Mini Soccer Star: Football Cup

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Mini Soccer Star: Football Cup is a sport game that offers ingenious gameplay and delightful graphics, but is disturbed by ads and bugs. Players can partake in the World football Cup, scoring goals and striving to become the next soccer superstar. Despite some technical issues, the game provides a fun and engaging soccer experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Mini Soccer Star: Football Cup screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

monetization277 negative mentions

The game features innovative gameplay mechanics that make it engaging and fun.
The graphics and animations are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience.
The game offers a variety of competitions and challenges, keeping players entertained.

The game has become overly reliant on ads, disrupting gameplay and frustrating players.
Recent updates have increased the difficulty and made it harder to progress without spending money.
The energy system limits playtime, making it less enjoyable for casual gamers.

monetization
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
1%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many describing it as overly aggressive and deceptive. Players report an excessive number of ads, often interrupting gameplay, and express frustration over the ineffectiveness of the "no ads" purchase, which still results in frequent ad exposure. Overall, the game's fun mechanics are overshadowed by the intrusive ad experience, leading many to feel that it has devolved into a cash grab.
- “Regardless of the massive ad spam, which of course you can remove with in-game purchase, the game is perfect.”
- “Worth buying no ads in my opinion.”
- “Very good entertaining game, no ads and no wifi; it's a funny game!”
- “This game used to be 5 stars before it turned into the current cash grab it has become.”
- “The game is fun, but the amount of ads is excessive. You spend more time watching ads than playing.”
- “The game used to be perfect but it devolved into another cash grab.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
39%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, simple, and engaging, with good mechanics and graphics that enhance the experience. However, many players express frustration over the excessive number of ads, inconsistent mechanics, and the requirement for constant online connectivity, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a solid gameplay loop, issues like limited offline play and a perceived cash-grab approach from developers have led to mixed reviews.
- “Perfect mechanics, very good playability; you can end up playing for hours without paying attention.”
- “Amazing game, good graphics, good gameplay, but I would like the developers to add the players' ratings and have a transfer market in January, not just at the end of the season.”
- “Fun game, it's great that it also has a career type mode/customization as well as simple gameplay... also love the amount of leagues and nations you can play in.”
- “Gameplay scales weirdly and gets harder to score when you level up, because the percentage and shot location outcomes change up on you.”
- “The update has been awful; there's constant ads mid-game and whenever you log off of the game mid-game, you literally lose the game. It's nearly impossible to get gems daily, the battle pass is extremely worthless, and the gameplay is even worse.”
- “There are far too many ads, poor mechanics, and numerous other negative aspects that detract from the gameplay.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
24%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While many praise the visuals as "amazing," "good," and "unique," others criticize them as "trash" or "decent" but in need of improvement. Some players appreciate the art style and animations, while others express a desire for more realistic features and better player representations.
- “Amazing graphics, perfect control and the strategy of the gameplay is awesome.”
- “The graphics are insane and the gameplay is just wonderful.”
- “Best game ever can't find a game better than this amazing, I have no words to describe amazing graphics, camera angle and animations loved it.”
- “Terrible, the graphics are trash. Everything is trash about it. You can't even score free kicks. This game is actually trash. This is why I rated it one star. I hate this game. I would never play it again. I do not recommend this game if you are a serious football fan.”
- “Game sucks, Roblox graphics + terrible energy system + intrusive ads + gameplay not interesting.”
- “Giving this 2 stars just because the graphics look decent, but the game mechanics suck.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly during matches and when ads are displayed. While some players enjoy the game, the persistent glitches and lag significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and the need for frequent restarts. Despite these issues, there is hope that future updates will address these stability concerns.
- “Hella buggy app... filled with ads.. the game crashes in between playtime or if you choose to watch ads to replay.. it gets worse when you spend your in-game coins to buy a replay but the game crashes.”
- “The game freezes and does not load.”
- “I would like the developers to check this problem out because when I am in the middle of the match, the game just freezes and then I have to restart it.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
44%
22%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and decent gameplay. However, some users feel that the story lacks realism and suggest the addition of seasonal quests and tournaments to enhance the experience further. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong aspect, complemented by good graphics.
- “Like the gameplay and storyline.”
- “Great story line.”
- “Btw the graphics and story is good.”
- “I guess the story is not realistic, but the gameplay is decent.”
- “But it needs some tournaments, so we can play with other players and full-time matches of career with story mode.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
User feedback on the game's music is mixed; some players initially found a new music track detrimental to their experience, while others appreciated the absence of music after an update, leading to improved ratings. Additionally, there are requests for the inclusion of more music options and a theme song to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “I also think you should add a theme song like Score Hero.”
- “The game is very good; I've played this game since 2022, but I think the developer should add music and a lot of hair & jerseys.”
- “This game was perfect... then you seem to have added a music track to the game which has completely ruined it!!”
- “😂🤦🏻 *update* the music seems to have gone from the game, so scoring back up to 5 stars 🙂👍🏻”
- “I also think you should also add a theme song like Score Hero.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with players noting unrealistic goalkeeper saves and inconsistent performance metrics that can hinder progression. While the gameplay is praised for its variety and competitiveness, users express a desire for more realistic scoring opportunities and a system that better reflects player performance over time. Additional features like loan options and retirement from international play are also suggested to enhance the overall experience.
- “Brilliant game, and that means I can play well with performances and play with different teams from various countries and compete to win European and domestic competitions with goals and assists.”
- “You could add more features like loans, an option to retire from international football, and team stars need to improve based on performance and the game could be even better.”
- “Would like it however if there was consistency in performance every season.”
- “So, the goalkeepers make unreal and impossible saves. I had over 100 goals and assists and won the treble, but I didn't win the Ballon d'Or. We have to be at level 8 to get offers from big clubs, which should be based on our performance. We need to score goals from such tight angles; this isn't fair.”
- “Would like it, however, if there was consistency in performance every season.”
- “Gives me impossible scenarios to score in. If you go one game with no goals or assists, your performance drops drastically, making it impossible for me to score free kicks.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be highly entertaining and humorous, appreciating its fun gameplay and graphics. However, some users suggest adding rewards for top scorers and assisters to enhance the experience further. Overall, the humor is a notable highlight that contributes to the game's appeal.
- “It's really fun and funny.”
- “Very good entertaining game, no ads and no wifi; it's a funny game!”
- “Loving this game, great gameplay, graphics, and quite humorous too.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often repeating the same tasks with limited variety, which detracts from the overall experience. While some challenges are enjoyable, many are perceived as broken or overly repetitive, leading to frustration.
- “This is based on the fact that I bought the full version to avoid the tedious ads.”
- “It's always the same two pairs; the free kick one is fun, but the rest are too tedious or broken (shoot frisbee 😮‍💨). Also, better contracts with more money?”
- “Limited challenges, with some being tedious or broken.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to evoke strong emotions, ranging from frustration to joy, highlighting its ability to engage them deeply. While it features simple controls and wholesome gameplay, the emotional highs and lows contribute significantly to the overall experience.
- “Great game, but sometimes it makes you emotional; at times, you feel like throwing your phone across the room.”
- “A simple, wholesome game with easy controls, simple-to-understand gameplay, and an overall fun experience.”