Summary
- Release Year: 1999
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sports Interactive
- Publishers: Eidos Interactive Europe
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 (1999)
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 is a football management simulation game developed by Sports Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. It was released on September 30, 1999, for Microsoft Windows and is the sixth game in the Championship Manager series.
Season 99/00 was a major update to the previous game in the series, Championship Manager: Season 98/99. It featured a number of new features and improvements, including a new match engine, a more realistic transfer system, and a more in-depth player database.
The game was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide. It was praised for its realism, depth, and addictiveness.
Gameplay
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 is a football management simulation game in which the player takes on the role of a football manager. The player is responsible for all aspects of managing a football club, including:
- Buying and selling players
- Setting team tactics
- Managing finances
- Dealing with the media
The game’s match engine is one of the most realistic in any football management game. It takes into account a number of factors, including player attributes, team tactics, and the weather, to determine the outcome of each match.
The transfer system in Season 99/00 is also very realistic. Players can be bought and sold for a variety of prices, and the player must negotiate with other clubs to get the best possible deal.
The player database in Season 99/00 is the most comprehensive in any football management game. It includes over 30,000 players from over 100 countries.
Features
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 includes a number of new features and improvements over previous games in the series, including:
- A new match engine that is more realistic and exciting than ever before.
- A more realistic transfer system that takes into account a number of factors, including player value, contract length, and club finances.
- A more in-depth player database that includes over 30,000 players from over 100 countries.
- A new user interface that is more intuitive and easier to use.
Reception
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its realism, depth, and addictiveness.
The game won a number of awards, including:
- PC Game of the Year from PC Gamer
- Best Sports Game from IGN
- Best Football Management Game from Gamespot
Legacy
Championship Manager: Season 99/00 is considered to be one of the greatest football management games ever made. It is still played by many fans today, and it has had a major impact on the development of the football management genre.
The game’s success led to the development of a number of sequels, including Championship Manager: Season 00/01, Championship Manager: Season 01/02, and Championship Manager: Season 03/04.
The Championship Manager series is still going strong today, with the latest game in the series, Championship Manager 2023, being released in November 2022.
Tips for playing Championship Manager: Season 99/00
Here are a few tips for playing Championship Manager: Season 99/00:
- Start with a small club and work your way up. This will give you a chance to learn the game without having to deal with the pressure of managing a big club.
- Focus on developing your youth players. This is a great way to save money and build a strong team for the future.
- Be patient. It takes time to build a successful football club. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t win every game.
- Have fun! Championship Manager: Season 99/00 is a great game to play with friends or family.
Review Score
9/10
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