Advantages: realistic and addictive Disadvantages: may be too complex for some
Championship Manager is one of the best selling computer games ever on any format. A football management simulation, the secret of its success is the pure depth of the statistics that it contains as well as its incredible addictiveness. Once you start guiding Nuneaton Borough to the dizzy heights of 17th in the Nationwide Conference League, you'll know what I mean... A number of people may play the game, although it is probably best played alone. ... ...have never tried this. Installing the game is relatively straightforward, and the manual gives sufficient details about how to do this. The country in which you wish to play in must firstly be selected, and there are choices as diverse as Norway and Argentina, as well as the more familiar countries like England and Spain. Several leagues can be selected at one time, (to enable you to play in different countries if things don't work out at Nuneaton, ...
stoffy 07.09.2001
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Advantages: Addictive, enjoyable, realistic, a real challenge Disadvantages: Too addictive!
...again once you've played on Championship Manager 1999/2000, an update of the immensely successful Championship Manager 3.
This is, quite simply, the finest management simulation ever. A quick run through of it's features will surely leave anyone who likes this genre even a bit salivating at the chops and dashing to the nearest computing shop with a big wad of banknotes.
The stats are meticulously researched and mind-boggling in their depth. Remember, ... ...times, and that is what Championship Manager 1999/200 is - realistic. Short of donning a suit and tie and begging your local club to "gimme six months, I won't let you down, I promise", this is as real as it gets at the moment. And, as you might have guessed by my gushing, frantic tone, it is massively addictive and has a vast, loyal army of fans. Fancy joining up? ...
AndrewDalton 12.06.2000
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Advantages: Was the best game ever, very addictive Disadvantages: Now usurped by CM 00/01, very addictive
I've had the experience of playing CM 99/00 for a year now and until lart October when I got CM 00/01 it was the best game I'd ever played. Maybe I'm a little blinkered, but CM is the only modern game I have on my hard drive. It may not have fancy graphics or stupid novelties like taking bribes, but what it has is realism closer than any game in any genre. The amount of people who are credited for work on the game is a testament to just how detailed ... ...be snapped up by clubs the world over because they do tend to spot quite a few excellent footballers at small clubs before they become famous. I expect Tonton Zola Moukoko to become a world-beater very soon!
Despite the huge amount of information and realism available, the game still adheres to the principles of CM 1. The interface is simple, uncluttered and devoid of fancy icons and the like. While the interface may be a world apart and far superior ...
kfingleton 10.01.2001
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Advantages: Very Comprehensive Disadvantages: None
...make your way into the Championship manager Hall of Fame your going to have to accumulate enough Manager Points and to do this your side will have to be consistently winning matches, have a high league position as well as making good progress in the cup competitions. ~~~Getting the sack~~~ Football managers get the sack and that is the harsh reality of life. In almost all cases it will be as a consequence of failing to reach the standards set out ... ...the truly great managers there inevitably comes a time to move on. There is no way you should underestimate the difficulty in taking up this position abroad. You'll have to get use to the new country as well as the rules and competitions. ~~~Your Staff~~~ *Assistant Manager-The second most important member of the managerial team. He's also the manger of your reserve team. *Coaches- Your coaches are entrusted with the responsibility of taking the ...
codename47 19.02.2001
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Advantages: addictive, comprehensive in all respects, brilliant game if you like fooball management sims Disadvantages: You may not be seen leaving your computer for spells of a few weeks at a time!
This (the 99/00 edition) is probably the most comprehensive football management sim of all time. There is such an extensive database of players and managers its unbelievable. The 99/00 edition has a few extra features also on top of the standard CM3 edition, including the ability to fine players, players having more input to you as manager about their present feelings and also the ability for players to do a 'Pierre Van Hooijdonk' and go AWOL if ... ...such an addictive element to this game. I find though that I very much play it in fits and starts. For example I may have 2 or 3 weeks where i'll play it a few hours a day but then I may never touch it again for another fortnight, possibly through playing it so much that I need a break from it. Another plus side to it is that it contains data from loads of leagues from all around the world. Also you can run background leagues so you can keep upto ...
CyrixDes 08.09.2000
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Advantages: huge player databases, loads of options Disadvantages: Bewildering at first
It does take a long time to install....and to start your first game.. ..it seems hard to navigate at first... but once you get in...you'll play nothing else for months.
I won this on a competitions website and was v. pleased as it had been recommended by a friend. I was surprised by how long it took to get started - and for a while had difficulty finding various options.
Bear with it, though, and you will be amazed at the depth, and the amount ... ...selling players - the best bit of the game, and winning. Start with a big team - so it's a bit easier - i didn't win any of my first games for ages, and then move down the divisions for a challenge.
