I t's July and the rotund avatar representing me in Football Manager 2016 is unhappy. Leeds United's pre-season friendly against Dutch side Heracles is going badly. Considering the pounding we've taken, the 1-1 score line is flattering to say the least.

As PC Invasion's ‘one who actually likes football', I'm fortunate enough to get the Football Manager 2016 review code tossed my way. When you've reviewed the last few Football Manager titles in a row, you notice that the critiques begin to adopt the same incremental annual update structure as the...

The Digital Fix reviews Sports Interactive and Sega's Football Manager 2016.

It's been a rough first half to the season at Goodison Park. Everton sit just above the relegation zone, morale is low, and I've all but lost the dressing room. Now the board has summoned me to a meeting and has given the task of gaining 10 points in the next five matches or I lose the job.

Feels a lot more accessible; Injuries have more information; Manages to evoke many emotions; The challenge of keeping players happy is interesting in its own way

Online with strangers can drag

With two new modes and a ton of improvements and additions, Football Manager 2016 is another great entry into an already stellar series.

Create-a-club & Fantasy Draft are great new additions; Incredible attention to detail

Some bugs; Career Mode lacks standout features

We're back for another season spent prowling the technical area.

The only bad thing about this game is that it makes you resent going to work even more than usual. A much improved 3D match experience enhances the thrill of seeing your team put your coaching into practice. The managerial menus are fresh and far-less page hopping is needed than before.

As a Derby County fan, you can never be sure what is going to happen from year to year. In the last ten seasons, we've gone from the Championship to the Premier League in an unexpected whirlwind of

Refined experience with clearer layout; 3D matches are really helpful in how you choose or change your tactics; Better than last years in almost every way

Press interactions are superfluous at times; Manager design is appalling; Prozone isn't always needed

Prepare to sign away the next 6-months of your life

Addictive; in-depth gameplay; Variety of new modes; Less text-heavy interface

Main game is still very slow; Not a huge leap forwards from last year

Bought this as a gift for my husband and havent seen him since so i assume its fantastic. Great price great service.