Every now and then I spend a little time looking for articles that talk about the best Android phone apps. Back in March, I came across a game that I've come to spend a lot of time and a little bit of money playing.
Top Eleven is one of the most realistic soccer (football, for you purists) simulations out there. You get a team, set tactics and formation, and play matches in league, Champions League, and Cup tournaments. The players perform/underperform, they practice and get better, get tired or grumpy-- sometimes both, and their play follows suit. Facilities improve as you go. State-of-the-art stadiums, medical, training, parking and youth training grounds are all part of the infrastructure, and take proportional amounts of time to build. Stadiums take over two weeks, while minor things like scoreboards, parking lots, and turfs take less time. Nothing gets done overnight-- it's all a very gradual build.
Good players and a strong bench are also a requirement, since matches are sometimes scheduled with short turnaround times. I even set my alarm for 5 am one day so I could swap players out for an upcoming match. There are big wins and disappointing losses, as well as promotion and relegation. It all makes for a very realistic and challenging feel. I guess another reason I like the game is that my side is typically pretty good. I've been promoted after each season, won a league title, made a few appearance in the round of 8 in Cup play, and lost two CL finals, including once on penalty kicks.
My heart rate even elevates a little bit during games and during player auctions, and I get wrapped up in tactics, formations, opponents, standings, and what not. Sometimes I wear myself out with research, and click away for a little while. Someday I'm sure I'll grow weary of it, but for now it's got a pretty solid grip.
Now excuse me-- I have a Champions League and League Season 5 match to prepare for.
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