## Description

_Kicker Fussballmanager 2_ , similar to its predecessor, is a managerial
soccer simulation where the player coaches a team and is responsible for its
athletic and financial success. In comparison to similar German games like
Bundesliga Manager the financial part is driven back and the focus lies on the
team. Nonetheless there are multiple financial aspects to pay attention to:
Sponsorships, entrance fees, expanding the stadium and of course buying and
selling players (now the negotiations are turn-based). The balance sheet got
overhauled to reach a better overview.

The match presentation got a graphical revision but still works the same way
as before: They are calculated and displayed in real-time and the player has a
lot of tactical possibilities during the game like substituting players or
even change the tactic completely. These changes are directly visible in the
match presentation. In contrast to the Championship Manager series, which has
a similar premise, the match is shown in an isometric perspective. Not only
the own game is calculated in real-time, all parallel matches are too. The
player has even the possibility to arrange windows of varied size on the
monitor where he can follow them – or switch completely to another match.

The other two main changes are in the menus and the tactics. Now the player
has the opportunity to create his own moves. To do so he places players on the
planning screen and assigns step by step the ball possession. When the
original position is recognised during the match the move is carried out
automatically. The menu got changed so that every game function can be reached
within two clicks. The players not longer have a rating from 1 – 999 but from
0,1 – 9,99 and exceptional gifted players can go up to 12. This rating
consists of the players’ condition, technique and intelligence which are
further influenced by a wide variety of skills and the current form.

One main motivational factor is the own manager rating. When certain criteria
are met the player gains (or loses) a level. The editor is not restricted to
changing the (not licensed) names of the teams and players, it also allows to
change all player data and the structure of leagues and cup championships.The
game features 16 European leagues, including 8 German ones.

Kicker Fussballmanager 2