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Review of Football Manager 2024 on PS5

by Chucky Chucky photo Dec 2023
Cover image of Football Manager 2024 on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 07 Dec 2023
Genre: Sports Management Simulation
Developer: Sports Interactive
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

Finally, you can live out your lifelong dream of managing a football club without any of the actual responsibilities of being a real-life coach. Football Manager 2024 has arrived on the PS5, ready to take you on a deep dive into the abyss of spreadsheets and player stats. Time to pull out your best whistle and pretend you know how to motivate footballers, because this game will have you asking, 'Is it the players, or is it me?'

Gameplay

Football Manager 2024 brings the same depth and obsession that fans have come to love. You will be pouring over intricate player stats, analyzing formations, and setting up tactics that would impress even the most competent primate. For the first time ever, you can transfer save files from FM23, allowing you to continue your grand quest for footballing glory without starting from scratch (a frequently dreaded task). This edition also includes fully-licensed Japanese leagues, so for those dreaming of managing a team like Gamba Osaka, your time has finally come! Just remember, once you're in the hot seat, those late-night pizza-and-stats binges will become your new norm, so prepare your couch accordingly.

Graphics

Let's face it, no one's coming to Football Manager for the graphics. The game's aesthetic is as thrilling as watching paint dry, but hey, it gets the job done. Managers will appreciate the updated interface that's far easier to navigate than your average laundromat. Expect those detailed player likenesses to look slightly less like plastic action figures and a bit more like real people who might actually not just play football but also breathe occasionally.

Conclusion

Football Manager 2024 is more than just a game; it's an emotional rollercoaster that will have you crying over last-minute losses and trying to explain to your friends why you can't hang out because the transfer window is about to close. With its intricate management mechanics, the opportunity to transfer save files, and the unyielding depth that keeps players coming back for more, it's a game that will likely consume your life-while you become increasingly convinced that you can actually lead a team to success in real life. But just like every great manager, remember, there's only one ball, and not everyone can claim to be Pep Guardiola. Now go manage that virtual team and remember: success is just a few spreadsheets away!

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