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| Worldwide Soccer Manager 2008 | 
 enlarge | From: Sega of America, Inc.
Category: Video Games
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $15.56
You Save: $14.43 (48%)
New (16) Used (3) from $11.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 6572
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Xp, Macintosh
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.1
MPN: 6662
UPC: 010086852172
EAN: 0010086852172
ASIN: B000W2UJ2A
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Tough Game, but amazing December 28, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
For those of you who have played the Worldwide Soccer Manager/Football Manager series, you know what you're getting here. The 08 version is exactly what one would expect, an update of the 07 rosters with a few new features to make the game run better (calendar, transfer centre, etc.) So far, it's been harder for me than 07 (I have been fired twice), but that's a great feature, because it will take time for me to get good, and it will make winning just that much better.
For anyone who has never played this game, its amazing. Despite the fact that my friends constantly make fun of me for playing a soccer game where you don't actually play the game, this game is incredibly fun and exciting. The detail level is so immense, you can literally spend hours and hours improving your team, not to mention learning a lot more about soccer across the world. For any at least moderate soccer fan or someone who wants to get more into it, I could not recommend this more highly.
Soccer Review December 26, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Christmas present was well received and if this product is anything like the earlier version (it has features that are appear to be much more advanced) my husband will enjoy this product for an endless amount of hours. Since we have yet to load this onto the new Mac, I can not tell you any more.
 Definately worth it! December 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this game for my husband. He has been living in the United states with me for the last 3 1/2 years, and is originally from Wales. When he came over he had his trusted (and then current) version of Championship Manager ('03-'04) and has completely worn that one out. That was the last game (I believe) SI was apart of before the split and then merge with Sega. This game has amazing graphics and is well worth the money spent! My husband had tears in his eyes when I gave it to him. :-)
Worldwide Soccer Torture 2008 December 1, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This game is amazing in the comprehensiveness of the database - the ratings of all the players are accurate and unbelievable. Unfortunately, this game is downright addicting and way too difficult.
I think you could assemble the greatest team of all-time and watch them lose to a low Blue Square Premier team because, among other things, every player's morale somehow is very poor. The opposing goalie makes 30 saves against you, and the other team gets one chance and scores. If you manage that same Blue Square team and play Manchester United, you'll lose 9-0. The creators of this game are out to torture you.
Besides that, this is definitely the most realistic simulation game of soccer around in terms of the inner workings of the game (transfers, etc.) and nowhere else could you find such wonderful player ratings of players' mental and physical attributes.
A great game, but not fun - a paradox in a way - the creators need to improve on this!!!!!
Very, very good, still waiting for great November 21, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love the Football Manager (Soccer) Manager series. I've spent countless, and I mean countless, hours playing this game through many, many seasons. The beauty of the game is the incredible database of players and the interaction you have with other teams. It just never grows old. Players ask to be dealt, other players want on your team, you try to win and keep everyone happy... My only complaint, and this has been made before, is that the changes from year to year are relatively minor. The new skin I don't like. It's just not as intuitive as it has been in the past or can be. Some of the "buttons" that should be prominent and responsive are just not there, and you have to drag and click. It's not the end of the world, but it's a slight pain. I also hoped that we'd finally see a major update to game action. I'm not asking for realistic players, but just better sounds, animation, etc.. Perhaps it's too much to ask with the sheer size of the player database. I would hate for them to cut corners there, or make the game to slow to play by adding too much game action. Still, there has to be a better way to make gameplay even more exciting and have it come with a bigger feel. With all this said, if you love soccer and being a manager, this is the game to get. Get ready for same late nights!!
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