps disconnecting, and won't load. Pile of garbage software.”
“Definitely some glitches and crashes recently. Also, developers don't really do much when you reach out in-game, which could lead to a better rating.”
- grinding18 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it leans towards a pay-to-win model. While some enjoy the challenge and believe that free-to-play (f2p) players can still succeed through grinding, many express that significant time investment is required to progress without spending money. Overall, the balance between grinding and spending is a common point of contention among users.
“It is very tedious having to complete game objectives for coins.”
“Pay to win game else you have to keep grinding.”
“For those who are new, there's a lot of grinding to do and as I can see, this game is becoming a pay to win situation, because collecting tokens isn't easy and you need to buy them if you want to constantly keep your team at the same level/stars every month.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, who find amusement in the absurdities of gameplay, such as players making illogical decisions or the unexpected outcomes of matches. Many reviews note that while the game can be frustrating at times, its comedic elements keep it engaging and enjoyable over the long term. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gaming experience, despite some players expressing frustration with certain mechanics.
“It's funny when my forward always chooses to take long shots from far away and 99.999% of the time misses, when they could easily bring the ball deep into the penalty area and shoot from there.”
“The fact that the quality of your team drops every new season is so funny... smart way to get you to spend in the game though, lol.”
“Funny thing is, my expensive striker somehow often does a backpass in 1-on-1 situations.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more engaging narratives and cutscenes. While some enjoy the strategic elements and new features, frustrations arise from mission failures and slow progress, often leading to a "pay-to-win" sentiment. Overall, players appreciate the fun gameplay but wish for a more developed storyline to enhance their experience.
“Wish you could actually play, but the storyline makes you think strategically.”
“Great app, great storyline, graphics are decent but overall a really fun app to play.”
“Even if you try to do surveys or missions for in-game credit, they don't pay out.”
“It's a bit dry without actual storytelling and the occasional cutscene like in the game's ad.”
“I would like to retract my earlier review and say this game is a major disappointment; practically if you don't pay, you don't win. Moral of the story: pay to win.”
“The one problem I have is I wish there was a story mode, not just the tour thing. Also, you should be able to play games against bots because only playing one match a day is kind of boring.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's music. While some appreciate the new background music and find it an improvement over the old tracks, others find it repetitive and suggest adding a more varied soundtrack. Additionally, many users express a desire for separate volume controls for music and sound effects to enhance their gaming experience.
“I liked the new background music; it's way better than the old one, and it's a good game, so I hope the company fixes the issue.”
“The music is on point.”
“Background music, sound effects, everything is cracking.”
“I'm liking the new layout of the home screen more and glad the music's changed because after a year of it, it gets monotonous.”
“It gets really frustrating to hear the same old music on a loop.”
“My only suggestion is to add a music volume control to the app as the music is loud even when the phone volume is at one bar.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, appreciating the realism of losing to lesser teams and the attachment formed with their teams over time. The emotional highs and lows, such as the heartbreak of losing quality at the start of each season, contribute to a deep connection with the gameplay. Overall, the game fosters a sense of ownership and management that resonates strongly with long-term players.
“It's a great game; I actually like the idea of losing to teams of lesser quality once in a while as it makes it realistic and emotional. The 3D feature is a game changer. Keep up the good work!”
“Top Eleven is an addictive and emotional game, which I love to take part in. I have been playing it for the past 5 years, and it remains really interesting.”
“Though it's so emotional 😢, it remains my favorite app. Anyone in need of fun should try it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is generally praised for its immersive quality, though some users feel it could benefit from a more dynamic environment, akin to that of the English Premier League, where player quality is maintained for future seasons. Overall, the game successfully maintains a strong atmospheric presence.
“Nice simulation game, but it needs an EPL-like atmosphere with players having their quality intact for next season.”
“Doesn't let up on atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game lacks sufficient replayability, indicating a need for more engaging content or features to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”