Bang Average Football

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Bang Average Football is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by ruairidx and was released on May 10, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Experience the thrill of the beautiful game in Bang Average Football - the fast-paced, addictive, easy-to-learn football game for 1-4 players! Play against your friends for footballing glory in multiplayer, or turn a hopeless club into national champions as player-manager in Story mode! Story Mode Join a washed-up, rock bottom football club as pla…

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Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

story57 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Charming and nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of Sensible Soccer with a simple, fast-paced arcade style that is easy to pick up yet challenging to master.
Engaging and humorous story mode with RPG elements that adds personality and a cozy atmosphere to the football management experience.
Good customization options for team management and player progression, with well-implemented mechanics and solid AI on various difficulties.

Limited content and relatively short story mode, leading to reduced replayability after completing the main campaign.
Some frustrating gameplay elements such as imprecise passing, awkward player switching, and occasional AI or control quirks that affect smoothness.
Lack of deeper management features and world-building in town exploration, with few NPC interactions and minimal reactions to major events like promotions or trophies.

story
165 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode in this football game is praised for its charming, humorous, and nostalgic writing, blending management and RPG elements that add a unique, engaging layer to the gameplay. While generally short and sometimes lacking depth or replay value, players enjoy the off-pitch quests, character interactions, and lighthearted narrative that evoke classic sports RPGs like Golf Story and Mario Tennis. Many reviewers express a desire for a longer, more fleshed-out story with additional quests and customization but appreciate the cozy, fun experience it currently offers.
- “The story mode goes above and beyond in my opinion, featuring genuinely witty and charming writing with just enough short story sections to break up the matches.”
- “Story mode is the backbone of the game, and the RPG-like segments between football matches are funny, entertaining, and written well.”
- “With gameplay and visuals that give me feelings of playing Sensible Soccer back in the 90s, this is a super fun and charming arcade football game with good humour and a short but entertaining story.”
- “The story's the same, so I have no desire to play it again.”
- “Played only story mode, which I would have hoped for more fleshed out seeing as there is a world to travel in.”
- “This means that I got the year 2 story missions whilst still in the minnow league, the year 3 mission whilst in the adequate league, and no mission whilst in the super league due to there being no year 4 missions.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its simple yet engaging mechanics that evoke classic arcade and retro football games, offering a fun and balanced experience with a satisfying skill ceiling. The mix of straightforward controls, tactical depth, and a charming story mode creates a dynamic and enjoyable loop, though some users note occasional frustrations with automatic player switching, pacing, and passing precision. Overall, the gameplay is considered addictive, nostalgic, and well-paced, with a strong emphasis on fun over complexity.
- “Great gameplay mechanics, with a lot of soul!”
- “The freedom of tactics/formations and gameplay is very engaging, definitely will get you to around 10-15 hours in the game.”
- “The gameplay is a clear nod to the feel of Sensible Soccer, enhanced with modern touches like clever passing mechanics and extra features.”
- “Or, should I say, it becomes a nightmare after the game teaches you the basic shooting mechanics - which happens about an hour and a half in the game (!).”
- “The overall feeling of the game after almost 3 hours is that of frustration, of grappling with some strange gameplay decisions by the devs, and of very little control over the outcome of your matches, even in the lowest league.”
- “As for the football gameplay, the passing is not precise enough.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its lighthearted, charming, and often quirky style, especially within the story mode and RPG-like segments between matches. It features witty, relatable characters and football-related jokes that create an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere with a distinct British comedic tone. While some find certain gameplay elements frustrating, the humor consistently adds an entertaining and cozy layer to the overall experience.
- “Story elements outside of matches are also quite enjoyable, it's a nice change of pace with impeccable humor, loved it.”
- “The story is simple and hilarious with some references that a football fan can enjoy.”
- “The writing is light and charming and (much like Ted Lasso) creates humor through character rather than explicit punchlines.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature charming, colorful pixel art reminiscent of retro games like Sensible Soccer and Stardew Valley, creating a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere that many players appreciate. While not aiming for high realism, the visuals effectively blend simplicity with vibrant environments and seasonal changes, enhancing the game's relaxed and fun vibe. Overall, the art style is praised for its unique old-school flair and complementary aesthetic.
- “The locations are beautifully done in a pixel art style that changes with the seasons and the weather.”
- “The graphics are a charming tribute to the early days of gaming, with each character and scene crafted from just a handful of pixels, yet every frame showcases its unique, old-school flair.”
- “Art style is cute and the colors/environment are cozy and vibrant.”
- “It is a game that does not concern itself with fancy graphics.”
- “I set the full screen resolution to a fixed 1280x800, graphics to low and everything off, 7w tdp, gpu somewhere around 600-800mhz and now it runs an almost solid 60fps.”
- “Bang average football brings players back to the arcade style of sports games, donned in the same pixel aesthetic them games were.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through local co-op modes, quick matches, and social interactions like visiting other towns. While some find the gameplay depth limited, its charm and fun multiplayer options provide satisfying replay value. However, replay appeal may diminish after completing the main story for some players.
- “All of the modes being playable with friends via local co-op exponentially increases the replayability of the game, as does playing against them in quick match mode.”
- “Being able to talk to anyone and go to other towns adds a lot to the overall replayability.”
- “But all in all, it's legitimately a great game with a surprisingly high amount of replayability.”
- “I can't see much replayability as the gameplay isn't extremely deep, but I actually think that works to its benefit.”
- “The fictional team lineup in the game is charming enough to last through your story mode playthrough, but you may find the game lacking in replay value afterwards.”
- “- regular career mode without the story after you complete it to give the game more replay value.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for complementing the visuals and enhancing the overall experience, with many users describing the soundtrack as charming, exceptional, and a standout aspect alongside the colorful graphics.
- “The music is on point and goes along really well with the visual aspect of the game.”
- “Game play is smooth and intuitive and the sound design/music really stood out to me as exceptional!”
- “Colourful pixel art graphics and a charming soundtrack complete the package.”
optimization
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The game features well-timed dialogue box presentations that enhance character performances, contributing to an engaging story mode. While it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, some users report inconsistent framerates during matches, suggesting room for future performance improvements.
- “It runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, and I can imagine myself losing quite a few hours to this game due to the story mode.”
- “The only gripe I have with the game is that the framerate is inconsistent in the matches, but maybe there will be performance improvements in the future.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues with Battlefield 6, including frequent glitches and problems launching the game, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “Last night I spent my only free hour before bed troubleshooting Battlefield 6 and why it wasn't launching.”
- “Game has thousands of glitches I found in the first hour of playing.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization mainly relies on ads, which some users may find intrusive or disruptive to the gameplay experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as cozy, contributing to an engaging and comfortable gaming experience complemented by solid gameplay.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's emotional experience to be exceptionally wholesome and joyful, describing it as the most fun and uplifting virtual sports depiction they've encountered.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is engaging and offers meaningful progression through multiple seasons, with ample optional story elements that enhance the overall experience beyond the matches themselves.
- “The challenge of improving and promoting your club over multiple seasons is very enticing, and there is lots of optional character development and story progression outside of the actual matches.”

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Bang Average Football is a casual role playing game with comedy theme.

Bang Average Football is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Bang Average Football.

Bang Average Football was released on May 10, 2024.

Bang Average Football was developed by ruairidx.

Bang Average Football has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Bang Average Football is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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