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 addicting, providing a casual and enjoyable experience for players.
- It offers a satisfying gameplay loop of improving your team and competing in tournaments.
- For its low price, it provides decent value and can be a good alternative to more serious football management games.
- The match mechanics are frustratingly random, often leading to unpredictable outcomes that undermine the management aspect.
- The interface can be clunky and lacks helpful shortcuts, making navigation tedious.
- The game feels unfinished and buggy, with players exhibiting erratic behavior that detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The 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 at times. While some players appreciate the semi-random elements and the humor in matches, others find the initial experience uninspiring and the gameplay engine lacking for lower-level teams. Overall, the enjoyment seems to increase with familiarity, but the repetitive nature may deter long-term engagement.
“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) miss the goal even when they are right 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
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The developer has a reputation for releasing cash grab games, such as Gladiator School and Boxing School, often neglecting to fix issues or provide meaningful updates before launching new titles.
“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 constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases that are essential for progress.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great bogged down by aggressive monetization tactics that prioritize profit over player experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 comedic elements can become repetitive over time.
“The tycoon mechanics are solid, but the hilariously absurd matches keep me coming back for more.”
“The humor in the game is delightfully ridiculous, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game balances decent tycoon mechanics with a sense of humor that never fails to make me laugh.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite excessive, indicating that it requires a significant time investment to progress.
“This is, however, very grindy.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be overly repetitive and frustrating.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs that disrupt the simulation experience.
“The game simulation is not only buggy.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story's introduction phase is criticized for its pacing, as players feel that falling behind in a time-sensitive operation detracts from their engagement with the narrative.
“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 narrative is rich and engaging, drawing you into the world and making you care about the characters.”
“The plot twists are unexpected and keep you on the edge of your seat, making every decision feel impactful.”
“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 fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to provide meaningful choices that impact the outcome.”
