Championship Manager 2008 review

Taking on Football Manager for the throne

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Despite its somewhat schizophrenic nature, CM08 boasts plenty of quality. Additions worthy of particular praise include a formation overlay, which dynamically displays the opposition’s tactical changes and the fluctuating confidence and fitness levels of your players during matches.

Navigation has been improved with some great new tooltips that provide a wealth of at-a-glance information, while you can now simultaneously manage both a club and international team.The transfer system has also been buffed, with more flexible negotiations perfectly complementing the existing Club Benefactor feature.

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GenreSimulation
DescriptionChampionship Manager looks better than ever in this 2008 incarnation. Still a bit on the crappy/too easy side, but we're happy to see some progress.
Franchise nameChampionship Manager
UK franchise nameChampionship Manager
PlatformPC
UK censor rating3+
Release date(US), 2 November 2007 (UK)
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