Football Manager 2018

Football Manager 2018 is the part where the emphasis has shifted from paperwork to human relationships within the team. The game has a system that tracks social groups in the locker room: players are united by interests, language and character, and the atmosphere depends on this. Bringing a player to the club who the team will not accept is a sure way to get problems with results. Scouting has been reworked: now reports come gradually, and the understanding of the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses grows as observations are made. The medical center gives a more complete picture of the players’ condition, including the risk of injury, and allows them to plan their workload taking into account the season. All this turns management into working with data and people at the same time. For those who like to compete with friends, a draft mode has been added: by assembling a squad of random players, you can quickly organize a tournament without long seasons. Online championships are supported by several managers at once, and the match engine has received new graphics and more readable commentary texts. Separately, it is worth noting the interface and speed of work: processing of results and transitions between screens have been accelerated, which is why long sessions are more comfortable. The youth academy, medical headquarters and analysts work according to unified reports, and it becomes difficult to get confused in them. For series veterans, this is a noticeable improvement in quality of life. As always, the game requires perseverance: the first save without preparation turns into analyzing errors. But for those who like to build a team over the long haul, there is enough work here for tens of hours.