The Football Manager 2009 is an absolutely addictive game.
User Rating: 8.5 | Football Manager 2009 PC
The Football Manager 2009 is an absolutely addictive game. It makes the football game interesting and exciting as it is in the real football world. It simulates quite well the life of a manager, its difficulties, its considers and even the excitement of winning and losing titles. The weakest link of this game is the graphic engine. The graphic engine has nothing to do with reality... Though it's still a significant improvement from last versions. The game gives the player good access to data about players teams, and tactics, although, unfortunately, you can not pose a player as a central forward or a striker... It's still the same, and it does disappoint in some way. Apart from that, the tactical game is quite flexible, while you can choose several tactics, from 3-3-4 to 4-2-4. In my opinion, the mental aspect of the game adds some challenge to the game, which makes it even better! If you are in doubt whether buying it or not, my recommendation is buying it. I can't deny that the graphics engine is pretty backward one, and hopefully someday it will be better, and the sound is nothing to expect. If you are looking for an Academy Award soundtrack, this is definitely not the game for you. But its great game play, the adjustable tactics and a manager-like experience, makes it a worthwhile buy.
