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Championship Manager 2008
Released On: Nov 6, 2007
68
6.5
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
68
22% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
67% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
68
22% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
67% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Convincing, well presented and has a new swagger about it. Impressive. [Christmas 2007, p.68]
Whilst the problems mean that the developers might not have quite managed to build a wonderwall, this is definitely a game you shouldn't let slide away.
Despite its flaws, CM08 is easily BGS's best game to date and is a commendable step forward for the series. Fun and accessible, it provides a decent alternative to the complexities of Football Manager. However, a weak tactical spine and the hit and miss match engine negate the need for any serious tactical tinkering, meaning that while its personality may be split, its mainstream characteristics still dominate its make-up.
If however, you're after a management game that's highly accessible, requires only a modicum of tactical tinkering, allows you to buy the players that you really want and enables you to enjoy instant success and thrilling match highlights, then you should certainly consider opting for CM2008.
Since BGS took over the Champ Man series they have improved their game from a sure-fire relegation favourite, to a middle of the table side which is knocking on the door of European football. If these improvements continue, next year's game will be sure to bring home some silverware.
Eidos and Beautiful Game Studios are getting there. It’s a slow process yes, but they are getting closer. If they can concentrate on more of the basic stuff, team talks and being more interactive with players, rather than on the fancy stuff such as the 3D matches, then next years match could be a close one.
The only relation to what Championship Manager used to be and what it is now is the name. All the talent left with Sports Interactive.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
6.5
25% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
63% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
13% Negative
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1 Rating
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 User Ratings
6.5
25% Positive
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
63% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
13% Negative
1 Rating
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Summary (Currently available in the UK/EU only) Championship Manager2008 offers a streamlined and constant gameplay experience to the player, free of unnecessary delays. Furthermore following on from its debut appearance in Championship Manager 2007, ProZone is back as a fully integrated Post Match Analysis tool which isolates the key factors th...
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Nov 6, 2007
Developer:
- Beautiful Game Studios
Publisher: GamersGate
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