LMA (League Managers Association) Manager 2001 is the sequel to last year's acclaimed Playstation soccer management title, LMA Manager. Developed by Codemasters, the same British developers behind Colin McRae 2.0 and Jarrett & Labonte Stock Car Racing, LMA 2K1 is a simple take on soccer management that is perfect for casual soccer fans. However, the limitations of the aging PSOne hardware mean that the game doesn't have nearly as much depth as the reigning champ of soccer management games, Championship Manager, and hardcore soccer fans might want to look elsewhere.
One major area in which LMA 2K1 differs from Championship Manager is that there is a graphical representation of the matches rather than a text-based representation like in Sports Interactive's masterpiece. The graphical representation of the matches comes in two forms: a simple 'live' version and an enhanced graphical version for the post-match highlights. The 'live' graphical engine is ridiculously plain and is nothing that couldn't easily be done on the SNES! In fact, the 'live' graphical engine looks a lot like a side-scrolling version of the old PC classic Sensible World of Soccer, but with even less detail. That said, the whole point of this graphical representation of the match is just to give a general idea of the flow of the game and it does that well.
LMA 2K1 only has leagues available from two countries; Scotland and England
In terms of gameplay modes, there are two main options--a default mode where you simply select a team and manage away, and a Challenge Mode. The Challenge Mode is very similar to the scenario modes present in games such as Striker Pro 2000 and ESPN MLS Extra Time. There are a total of 14 scenarios (challenges) that range from the relatively straightforward staving off relegation with five games left to go in the season, to taking a 3rd Division to the EPL in only 3 seasons!
Depending of the country the game was released the name was changed and the leagues avaliables are different (Spanish in Spain, German in Germany, French in France & Italian in Italy).
Manufacturer's description:
Codemasters is one of Europe's best-selling and profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for console platforms as well as for PCs. Experience the tension, passion and excitement of Codemasters' LMA Manager 2001 - the most realistic football management game for the PlayStation.
Features:
* Fully accurate league data for 2000/2001 season
* Full European transfer market
* Make substitutions or tactical changes at any time
* Massively improved graphics with animated players in realistic 3D matches
* Pre-set tactical profiles to relive classic football moments
* New Expert mode--a limited amount of time to make all your decisions. Can you take the pressure?
Features:
- First person perspective.
- 2D & 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Soccer theme.
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