Franchise Hockey Manager 7 (2020)

Developer: Out of the Park Developments, Minos Games
Publisher: Out of the Park Developments
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Simulation, Sports, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 256 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a deep, methodical management sim where you pore over rosters and statistics to guide your hockey franchise to glory.

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What players say

Players consistently praise the depth of the simulation, especially the overhauled scouting and the new 2D match engine, but a large share report that crashes and stability bugs, even in multi-year saves, ruin the experience. Opinions are split on whether the improvements justify the high price, though long-time fans note the small development team responds quickly to issues.

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