It is fantastic, esp. @ £20 and will give hours of gameplay.
P.S. Mads Jorgensen, Javier Saviola. ...
WrexhamAFC 15.07.2000
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Advantages: Wonderful addictive Disadvantages: There are none
Championship Manager. The two words say it all. It is without doubt the best football manager game on the PC at the moment. It is obviously going to be surpassed at some point by the next one in the sequence. The two brothers have cornered the market with this wonderfully realistic view of football. It is somehow wonderfully addictive (I'm still playing it in the 2012/13 season). It is well worth the money for it. I might however be tempted to wait ...
pmytcmdc 15.09.2000
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The most potent force in gaming?, i would have to agree!. Whoever says that this game is not addictive is a little white liar. This is gaming at its best i actually think this game was made to warp the minds of men of all ages all over britain. I mean the utter realness which comes through the game (i.e. the players fines etc..) is aweinspiring and very emotionally provoking. I've actually had to stop and think this is only a game when i buy zidane ... ...won the league and feel extremely proud of myself and my players. Oh the times ive had with champ man you would never even dream of it. What you have'nt tried it? by heck you must be on a different planet. Go down to the local game store and get this now! ...
paulmcdaid 09.09.2000
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Advantages: Detailing and everything Disadvantages: Omission of Turkish league in current version
...in the current episodes of Championship Manager which is a little disappointing.
For those of you that have not played nor seen Championship Manager, it is a game where you can manage teams from all over the globe, from almost every league, and there are hundreds of players to choose from. From David Beckham from Manchester United right down to Tim Wilkes from Telford, they all have detailed stats allowing you to hand-pick your chosen squad and, ...
fiisch 25.08.2000
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Advantages: Takes over your life Disadvantages: Takes over your life
...latest instalment in the wonderful Championship Manager series. I have been playing Champ Man in it's various forms since 1993, and it is a wonderfully addictive game. It has achieved cult status in our household, being known as "that f*cking game" by my better half because of the length of time i spend playing the game and her obvious lack of understanding as to the intricate nature of the transfer market. Currently I am playing as the manager of ...
millsy 15.08.2000
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Advantages: The total nuts Disadvantages: You will never ever leave the room
Well - what can we say. Has there ever been a more addictive, thorough, well designed and in-depth game as this. As addictive as Tetris, as exhilarating as something really exhilarating and as well put together as the Japanese economy. It comprises every team ever - from the Thai Farmers Bank through to the small teams that no one has ever heard of such as Man Utd? Completetly up to date, completely addictive and compulsive - the pure nuts. Look ...
Howitza 11.08.2000
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Advantages: good play Disadvantages: long time to load
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astokes512 30.07.2000
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Advantages: A completely brilliant game which will last more than a football seasen. Disadvantages: You need at least 128MB of RAM to enable all 16 leagues
...them could prepare me for Championship Manager 1999/00. Since the days of the Amega and Premier Manager 2 which was one of the best managerial games around until the champ manager series became established I had always played football manager games, so once I bought my PC I rused out and bought Premier Manager 98 and totaly enjoyed the game but it was too easy. Next I bought Ultimate soccer manager 98, not a bad game but it didn't have the polished ... ...my class was raving about Championship Manager 3 so I thought that I had better loook into it and I discovered the next installment of the series was soon to be released----Championship Manager 1999/00. Once I installed the game I was very eager to start playing it and the first thing I noticed was the amount of leagues in it. (16 to be exact) From the English Premiership to Serie A in Italy and all the lower leagues in these respective coountries. ...
jambo5000 16.07.2000
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Advantages: very realistic Disadvantages: too many variables
Championship manager 99/00 marks a great change in the championship manager series. The hole championship manager game has been redesigned. The game has become more in depth, allowing you to control more aspects of your chosen club. Although there are a lot more things you can control the game is still easy to get into, but Championship Manager 99/00 is a lot harder than the previous Championship manager games. You can control teams from many different ... ...the sheer amount of variables in the game. You can hire staff such as coaches and scouts and set them to work how you want them to do. You also have to watch out for your chairman, different chairmen have different stats so some expect instant results, making it not uncommon to get the sack in your first season. ...
Thechain 04.08.2000
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I have been playing Championship Manager for as long as I can remember it is by far the greatest management game ever.In fact it is so good it isn't worth buying any other management game because none come close. Even CM1 is better than any other management game. CM9900 is suberb, any CM fan will love this and settle in to it quickly. You can play almost any league in the world and buy any player. The game is so hard to stop playing and will ruin ...
bigrennie 24.09.2000
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