Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival
- September 12, 2017
- Koo Games Ltd
An oily, toxic pool of bad ideas, half-baked mechanics, and shoddy design masquerading as a tough retro-inspired football game. Kick Off Revival is just plain awful.
Get on SteamDino Dini's Kick Off Revival is a challenging football sport game for hard-core players, who strive for success through mastering skillful moves under pressure. With local multi-player mode for up to 2 players, the game supports pads such as Xbox 360, Xbox One, Steam Controller, Logitech Dual Action, and most USB joysticks. The game promises a steep learning curve, making it a true test of dedication and skill for football game enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The gameplay is fast, challenging, and requires skill, making it rewarding for players who invest time in mastering it.
- The game captures the essence of retro football, providing a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Kick Off series.
- Online multiplayer and local competitive play enhance the experience, allowing players to test their skills against others.
- The game is currently lacking in content, with limited modes and features compared to the original, leading to a feeling of being unfinished.
- Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, especially for new players, making it difficult to enjoy without significant practice.
- There are technical issues, such as bugs during saving and a lack of proper instructions, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is described as fast, challenging, and reminiscent of old-school mechanics, with refined controls that enhance the experience. While some users feel the gameplay may feel off compared to the originals, many praise it as a masterpiece of programming that offers a lot of fun and competitive elements. Despite some visual limitations, the gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable.
“A true masterpiece in gameplay programming.”
“Old school gameplay, lots of fun!”
“The gameplay is very fast and challenging even on the amateur difficulty.”
“The view looks like in the original games, but the gameplay unfortunately feels off.”
“Think of it in terms of an ASCII or pixel-art rogue-like - not the nicest thing to look at but mountains of gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly regarded as essential, enhancing the overall experience while players engage in various activities such as coding and managing in-game interactions.
“The netcode is working very well, and the music is a must.”
“Crunching on custom physics, networking, menus, and devops while playing music, talking tech, or handling trolls.”
“The music is a must.”
“Crunching on custom physics, networking, menus, and devops while playing music.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics represent a significant upgrade from the previous 8-bit style, showcasing notable improvements; however, there is a consensus that further enhancements could still be made.
“Graphically, it’s a big improvement from the 8-bit graphics.”
“Graphically, it’s a big improvement from the 8-bit graphics, but it could have been better.”
Critic Reviews
Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival Review
Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival doesn't attempt to compete with FIFA and that's fine. There's a place on the market for simpler, old school sports games that rely on arcade fun rather than authenticity. But this reboot of the franchise is actually a step backwards for the series in some ways, and the lack of a tutorial or help of any kind results in the learning curve being more of a learning brick wall. There's nothing wrong with being difficult to master, but the game is difficult to pick up and play too, and the rewards too few to justify the effort. Kick Off Revival can be okay in short bursts, but the sheer weight of issues with the game make it hard to recommend to anybody other than fans of the original Kick Off games. And even they will likely be disappointed.
30%Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival PS4 Review
An oily, toxic pool of bad ideas, half-baked mechanics, and shoddy design masquerading as a tough retro-inspired football game. Kick Off Revival is just plain awful.
20%Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival Review
A weak football simulation that lacks any real depth, making you wonder what the necessity of trying to bring back was.
20%
