Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Developers: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
- Publishers: Konami
Pro Evolution Soccer Management (2006) is a football management game developed by Konami and published by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox in 2006. It is the only football management game released by Konami as a spin-off of the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
The game allows players to take control of a football club and manage all aspects of the club’s operation, including player recruitment, team selection, and match tactics. Players can also create their own custom teams and compete against other players online.
Pro Evolution Soccer Management was poorly received by critics, with many criticizing the game’s lack of depth and features. The game was also criticized for its poor graphics and user interface.
Gameplay
Pro Evolution Soccer Management is a football management game that allows players to take control of a football club and manage all aspects of the club’s operation. Players can choose to manage a club from a variety of leagues around the world, including the English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, and the Italian Serie A.
Once players have chosen a club, they will be responsible for managing all aspects of the club’s operation, including:
- Player recruitment: Players can buy and sell players in order to improve their squad.
- Team selection: Players can select the team that will play in each match.
- Match tactics: Players can set the team’s formation and tactics for each match.
- Training: Players can train their players to improve their skills.
- Finances: Players need to manage the club’s finances in order to stay afloat.
Players can also create their own custom teams and compete against other players online.
Reception
Pro Evolution Soccer Management was poorly received by critics, with many criticizing the game’s lack of depth and features. The game was also criticized for its poor graphics and user interface.
IGN gave the game a score of 5/10, saying “Pro Evolution Soccer Management is a shallow and uninspired football management game that fails to live up to the standards set by other games in the genre.”
GameSpot gave the game a score of 4/10, saying “Pro Evolution Soccer Management is a disappointing effort from Konami. The game is shallow and uninspired, and it fails to offer anything new or innovative to the football management genre.”
Legacy
Pro Evolution Soccer Management was a commercial failure, and it is unlikely that Konami will release a sequel. The game’s failure is likely due to its poor reception from critics and gamers.
Despite its failure, Pro Evolution Soccer Management remains a cult classic among some fans of the Pro Evolution Soccer series. The game’s unique gameplay and features have attracted a small but dedicated following.
Conclusion
Pro Evolution Soccer Management is a flawed but unique football management game. The game’s lack of depth and features may put off some players, but its unique gameplay and features may appeal to fans of the Pro Evolution Soccer series.
Review Score
5/10
