Franchise Hockey Manager 4 (2017)

Developer: Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games
Publisher: Out of the Park Developments
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 146 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 25 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and deeply strategic simulation that immerses you in the intricate management of a hockey franchise.

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What players say

Players see promise but are divided on whether it delivers. Frequent crashes and a clunky interface frustrate many, while others praise improvements over earlier entries and the depth of historical modes. A recurring complaint is the sim speed, partly due to using only one CPU thread, and long-time buyers of the series note that support for patches stopped after just a few months.

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