Underplayed Gems

LMA Manager 2004 (2004)

LMA Manager 2004 cover
Platforms
Xbox, PlayStation 2
Genres
Simulator, Sport, Strategy
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A steady, numbers-focused football management experience where you quietly build your club through menus, transfers, and tactical decisions at a calm, unhurried pace.

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About

Take the reins and become the professional team manager of one of the real-life football clubs from LMA Manager 2004's playable English, Scottish, French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues. The game has all the 2003/2004 season stats, with updated statistics for every player and all the transfers after the summer break. The 2004 version is a true advancement for the series that's renowned as the most emotive and entertaining football management game designed exclusively for console players. Complete with a whole new look, more flexible management options, and even more player stats, LMA Manager 2004 also introduces an engrossing new Fantasy Team game mode and, for seasoned managers, a challenging Expert setting in the full game.

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