DaveM1965 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have recently been given FM 15 as a present by mistake. Is it really worth me paying full price for FM 16? What is the difference between the two? After all you can get "updates" to put the right players in the right teams and teams in the right leagues for the new season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 This is probably a good port of call first off: http://www.footballmanager.com/games/football-manager-2016/key-features That will give you some key features of whats new and if any of them take your fancy, then maybe getting FM16 is the way to go. Personally I find it alot slicker, feels quicker to me (using same setup and PC as i did in FM15). I also notice alot more information to hand without having to go dig for it, which is nice. Maybe run with FM15 for a couple of months, get settled into it and then pickup FM16 if it goes in a sale? I mean FM15 is still a good game and as you say, you can at least get updated databases if that helps your immersion. The underlying fact though is that the game always evolves somehow with each iteration and as such, yes FM16 is the better game (to me). It has its bugs and quirks, but they will get ironed out and some already have been. Im sure some people use the new features more than me and can advise if they are worth the investment in the new game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM1965 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 thanks will give it a read and hopefully someone else will comment too.. I really appreciate you taking the time to help out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Download the demo and see for yourself. It's free, up to date, and will give you a better idea of what it contains than reading a feature list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM1965 Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Download the demo and see for yourself. It's free, up to date, and will give you a better idea of what it contains than reading a feature list. thanks for the reply but I thought about this and then realized that since I haven't played FM15 I would not be able to compare it... and members here are the experts I am still playing FM14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 thanks will give it a read and hopefully someone else will comment too.. I really appreciate you taking the time to help out Apologies as mentioned above, I forgot there was even a demo of the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankie Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 thanks for the reply but I thought about this and then realized that since I haven't played FM15 I would not be able to compare it... and members here are the experts I am still playing FM14 Possibly stay with FM14 if you're enjoying your current save until after the winter transfer window patch then buy it and get 2 years worth of improvements in one, relatively cheap hit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceefax the cat Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 So many new features (give your manager a bizarre-looking face ffs), so little improvement in the experience of playing football matches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNT3R Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 So many new features (give your manager a bizarre-looking face ffs), so little improvement in the experience of playing football matches Other than the improved ME, AI decision making, tactical setups and team selection being better and graphical improvements, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Honestly? I would say keep the FM15 you were gifted and play that until FM17 comes out in a year. Based on my impressions so far, I wouldn't have bought FM16 if I had to pay for it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defensive Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Honestly? I would never recommend FM15 because for me it was the worst ever. Just felt random to me with too many strange and not believable things happening on the pitch. Also too many shots and goals. The feedback for Fm16 was better when the beta was available, the me in the release seems to have some flaws now, but overall i looked at different forums and the vast majority still prefers FM16 over FM15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameuss Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 It's almost like "which game is better" is completely subjective and down to personal preference... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWERTYOP Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Honestly? Nothing especially major. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miravlix Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 It seems to me that the game has some changes to tactics that catches people (including myself) completely by surprise. Attacking football comes with massive risk elements, to the point I feel like the other team gets a downright buff in ability if your team is playing attacking. Play a standard mentality (And remember your on pitch roles can change standard to attacking if you have to many attack roles, another massive change that is a surprise.) and everything is cool, my defenders kill though ball or the other player is offside. Change one support role to attacking, flipping your balanced on pitch roles and suddenly the other side is no longer offside and your defenders doesn't catch though balls, sure I'm also scoring goals like crazy, where the team is much more hippie like with a balanced setup. Another element of FM16 attacking football is that your players is more aggressive, leading to the massive problems people have with cards. Maybe it's a good thing<tm>, I don't really know real world football, to know if this make the simulation better, but changing things without properly educating us about it, no wonder people is unhappy and confused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcirani7 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 For me FM16 is so much better. Whichever you prefer, I think it's being a bit dishonest to say there aren't big differences between the two. They're like chalk and cheese. I never got on with 15 at all, but I'm loving 16 so much. That would hardly be the case if they were identical. All the small improvements and tweaks to make the game more user-friendly have added up to make a big difference and for me a much better game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkbacca Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Try the demo for each (if you haven't already used the code for FM15) that way if you want 16 you can still maybe sell 15 for a couple of quid. For me I'd say 16 is the way to go my game-play stats speak volumes - FM13:300+hrs FM14:400+hrs FM15:70hrs FM16:80hrs already. FM16 is a lot more streamlines and intuitive both in terms of UI and game-play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindhoffen Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Liverpool FC has a top Klopp manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadsheep2001 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 thanks for the reply but I thought about this and then realized that since I haven't played FM15 I would not be able to compare it... and members here are the experts I am still playing FM14 Playing the demo is still the best advice, along with having a look at the thread bestbrother linked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dllu Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Liverpool FC has a top Klopp manager. And yet they are still only marginally better than crap. Just goes to show even one of the best managers in the world can't save them - short term, anyway. (But seriously, I hope they stick with him...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pahlovi Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Do Center backs stay wide when using half back in FM16 like Barca? Cause they don't in FM15. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfc Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 you will not see 10 offside per game in fm15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshace Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Tbh I think you can see.. it's a very subjective matter.. Some say there isn't any difference, others saying one is better than the other.. The advice is definitely try the demo if you aren't sure.. always the best way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuji2012 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 opposition teams score from counter attack against attacking team more probably because of leicesters success in the premier league. tbh I think counter attack has radically changed, its now short and fast mixed with balls over the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Changes to the effectiveness of counter attacks has nothing to do with Leicester, the improvements were added & tested during the summer when everyone thought Leicester were certs to go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
akuji2012 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 wanna play I kick your ass in fm mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 As I said in your 'how to cheat' thread, cut out the attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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