Football Manager 2011 Strawberry Demo

In order to keep up with the latest developments in the sport and provide the fans with the best experience every time, the Football Manager series is rebooted each year, along with a variety of improvements. However, the core elements are the same, in order to keep the old fans happy and provide them with a familiar feeling with every new release.

Football Manager 2011 is the latest release in the series and it follows the same path as its predecessors, with just enough new mechanics to maintain high interest levels, but built around the already proven core elements. However, many improvements are now part of the equation, all of which aim to make it easier for you to obtain the desired results with the team of your choosing.

To begin with, the contract negotiations are now far more realistic and interesting, given the fact that you have to deal with a variety of different types of agents in order to obtain the desired signature. The training system has been completely re-vamped, which means that there are now a wide array of new areas you can train your players in and far more schedule options for them to focus on.

As the series accustomed you, the match view allows you to watch the confrontations in full-3D and witness your tactics and strategies be executed by the players. Obviously, it is possible to pause the game at any point and re-adjust your plans, in order to accommodate unforeseen responses from the opposing team. There are plenty of realistic player models and stadiums to admire, not to mention the animations that put them in motion.

Interface-wise, everything is about the same as it was in the last episode, with a few minor improvements and changes. There is a new and expanded news subscription service to account for, which should make it easier to stay up to date with the latest developments in the world of football. Not only that, but the backroom politics have been refined as well, so you might find yourself into a lot more interesting situations this time around.

To sum it up, Football Manager 2011 is still your best option when it comes to putting your management skills into practice. Thanks to the huge number of tactical options, international leagues and teams, scouting options, and a hefty database of players and staff members, the game is probably as close as you’ll ever get to leading a football team.