Head Goal: Soccer Online

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Head Goal: Soccer Online is a fast-paced soccer and volleyball simulator, offering 8 stadiums and 2 game modes to challenge friends in competitive multiplayer. With realistic physics, customizable T-shirts, replays, and statistics, this indie game provides an engaging arcade experience for casual and hardcore players alike.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 332 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and provides a great experience when played with friends, often leading to laughter and enjoyment.
It features unique and chaotic gameplay with realistic physics, making it a refreshing alternative to traditional soccer games.
The game is free to play, which makes it accessible to a wider audience, and it has potential for growth in the esports scene.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in a dead online community.
There are frequent bugs and lag issues that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The game lacks single-player modes and AI opponents, limiting playability when friends are not available.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and realistic graphics, offering a unique and intense experience that surpasses traditional football games like FIFA and PES. Players appreciate the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the game, along with innovative features that enhance customization and skill development, leading to hours of enjoyable and competitive play. Overall, the gameplay is described as revolutionary, providing a sense of excitement and immersion akin to participating in a real-world tournament.
- “FIFA doesn't reach the ankles of this game; it is football in its finest form, with amazing graphics, story, and gameplay. Truly one of the best games out there.”
- “This game offers palpable excitement through hours of intense, gripping, and revitalizing gameplay.”
- “The extreme detail towards every aspect of this experience shocks me, as it has created endless hours of gameplay euphoria.”
- “The extreme detail towards every aspect of this experience shocks me as it has not only created endless hours of gameplay euphoria but has also revealed to me the pathetic amount of effort that current game companies are putting into their works.”
- “I felt the mechanic of the ball hitting the circular player head drove excitement into my mind and with the extension of the kick button I was allowed endless hours of intense and admittedly sweaty gameplay.”
- “It allows for very different and simple gameplay but with a surprising amount of skill.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
15%
The graphics of this game are widely praised as exceptional, often described as groundbreaking and superior to competitors like FIFA and Crysis, with stunning textures and details that create an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke excitement and realism, suggesting that it sets a new standard in gaming visuals, although some note a mix of 3D and 2D elements that may detract from the overall aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are considered a major selling point, making it a must-play for those with capable hardware.
- “Fifa doesn't reach the ankles of this game; it is football in its finest form, with amazing graphics, story, and gameplay. Truly one of the best games out there.”
- “Graphics 10/10; couldn't find a game with better textures and details.”
- “There are no words to describe how beautiful this game looks. There must have been about 10 solid refined minutes making this masterpiece of a game, with about 90% of the time dedicated to the insane graphics that this game offers.”
- “I would really recommend updating all of your graphics cards or even better simply buying a more powerful computer.”
- “I hope that this one day could come out on mobile if Apple or Samsung could develop a phone powerful enough to run it on these graphics, although I find it unlikely as phones have a long way to catching up with the level that modern day computers are at today.”
- “In summary: if you have a friend to play it with who won't mind the lack of sound and simple graphics, go for it and you will probably have fun.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and meaningful themes, with some users highlighting its emotional depth and relatability. While some reviews mention a desire for more structured narrative elements, the overall sentiment is that the story enhances the gaming experience, making it memorable and enjoyable. Comparisons to other games suggest that it stands out in terms of storytelling quality, even amidst predictable plot points.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “FIFA doesn't reach the ankles of this game; it is football in its finest form, with amazing graphics, story, and gameplay. Truly one of the best games out there.”
- “Sick game, GOTY 10/10! I've never seen better graphics and such a good and interesting story mode!”
- “☐ no story”
- “☐ story?”
- “Talking about the formula, despite any criticism to the contrary, Head Goal: Soccer Online does a good job of upholding series clichés like fabulously camp writing, documents the size of your mum, and ludicrously predictable encounters and plot points.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the joy of engaging in absurd antics, such as accidentally scoring on their own team or launching zombies in comical ways. Many reviews emphasize that playing with friends amplifies the hilarity, making for memorable and laughter-filled experiences, despite some acknowledging the game's flaws. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a major draw, promising fun and laughter in multiplayer sessions.
- “With friends, you could spend hours and hours laughing your a** off shooting the fireball into your own goal.”
- “There wasn't a moment when my mate and I weren't chuckling as we kicked a zombie down a flight of stairs and watched it majestically fly through the air.”
- “This game is hilarious; ignore the negatives, get this game and some friends, and you'll have the best day ever!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task requiring a significant investment of time, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game features in-game purchases that some players find appealing, suggesting they could enhance the experience and be worth sharing with others. However, there are significant concerns about the game's overall quality, with reports of it being "completely broken" and the presence of microtransactions potentially detracting from the enjoyment.
- “The in-game purchases are certainly worth a look, and I would highly consider spreading this game throughout the community or maybe even to your family or friends.”
- “This game is completely broken and it contains microtransactions.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant issues with stability, particularly highlighting buggy controls that detract from the overall experience.
- “Until you realize how buggy the controls are.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”

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14h Median play time

11h Average play time

6-16h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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