I have played every version of Championship Manager there ever was. Every game was a stepping-stone for the next and CM4 was no exception. I purchased the game from Virgin Megastores for £19.99 in September 2003.
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in history.Championship Manager 4 has arrived. Can you cope with the challenges of the league and the expectations of the board and fans? Can you deal with the demands of players and agents? Or will you collapse under the pressure, another mid-season casualty?Accept the challenge: take the reins at the club of your choice and lead your squad onwards. And remember, you're only as good as your last game. The brand new game in the massively successful Championship Manager series with 39 national leagues, and more than 200,000 players and staff, the world of football lies at your fingertips.Transfers, tactics, training, coaches, scouts and the crucial match: there is no more complete and accurate football management game!Brand new 2D match view lets you see exactly where your tactics succeed or fail.
Championship Manager 4is the latest in the long line of football sims to come out of the ... more
Eidos/Sports Interactive Games doors, and followers of the ever popular series will not be disappointed. With over 200,000 players and staff across 39 national leagues, footy fans will delight in the level of detail once again realised--in fact to some it might be slightly mind boggling.New to the game are a number of features including a 2-D match mode that allows you to watch the game unfold, giving you the chance to manage and change positions accordingly when it comes to passing and shooting tactics. Greater emphasis has been placed on training, and the game gives you the chance to assign specific schedules. This of course gives you even more responsibility in making your players "match fit" for the season ahead, and towards the end of the season your decisions become crucial if you plan to get your boys promoted.Other new additions include an enhanced contract negotiation system, a more efficient, easier-to-use network play arena and, for those who want it, a skinable interface.In short, this is the most in-depth football sim you'll find on the market. If you are a footy fan then this game will cost you plenty of sleep. For any fans wanting more from the series, the new features add much-needed elements, though they may just be a distraction to the hard-core stat fanatics that rush to buy this title every time it's updated. If you're a football fan this is a must, and if your not, give it a go; you might just love the nation's favourite game after all. --Jason Denwood
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CM4 - The only game a fan needs
Advantages: More challenging, more leagues, more control, extra realism and accuracy Disadvantages: Highly Addictive, initial bugs in the game
...have played every version of Championship Manager there ever was. Every game was a stepping-stone for the next and CM4 was no exception. I purchased the game from Virgin Megastores for £19.99 in September 2003.
Championship Manager 4 (CM4) had a lot of advertising “hype” around its 2003 release. Makers of the game promised an early release, but then failed to meet the deadline. Thus, the game was released in a hurry, with a lot of ... ...-
The makers of Championship Manager (EEDIOS/SIGames) offer excellent technical support through their websites and other links.
Bug fixes: -
As I mentioned earlier, this game does come with a lot of bugs/errors. The good news is that you can download files from the internet to fix all of these errors – what’s more – you can even upgrade the version of CM4 including new player transfers.
I have played every version of Championship Manager there ever was. Every game was a stepping-stone for the next and CM4 was no exception. I purchased the game from Virgin Megastores for £19.99 in September 2003.
Championship Manager 4 (CM4) had a lot of advertising “hype” around its 2003 release. Makers of the game promised an early release, but then failed to meet the deadline. Thus, the game was released in a hurry, with a lot of bugs/errors.
CM4 does offer the following exciting features: - 39 international leagues 200 000 + players/staff in the database 2-dimensional match view New transfer window deadlines New colour schemes More complete menus Extended linking of menus New training schedules More manager options Database size monitor
These are some of the new main features that the game has to offer. The user manual is also very helpful and complete. Because of the new complexity of the game, it does use a lot of your computer’s resources.
To ensure that CM4 runs on your PC, you must have the following minimum specification: - PIII Intel 600 MHz Windows 98/XP 64MB Ram (128 for XP) 32-bit graphics Direct X compatible soundcard This specification will allow you to play only one league with a small database. If you do not have Windows 98/XP, you might have trouble installing the game. To overcome this problem, you can download drivers from the Microsoft website (free) and install them to your existing Windows version.
The game is able to scan your computer specifications and then chooses the best setting for optimal performance. It is not recommended that you diverge from this. To get an even better performance, close all unnecessary tasks in your task-manager. This will free up more memory and the game will run faster.
Technical Support: - The makers of Championship Manager (EEDIOS/SIGames) offer excellent technical support through their websites and other links.
