Football Manager 2014

 PC
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2013
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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 297 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 133 out of 297
  2. Mixed: 55 out of 297
  3. Negative: 109 out of 297

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  1. darksoul1111
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    it is better than the other ff13 with some good improvement. it is not a perfect game by far but the best football sim out there. So if you are a new to the serie get this one you will have a good time. my personal view is that this game can be compared to a civiliation serie not to pardox game such as the excellent crusader king 2 or the europa universlast 4. to sum up this is a halveit is better than the other ff13 with some good improvement. it is not a perfect game by far but the best football sim out there. So if you are a new to the serie get this one you will have a good time. my personal view is that this game can be compared to a civiliation serie not to pardox game such as the excellent crusader king 2 or the europa universlast 4. to sum up this is a halve way between a casual and hardcore simulatiob game.… Expand
  2. Uzumakitony
    Nov 3, 2013
    10
    It still has a long way to go but comparing it to FM 13 it has greatly improved. Although they are not always right (Like the case of Christopher Samba who became a superstar in the game but ended up in the lower division in reality) but at least 85% of the time they're spot on.
  3. AdityaMookerjee
    Nov 27, 2013
    10
    This is a Sega PC game, at least the one that I have. I haven't seen a game quite anything like this. The game uses databases like Fritz 13 does. And, if you have a change of mind, about stopping a game, and starting again, you can look unusual online. I was playing Bayern F. C., before the P. C. crash, and I was wanting Rummenigge, the Club President, to be the icon that he is.
  4. TommyGrim77
    Mar 8, 2014
    10
    I had some doubts before I got it because of the bad user review, but after playing for 50 hours so far, I have to say this game is fun, addictive and not for the faint heart. Man this game is the most complex game I have ever played with. Its crazy, I have played for 14 hours without stop, wrote 3 A4 pages with my plans and notes etc. I love these kind of games. Whoever gives bad score isI had some doubts before I got it because of the bad user review, but after playing for 50 hours so far, I have to say this game is fun, addictive and not for the faint heart. Man this game is the most complex game I have ever played with. Its crazy, I have played for 14 hours without stop, wrote 3 A4 pages with my plans and notes etc. I love these kind of games. Whoever gives bad score is just simply suck at this game. Oh and btw those "game-breaking bugs" have been fixed. Game is fluid, did not see any bugs yet and I also feel that the match engine works realistic-ly, and it behaves as I control tactics very well.… Expand
  5. Bjorn77
    Nov 5, 2013
    9
    Like the game and played it for a full season now. It has flaws however... First you win and all are in awe then you lose a few matches and still well above standard for that team and players want to talk that they think you are not doing well. Thank god they are all settled with the exact same conversation line "I am going to turn it around, hold on, it will be ok" And then the littleLike the game and played it for a full season now. It has flaws however... First you win and all are in awe then you lose a few matches and still well above standard for that team and players want to talk that they think you are not doing well. Thank god they are all settled with the exact same conversation line "I am going to turn it around, hold on, it will be ok" And then the little peeps are happy again... But come on.... 6 of them in a row.... while in 5th place with a team that never ever would be in 5th place in real life? 1 Player even asked for a transfer and left... It doesn't make sence at all. I thought AI could be way better then that.

