Natural Soccer
- February 2, 2015
- Thorsten Schleinzer
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Reviews
- Natural Soccer offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic 90s soccer games, with enjoyable gameplay and a fun local multiplayer mode.
- The developer is responsive and dedicated to improving the game, frequently updating it based on player feedback and suggestions.
- The game features customizable controls and adjustable difficulty, allowing players to tailor their experience to their liking.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic, lacking depth and variety, which can lead to boredom after a short time.
- There are significant control issues, especially when using a keyboard, with limited options for passing and shooting that can frustrate players.
- The game lacks essential features such as online multiplayer, team management, and player substitutions, making it feel shallow compared to other soccer games.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as nostalgic and addictive, reminiscent of classic soccer games like Sensible Soccer and Kick Off, but opinions vary significantly. While some appreciate the natural feel and challenge, others criticize it for being basic and lacking advanced features like headers or bicycle kicks. Overall, players suggest that alternatives like Sensible World of Soccer 96/97 offer superior gameplay and more content.
“Natural soccer gives me a lot of nostalgia for Sensible Soccer and Super Kick Off. It's fast-paced and features awesome gameplay that is addictive, even on normal mode, which presents a great challenge.”
“You can tweak the settings to suit your gameplay style.”
“Adding the sprint option to speed up gameplay really allowed me to utilize the open pitch and maneuver around defenders, which was wonderful.”
“I bought this game quite a while ago, the updates are rare and the gameplay just isn't even up to Kick Off 2 levels, let alone Sensible Soccer where you had full control of your team, could set up formations and had to juggle players to avoid the dreaded red X and hoping to get a green mark.”
“The gameplay is very basic, as the store page correctly says, similar to Microprose Soccer or Tekhan Soccer; nothing fancy, you can't do headers or bicycle kicks.”
“Honestly, instead of getting this, get Sensible World of Soccer 96/97 on GOG for half the price; it's still way more awesome, has a manager mode, tons more teams, tons more play modes, better gameplay, and there's a reason why that game still gets season updates from the community.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered basic and lack the charm found in similar games like Sensible Soccer and its clones, resulting in a less visually appealing experience.
“The graphics are basic and lack the charm that games like Sensible Soccer or its clones, such as Football Glory and Fussball Total from Croteam, possess.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and fail to impress, making the overall experience feel less engaging.”
“The art style is outdated and does not meet the expectations set by modern gaming standards.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the developer's commitment to enhancing the game by quickly addressing feedback on grinding elements, such as removing overly challenging achievements within a day of suggestions. This responsiveness has positively impacted the overall gaming experience.
