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Ballsy! World Cup 2020 is a single player and multiplayer tactical sport game. It was developed by properlydecent and was released on October 28, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Retro football game, with local coop & cup mode. Less sluggish than modern football games, but with more 'weighty' physics than most retro football games. No referee, so no offside or fouls - all is permitted.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • Fun, fast-paced arcade-style football gameplay with tight and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but challenging to master.
  • Great AI offering multiple difficulty levels, with smart team behavior and fair, engaging challenges.
  • Smooth performance across platforms including Linux, with no technical issues, plus a great soundtrack enhancing the experience.
  • Limited game modes and features, lacking variety beyond friendly matches and a simple World Cup knockout format.
  • Absence of online multiplayer, training modes, and deeper tournament options such as qualification stages or match statistics.
  • Minimalist graphics and lack of licensed teams or players may not appeal to those seeking realistic football simulations.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its fast-paced, uninterrupted flow with unique features like no offside rule, no referees, and 7-player teams on an indoor-like field, creating a fun and engaging arcade-style experience. It emphasizes physics-based mechanics, making one-on-one duels interesting and challenging. While the gameplay is highly enjoyable compared to more realistic football games, some users feel it could benefit from added depth and more modes.

    • “In more 'realistic' football games I am met with constant small segments of downtime - intro, game loading, foul, players reacting, replay, substitution, and that's without all the gameplay-related downtime where possession of the ball changes much more slowly.”
    • “More than that, the gameplay mechanics are strongly based on physics; inertia makes one-on-one duels really interesting and clever.”
    • “This commitment is visible throughout the whole gameplay design: matches are played by teams of 7 players on a field with no side-lines (similar to indoor soccer), no offside rule and no referee - resulting in an uninterrupted gameplay flow until a goal is scored.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and appeal, with players eagerly anticipating specific tracks. The soundtrack significantly enhances the overall experience, complementing the gameplay perfectly.

    • “The music is really great too, I found myself looking forward to hearing certain tracks.”
    • “The game has a great soundtrack and runs perfectly on Linux, by the way.”
    • “Great gameplay and controls, goals are very satisfying, and that music!! Gosh, what is not to like?”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are intentionally simple and minimalistic, reminiscent of classic arcade and Sega Master System visuals, but run smoothly. While not aiming for realistic visuals or licensed content, the style fits the game's retro-inspired design.

    • “The simplicity is also reflected in the graphics, which is a throwback to older arcade games but runs so much smoother.”
    • “The simplicity is also reflected in the graphics, which is a throwback to older arcade games (but runs so much smoother).”
    • “Do not be fooled by the Sega Master System visuals or the very minimalistic presentation.”
    • “If you're looking for real-life graphics and licenses, you know where to find them.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly without bugs, glitches, or framerate drops, even on lower-end Linux systems.

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Ballsy! World Cup 2020 is a tactical sport game.

Ballsy! World Cup 2020 is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Ballsy! World Cup 2020 was released on October 28, 2020.

Ballsy! World Cup 2020 was developed by properlydecent.

Ballsy! World Cup 2020 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ballsy! World Cup 2020 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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