Pro Cycling Manager 2006
Description
Pro Cycling Manager 2006 offers you the chance to take part in the most important international races at the head of a professional cycling team. In this latest version of the game, such well-known teams as T-Mobile complete an already impressive peloton of almost 50 official teams. Pro Cycling Manager 2006 has, for the first time, secured the prestigious Tour de France licence, meaning that players can now compete for the legendary "Yellow Jersey" as well as the green (points) jersey and polka dot (King of the Mountains) jersey. Winning, or failing to win, such jerseys can make or break a season for a top team. In the real-time 3D race sequences, decors are more varied and detailed with far richer colouring. Spectators run alongside riders and encourage their favourites and, as riders strain to climb the steep slopes, the crowds open out in front of them. New helicopter and motorcycle cameras have been integrated, enabling real-life, in-race, views and the finishing line gets a full revamp, including its own camera. And once a race/stage is over, replays provide a full résumé of the highlights, from all angles. In terms of gameplay, Pro Cycling Manager 2006 much vaunted AI has been honed to further improve the actions and reactions of the opposition, especially in stage races. Competitors now adopt new race strategies, depending on how the overall results table is looking. For example, a rider who is way back on the leader board may now launch a solo attack, far from the finishing line, so as to pick up the most points possible towards the mountain jersey.
Customer reviews
70
Sim: Tour de France
faraany3k | Aug. 17, 2011 | See all faraany3k's reviews »Game is actually a sim game which allows you to manage all aspects related to Pro Cycling. We are to manage our rider, our bikes and each and every nity gritty involved related to cycling. Game offers a host of events to participate in. Graphics i must add are very well done. Both tracks and riders are tastefully and richly animated. A race comes to life with colorful and cheering crowd which adds tro the atmosphere of the game. I must admit, game is not for everyone. Primarily because we don't actually race in game. If you are a fan of simulator games like FIFA MANAGER, or Train sims, you should give this game a try. Players who are intrusted in a little more action should look elsewhere.
70
A classic
rascallion | April 16, 2011 | See all rascallion's reviews »This game is quite an old one, but that doesn't mean it isn't great. In this game, you choose a team to play as and you have to cycle in different races with them. Note: you don't actually control the bikes, you simply adopt strategies and tactics. Fun, addictive, pretty, and reccomended. However the teams and kits are of course outdated, but that doesn't get in the way of the gameplay.