    And why o why am I getting Brazilian players all the time.... Every day someone offers a Brazilian player to me. At first I was OK, but now wen I see a Brazilian There are other nations to you know!    … Expand
  6. Vermillion
    Sep 2, 2014
    9
    When it comes to football manager simulators, there isn't any better series than the Football Manager series. Especially now that EA has ceased releasing new FIFA Manager games, there won't be any competition left for SI. Although this somewhat worries me, every new FM release typically includes a plethora of gameplay and match engine improvements. FM14 is as addicting as its predecessorsWhen it comes to football manager simulators, there isn't any better series than the Football Manager series. Especially now that EA has ceased releasing new FIFA Manager games, there won't be any competition left for SI. Although this somewhat worries me, every new FM release typically includes a plethora of gameplay and match engine improvements. FM14 is as addicting as its predecessors (currently 486 hours played). The game is highly realistic and includes very accurate player stats. The match engine is far from perfect, though. My main complaint is that, at times, players make the weirdest mistakes.… Expand
  7. Gamexplosion
    Oct 30, 2013
    9
    Ancora una volta sigames riuscita a migliorare un prodotto che sul mercato non ha concorrenza da sempre, Football Manager 2014, se siete amanti del genere possiamo assicurarvi che questo gioco vi terrà letteralmente incollati al monitor per un anno intero riuscendo ad appassionarvi sempre di più man mano che la vostra carrierà da allenatore si protrarrà nel tempo. Insomma i fan dellaAncora una volta sigames riuscita a migliorare un prodotto che sul mercato non ha concorrenza da sempre, Football Manager 2014, se siete amanti del genere possiamo assicurarvi che questo gioco vi terrà letteralmente incollati al monitor per un anno intero riuscendo ad appassionarvi sempre di più man mano che la vostra carrierà da allenatore si protrarrà nel tempo. Insomma i fan della serie questa volta non avranno nulla che li deluderà, anzi troveranno solo novità che li renderanno entusiasti ancora una volta della scelta fatta.… Expand
  8. YBTHEKING
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    Best version to date!!!

    I think the overview in the game is great and the more options in the game, offer you a greater experience than previos versions of this fantastic game... I cannot let it go, i simply have to build up my team and the focus on youth is just super. I really enjoy it and cannot wait untill tomorrow, so i can play again.. I am a FM veteran and close to 40 years    Best version to date!!!

    I think the overview in the game is great and the more options in the game, offer you a greater experience than previos versions of this fantastic game...

    I cannot let it go, i simply have to build up my team and the focus on youth is just super. I really enjoy it and cannot wait untill tomorrow, so i can play again..

    I am a FM veteran and close to 40 years old, but i feel like a kid again     … Expand
  9. Fabioke
    Dec 28, 2013
    9
    Still the best football management game out there, only some minor bugs that are going to be ironed out in the following patches. As a developer myself(not game unfortunately) I can only dream of achieving this level of craftsmanship.
  10. Brosman
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    I cant play this game to save my life, but the depth here is nothing short of insane. This game will definitely be great in the right hands. One of the best sports sims out there.
  11. hrster
    Nov 28, 2013
    8
    I will admit that I have not played any games in the series except for Football Manager Handheld and I really enjoy it, but due to me not having a high-end PC the saving is very slow. In-game AI is also not very smart at times, but these do not really deter from the experience.
  12. giltinas
    Dec 13, 2013
    8
    FM series are core games. They save their basic outlines each turn, so we must kaccept the fact that FM14 likes FM13, FM13 likes FM12 etc. Some of the points are; the game's 3D motor is evolved since 2013 and in FM2014; we can't see any difference. About transfer offers, the "put out a feeler" option is much much better. Now, we can get rid of frustrating transfer expectancies and makeFM series are core games. They save their basic outlines each turn, so we must kaccept the fact that FM14 likes FM13, FM13 likes FM12 etc. Some of the points are; the game's 3D motor is evolved since 2013 and in FM2014; we can't see any difference. About transfer offers, the "put out a feeler" option is much much better. Now, we can get rid of frustrating transfer expectancies and make more estimates which closer to reality. The prizes of footballers are a bit exaggerated (especially the wages), but generally acceptable.
    Not much positive; but the game still meets expectations with great challenge.    … Expand
  13. nikolawesthamkg
    Jan 23, 2014
    8
    There's a still a lot of work to go on. I just think the are deliberately prolonging the improvement of the game, so they could improve them in years to come... But i think that as always its a lot of fun... I enjoyed almost every minute of it. I would like if they could just hire me for one day, to explain them all what to add in the game! :)
  14. chow8100
    Mar 17, 2014
    8
    Getting more complicated, player price is sky price when want to purchase players. Getting better and better for FM lover...................................................
  15. enf0rcer
    Jul 14, 2014
    8
    A great game. But i feel Sports Interactive could have done better. The game seems a lot slower on my Macbook than the 2013 version. The new features arent that impressive either. So at this moment i rather play 2013 with an updated database.

