Football Drama

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Football Drama is a single player sport game with a drama theme. It was developed by Open Lab Games and was released on September 18, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Football Drama, manage a struggling soccer team as its head coach, making tough decisions on and off the field. Navigate through a narrative-driven career mode with branching storylines and unique player personalities. Experience the highs and lows of soccer management, where your choices impact the team's success and reputation in this immersive sports drama.

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of narrative and gameplay, offering a stylized and humorous take on football management.
The writing is engaging, with memorable characters and philosophical themes that add depth to the experience.
It provides a fun and light-hearted approach to football, making it accessible for players who may not be fans of the sport.

The gameplay mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a feeling of randomness and minimal player impact during matches.
Many aspects of the game, such as commentary and match flow, become monotonous and detract from the overall experience.
The game feels more suited for mobile devices, with awkward controls and a user interface that doesn't translate well to PC.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines elements of a visual novel and a sports game, offering a unique but ultimately flawed experience. While the concept is intriguing, players find the mechanics overly simplistic, poorly explained, and often frustrating, leading to a lack of meaningful control and variety during matches. Overall, the game presents a creative idea hampered by repetitive and unclear gameplay mechanics.
- “The gameplay is a unique blend of a stylized soccer manager with simple controls but surprisingly deep mechanics, combined with a narrative experience that ranges from the dark and brooding to the philosophical, coated with satire and sarcasm, with enough layers to keep you engaged throughout its 10ish hours of magnificent weirdness.”
- “The gameplay is super simple but fun and tactical, with a certain amount of randomness, of course.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it feels very mobile-first, but the simplicity of the UI keeps that from feeling too limiting.”
- “The gameplay can get quite boring, with a feeling of lack of control over the match and tactics that don't seem to impact your performance.”
- “A very cool idea ruined by absolutely boring game mechanics.”
- “A football match is made in such a way that almost all the mechanics that should influence something are as unobvious as possible for the player and make a minimum impact.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story centers on a "washed up" manager, Rocco Galliano, attempting a comeback in a whimsical, magical football universe, blending humor with a noirish narrative. While the storytelling is engaging and filled with references to real football personalities, it often feels disconnected from the gameplay, which can become monotonous. Overall, the focus on narrative over simulation offers a refreshing take on the sports management genre, though the lack of impactful choices may leave some players wanting more.
- “This is not a football management game but a (very cool) story set in the world of football with a very nice humorous touch.”
- “A very peculiar game; I liked it for its tongue-in-cheek, noirish storytelling, which is top notch!”
- “I have the feeling that the story doesn't vary and that it isn't the result of my actions.”
- “What starts as a somewhat mournful and uneventful introduction to the fictional soccer universe is soon revealed to be the story of a man torn between the karmic battles of his past and the chaotic nature of his everyday impulses.”
- “On the other hand, turn-based football matches become boring rather fast and almost unaffected by what is happening in the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a humorous and engaging art style that enhances the overall experience, despite the lack of depth typical of traditional football manager games. While the visuals and sound elements contribute positively to the game's charm, it is best enjoyed as a dialogue-based graphic adventure rather than a serious sports simulation.
- “The story, the graphics, the initial feelings... all this for a game about soccer (football) that... fails to deliver a nice match engine and tactics.”
- “The story, the graphics, the initial feelings... all this for a game about soccer (football) that fails to deliver a nice match engine and tactics.”
- “Buy and play it as a dialogue-based graphic adventure, not as a sport simulation, and you might enjoy it as much as I did.”
- “But I recommend it for its cool moments, for its soundtracks and sound effects, for its visuals, for what it attempts, for where it fails, for what is yet to come.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious gossip, amusing simulations, and witty match tones, complemented by beautifully illustrated cards. Players appreciate the unique and elegant approach to football, which not only entertains but also rekindles interest in the sport. Overall, the humor is seen as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gossip, the simulations, and the tone of the matches are hilarious.”
- “The cards available are very funny, and the illustrations are simply beautiful.”
- “A unique, elegant, funny, and rather unexpected take on football that actually piqued my interest in the sport once again.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted by a legendary end credits song and is praised for its engaging soundtracks and sound effects, contributing to memorable moments and visuals. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience, despite some shortcomings.
- “The end credits song alone is legendary.”
- “I recommend it for its cool moments, its soundtracks and sound effects, its visuals, what it attempts, where it fails, and what is yet to come.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers some replayability due to its original setting and interesting choices, many players may find that their enjoyment diminishes in subsequent playthroughs due to limited player agency and frustrating elements. Overall, the potential for replayability is overshadowed by the likelihood of dissatisfaction in later attempts.
- “The replayability is there, thanks to the original setting and some interesting choices.”
- “The game offers a variety of paths and outcomes, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and character choices, the replay value is high, encouraging players to explore different strategies.”
- “Replayability is there (thanks to the original setting and some interesting choices), but there's a solid chance that you'll hate many aspects of the game during a second playthrough.”
- “As I have mentioned before, the player barely affects this whole process, so there is hardly any replayability at the end of the day because of it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to a sense of boredom and a perceived lack of control over matches, as tactical decisions do not significantly influence performance.
- “The gameplay can get quite boring, with a feeling of lack of control over the match and tactics that don't seem to impact your performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere and innovative concepts, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “An intriguing game, full of atmosphere and interesting ideas.”