Franchise Hockey Manager
| Franchise Hockey Manager | |
|---|---|
| Genres |
Sports game Business simulation game |
| Developers | Out of the Park Developments |
| Publishers | Out of the Park Developments |
| Platforms | Mac OS X, Windows |
| First release |
Franchise Hockey Manager 2014 September 3, 2013 |
| Latest release |
Franchise Hockey Manager 3 October 31, 2016 |
Franchise Hockey Manager, abbreviated as FHM, is a text-based ice hockey simulation for career, historical, and fictional play. "FHM creates a management simulator that offers total, believable depth in managing a hockey franchise," PopMatters said in a review.
FHM's publisher, OOTP Developments, is well known as the company behind the long-running series Out of the Park Baseball, which is enjoyed by not only many baseball fans but also ex-MLB pitcher Curt Schilling, current Astros pitcher Pat Neshek, pro wrestler Steve Corino, and others.
The most recent version of Franchise Hockey Manager 2 (FHM 2) released on September 28, 2015 on Mac and PC. It is available through the developer website and also through Steam. The new version allows the user to take control of a team in any of 21 leagues from around the world, including the NHL, KHL, Canadian leagues, minor leagues in the US, leagues in the UK, leagues in Sweden and Finland, and more. You can also play any historical NHL or WHA season back to 1931 or create a custom fictional setup. FHM 2 also contains a new game engine, a revamped tactics system and support for league expansion.
Like its cousin, OOTP, FHM puts players in the role of a GM and coach: They sign free agents, trade players, set up strategies, decide on lines, and more.
FHM 2 has been noted as being a large improvement over its predecessor.
"When all's said and done, Franchise Hockey Manager 2 is a big step up from its predecessor. Those who have stuck by the developer and go out and purchase this game having previously owned Franchise Hockey Manager 2014 will find a much more polished game this time around. They will also be pleased with the care and attention the team have given to the database, game modes and options, and the sheer number of teams and players available from the get go," wrote The Digital Fix.
The first version, FHM 2014, was released on September 3, 2013. It featured 19 leagues from around the world, It also included historical NHL play back to 1947 and the entire 1970s history of the WHA.
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