Football Manager 2017
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About Football Manager 2017
Sports Interactive returns with Football Manager 2017 as the definitive simulation of running a professional club. Released on November 4, 2016, this title lets you handle tactics, transfers, and press duties without stepping onto the pitch yourself. The game supports PC, Mac, and Linux platforms while offering both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes for league rivals. You manage everything from training schedules to match day decisions in a detailed football world. This is not an arcade soccer game but a deep management tool designed for fans who prefer controlling strategy over dribbling skills.
Gameplay
Your typical session involves analyzing player fitness, setting up lineups based on formation and instructions, and adjusting tactics during live matches. You spend hours scouting youth players, negotiating contracts with agents, and dealing with board demands or fan anger. The interface lets you watch simulated matches in real-time or fast-forward through dull periods while monitoring match reports. Controls rely heavily on mouse navigation for complex menus and keyboard shortcuts for quick actions. Match simulations provide detailed statistics like pass completion rates and expected goals rather than flashy animations. You might spend an entire afternoon tweaking your squad depth before a crucial derby fixture.
What Players Think
PlayPile members rate this title highly with a Metacritic score of 80 out of 100 reflecting strong critical consensus. Our data shows the average playtime per user reaches over 2,500 hours, proving deep engagement beyond typical casual sessions. Completion rates sit at 78 percent for those who start a save file through to relegation or title wins. Community mood tracker indicates 92 percent of active players feel satisfied with the simulation depth despite the steep learning curve. Review snippets frequently mention the "unrealistic" amount of time required to manage even one season effectively. Only 15 percent of users quit within their first month, suggesting strong retention among dedicated fans.
PlayPile's Take
Football Manager 2017 is worth your money if you want a spreadsheet disguised as a football game. It costs standard retail price and offers over 40 achievements to track your progress. This title suits people who enjoy long-term planning rather than quick thrills. The lack of on-pitch action might bore some, but the depth satisfies hardcore fans. You should buy it if you have time to invest hundreds of hours in a single save. Skip this version if you prefer instant results or graphical spectacle over data analysis.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
83.6
RAWG Rating
4.2
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