WE ARE FOOTBALL 2027 Review Summary

Rich customization, creative mode, better transfers, and faster weeks are fun, but it's barely changed, onboarding is poor, and new clubs face tough finances.

Rich customization and creative mode: The creative mode and career customization options are very good, allowing deep engagement with tactics, transfers, and training. The game is open to custom data and modifications.

Improved transfer negotiations: The new negotiation system makes transfers more realistic and dynamic, with AI clubs actively competing. Player search is also faster and more engaging.

Faster weekly progression: Multiple reviewers highlight that the weekly schedule moves much faster than in the predecessor, respecting players' time. This eliminates the feeling of being stuck in a week for eternities.

Many small fixes and improvements: Numerous small changes and bug fixes contribute to a great overall experience. Elementarily important things were corrected and the game feels well reworked.

Huge world and database: The game offers a huge world with additional leagues, countries, and over 200 simulatable countries. Configurable league depths and expanded database add depth.

Minimal changes from predecessor: Players note that the game feels like a patch rather than a new title, citing menus and options identical to the previous game. Tactical changes are also minimal, leading to disappointment.

Poor new player onboarding: New players find it hard to get started, with unhelpful tutorials and little in-game guidance. This leads to frustration and refunds.

Financial struggles in new clubs: Starting a new club, especially in easy mode, provides very little money, making it impossible to afford transfers, training camps, or infrastructure upgrades. Excessive staff further drain finances.

Lack of deep tactical explanations: The in-game guide only describes game elements basically and does not dive into tactics, and online tutorials are only in German. This leaves players without proper guidance.

Minor bugs at release: There are smaller bugs shortly after release, though they are minor and not game-breaking. The game is not perfect on day one and some situations need improvement.

Football manager simulation: The game is a football management simulation with separate men's and women's management, hotseat multiplayer, Steam Share, and both manager and coach roles. It includes negotiations, tactics, scenes, amateur/semi-pro/pro system, tutorial, creative mode, rule changing, money cheat, and reward for goal difference.

Creative mode and editor: The game includes a creative mode and an in-game editor, as well as an external editor. These allow players to adjust details and customize the game.

Club founding and building: The game allows creating a club and includes club development aspects such as finances, sponsors, staff, and stadium. It also features stadium and club ground building, a stadium editor, and a 3D club ground.

Tactical options with visible effects: The game includes more tactical options with visible effects. Tactics are a core element linked to thousands of match scenes.

Faster week progression: The game includes a faster weekly schedule. It features a week progression system where injuries occur, and the player can progress relatively quickly.

Recommended for WaF 2024 fans: Players who enjoyed the predecessor WaF 2024 are likely to appreciate this entry, and those who disliked it are warned against purchasing. This is the most frequently cited recommendation and provides clear guidance for returning players.

Very strong price-to-value ratio: Multiple reviewers praise the unbeatable price and bundle offers, calling it a purchase with no downside. The low cost makes it an easy recommendation even for hesitant buyers.

Best in its class: Reviewers describe it as the most complete football manager and the best game in its category on the market. It is positioned as a standout title among competitors.

Appeals to older football manager fans: The target audience includes fans of classic Gerald Köhler games like Anstoss, as well as family fathers and grandfathers aged 30-70. This niche positioning is noted positively.

Unrestricted buy recommendation: Some reviewers state there are no restrictions on buying, and they highly recommend it to football manager fans. This is a straightforward endorsement.

Session length: 2.0h.

Endgame: 300.0h.

The reviewer values specific multiplayer and simulation improvements but concludes that, after a few hours, the game still offers too little for a new title, with no stated point at which it becomes fun.

Friction: Previously the first player in multiplayer could grab the best players from the transfer market.; Match scenes did not clearly show which skills were decisive.; Squad strengths and weaknesses were hard to read.; Content feels thin for a new title..

Unlock drivers: Multiplayer transfer-market rebalance removes the first-mover advantage.; Improved match scenes show which skills are decisive.; New squad analysis clearly shows team strengths and weaknesses..

New Player Seeking Team Setup: Attempting initial team setup and onboarding, likely in early game or multiplayer. Motivation: To get started with a team and learn the game's team-building mechanics. Stance: no buy.

Multiplayer Fairness Advocate: Multiplayer transfer market competition and team management. Motivation: Fair competitive multiplayer team-building without early-player transfer market dominance. Stance: buy.

Very similar to predecessor: Many players note that the game is almost identical to We Are Football 2024, with minimal changes and only incremental upgrades. It is often described as a necessary bugfix patch for the previous version rather than a full sequel.

Continuation of WAF series: The game is recognized as a successor to WAF2024, part of the WAF series, and a sensible further development of the We Are Football franchise. It is also seen as a spiritual successor to Anstoss 3.

Transparent and engaged developers: The developers are praised for their close community engagement and transparent communication about errors, improvements, and updates before release. Gerald Köhler and Winning Streak Games are specifically highlighted for their experience and passion.

Excellent value for money: Multiple reviewers highlight the game's low price and strong price-performance ratio compared to other sports games. The budget price point makes it an attractive option, especially for newcomers.

Not a full simulation: The game is not a detailed football simulation like Football Manager, but it still offers depth that doesn't overwhelm. It is compared to other football manager games but stands out for its approachable depth.