This year, the game is a deeper experience than ever with revamps of the training, player interaction, and scouting elements. Most notably, the 3D match engine is more visually engaging than similar features in other management games, plus the official license affords a mountain of team logos and player photos to break up the stats. FIFA Manager 08 aims to fill the gap between the hardcore management simulations and such games as FIFA Soccer 08 with an approachable football management game that has many different features to distinguish it.
While the football management genre has hit a peak of depth and realism, there's no doubt that it remains a little daunting for beginners.
