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Review of Football Manager Touch 2021 on Nintendo Switch

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Dec 2020
Cover image of Football Manager Touch 2021 on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 15 Dec 2020
Genre: Sports Management
Developer: Sports Interactive
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

Welcome to Football Manager Touch 2021, the delightful realm where your dreams of becoming a football overlord are matched only by your potential for crushing disappointment! This isn't just a game; it's an elaborate simulation of what happens when you give a keyboard to someone who has never played a sport in their life! Are you ready to trade in your buttons for tactics and spreadsheets? If so, grab your best scarf and let's dive into the madness!

Gameplay

Starting is simple, like ordering food through an app; you pick your club and the fun begins! But here's the kicker: think you're just going to sit back and sip on your Capri Sun? Nope! Prepare to dive into the nitty-gritty of financial forecasting, recruitment strategy, and tactical nuances that would make even a chess champion cry. Your management prowess gets tested in the form of decisions: sign that talented striker who couldn't hit the broadside of a barn, or invest in an aging superstar with a penchant for dramatic injuries? It's a constant roller-coaster of scouting reports, injury updates, and pressuring your board with promises of grandeur - you know, your usual Tuesday. One of the great joys of Football Manager Touch 2021 lies in the new interaction system. Players now respond to your emotions, using cool gestures (and no, not the ones that end up with you banned at family gatherings). Create a lineup, cast spells on your players to help them realize their potential (expecto-competitio?), and whip up game strategies with more intricacies than a three-part harmony. The game has also doubled down on realism; welcome to xG or expected goals, a stat that tells you how many goals your team *should* have scored based on their chances. So if your striker trips over his shoelaces while attempting a penalty, don't worry, according to xG, he was always destined for failure. It's the football equivalent of 'your page wasn't meant to load' error when trying to tell your friends about that epic win. From launching recruitment galas to scouting international gems like a shady talent scout at a high school dance, you need a plethora of skills to pull this manager gig off. Decision-making, time management, and a strong resolve to resist yelling at your screen are all essential assets. Not to mention the skills required to manage your players' egos, like a soft diplomatic handshake followed by a swift kick up the backside when necessary!

Graphics

Graphically, calling Football Manager Touch 2021 'amazing' is like saying a waiter refilling your soda is a highlight of your date night; the focus here is on depth rather than flash. The interface is neat, with detailed stats displayed in a clean, easily navigable design. While it won't win any awards for the next-gen graphics (where's my photorealistic Lionel Messi?), it more than makes up for it with slick menus and a satisfying flow that keeps you hooked. The on-field action is represented in more of an abstracted manner, focusing on key moments rather than broadcasting a full 90 minutes, because, let's face it, no one's got time for that during their lunch break!

Conclusion

Football Manager Touch 2021 is a feast of challenges disguised as a management simulation. There's something exhilarating about feeling like you can reshape a club's future while knowing full well that it all hangs by a thread. Balancing tactics, managing lavish player egos, and juggling club budgets requires more than just casual gaming skills; it requires a mastery akin to a magician at a wedding. So, if you're up for a wild ride filled with the trauma of bad decisions and the glory of unexpected wins, then don't delay; grab your Switch and prepare to step into the ultimate armchair-wide realm. Remember, once you start managing, your social life might just take a dramatic nosedive. But hey, who needs friends when you can virtually win the Champions League, right?

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