    If you dont own Football Manager yet, do buy it though. It simply the best Football Manager game.
  16. theSamau5
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    I've read a lot of these reviews and as well as others I've been playing FM since CM. The game has not improved since 2013 or prior in terms of the match engine and the interface. I get the feeling that because FM2014 is a lot more advanced than the others and you can't just put the best team out and expect to win, people are reviewing this from a perspective that they cannot win. As I'veI've read a lot of these reviews and as well as others I've been playing FM since CM. The game has not improved since 2013 or prior in terms of the match engine and the interface. I get the feeling that because FM2014 is a lot more advanced than the others and you can't just put the best team out and expect to win, people are reviewing this from a perspective that they cannot win. As I've said it is a lot more advanced and there are many factors that need more attention when going into match and managing your club. I have based this review on a positive and negative perspective.… Expand
  17. drlowdon
    Jun 1, 2014
    7
    If you want a football management game then there is only really one option nowadays, and this series is it. It is leagues ahead of what little competition remains in the genre and, as with each new instalment; there are a few new features to slightly tweak and streamline the gameplay, as well as better integration with Steam to make online multiplayer easier to set up.

    To be honest    If you want a football management game then there is only really one option nowadays, and this series is it. It is leagues ahead of what little competition remains in the genre and, as with each new instalment; there are a few new features to slightly tweak and streamline the gameplay, as well as better integration with Steam to make online multiplayer easier to set up.

    To be honest however, unless you are really worried about having all the up to date players, you could pick up any of the Football Manager titles since the 3D match engine was introduced in about 2010 and it would make much difference. My hope is that at some point either this series or another tries to do something different as, having played management games since I was about ten years old, I am starting to lose interest in the genre.    … Expand
  18. raggamuffin
    Nov 6, 2013
    7
    Better than FM13, worse than FM2012, doesn't even come close to earlier FM's. Might as well download updated squads if you can find for 2012 and earlier FM's rather than paying for this.
  19. NatMarshall14
    Dec 13, 2013
    7
    I have been playing the FM franchise since 09 and i have to say it is by far my most favorite simulation game around. FM14 is a solid game, no doubt about that but I feel like Sega have yet to really invest enough time and money into making this game different to the previous ones. there is a slight change in Graphics but still the in game graphics are not great. this game like the othersI have been playing the FM franchise since 09 and i have to say it is by far my most favorite simulation game around. FM14 is a solid game, no doubt about that but I feel like Sega have yet to really invest enough time and money into making this game different to the previous ones. there is a slight change in Graphics but still the in game graphics are not great. this game like the others will still consume a huge amount of your time.… Expand
  20. Dragon_Fly
    Jun 9, 2014
    7
    I like this game but, it's not designed for a novice who has never played Soccer before; even worse to be trying to manage a soccer team. Wrestling with the board is the least of my problems. Figuring out how to positively impact the teams ability to win is my biggest problem. It would have been nice if they allowed an option to own a team rather than sitting there fighting the boardI like this game but, it's not designed for a novice who has never played Soccer before; even worse to be trying to manage a soccer team. Wrestling with the board is the least of my problems. Figuring out how to positively impact the teams ability to win is my biggest problem. It would have been nice if they allowed an option to own a team rather than sitting there fighting the board all the time. Also, while this game is far more comprehensively detailed (IE. one can use more and train for formations for a match; this can not be done in Fifa Manager) and I'd say even more realistic than Fifa Manager, I think I will be sticking with the Fifa Manager franchise until they make this game a little less hardcore; I easily lost 10 hours of my life and I didn't even make it to the regular season! But, I will admit that this game is pleasantly immersive. Just do not forget to leave autosaves on and save backups. No matter how great your computer is, the game will crash and the save will get corrupted; manually going into the files:
    Documents>>Sports Interactive>>Football Manager 2014>>Games>>Restore Previous Version will be the only way to salvage a would be ruined game save.

