Yes, the game is not reliant on flashy graphics or cut-scenes but when the only real addition is a fake social media tab that adds nothing, then it fails to really compel someone to buy the new version. It’s really sad to say as this game is the best way to play a glorified spreadsheet sports sim on a tablet. The more I played, the more I realized that Football Manager Touch 17 did nothing to move the needle forward this year. This was the least of my frustrations however. I had two transfers that just would not go through because the sellers wanted to play hardball with my bid and my team was literally winning and losing games. Needless to say, after spending $20 and playing the game for four hours, I had lost 3 of my star players to injury that would keep them benched for months.
Sports Interactive didn’t release a lot of information (as they are apt to do) for the iPad version but I was hoping that some of the new features for the PC version, touting how streamlined the interface was, would make it into the portable version. Combining weekly reports on Coaching, Recruitment, Player Development and Staffing delivers a level of improved support that will help propel your players to new heights.įURTHER ADDITIONS Craft your ideal managerial look with a redesigned manager creator, level up your transfer market performance with a suite of new scouting improvements and earn the bragging rights against your mates in the improved Fantasy Draft mode.As November came around, I knew that Football Manager in all of its iterations was coming soon and I would lose yet another weekend playing the touch version for the iPad. Steal a march on your rivals to secure last-minute deals and work more closely with agents in our redesigned experience which replicates the unpredictability of the transfer window’s climax.ĬOLLABORATE LIKE CHAMPIONS New, true-to-life staff meetings allow you and your backroom team to form a well-oiled machine. Whether you’ve always favoured three-at-the-back or you see yourself as a natural innovator, you now possess even more tools to overwhelm the opposition as you chase those all-important victories.ĭEADLINE DAY DRAMA Feel the highs and lows of one of the most dramatic fixtures in the football calendar. TURN DEFENCE INTO ATTACK Implement one of the top tactical trends of the last few season with the new Wide Centre-Back role. A revamped pressing system and changes to player sharpness means that you can get after the opposition from the first whistle and benefit from a more authentic flow to the passages of play. ON-PITCH AUTHENTICITY See your stars showcase their skills in better detail than ever before thanks to our improved animation engine. Utilise the same metrics and reporting methods that real clubs use to help you make smarter tactical and player development decisions to fuel your club’s success. New for this season FIND YOUR WINNING EDGE Craft your own custom dashboard packed with powerful stats in the brand-new Data Hub.
Make all the key decisions as you steer your team to glory. Immerse yourself in our best-looking Matchday experience yet and watch your footballing vision come to life on the pitch.It’s up to you to produce a system that delivers success time and again. Play the beautiful game your way, creating a footballing identity on the tactics board that your players can buy into.Scour Football Manager’s world-leading database of more than 500,000 real players for undiscovered talent or build your squad from within, training your prospects to realise their ultimate potential.Lean on their expertise as you navigate the everyday challenges faced in football management. Build a world-class backroom team that can assist with everything from Recruitment to Player Development.Have you got what it takes to spend big (or small) budgets wisely and guide your club to the top of the game?
It’s about overcoming the odds, realising your dreams, and earning your success. Football isn’t just about being the best and winning.