Football Manager 2021 Review: 9 Ups And 3 Downs
4. The Match Engine
Again not a major improvement, but still a definite positive about Football Manager 2021, the match engine itself has had a nice upgrade.
Beforehand, the match engine of FM20 was great, but Sports Interactive has taken that and made some smart tweaks to what was already in place.
If you're a gamer who prefers to watch the 2D approach or merely rely on text commentary, that's fine. But for those who like to watch each match, or at least the highlights, in 3D then there is a fun and fresh unpredictability about Football Manager 2021.
Without any exaggeration, FM2021 has you on your toes and on the edge of your seat just as much as you would be if you were in your favourite stadium of choice and cheering on your own team. What may start off looking like a guaranteed goal for your opposition, can just as easily switch to a breakaway counter-attack that will have you punching the air - and the dynamics of the 3D view of matches is phenomenal here.
Truth be told, this is coming from someone who usually gets fed up of the 3D style of viewership. Instead, every match is now watched in 3D, with the varying camera angles on offer adding further to the touchline managerial experience.