Football Drama

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 30 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • graphics
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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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  • PC
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  • Windows
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Reviews

55%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique blend of narrative storytelling and light football management mechanics, offering an intriguing experience.
  • The writing is praised for its humor and philosophical depth, with memorable characters and engaging dialogue.
  • Visually appealing with a stylized art direction that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited strategic choices and a sense of randomness in match outcomes.
  • The match mechanics are clunky and poorly explained, leading to frustration and a feeling of lack of control over the game.
  • Many players feel the game is more suited for mobile devices, resulting in awkward controls and an underutilized PC interface.
  • gameplay17 mentions

    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, repetitive, and often frustrating, with a lack of clear explanations and minimal impact from strategic choices. Overall, the game struggles with a dearth of variety and control, leading to a gameplay experience that feels more mobile-oriented and less engaging than anticipated.

    • “The gameplay is an alternating visual novel with a sports game, which is a hybrid I'm a big proponent of.”
    • “The gameplay is super simple but fun and tactical, with some amount of randomness, of course.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it tries to do something I'm always attempting to do as a game dev, that is the lack/loss of control as the leader of something, a football team in this case.”
    • “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.”
    • “The match gameplay is not great and frustrating sometimes.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story centers on a "washed up" manager, Rocco Galliano, attempting a comeback in a whimsical, fantasy football universe filled with humor and noir elements. While the narrative is engaging and features notable references to real-life football personalities, it often feels disconnected from the gameplay, which can become monotonous. Overall, the focus on storytelling and character development is praised, making it a unique entry in the sports management genre despite its gameplay shortcomings.

    • “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.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    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 sports simulation.

    • “The humour and art style make this a really fun time killer.”
    • “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.”
  • humor4 mentions

    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 that enhances the gaming 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.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highlighted by a legendary end credits song and is praised for its engaging soundtracks and sound effects. Reviewers appreciate the overall audio experience, noting its contribution to the game's memorable moments and visuals, 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.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Replayability is present due to the original setting and interesting choices, but many players may find themselves frustrated during subsequent playthroughs. The limited impact players have on the game's progression ultimately diminishes its overall replay value.

    • “The replayability is there, thanks to the original setting and some interesting choices.”
    • “There are multiple paths and endings that encourage players to experience the game again.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it worthwhile to dive back in.”
    • “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.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Players have noted that the game's optimization leaves much to be desired, as it can lead to a monotonous gameplay experience and a sense of diminished control over matches, with tactics appearing to have little effect on overall 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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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.”
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