I feel this is the best of the CM range so far. It's easy to use and very addicitive, a must for your collection.
I have spent too many occasions playing into the early hours of the morning telling myself "Just one more game". (Some of you out there know exactly what I mean) .
One feature offered with this title is the option to alter the database where the game loads up from. You have the ability to manipulate players age, club, ability etc. I think this feature was added to allow you to update the different clubs with new signing and injuries to try and keep things as real as possible but inevitably it lead me to manipulating the team I wanted to play. It was fun for a while, stomping on the opposition but the novelty quickly wears off and the challenge of the game is lost. (Not recommended but good for a while.)
The basic game play is really good. You can set different formations and tactics (there are better options on the later titles but this is more than adequate) to help customise your team. i did struggle a little with the training side and found a few of my better players were decreasing in ability and no matter what combination I tried (and I tried a few). I found it hard to maximise a players potential but it wasn't enough o stop me playing.
If your a CM fan then this is one you probably have already but if not, definitely one for your collection.