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| From: Sega
Category: Video Games
List Price: £9.99
Buy Used: £2.99
You Save: £7.00 (70%)
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Rating:  84 reviews
Sales Rank: 1581
Platform: Windows Xp
Genre: soccer-games
Media: Video Game
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050053016812
ASIN: B000GHED7S
Release Date: October 18, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review:
In a nutshell:
Ron Managers of the world rejoice - the best football management game in the world just got better. From the original creators of Championship Manager comes the most in-depth and realistic strategy simulation ever seen. The lowdown:
Having already got the balance between complexity and accessibility pretty much spot on, most of the improvements in this latest sequel are designed to make the game feel more organic and believable. A lot of it is simple stuff like being able to conduct team talks and see how players are responding to your dressing room dress downs, but it really makes a difference. It's also possible for major clubs to sign up smaller ones as feeder clubs, while players themselves have a greater level of personality and new signings can be asked to recommend other players. None of the new changes have a massive impact on the way you play the game, but they all serve to create an even more immersive reality. Most exciting moment:
The scouting engine has also received a major revamp and makes searching for new stars a lot easier. The scouts you send out can now learn from their experiences and a new scout report card makes it easier to get a quick overview while you do your superstar shopping. Since you ask:
This version of the game still doesn't have anything approaching moving graphics and its unlikely that's ever going to change. The interface has been greatly improved though so that it's not only easier to use but also faster and smoother. The bottom line:
The best football management game ever made.-HARRISON DENT
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Best manager game... ever! October 25, 2006
Kruppa
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I only own the demo but, after playing my friends version for twelve straight hours at a sleepover, I have to say it is the best manager game ever. This is because of the attention to detail, the accuracy and the levels of fun acheived while playing. Some people would find the circles on screen rather than real people, shown by graphics, annoying and silly, but this is not the case. It allows the game to flow smoothly, and leaves some of the action to your imagination. The team-talks are very helpful, and can turn your 1-0 down, boring team into an all-guns-blazing squad of superstars... even with Charlton. This is what the game is about. For example, a major challenge within the game is to try and keep Rotherham in League One. This was really fun and was well worth it, as you can experience both highs and lows, and as Rotherham, there were a lot of lows.
Feeder clubs, a new addition to the game, work well, and prove helpful, wether signing people on loan, or having a first option on an affiliated clubs players.
All in all, I would say that this is a brilliant game, and is well worth buying. I know I will...
Warning this is a very addictive game !!! October 31, 2006
P. I. Wellman (UK)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
At last the long awaited Football Manager 2007 is out :)
Well i even thought they would just bring something like FM06 but boy was i wrong.
The game even seems to be quicker to play,There is alot of tweaks to the game they have made and makes the game even more enjoyable.
I managed to play the demo for a while and was very very inpressed with the new layout.
The new feeder club feature is a great addition to the FM series, Maybe if you could have longer loans to get Eu passports for non EU players would be good addition in the next series, it does allow you to loan players from BIG clubs.
I am Oxford in the conference and my feeder club is Portsmouth so i can loan "some" of there reserve team, Dont get me wrong you wont get a "Andrew Cole" but you may get a player that could just give you the edge in the league.
This is one of the new options that takes the game to the next level and should hopefully add to the excitment and life of the game.
The "new" tactics now have a more effect on the games, it is now possible to turn games around by changing formation.
Unlike the old versions it is now possible to play conservatively without getting hammered.
There is better in-depth scouting reports, You can send scouts to watch the next opponents.
Pre-match teams talks,media questions,after game interviews.
**NEW**
Player interaction - You can ask him who he thinks would be a good signing either player or coach.
Board Takeovers - As in real life your club could become a target for a takeover, They may give you money, or they may want you to step down.
Feeder clubs - As mentioned above you can get or be a feeder club, You can get some quality player on loan or send out your "hot prospects" out on loan.
You can even have your own manager pictire :)
Not for all but the best Football Management Sim to date July 18, 2007
Tangerine (North Yorkshire)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I've played every Championship Manager game from its inception and although this isn't called Championship Manager those familiar with the contract and licence wrangle will be aware the the Football Manager series is in reality the true set of sequels to the Championship Manager series I know and love. Allowing you the opportunity to be the manager of your team or any other you so wish to do so you must wheel and deal in the transfer market and ensure your players adopt the correct tactics to win Football games. The true genius with this game is that it utilises the greatest graphics card ever created. The brain. It is in reality a game where you imagine you are indeed at the healm of your team and your decisions make the difference in winning or losing. You deal with the media, moody players, discipline, issue new contracts (or not) the list is endless. You can even ask the board for more time if things are going wrong. It is the definitive Football Management game and I can't say much more than that. It won't be to everyones taste. But if you love Football then prepare to lose massive chunks of your live to your new job. You are the boss!
If you love football buy this game! November 2, 2006
C. Duxbury (N. Yorkshire)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have been playing the champ manager series since it all began and I can state after only twelve hours of play that they are now getting as close to perfection as a game of its type can. Football manager 2007 is vast, but none of the detail is wasted. Every attribute can be seen in the way the player moves and plays during a game. The tactics you choose are for the most part followed, and the subtle changes you can make when things aren't going the way you hoped can make a difference. Of course sometimes they don't always close down like you may have asked them to, sometimes the defensive line may not be where you had wished, but how many real managers must face the same frustrations sometimes.
The feeder clubs are a great way of bringing on youth, and it is a good addition to the last version. I haven't had much to do with parent clubs yet but that is about to change as West Brom, the team I just won the championship with (107 points no less), have, without consulting me, just taken on AC Milan.
The main reason to buy this version and not just stick with your 2006 version is the matches themselves. The play is much more realistic. Chances were on 2006 that if you were watching the highlights and the opposition were in position you just held your breath knowing that they were gonna get a pop at your goal. Not now though, players spill the ball much more frequently, possession switches and you never know whose highlight your watching until you see that flashing bar.
I love this game, its not perfect but football isn't. At the end of the day you are a manager not god and that is what makes it fun. Somewhere in the minimum requirements it should state you need an understanding girlfriend because chances are she isn't going to be seeing much of you over the next few months.
"Tell the public you thought the game was fantastic" March 10, 2007
WhoIzzet (Portsmouth, Hants, UK)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
OK, so it quite simply won't work if you aren't a football fan. This is mainly for those who take at least some interest in the game. Those who do will be treated thoroughly by this delight of a game.
Firstly, the database. It's huge. Incredible. Every statistic accurate to the finest letter. Every club you could ever want to manage.
Gameplay is also extraordinary. You really feel in control of your club in this game. There are so many options to sink your teeth into. New features, such as "Feeder clubs" and a new scouting engine, also keep those who bought the previous versions entertained.
Realism is excellent. It never borders on the ridiculous, and winning a game 9-0 or beating Chelsea really feels like an achievement because of this.
The match engine has been kept how it was, in my opinion, for the better. A 3D engine would take up too much loading time, so this feels fairly traditional, and it keeps you interested.
Speaking of loading times, these can often be a downer in these sort of games. Well, FM have even thought of how to counter that. They now have "Detail Levels", so you can choose less matches played in full, to speed up your game.
But for any football fan, this really is such an addictive game. You get hooked so quickly, and end up loving the work you created.
One final note about an extra feature: The Editor. They've revamped it so it isn't a full-screen program. Brilliant, you can update your team accurately, or even experiment with the game. I tried Chelsea in League 2.
So in summary, buy it. This is a genuinely brilliant game for any football fan of any age. You will not regret buying this item.
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