Hi! I am working on Global Football Manager 2026-2027, a free browser football management game: https://gfm-2026.itch.io/global-football-manager2026-2027

You pick a club from 87 leagues, set tactics, make transfers and watch matches play out on a live 2D pitch. I just reworked the live match screen and the transfer system, and I would love honest feedback on these points:

1. First 10 minutes: is it clear what to do after picking a club? Where did you get lost?
2. Live match screen: is it easy to read? Do the player names, ratings and Fit values on the pitch help, or is it too busy?
3. Tactics: do your tactical changes feel like they make a difference in the match?
4. Transfers: is the contract negotiation step clear, and do the transfer fees feel fair?
5. Performance: does it run smoothly on your device (especially on mobile)?

Even a short answer to one question helps a lot. Thanks for your time!

Hey GFM 2026! I spent some time checking out Global Football Manager. I really enjoy football and football management games, so the idea behind this project immediately caught my attention.

The number of leagues and clubs is impressive and makes the game feel very ambitious. I like being able to choose a club, build a team, make tactical decisions, manage transfers, and then watch those decisions play out during a match. That combination is a big part of what makes football management games enjoyable. It gives me a reason to care about more than just numbers and menus.

I liked that the live match screen shows the players on the pitch. It makes the match feel like something that is actually happening instead of just displaying a list of events. The player positions also make it easier to understand how the match is developing.

At the same time, the screen can feel a little busy when several players are close together. Player names, ratings, and Fit values can compete for attention, especially during active moments. It might help to keep the most important information visible by default and show the extra details when the player hovers over or selects someone. That could make the screen easier to read without removing the depth.

I also like the idea of tactics having a visible effect during matches. In football management games, it feels much more rewarding when I make a tactical change and can understand how it affects the way the match develops. Even small changes feel more meaningful when the result is visible on the pitch.

The transfer system is another interesting part. Transfers are one of my favorite parts of these games, and being able to negotiate instead of simply pressing a “buy” button makes the process feel more involved.

Overall, Global Football Manager has a lot of potential, especially for people who enjoy football and want to play a management game directly in the browser. I’m curious to see how the management, tactics, and match systems feel during a longer play session.

And, if you have some time, I’d also really appreciate it if you could try my game, Recipe Frenzy, and leave me some feedback. 

Good luck!