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First WSM Game Played and Loving It

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I got this game right after New Years and I am addicted to it. I am a very passionate soccer fan and I love the beautiful game. This game is a must for a avid, passionate soccer fans. My favorite soccer club is WKS Slask Wroclaw which is in the Polish II division. You would be lucky to find even the Polish I division in other games but the database on this game is unbelievable. To have extensive on very unknown clubs and not popular leagues is one thing. But the roster of my II division team is so accurate to real life it is unbelievable. I would never find this accuracy with the PES series or the FIFA series (though they are two different types of games). When I play I actually think I am the manager of the club I have loved all my life. This is my first Worldwide Soccer Manager game and I love it. Most games I get bored after a couple of months but I am still very excited about this game. 100/100!!!

The Game of Games

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is for soccer lovers..It gives you a deep knowledge of the world of soccer. It puts you in the driving seat and makes you feel in control.Your decisions count on every front so you would want to make the right one..and remember there is nothing like making decisions and earning sweet victory through them.

No much to say

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

No much to say about the series, I bought one every year including this year. lol

Definately worth it!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: December 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this game for my husband. He has been living in the United states with me for the last 3 1/2 years, and is originally from Wales. When he came over he had his trusted (and then current) version of Championship Manager ('03-'04) and has completely worn that one out. That was the last game (I believe) SI was apart of before the split and then merge with Sega. This game has amazing graphics and is well worth the money spent! My husband had tears in his eyes when I gave it to him. :-)

Soccer Review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: December 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The Christmas present was well received and if this product is anything like the earlier version (it has features that are appear to be much more advanced) my husband will enjoy this product for an endless amount of hours. Since we have yet to load this onto the new Mac, I can not tell you any more.

Thoroughly engrossing

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is something of an improvement over the previous version. At any rate, it is the kind of simulation that I find thoroughly engrossing. While not a lifelong fan of football (soccer) my Navy service in Scotland got me very interested in the game. This game includes tactical and management actions, and it's very interesting to see the "personal level" of involvement that develops when trying to figure out a player's character. I have never liked "joystick" type sports simulations, and this is DEFINITELY NOT that type. I've played the evolving versions of this game (Championship Manager, etc.) for over 8 years and really do enjoy it. I am a 59-yearold male.

wish i would have played this game sooner

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 15, 2008
Author: Amazon User

dumb americans like me aren't that exposed to this game, which is why it took me so long to try it. after all the soccer leagues in europe ended for the summer, i was bored playing FIFA '08 so i thought i'd give this game a try. wow it's the dream game for a nerd like me who spends most of time doing the behind the scenes stuff on FIFA anyway, instead of playing actual games.

i'm impressed with the size of the database and how indepth it can get with youth teams and all. there is just so much to this game it's hard to put it in words. try it for yourself. it's definitely not for everyone. but i found that it's perfect for me.

Great game, but missing something

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The game concept alone is genius and you will probably spend countless hours playing this game when first purchasing it. Although its very good, it can get quite old after a while and the difficulty level becomes very frustrating. Having a great team with great players is not enough to beat a mediocre team. One has to constantly play with tactics and adjust to each team and that can get restless. The information needed to play the game is not provided and has to be found by countless hours in search of it in the internet. At the same time, its a gem.. its the best game in its class and you will find yourself jumping for joy as one of your small circle scores against Manu, real madrid or any other power house in your league. Very addicting and worth the purchase. Fifa manager 09 might be this years diamond, though. I really hope Amazon carries it this year so we can purchase it.

The same, but different

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: February 18, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Another fine installment in the Championship Manager/Worldwide Soccer Manager line. Updated graphics and the ever-present freaksihly good realism make this a very addictive game. Not for everyone, as it is not a true "video game" and requires imagination and patience. However, once you get into your eleven, you are hooked. Your players responses to your Halftime talk can amuse and confuse, the press will pressure you, and the fan reaction to your player personnel moves and game results can quickly put you on the hot seat. I have played these for eight years now, and keep coming back.

Worldwide Soccer Torture 2008

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: December 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is amazing in the comprehensiveness of the database - the ratings of all the players are accurate and unbelievable. Unfortunately, this game is downright addicting and way too difficult.
I think you could assemble the greatest team of all-time and watch them lose to a low Blue Square Premier team because, among other things, every player's morale somehow is very poor. The opposing goalie makes 30 saves against you, and the other team gets one chance and scores. If you manage that same Blue Square team and play Manchester United, you'll lose 9-0. The creators of this game are out to torture you.
Besides that, this is definitely the most realistic simulation game of soccer around in terms of the inner workings of the game (transfers, etc.) and nowhere else could you find such wonderful player ratings of players' mental and physical attributes.
A great game, but not fun - a paradox in a way - the creators need to improve on this!!!!!

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