Football School
- January 9, 2020
- Raptor Claw Games
Get on Steam"Football School" is a football management simulation game where players take on the role of a school football team coach. The game features a match engine for realistic football matches, a player development system, and a school management aspect to balance academics and sports. Players can build and upgrade facilities, recruit and train staff, and compete in leagues and tournaments to become the top football school.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a casual football management experience.
- Players enjoy the progression of building up their team and stadium, making it a satisfying gameplay loop.
- For its price, the game offers decent value and can be entertaining for those looking for a lightweight simulator.
- The match mechanics are frustratingly random, leading to unpredictable outcomes that diminish the management aspect.
- The interface can be clunky and lacks helpful shortcuts, making navigation tedious.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, with limited tactical influence during matches.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and a fun loop of player improvement and tournament competition, though it can feel confusing and repetitive, especially for low-level teams. While some players appreciate the semi-random elements and humorous matches, others find the initial experience uninspiring and the gameplay engine lacking depth. Overall, the enjoyment seems to increase with familiarity and progression, but the repetitive nature may deter some players.
“Perfect gameplay loop, and while this may not be the popular opinion, I think the semi-random gameplay is great.”
“Game mechanics and matches are the best part: it's quite fun to see how the ball bounces like a rugby ball from the field edges and how players (ugly weird creatures) are missing the goal even if they are in front of it. :)”
“There's a fun gameplay loop of improving your players and competing in tournaments, but that loop can get repetitive.”
“There are many mechanics, but it can seem a bit confusing, and at times I just didn't know what to do.”
“I didn't stick around to see what this game looks like once you get going, but that should speak to how uninspiring I found the gameplay loop at the start.”
“Decent tycoon mechanics, hilariously stupid matches, yet it gets really repetitive after a while.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The developer has a reputation for prioritizing cash grabs over quality, often releasing games that remain unaddressed or poorly updated, leading to dissatisfaction among players regarding the monetization practices.
“The developer has a history of creating cash grab games (like Gladiator School and Boxing School) and either never fixing them or prioritizing updates for previous games before releasing the next cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls that make it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It's frustrating to see so many in-game purchases that disrupt the balance of gameplay, making it clear that the developers are more interested in profit than player experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and entertaining match scenarios, which complement the solid tycoon mechanics. However, players note that the humor can become repetitive over time, diminishing its initial charm.
“The tycoon mechanics are solid, but the hilariously absurd matches keep me coming back for more.”
“I love how the game combines decent tycoon mechanics with humor that makes every match feel delightfully ridiculous.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch, turning even the most mundane tasks into laugh-out-loud moments.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to be quite grindy, indicating that it requires a significant amount of repetitive tasks to progress.
“This is, however, very grindy.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that affect the overall simulation experience.
“The game simulation is not only buggy.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are constant glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story's introduction phase can feel disjointed, as players may find themselves out of sync with the narrative due to a time constraint related to earning house points. This can detract from the overall immersion in the storyline.
“Being a day behind on a 5-day operation to earn 2 house points puts you out of the storyline in the introduction phase.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
“The story is predictable and fails to offer any meaningful twists or depth.”
