Fanatical Football

About

"Fanatical Football" is a sport game characterized by its vivid visuals and humorous elements, despite its buggy gameplay and excessive advertisements. The game claims to offer the most authentic football experience to date, with various modes and controls that aim to simulate the intensity and excitement of the sport. However, the overall experience may be diminished by its technical issues and intrusive ads.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,967 reviews

graphics217 positive mentions

monetization40 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy to play, making it a great time killer.
Graphics are decent for a mobile game, and the gameplay is enjoyable.
The game offers a nostalgic experience for long-time players.

Controls are frustrating, especially the tilt mechanism, making it hard to maneuver.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited plays and teams.
The AI is often unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during matches.

graphics
430 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
26%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they are decent for a mobile title but often fall short of modern standards, resembling older PS2-era visuals. While some users appreciate the retro aesthetic and find the graphics enjoyable, others criticize them as poor or lacking realism, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area for improvement, with many players expressing a desire for more realistic visuals and better character animations.
- “The graphics are awesome.”
- “I love the game, the graphics are fantastic and it's easy to get a touchdown.”
- “Great game, love the graphics and great features.”
- “The graphics are terrible, controls are fake, and the creator doesn't even know how football even works.”
- “This game is terrible; the graphics suck, they need to do a better job. This is why I gave it a one star, but it really deserves a half star.”
- “The graphics are bad and the way they play is alright, but I don't really recommend this game; you should get NFL Mobile.”
gameplay
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
29%
34%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players praising the simplicity and fun of the mechanics, while others criticize the controls, AI behavior, and lack of variety in plays. Common complaints include issues with the tilt controls, glitches, and a limited selection of offensive strategies, leading to a frustrating experience for some. Overall, while some find the gameplay enjoyable and engaging, a significant number of users express dissatisfaction with its execution and mechanics.
- “Amazing gameplay.”
- “Very good controls for the game; it's simple, very nice gameplay, and runs smoothly along with nice graphics.”
- “I love the game; it's amazing, it has amazing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is slow and not being able to switch players makes it hard to make up for missed tackles.”
- “The gameplay is garbage; I can't get a touchdown, can't get the ball. I lost 100 - 0. Worst game ever.”
- “The controls are very clunky and the mechanics are just plain bad.”
monetization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
2%
87%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the low frequency of ads, while others find them intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Many users noted that in-game purchases are available without requiring real money, but the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the number of ads, particularly during matches. Despite the complaints, a portion of players still enjoy the game, citing its fun mechanics and graphics, especially when ads are minimal.
- “Consumes very little memory, in-game purchases are possible without paying with your real-life cash and it is always challenging.”
- “This game is so cool because you choose your team, there are no ads, and you can play offline. This is what you need.”
- “This game has good graphics and is very easy to play, and there are no ads.”
- “Ads every second can't even play.”
- “It is terrible; it is so hard to play. Do not get this game, and it takes up too much storage, and there are so many ads.”
- “The ads are too much.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and erratic gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some players note improvements and enjoy the game, the prevalence of bugs—such as players freezing, teleporting, and inconsistent controls—leads to a generally negative perception regarding its stability. Overall, the game has potential but requires substantial fixes to enhance its reliability and user experience.
- “Really great, no bugs, no glitches. It's super hard to dodge people, but there are no problems with the controls at all—nothing at all.”
- “No glitches or lag.”
- “This game is amazing! I love it; there are no glitches.”
- “The game is too buggy to play.”
- “Very terrible quality, glitches a lot and sometimes the game doesn't let you win.”
- “I hate this game because there has been a glitch for so long; the quarterback freezes in position and can't throw the ball. I am uninstalling; y'all should fix this!”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
14%
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, often laughing out loud at the quirky antics of the characters and gameplay mechanics. Despite some criticisms regarding controls and gameplay difficulty, the comedic elements consistently provide entertainment and amusement, making the overall experience lighthearted and fun.
- “This game is not what I expected, but it is fun and funny. Once I played it, the other team got the ball and they just started sliding 🤣🤣🤣. No matter what, I will love this game and it will make me laugh.”
- “It's very fun and funny what the bots do.”
- “Good joke, I was laughing all through my first and now last playthrough.”
- “The humor is just terrible; it's not funny at all. I would love it if you fixed the controls and passing.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the game less enjoyable.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the humor is stale and uninspired.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being limited and lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and additional features like a customizable story mode. Users also mention frustration with ads blocking access to the story content, indicating a need for improvements in both storytelling and gameplay mechanics. Overall, the feedback suggests that the current story experience is unsatisfactory and in need of enhancement.
- “I like the story touchdowns.”
- “It is trash; you cannot do story mode because it is blocked by an ad.”
- “Worst game plot twist; it's opposite day.”
- “You should be able to dance when you score and should have 11 people on the field and a story mode where you can make your own players.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users describing it as lacking quality and not enhancing the overall experience. Some players found the music to be unremarkable and poorly integrated, contributing to a disappointing atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack does not seem to resonate well with the audience.
- “Terrible graphics and controls; the music sucks.”
- “If you reach the third zone and get pushed back, the song doesn't count.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring smooth gameplay, responsive controls, and appealing graphics, all contributing to a positive overall performance.
- “Very good controls for the game; it's simple, has very nice gameplay, and runs smoothly along with nice graphics.”
- “Good graphics, good control, perfect performance.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have expressed a mixed emotional response to the game, with some feeling deeply affected and even distressed, while others appreciate its qualities but face technical issues that hinder their experience. Overall, the emotional impact varies significantly, with some players finding it moving and others frustrated by gameplay problems.
- “It was a really nice game, however after some updates I just can't enter the game, because the touch isn't working.”