| Football Manager 2010 (PC/MAC DVD) | 
| From: Sega
Category: Video Games
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Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 65
Format: DVD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Mac OS X
Genre: soccer-games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: DVD-ROM
Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows XP/Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.6
MPN: INL-S096-UK
EAN: 5055277002337
ASIN: B002K8Q07M
Release Date: October 30, 2009
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Football Manager 2010 sees the return of the famous football management game for the new season, fresh with new signings, tools and features. With a new Tactics Creator and the introduction of touchline shouts and quick tactic changes, you'll always be able to react to the ebb and flow of the game from the dugout. Working with coaches from various levels of football, the game now has an extensive array of pre-set tactical options allowing the user to select a detailed role for a player in the team (such as ball winning midfielder or deep lying playmaker).
Feedback from matches has been improved to give better insight into where your team is going wrong or doing it right. A new Match Analysis tool gives you the power to see where shots, passes, crosses, headers, tackles, fouls and interceptions have been made on the field for all players on the pitch. Viewable both live in-game and post match, pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of both your team and the opposition and mastermind your route to victory accordingly. Football Manager 2010 features a brand new User Interface, with the side bar navigation of previous years replaced by an intuitive tab system at the top of the screen, making Football Manager's famed depth easier to navigate for new managers.
A brand new Data Editor allows the addition of new divisions to existing leagues and of entirely new leagues as well as making it easier than ever to keep the game up to date, and do so for free. For even more information, a new look News Centre allows you to receive an in-game subscription based newspaper with only the news that you want about the football world. Following the debut of a 3D match view in Football Manager 2009, this year's release sees a revamp with improved AI, over 100 new animations for the 3D pitch view, new stadiums, crowds, realistic pitch degradation and better lighting, creating an even more realistic match experience.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 96
 Life-sappingly fantastic December 3, 2009
Lawro's tash (Portsmouth, UK)
131 out of 134 found this review helpful
I've been a massive fan of the series since I received the first game as an unexpected Christmas stocking filler in 2005. That said, I've been on a break from Football Manager since the 2008 release; the game was too easy and really didn't feel any different to the three releases that had come before it.
As a result, I didn't play FM 2009 and I think that's why I've been so blown away by 2010. I didn't have to suffer the glitchy, under-developed 3D match engine or go through the nightmare that is registering the game through Steam. All of which meant that by the time I'd installed FM 2010, I was looking at a game that HAD to be great; anything less, and SI's reputation would have taken a massive beating.
The first thing you notice is the game's layout. Some people have said that the new system of tabs is nothing more than a gimmick; in fact, it is the single most fantastic thing SI have done with the game since its launch. Getting around the game is so easy and intuitive now, and the endless (and frustrating) clicking and right-clicking through options is pretty much a thing of the past. The game feels so much less cluttered, information is clearly laid out and the game's immense depth is nowhere near as daunting as it was before.
The essence of the game has hardly changed since 2005, so there's little point going into minute detail about it. The two things that really have changed for the better, though, are the tactical system and the game's match engine. For me, creating tactics has always been the game's biggest weakness; sliding bars and ticking boxes is all well and good, but it's just not realistic. Managers don't slide bars or tick boxes, they assign roles and bark out instructions. Finally, 2010 allows you to do both of those things.
Instead of changing endless settings in the hope that your technically-gifted central midfielder might start dictating games and spraying passes all over the field, all you have to do now is right-click on him and give him that role. Every player can be assigned a specific role: ball-winning midfielder, anchor man, target man, poacher, deep-lying playmaker, even sweeper keeper - they've really covered it all. People with slide-bar obsessions can still go into the advanced options and tinker with the settings, but personally I find the new system much more realistic (not to mention time-saving).
The whole matchday experience is more absorbing than it's ever been. There's a real sense of build up and involvement that's never been there in previous releases - which is great, because it's the build up to a match that football fans often enjoy the most. I was a bit worried about the 3D match engine, having read some rather damning reviews of FM 2009. However, I absolutely love it; for the first time ever, I really you can really feel (and see) the fruit of your tactics and 'behind the scenes' work. In previous games, you would change around the formation and slide a few bars around, but you never really got the impression that it made any difference - frankly, you it felt like you had little influence over your team's destiny.
