GM Hockey 2009 Demo

Being a manager of any kind is not easy, especially when you are responsible for a world-class sports team that enjoys the support of thousands of fans all over the world. The players themselves need to be kept happy and encouraged to give it their best out on the pitch, as well as paid enough money to prevent them from taking a better offer somewhere else.

GM Hockey 2009 is the kind of game that can occupy the greater part of your day if you let it catch you in its spell, due to the fact that there are many possibilities just waiting for you to discover and put them into practice. Training and managing a hockey team is no easy task, but the rewards are worth it and you can become a virtual superstar if the plans you concoct manage to win you a few trophies here and there.

To start off, the game asks you to choose a team, by asking you a series of questions about your general problem-solving abilities. Depending on the answers you provide, a list of options is then displayed, although it is also possible to manually choose what team to manage. After that, things start to get pretty hectic relatively fast, since the amount of options can be overwhelming to say the least, especially if you are not particularly familiar with the genre.

Part of being a good manager involves taking charge when it comes to how your team functions during matches, which usually means that you have to introduce new strategies, bring new players and rethink some of the tactics. Scouts can be of great help, since they are able to provide you with information about up-and-coming young talent, although you still have to convince them to sign with you.

It is also possible to view a variety of reports, graphics and statistics detailing your progress, in order to have an overview on which aspects need to be improved on. The matches themselves can be simulated in bulk and there are a variety of championships to attend, including the World Championship. Depending on your results and general management skills, the board decides whether you remain with the team or you have to find a new job at the end of the season.

GM Hockey 2009 can be a good choice for those who enjoy the sport, although it can also be fun for those who are not big hockey fans. The huge amount of customization options can be overwhelming in the beginning, but it makes sense later on and it's what keeps you coming back for more.