    But if I was aspiring to be a real Futbol Manager, this would be the game to tinker with above all others...    … Expand
  21. Gamercritic777
    Oct 31, 2015
    7
    I have spent many hours on this game. I originally started playing championship manager 2002 ( i think it was). The idea is great, gameplay as good as can be i guess without competition. The big let down is the simulation aspect, which is a pretty huge part of it. During the match the sim is incredibly poor with odd things happening constantly. Tactics should be a big part of the game, butI have spent many hours on this game. I originally started playing championship manager 2002 ( i think it was). The idea is great, gameplay as good as can be i guess without competition. The big let down is the simulation aspect, which is a pretty huge part of it. During the match the sim is incredibly poor with odd things happening constantly. Tactics should be a big part of the game, but the game gives you an unfair/unneeded advantage at the start. You can play the worst team with worst tactics but still win 3-0 on all games. After those first 6 or so matches it changes, but as no matter what system you use you always win you don't really see how bad your tactic is. Making it very hard to tweak, or find a solution to your poor form. Don't get me wrong, i have gotten promotion with teams such as weston super mare several times, so i am not bad at the game. But that aspect ruins it a bit for me. Also attributes don't really do much. All the time i see pace 6 outrun a pace 12 player, or a 6 header head a ball past a 14 header defender. Players with low attributes become topscorers etc… Expand
  22. eefeef
    Sep 3, 2023
    7
    2014 is the first FM series I've enjoyed, but it falls far short of 2012. This is because it's a little less fun for tactical variety.
  23. Woolee
    Sep 28, 2021
    7
    Ive changed my mind once again, this game, despite the latest patch is an absolute trainwreck. FM13 is more polished than this. The most stuIve changed my mind once again, this game, despite the latest patch is an absolute trainwreck. FM13 is more polished than this. The most stupidest occurs. Right now I cant give my players new contracts cause my board thinks we have spent enough, notIve changed my mind once again, this game, despite the latest patch is an absolute trainwreck. FM13 is more polished than this. The most stuIve changed my mind once again, this game, despite the latest patch is an absolute trainwreck. FM13 is more polished than this. The most stupidest occurs. Right now I cant give my players new contracts cause my board thinks we have spent enough, not realizing that this is not a newpidest occurs. Right now I cant give my players new contracts cause my board thinks we have spent enough, not realizing that this is not a new… Expand
  24. Siradriak
    Dec 7, 2013
    6
    Whilst a lot of the interface, transfers, tactics and options are much better than previous versions, including the fact that your players aren't all cursed with horribly low self esteem and ask for transfers constantly. The simple fact is the game engine does some inexplicably stupid things.

    It's especially noticeable with defenders, letting balls just roll by them, crossing the pitch    Whilst a lot of the interface, transfers, tactics and options are much better than previous versions, including the fact that your players aren't all cursed with horribly low self esteem and ask for transfers constantly. The simple fact is the game engine does some inexplicably stupid things.

    It's especially noticeable with defenders, letting balls just roll by them, crossing the pitch erratically and running into each other with surprising repetition. Other gripes include the fact it took over 20 penalty spot kicks for the first one to be scored?! Talk about bad odds... and most of my attacking players seem to want to play nothing but back heeled 15 yard passes.