Now, though, you are able to bark out orders while the match it in progress (for example: pump ball into box, push higher up, exploit the flanks, shoot on sight, etc.) and switch between playing playing styles at will. There's a small pause between choosing your order and the game continuing, but it's much more fluid than it used to be. You can really see when your tactical gambles work or backfire; throwing on a 6ft8 target man when you're 1-0 down in the last 5 minutes and seeing him wreak havoc in the box is a really rewarding experience. Equally, putting a 35 year old centre back in your team for the benefit of his 'experience' - and then watching him get torn to pieces by a lightning-fast striker - can be a bitter pill to swallow. But that's what makes the game so great; it feels like real football.
I won't lie, the game is incredibly hard - but personally I see that as a good thing. I managed Portsmouth, and the game is so detailed that if you choose a team like Pompey, you get everything that goes with it. So, in my case: a squad of average players, rock-bottom morale, £0.00 transfer budget, a takeover saga and a transfer embargo to go with it. Just as in real life, I had to scour the FM world for free transfers and loan deals, then grit my teeth and try to get the team playing well. I lost nearly every game before Christmas, and again as in real life, the media and fans start to turn against you and call for your head. I finished 16th in the league in my first season, which was a hugely satisfying feat, especially when it gets to the close-season, the money starts to come in and you can start rebuilding your squad.
I wouldn't necessarily say that the game is fun; there are moments of joy, but this is definitely outweighed by crushing disappointment (throwing away a 2-0 lead against Burnley to lose 2-3, or seeing your star striker break his leg and miss the whole season, for example) But then again, that's testament to the game's realism; the life of a football fan - especially one who supports a struggling team - is rarely a non-stop thrill ride, and if I was winning every game in FM 10-0 then frankly, I would be bored after 5 minutes. So if you're a casual (dare I say fair-weather) football fan, I'd say this game is almost certainly not for you. If, however, you're a genuine fanatic and want a game to match your obsession - Football Manager 2010 is the most detailed and rewarding game you will ever play.
Bang goes my evening, night and early hours!! February 22, 2010
C. Hutchings (Southampton)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Having played this seriers from CM2 onwards in to FM07, FM09 and now the latest incarnation I have to say that things have just got better and better. I know I'm experienced on these games now as when I first started by beloved Southampton were a Prem team and now sit in League One. This makes things more interesting now with promotion, ply offs, relegation plus JPT all on offer. I don't use the 3D engine due to an aged PC but this does not detract from the finest version of this classic game. the detail is unerring and once again it is easy to get mixed up between real world footy and FM events. The added details of loan fees and more adaptable tactics and team/players shouts from the bench add the matchday experience. This is a truly absorbing game which has never failed to satisfy in my option especially if you wait for the 2nd edition of a new version to make sure the initial bugs are ironed out.
Best Football Manager Yet !! December 22, 2009
A. WEIR (UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Just bought football manager about a week ago and ive raced through a season already!
The game setup is excellent its alot more accessible, on the homepage its easy to access lots of different things, i like the new tactic setup and the pre match advice is yet another good addition. Hovever it still does have the same predictability ie. if the ball is kicked into row Z that means you will concede, and when you look like your going to cruize to the title your handed a baron spell of form. Also the 3D match view works to perfection unlike in 2009!
Other than that this the game is highly addictive and great fun! And to those who have a problem with this 'saving' bug its probably because you dont have a decent spec computer or laptop, ive gone 10-15 games withoutsaving many times and mines NEVER crashed, and has only crashed once. Im not saying you need a top spec laptop to play it because you dont but a min 2gb ram and a decent processor would probably solve the crashing
Buy it and thank me later !
Prepare for late nights February 26, 2010
R. Pickering (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For years I've been resisting the lure of Football Manager as I had been told by friends that it can take over your life. Believing that I would be able to handle the compulsive nature of Football Manager I made the purchase. Unfortunatley I've failed. I now find that I'm spending too much time late at night playing "just one more match". It's really easy to play and there are plenty of things to get involved in. The graphics for the match highlights are good. If you've got willpower then this should be a good purchase.
Great Game February 26, 2010
Mr. Nader Ranandeh Abbassi (UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
love it.. had it a few months now am still very much into it.. play it everyday and will recommend this over fifa manager and others like it...
running it on a mac book pro.. run very well.. extremely good game... if u enjoy football and ever dreamed about being the manager of your favorite team then buy this... this is the game for you..
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