Bug fixes: - As I mentioned earlier, this game does come with a lot of bugs/errors. The good news is that you can download files from the internet to fix all of these errors – what’s more – you can even upgrade the version of CM4 including new player transfers.
I have downloaded many files to upgrade my game and I am happy to report that I have come across no more errors. I also enjoy the fact that the game is now updated to include the new player transfers (for example Hernan Crespo is at Chelsea etc.).
Playability: As the manager in this game, you now have greater control over your players and their contracts/training/future. You also have the option of taking control of the reserve and under 19 squads for your respective club side. The new tactics engine is fantastic and allows you to experiment with more varied styles of play. You can even customise the playing style for each individual player.
Transfer Markets: Depending on your computer specifications, you can have access to thousands of players in the transfer market. The new scouting system is even better than before and you will receive more advice from your staff with regards to purchasing a particular player or not.
You are also able to buy players by paying on a “hire-purchase” scheme. Transfer prices may also be give/demanded for player performance or appearance.
Be careful though, don’t spend too much of your club’s money as your chairman and shareholders will expect your results on the pitch to match your spending.
Player/Staff Relations: CM4 allows you to interact more with your players and staff. You can still issue warnings and fines, but with the downloads, you can even praise/criticise a player in public – through the media. You can also tempt your best staff members to stay on longer with the club by offering better contracts.
Actual Game: The actual game has even more statistics than before. You also have more speed and display options. The 2-dimensional match view option allows you to view how your tactics are working on the field. After match statistics are thorough and complete and now links up with the players value rating.
Competition/League Accuracy: The cup and league competitions for each nationality is as accurate as can be, especially with the download patches. You will also notice that the Champions League (if you are in it) will change to the current format after your first season in charge. If that doesn’t offer a sense of realism, then I don’t know what else does.
International games/management: You can still choose to manage an international team by clicking on the appropriate nationality option. A new development allows you to also protect your players from the rigours of International friendlies. For example, if you were managing Liverpool and Michael Owen is in top form for you and you cannot afford to lose him through injury – you can issue orders for him with regards to how much international friendly matches you want him to play. However, he might lose patience with you or it could work out to your favour – it’s all up to you – you have total autonomy.
Final Summary: I have played this game over and over and am still never ever going to get bored with it. It is truly addictive and the new features make the game more accurate and challenging.
I will continue to play and buy new Championship Manager games as I want to prove to myself that I am better than Gerard Houllier at managing Liverpool or Sven at managing England.
This is the new generation of Championship Manager games and the sign of things to come and is definitely for all football lovers. Even if you’ve never owned it before – when you buy it, you will wonder how you ever did without it.
I recommend this game to loyal fans of Championship Manager and also to the new comers – buy it – you won’t be disappointed.
Advantages: Addictive. Very addictive. Is that an advantage? Disadvantages: slower than previous title.
...read many games reviews on Championship Manager and all have rated the game highly. It deserves all the praise it has received. ~THE GAME~
Eidos describes the game as ‘The Most Important Game Of Your Life’. Well, yes that’s true but I believe the phrase ‘The most addictive game of your life’ would be a more accurate connection to the game. Do I really need to describe the objectives of the game? Every football fan knows what the game is all about, ... ...to the next section).
Championship Manager 4 is a very realistic football management game. You manage a team of your choice, for many that will be the team you support (That’s Chelsea for me). You have a choice of teams from 39 national leagues. Once you’ve chosen your team you are presented with your squad at which point you should examine thoroughly and decide if you need to make any transfers. Available transfer funds can be limited for some ...
ScottyG 12.08.2003
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Advantages: Next installment of the best football management game ever. Disadvantages: just some minor improvements.
...the first few instalments of championship manager you will already know how good a game it actually is. As far as in-depth management games go you cannot get better than championship manager for realism and enjoyment.
I have spent months of my life on this game playing with myself or with my friends and since buying the original have bought every update and am still enjoying it.