    It's better than 2013, but still an annoyingly buggy product with regards to its game engine.    … Expand
  25. mavericken
    Feb 20, 2014
    6
    Still a good game but I don't see the big changes anymore. There is no feelings says that the 3D engine is any better from what it was on FM 2013, to be honest I think it's worse. I don't think I will be buying this game anymore if SI doesn't come up with something big. I hope that someday a good game like this can come to consoles like PlayStation and Xbox.
  26. Gamerplays
    Nov 6, 2013
    5
    Another year, another Football Manager. Yes I like this kind of games and I've bought several over the years (not every year as I can clearly see there are hardly any big changes, last was FM2012) and every year I wonder whats going to be "the rabbit out of the hat" thats really gonna make a huge different and worth it to spend the full price. Sadly there's not much. Little change here, aAnother year, another Football Manager. Yes I like this kind of games and I've bought several over the years (not every year as I can clearly see there are hardly any big changes, last was FM2012) and every year I wonder whats going to be "the rabbit out of the hat" thats really gonna make a huge different and worth it to spend the full price. Sadly there's not much. Little change here, a few small adds there and of course the updated teams/players of this years competition. Is that all? Yup thats it. If they had stopped at FM2012 and just release an update every year for the teams/players, nobody would bother anymore to buy a new FM game, cause thats one of the main reasons (if not THE reason) someone still would buy this years version: for the new players and updated teams. I think its time that they start to realize that at Sports Interactive and stop this money robbery. So the way I see it, or come up with real notable improvements OR just drop a DLC every year so people can update their game for a small price. So my obvious advice to everyone: wait till the price drops before buying.… Expand
  27. Jadax
    Oct 31, 2013
    5
    Pros:
    - Big improvement on FM13 (user interface and tactics).
    - Smoother day-to-day transition, faster online play. - More conversation options with players/staff/press. Cons: - A visual improvement on previous versions only. - Added new player roles, removed sliders and advertised it as a big change to the tactical system. - 3D matches still lagging behind similar games offered    Pros:
    - Big improvement on FM13 (user interface and tactics).
    - Smoother day-to-day transition, faster online play.
    - More conversation options with players/staff/press.

    Cons:
    - A visual improvement on previous versions only.
    - Added new player roles, removed sliders and advertised it as a big change to the tactical system.
    - 3D matches still lagging behind similar games offered by other developers.

    Verdict:
    More of the same, but with a newer, sleeker feel to it. Definitely an improvement on the disaster that was FM13, but not worth all the praise it is getting.    … Expand
  28. Fresky
    Nov 7, 2013
    5
    Unfortunately, the game has not improved and its still too easy, since 2008 I have always been able to take any English division 4 club into the champions league within 6 seasons without fail. Promotion, promotion, mid-table in the championship, promotion, midtable/champions league qualification.

    5-6 seasons to champions league qualification with any div 4 club and always using the same    Unfortunately, the game has not improved and its still too easy, since 2008 I have always been able to take any English division 4 club into the champions league within 6 seasons without fail. Promotion, promotion, mid-table in the championship, promotion, midtable/champions league qualification.

    5-6 seasons to champions league qualification with any div 4 club and always using the same 4-5-1 tactics, default. All you do is trade well between seasons and the rest is a snore fest.    … Expand
  29. kosciuszko
    Nov 22, 2013
    4
    To begin, I have been playing this series since the Championship manager days back in the 90’s, and have to admit, won’t be playing them for much longer, and have even uninstalled this one.
    The game is sleek and polished, with greater match day graphics, but unfortunately it ends there.
    Firstly, I am sick and tired of watching another game end up with me having far more shots on goal    To begin, I have been playing this series since the Championship manager days back in the 90’s, and have to admit, won’t be playing them for much longer, and have even uninstalled this one.
    The game is sleek and polished, with greater match day graphics, but unfortunately it ends there.
    Firstly, I am sick and tired of watching another game end up with me having far more shots on goal than the opposition, just to see another drawn/lost game result.
    Granted, this happens from time to time in reality, but here, the regularity of its occurrence is plain ridiculous. I clocked it happening in over 100 hours of play occurring over 40% of the time, even with the new patch installed too.
    Especially when I know that my players have greater finishing/composure than the opposition, it leaves you feeling like why bother trying to get that striker with 17 finishing and 15 composure, when the opposition player with finishing of 11 and composure of 10 scores more throughout a season anyway?

