Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Products | Football management video game |
Kenny Dalglish Soccer Manager is a European video game released in 1989, in which players take on the role of Kenny Dalglish as the manager of an English football club, guiding the team from the Football League Fourth Division up to the Football League First Division.
This title is considered a spiritual successor to the 1982 release Football Manager.
Gameplay
The gameplay is driven by the use of icons and menus. Players interact with the chairman to receive advice on decisions, consult a physiotherapist for injury evaluations, and hire scouts to discover new players. Viewing match highlights is optional, and match outcomes remain consistent regardless of whether highlights are watched.
Prior to each fixture, players manage transfers between reserve and starting squads, organizing players based on offensive skill, defensive ability, age, and overall talent. Matches fall into categories such as league games, cup competitions, or friendlies. Financial aspects are handled using English pound currency, with attendance figures and gate receipts monitored.
The game employs simple 16-color graphics to depict match action. Teams have the option to obtain loans from an in-game banking system; however, accumulating excessive debt may lead to termination by the club's board due to financial mismanagement.
Reception
The ZX Spectrum edition received a score of 85 out of 100 from Your Sinclair magazine, corresponding to an 85% rating or a B grade.