Football Manager 2020 Review - Play Like the Pros With Football Manager 2020

It's easy to get excited about 

PlayLike.Org Football Manager 2020, the latest installment in a series of games, which have become all but synonymous with playing the best that Europe has to offer. Whether you're a die-hard football fanatic or not, Football Manager can be an exhilarating experience, so there's plenty of reason to get excited about it.

The core of Football Manager is the transfer market, where you buy players and teams from across Europe to use in your next match. If you want to get an idea of how it works then you need to first take a look at the manual which comes along with the game. It gives a full explanation of what you can do and a detailed walkthrough of everything you need to know in order to be successful.

This manual even contains advice on how to improve your team by changing your manager's name to something more appropriate, or making changes to the formation of your team to better suit your style of play. It's even got some recommendations on which position you should scout for the player.

In short, this European game is well laid out and easy to use. The reason it has such a loyal following over the years is because it's very easy to learn, so if you've never played before then don't worry - there's no reason why you shouldn't start immediately.

If you don't fancy managing a top-flight side then you can select your player's attributes and goalscorer abilities or simply choose one of the eleven countries available to select your manager. I personally prefer the former and find it more interesting as a learning exercise, but if you really want to play the game the way it was meant to be played then the latter option is best.

Like the manual, the game uses a realistic simulation of the real game, with the same level of accuracy in every aspect. Players are always in the same positions and are paid the same wages, which makes it easier to pick teams as they are representative of any other teams in the game.

You can also move players from one team to another if you are unsuccessful in your transfer, but your manager won't be able to see the move unless you have been given access to the database. If you aren't confident in your knowledge of the real transfer market then just use the manual instead.

The game is played on a grid of six grids and the manual provides a full explanation of how to play, so it's easy to jump straight into the action. I'd say that this is a great introduction to Football Manager but don't get too carried away - there's plenty more to come!