The games engine is based around statistic and number crunching with ... ...into the game. For Championship manager old boys to navigate around “Championship manager 4” is only slightly different in the way it is set out, but in fact it will take you seconds to know where to look for everything. For the newcomers you will think oh my god what do I do now. I would strongly advise to spend over an hour just looking at the different menus and playing with it to navigate your way around. You have complete control and once you ...
bebcho 26.10.2003
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Advantages: Simply the best Disadvantages: can run slowly on some computers
...life back. You bring find even the most pathetic points of success taste all the sweeter. One week before mt dissertation was due in at University I won the First Divison Championship with Luton, the fans were chanting my name. It was one of the happiest days of my life. ...
pdoyle007 03.09.2003
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Advantages: More of everything that CM01/02 had plus a 2D match engine Disadvantages: Slower and needs patches from SIGames.com website
...basics out of the way, Championship Manager 4 is available for around £25 and it runs on (as a minimum): P3 - 600 or equivalent
Windows 98/XP
64MB (128 with XP)
However the recommendation is for P4 - 1Ghz or equivalent and 256 MB RAM.
I'm running the game on a P3 1.3Ghz, Windows 98, 128 MB RAM. If I'd written this review shortly after I installed CM4 (not long after release) then the review would contain nothing but compliments. Compared to CM01/02 ... ...then don't buy this. Championship Manager 4 is hard! The transfer market is incredibly realistic which means little money available for most clubs and very strict wage structures. Added to that is more realism from computer-controlled clubs. No more selling their players to you for stupidly low prices. You may see a player you want, his stats are amazing, you want him. His value is a very reasonable £1.5m. But when you enquire about him the club ...
smnhicks 06.08.2003
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Advantages: Return of the greatest computer game ever! Disadvantages: It's slowed down and lost a touch of the fizz
A Review of Championship Manager 4
Made by: Eidos
Price: £30-£35
www.championshipmanager.co.uk
Seeing as how it is some two months since Championship Manager 4 was released I thought I would take stock of the situation and pen a review. For those that don’t know what Championship Manager (ChampMan as I will doubtless lazily start referring to it during this piece) is, I shall endeavour to explain. Basically it is a state-of-the-art, football ... ...The all-singing, all-dancing, ChampMan4.
Championship Manager first entered my consciousness back in about 1992. For many years my knackered old 386 IBM (which was state of the art then) used to crawl along playing the most brilliantly simplistic, yet thorough football game I’d ever played. At the time no one I knew of played the game…in fact no one had even heard of it. It was like being a Mormon; you think you are on to a brilliant thing but no ...
andystrong 07.05.2003
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Product details
Age
3+
Publisher
Eidos Interactive
Genre
Sports; Simulation
Sub Genre
Football; Management Sim
Release Date
28th March 2003
EAN
5032921018418; 5032921019569; 5050740020146
Operating System
Windows 98 / NT / XP / Me
Manufacturer's product description
Championship Manager 4 is the latest in the long line of football sims to come out of the Eidos/Sports Interactive Games doors, and followers of the ever popular series will not be disappointed. With over 200,000 players and staff across 39 national leagues, footy fans will delight in the level of detail once again realised--in fact to some it might be slightly mind boggling. New to the game are a number of features including a 2-D match mode that allows you to watch the game unfold, giving you the chance to manage and change positions accordingly when it comes to passing and shooting tactics. Greater emphasis has been placed on training, and the game gives you the chance to assign specific schedules. This of course gives you even more responsibility in making your players "match fit" for the season ahead, and towards the end of the season your decisions become crucial if you plan to get your boys promoted. Other new additions include an enhanced contract negotiation system, a more efficient easier-to-use network play arena and, for those who want it, a skinable interface. In short, this is the most in-depth football sim you'll find on the market. If you are a footy fan then this game will make you loose plenty of sleep. The new features add much-needed elements for the fan base that want more, though they may just be a distraction to the hard-core stat fanatics that rush to buy this title every time it's updated. If you're a football fan this is a must, and if your not, give it a go, you might just love the nation's favourite game after all. --Jason Denwood Championship Manager 4 is the next generation of football management games, offering more players, leagues and competitions than any other title. For the first time ever in the series, Championship Manager 4 features a real-time 2D match engine enabling you to make tactical decisions as the action unfolds. Watch the whole 90 minutes in real time or choose to view crucial match highlights. In addition, this version introduces a whole host of new management options and features to offer an unparalleled level of detail. Championship Manager 4 provides the option to fully customise the training of your team, enabling managers to assign specific schedules. Other new additions include an enhanced contract negotiation system, a more efficient, easy-to-use network game option and totally skinable interface. Developed in close association with former Republic of Ireland and Liverpool star Ray Houghton to guarantee ultimate realism, Championship Manager 4 is the greatest leap the series has ever taken.
