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World Basketball Manager 2010

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21%Game Brain Score
gameplay, emotional
stability, graphics
21% User Score Based on 84 reviews

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World Basketball Manager 2010 is a single player sport game. It was developed by Icehole Games and was released on April 21, 2010. It received negative reviews from players.

"World Basketball Manager 2010" is a basketball strategy game where players take on the role of a team's general manager, controlling aspects such as transfers, contracts, training, and game-day strategy. The game covers major basketball action worldwide and features a easy-to-use editor for accessing the database. Manager performance is ranked, with potential job offers and even national team management opportunities as the season progresses.

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21%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Some players found the concept of a basketball management game appealing.
  • A few reviews mentioned that it could be fun for those who enjoy micromanagement.
  • There are humorous elements in the game, such as the comical name changes of teams and players.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and a confusing interface, making it virtually unplayable.
  • Many players criticized the outdated graphics and lack of engaging gameplay, comparing it to an Excel spreadsheet.
  • There is no tutorial or guidance, leaving players lost and frustrated from the start.
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, characterized by a buggy interface that renders it nearly unusable. Users report a lack of support and guidance, further exacerbating the experience, leading to strong recommendations against purchasing it.

    • “This is an Excel spreadsheet management game, made unusable by a buggy interface, with no tutorial, so you are lost right away.”
    • “Don't buy this game, it's buggy as hell and unstable.”
    • “Buggy and unsupported.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the re-released "World Basketball Manager Tycoon" feature a visually appealing interface, highlighted by a spinning basketball that showcases impressive physics. However, much of the game still relies on spreadsheet-like visuals, detracting from the overall graphical experience.

    • “The interface is also amazing; the spinning basketball in the top left really creates next-generation physics and graphics.”
    • “They re-released this as World Basketball Manager Tycoon, but it's the same with a fake tycoon graphical interface for the buildings, and everything else is still spreadsheets.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and feel like a step back from what we expect in modern games.”
    • “The overall visual presentation lacks polish and fails to immerse players in the game world.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for being bugged and difficult to understand, leading to frustrating experiences even when players attempt to enhance their teams. Overall, it is described as harsh and unforgiving, making it hard to recommend.

    • “Hard to understand what is going on; gameplay is very harsh and unforgiving.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by intense moments of desperation and longing, as exemplified by the character's heartfelt plea, which evokes a deep sense of connection and urgency. This emotional depth resonates with players, enhancing their overall experience.

    • “I cried, 'Charles, by which god hath sent thee - by whichever name I do plea!'”
    • “I cried, 'Charles, by which god hath sent thee - by whichever name I do plea!'”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overwhelming due to the excessive number of options available, compounded by a poorly designed user interface that hinders the learning process.

    • “The overwhelming number of options is frustratingly tedious, and the poorly implemented user interface makes it painful to even want to learn how to use it.”
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World Basketball Manager 2010 is a sport game.

World Basketball Manager 2010 is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

World Basketball Manager 2010 was released on April 21, 2010.

World Basketball Manager 2010 was developed by Icehole Games.

World Basketball Manager 2010 has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

World Basketball Manager 2010 is a single player game.

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