    And this leads me on to my biggest gripe with the series, and that is the unlinked stats. What I mean by that is this; Doncaster in the Championship had a player (Salvatore Foti, aged 27) valued at £275,000 at the beginning of the season, with finished rating of 10, composure of 11 (Who needs Suarez?). At the end of the season, he had scored 32 goals, with an average of 7.34. By and large then he was a roaring success, but how much did his value increase? And how many teams were queuing up to buy him? Well, his value increased to a whopping £425,000, with NO-ONE interested. Not a single club. Also, his finishing/composure rating hadn’t moved either.
    This happens time and time and time again in the FM world too. I noted another player who I had been eyeing up finish the season with a dribbles per game score of 8.48, yet his value barely moved at all, and his dribbling stat didn’t increase either. Again, no other manager thought it prudent to take a look at him either.
    This just makes the game feel devoid of any true realism.
    Added to this lack of realism is the appalling transfer system, which lets the game down terribly. There is just no sense of holding onto your best player in the face of prolonged scouting, snooping and/or newspaper speculation, neither do you feel like you have just pinched a certain player from under the noses of one of your bidding rivals either.
    The free transfer list is comical too, with yourself the one who buys up these players. Imagine you are the aforementioned Doncaster (again!), and are bottom of the championship, with a tight wage budget, and a team that cannot create chances. You find a certain 33 year old David Dunn on the free transfer list, with a creativity rating of 18, and passing of 15. Granted he’s old with poor stamina, but would you not take a gamble, and risk him on a short term contract?
    I was able to get the former Ballon d’or winner Kaka, aged 32, at Wolves in the championship on £17,500 a week for Pete’s sake, with not a single team interested. Why not, especially on that wage?
    There is just no feel of competing for players at all, players you know would have at least half a dozen teams clamouring for their signature, if not more.
    And the free list is chock a block with players like this, whether it be an aging but solid defender, a midfielder with teamwork and work rate stats above 18, or a nippy winger with impressive speed stats.

    And talking of stats, why has ‘experience’ never been included? It would make buying those aging stars more appropriate, especially if you managed to get someone who had over 10 years of champion’s league experience for instance, at your lowly Championship club.

    And I have never, in all the years of playing this game, EVER come across a transfer that made me think WOW!! And this game continues that trend.
    You know the type, Man City attempting to buy Messi or Ronaldo for £90+ million, Man U trying to bring Bale back home, or Chelsea attempting to buy Rooney. Here, in this world, this just does not happen. And in all of the years playing it, it never has.
    As I mentioned, it leaves the whole transfer system feeling sterile and cold, with no realism whatsoever attached to it.
    And to finish, the match engine is plain pathetic.
    I have lost count of the amount of times I have asked my defenders to close/man mark the opposition, only to see another lofted cross end up in the net from a striker who had been left alone in the box, with my defenders not even challenging. Or midfielders who I have asked to harry and close down the opposition, yet allow a player to waft past them like they were swans on a lake, unopposed.

    This game may be great for newbs, who will love becoming lost in the world of stats, but if you have played it for more than a few years, then the glaring inadequacies will surface very quickly here.

    Poor effort, yet maximum frustration    … Expand
  30. Hirikan
    Nov 4, 2013
    4
    Not done enough to justify the price tag.
    This game is one of the worst so far in the series! It not only adds a lot of new features, it also removes features.
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#26 Best PC Game of 2013
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#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#65 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    May 11, 2014
    84
    Football Manager 2014 feels more like a lifestyle than a game. I just doubt thee need of yearly iterations in the era of DLCs. [Feb 2014]
  2. SpazioGames
    Apr 13, 2014
    90
    Whether you are looking for a coaching career or a simply deep experience as a manager with no frills, the latest incarnation of the series created by Sports Interactive will meet once again to your need.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 25, 2013
    88
    It's a deep game focused on keeping kickball obsessives happy - and succeeds at doing just that. [Jan 2014, p.82]
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