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Review of LMA Manager on PlayStation

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Jan 1999
Cover image of LMA Manager on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7.5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Jan 1999
Genre: Football Management
Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters

Introduction

Welcome to the electrifying world of 'LMA Manager,' where you get to sit in the hot seat of your favorite football club-without getting sweaty or having to wear pants! This game lets you take a virtual stab at what should really happen in the managerial world. Will your signings be the next stars or just another load of overpriced flops? Buckle up as we delve into the delightful chaos that is controlling a team from the comfort of your couch!

Gameplay

'LMA Manager' aims to make you the football genius you always dreamed of being, while cleverly masked as a video game. While you won't be scoring any goals yourself, you get to make those critical decisions that could either make or break your teams-and your dignity. You're tasked with picking a lineup, managing transfers, picking tactic and praying that your players don't decide to reenact a horror show. Choose wisely, for with each win, you take a step toward being celebrated or being hurled out your team with the same enthusiasm as a drunk uncle at a wedding. Skill is essential; you need premeditated planning like a chess master and an ability to keep morale up like an Instagram influencer!

Graphics

Picture this: late '90s textures, on a state-of-the-art PlayStation. The graphics of 'LMA Manager' will take you back to a simpler time when everything was pixelated, and everyone thought that looked cool. The match engine, while not setting any records, does a resonable job of keeping you engaged, especially when the matches play out in 3D. Don't expect FIFA-like visuals, though; if that's what you're after, you might be disappointed. The more important graphics, however, are the stats and data you need to keep track of your mighty squad's potential.

Conclusion

'LMA Manager' serves as great entertainment for both the casual football fan and the die-hard manager wannabe. Sure, you won't be physically managing players but think of it as couch coaching; and let's be honest, managing a team without the stress of actual players yelling at you is a win in itself! The strategic elements and decision-making can provide plenty of challenges, keeping you glued to the screen as you figure out where you went wrong after that crushing defeat to a team full of sprightly 12-year-olds. Despite some awkward gameplay mechanics and a few glitches, 'LMA Manager' is a nostalgic trip that allows you to live out those grand ambitions from the comfort of your home. Remember, every once in a while, you might just want to toss your console out the window when the results don't go your way, but that's all part of the glorious rollercoaster ride that is football management!

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