

Fortunately, this weakness does not hurt the appeal of the overall game too much, since TFM is definitely not an action-oriented game. screen after screen of spreadsheet-like menus and charts), the actual action on the pitch is rendered with excellent 3D graphics in real time with multiple camera angles, although the graphics is disappointingly poor compared to other games of the same period (the 1997 version of FIFA Soccer for example). Although most of the game is static (i.e. Thanks to official license from football associations, TFM features authentic team logos and player statistics. This extensive record-keeping provides for a very high long-term play value, and will keep you coming back for more.

The statistics alone is astounding: the game keeps track of top scorer lists and numerous other play statistics for each team, and you can even choose to view the tables in absolute or relative terms. You are in control of all the facet of a football club, including players, tactics, training, transfer, contracts, merchandising, stadium construction and development, promotions, and all the other aspects of the sport you can think of. As with other entries in this series, TFM shines with a staggering amount of detail and options. Total Football Management (known as Bundesliga Manager 97 in Germany) is the sixth entry in Software 2000's long line of excellent football management games that started with The Manager in 1992.
