When Sports Interactive finished the co-operation with Eidos, I was anxious of what would happen next. But the development team of SI found a new publisher (SEGA) a new name and made once again a great job. WSM or Football Manager 2005 in Europe, is the best manager simulation made ever. Realism is once again the "magic filter" of this game. Each football player has 3 categories of attributes (technical, mental, physical) and believe me every single one is made with hard work. SI has affiliates and researchers all over the world to succeed in accuracy of information for related teams, players etc. Database contains more than 50 country's leagues with over 5,000 manageable teams and over 250,000 players and managerial staff. The database you can choose begins from "small" and ends with "huge", plus you may select specific nationality players to be seen in detail. Graphics never was the best part of the game, but many worldwide users have already added many players’ photos which are seen in the top left side of their attributes. But you can always do it yourself, of course if you have the knowledge. As most of you should know there are no graphics engines, just a 2D screen which is very realistic (e.g. when you make a tactic change in FM2005 it happens almost instantly, but in Total Club Manager 2005 it takes 6-7 minutes). The split-screen during the match is a small “revolution” where you can see the 2D match and player ratings or anything about the match, at the same time As a manager you can play a kind of mind-game by making comments about other managers and try to increase your rate of "media handling" as long as "temperament". Tactics are what they used to be, but more detailed (e.g. you have a "target man" where all passes end, preferable in 4-5-1 formation). The interface has changed a bit but it’s easy to get used to it, as more skins are created day by day by researchers all over the world. The game also includes an editor for you to update the database with transfers, injuries and anything you like. For those who don't know there's already a patch released which fixes many of the bugs. Finally the game has already been available in most European countries since the first 10 days of November and many people have updated their database, skins and players photo. The secret is the researchers…
Other Helpful Reviews for Worldwide Soccer Manager 2005
What can I say about this game other than if you have any interest in soccer/football managing then you will more than likely love this game. Having been a fan of the Championship Manager games for many years, I was alwa... Read Full Review
I have not played another football managerial game longer than this, i have played this more than any other game and this has kept me occupied forever but then i had to give it away, now ive got it again and its just not... Read Full Review
