Football Manager 2016

The Football Manager 2016 is a release where the developers put a lot of work into the presentation and game modes, not just the numbers. The main innovation is a mode where you can start your career already in the middle of the season, taking a team in a crisis situation: the roster has not been assembled, the trust of the fans has been lost, and there is almost no time to work. This start turned out to be much more interesting than the usual start from scratch. The match engine received new graphics and clearer animations, and game analysis became more accessible for those who do not understand heat maps. In addition, the game now features a club and player editor that allows you to create your own scenario: you can rewrite the roster of your favorite team or make a dream club out of nothing. The work of a manager is still multifaceted: tactics, training, transfer negotiations, medicine, analytics, communication with the press and agents. The club's council system has been developed separately: not only the results, but also the promises made to the management when signing the contract are responsible for failure. We should also praise the system of promises: before signing a contract, the club can ask to bring youth into the first team or enter European competition, and failure to fulfill a promise damages trust. Working with agents and negotiating personal terms has become a separate game with its own approaches. For those who like to make plans for the years ahead, there is enough material here. The game requires perseverance, but that’s why it’s valuable: it’s impossible to win the season by chance. For those who enjoy the process, not just the table at the end, this is an ideal option for hundreds of hours.