Football Manager 2021 Reviews
It's an improvement over Football Manager 2020, but even so, it might be difficult to justify an upgrade to Football Manager 2021 except for dedicated fans who are willing to shell out, even if it only means minor additions and upgrades in the grand scope of the franchise.
It may not be perfect, with a control scheme that’s functional but still a little too clunky, and it’s almost impossible to recommend to anyone who owns a capable PC. However, if you only own an Xbox, all of the main features are there, the match engine is better than ever and it’s a great title to dip in and out of for 30 minutes at a time.
A noticeable improvement over last year's installment. Football Manager 2021 addresses many of my personal peeves with the series whilst keeping the core design philosophy of the franchise intact. However, it is lacking a little in the way of new game-changing features and the few added haven't been implemented too well.
Football Manager 2021 does not try to innovate the classic and well-established formula now reached with the last chapters of the series but makes some small changes that are not particularly relevant. As always, fans of the series will have a disproportionate amount of hours in their hands with the possibility of bringing their favorite team to the roof of international stages.
Review in Italian | Read full review
There is no doubt Football Manager 2021 is a great game. If you’re new to it, you need to prepare to sit down and get ready for the long haul. But pay those dues, and you will be richly rewarded by the immersive world Sega has so lovingly created.
Although Football Manager 21 isn't as in-depth on Xbox Series X as it is on PC, it manages to provide a fun and engaging management simulator that has been sorely missing from consoles for some time.
Football Manager 2021 will not disappoint anyone - neither those who try it for the first time, nor the ones that are faithful to the title every year.
Review in Greek | Read full review
Sports Interactive has created, again, a great product, Football Manager 2021 is without a shadow of a doubt even more realistic than what we saw in previous years. The game is long-lived, addictive and full of challenges, but it also knows how to adapt to the type of player in front of it; the user can in fact decide what to do and what not to do. Also this year lovers of the genre and the series will not be able to miss the new annual appointment with Football Manager 2021.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Football Manager 2021 has done something that great managers do: it has acknowledged its weaknesses and improved upon them without completely rocking the boat. It still feels truly familiar as a Football Manager game, but the overhaul to expectations and communication makes for a more coherent and impactful experience. There’s more of a focus on what you say and do in your role as a manager and, over seasons, your performance is better judged. It makes a real difference to how the game can play out. The matchday experience may not be massively improved, but the improved focus elsewhere makes a real difference. For anyone who truly likes to get into the role of manager, Football Manager 2021 is a must.
Football Manager 2021 is another great entry into the franchise, with minor improvements from last year coupled with some major changes. The immersion and depth make for a rewarding experience.
By making some interesting changes and staying true to its nature, with its solid database, Football Manager 2021 is, as expected, the game that every football fan will need and play, without being disappointed.
Review in French | Read full review
The impact of Covid-19 could have lead to a transitional entry of the famous sim, but Sports Interactive has produced its finest performance
One of the best soccer games you can find on consoles.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Football Manager 2021 is the best episode ever of the series on the pitch, where the experience is nearly perfect in terms of simulation, while off the pitch the game has really a clumsy and obnoxious user interface. Overall, the experience is great and the football world feels tense, realistic and dynamic as never before, but there's still more room to improve the game in terms of narration, flow and emotional storytelling.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Football Manager 2021 Xbox Edition is a great management sim, with a very high customization level, a huge database and a very effective porting to console controls. Definitely, a must-have for any real football lover.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Football Manager 2021 is the best the series has ever been. If you've not tried the series yet, now's the time to jump on the hype train.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Since addiction is essential in such games, hardcore fans already began their journeys. Game is a bit complicated for first time managers, but the tutorial parts are relatively sufficient.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Football Manager 2021 fully retains the soul of this franchise with a history of more than 20 years, which only develops gradually in some details. It is not suitable for all players, and even many players who love football will be dismissed. Only those who really want to become hardcore football fans are willing to patiently study and fall in love with this game.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
The pandemic didn't stop the folks at Sports Interactive: even this year, their product is the undisputed king in the genre it created. A deep and rewarding medicine for all the weeks spent indoor.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With a newfound litheness on the pitch and deep data analysis, FM21 gives you an easy excuse to relapse.