Ratings and Reviews by jakomo

Reigns was a good proof-of-concept. Her Majesty picks it up, and runs with the ball. The writing is spikier, the events are more interesting, difficulty is seemingly dialled down a little.

A genius concept, perfect for on-the-go smartphone users (just swipe left or right to make binary choices). Stylish art, fun and jokey writing, but punishingly difficult throughout. There is a long-term meta-game that spans multiple lives, but it is very under-clued and somewhat unfair to achieve.

I expected a straightforward football management game with some sense of narrative. I didn't expect it to have such a sharp wit, coupled with a biting cynicism about the game. Clueless owners, moronic players, corrupt agents and two-faced press all play a part. As the manager, you are the lone voice of sanity in a world gone mad. Much more interesting than I had anticipated.

Played on Android. There has since been a new release, "Swipe Manager: Soccer 2018". I don't know if this is a sequel, or the same game but made free-to-play with ads.