“The clocks have gone back in the UK and the leaves are turning golden yellow, so you know what that means. The latest edition of Football Manager is nearly here and after vocal discontent over Sports Interactive’s last entry in the beloved management simulation series, the anticipation ahead of Football Manager 27 is even greater. FM26 received heavy criticism from sections of its fanbase due to a departure from the immersive experience that played such a vital role in making previous editions tick. There were too many click-throughs and pop-ups, and while some players managed to get to grips with new menu layouts, the special sauce that made Football Manager more than just a match simulator was missing. I still managed 571 hours compared to my average of 632 hours across eight FM games starting from FM17, so understand that this review is not coming from an FM26 hater but someone who was able to have fun with it despite its flaws. But, does FM27 feel like Football Manager again? Are there enough additions to make it a fresh experience? Is it worth your time and money? I had five hours with the new game via developers Sports Interactive to find out, so let’s get into it. …”
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