New Star Soccer

About

New Star Soccer is a sport game that lets you experience the life of a rising soccer star. With its outstanding story, stunning game mechanics, beautiful visuals, and plenty of humor, it provides an engaging and immersive experience. However, players should be prepared for lots of grinding, frequent advertisements, and some bugs that can impact gameplay. Follow the game's description and live your soccer career to the fullest, overcoming challenges and becoming a superstar.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,995 reviews

gameplay171 positive mentions

monetization598 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a great experience of a footballer's life.
The gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for all players.
The classic mode brings nostalgia and is preferred by many players for its simplicity.

The energy system is frustrating, as the cost of energy drinks increases significantly with player progression.
There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience and can be overwhelming.
The AI teammates often fail to react properly, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.

monetization
649 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and the reliance on in-app purchases for energy and progression. Many players express frustration over the frequency and length of ads, often feeling that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some users are willing to pay to remove ads, the overall sentiment suggests that the game's monetization strategy has shifted towards a more aggressive, cash-grab approach, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Great game because there are no ads unless you choose to watch one.”
- “Good game, can pay for no ads but the ads aren't plastered everywhere like most games these days.”
- “Still extremely fun and not too crazy with the in-app purchases.”
- “I must admit, I never at any point in my life actually imagined that I would install a game where one spends more time looking at ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The game itself is amazing, used to play it a while back and thought I would play again but it's the ads... having ads, fine, but 30 seconds long, can't be skipped and you get them very very often.”
- “It's definitely a 'freemium' game, unless you want to watch ads constantly for energy, training, between games and so on.”
gameplay
270 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
34%
3%
The gameplay is generally described as simple yet addictive, with engaging mechanics that keep players entertained for hours. While many appreciate the fun and fluid nature of the game, some criticize the increasing difficulty, monetization strategies, and certain mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, players enjoy the core gameplay but suggest improvements in graphics, realism, and the balance of in-game resources.
- “The gameplay is varied enough to be fun for many hours and the visuals are fantastic.”
- “Great game, simple gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is simple but addicting.”
- “As to the soccer mechanics, it's hard to impress when you can't control the game or your team.”
- “The gameplay is okay but energy can prices increase after the star ratings increase and even if you have improved your star rating to 3 from 2 you can only renew your contract after 4 star rating and it is very tough to negotiate.”
- “The matchday gameplay is unrealistic; the prices of the drinks keep rising causing you to lose money, and if you haven't got enough stuff from the lifestyle you can't get a girlfriend which can sometimes lose relationship with your team.”
graphics
237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
42%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the retro aesthetic while others criticize the outdated visuals, likening them to 1990s games. Some users enjoy the option to switch between classic and modern graphics, but there is a consensus that improvements are needed for a more realistic experience. Overall, while the gameplay is often praised, the graphics are frequently described as lacking and in need of enhancement.
- “Gameplay is varied enough to be fun for many hours and the visuals are fantastic.”
- “I was blown away by the great port, and the new graphics are fantastic.”
- “Amazing game with awesome graphics.”
- “The modern graphics look atrocious, with the classic having basic bugs yet to be fixed (such as no keyboard popping up on name input).”
- “The graphics are kind of bad, so it would be nice if they were improved a bit.”
- “Good game, just needs improvements on the graphics and the gameplay.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
9%
The game's story aspect receives mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the existing narrative and its integration into gameplay, while others call for more depth and variety in storylines. Users express a desire for features that allow for greater player agency, such as choosing positions and jersey numbers, as well as improvements in realism and logic within the story. Overall, while the storyline is generally well-received, there is a strong demand for enhancements to make it more engaging and impactful.
- “Great football game with a story that makes decisions that affect your life on and off the pitch.”
- “Awesome game, great storyline, great controls!”
- “Good offline game with a continuous storyline.”
- “In my opinion, for this game to be the best it could be, it needs better graphics, more storylines, and more skills in football in general, along with better gameplay and player wages.”
- “Actually make up a story.”
- “Actual logic on how things happen 'story' wise is a joke, but I can forgive it because the gameplay is good.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and addictive, but users report frequent bugs and glitches that affect stability, including freezing and lagging issues. Many players express frustration with the game's performance, particularly related to ads causing their devices to freeze. While some users have had a smooth experience, the consensus indicates that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability.
- “The game is full of glitches and there is no saving data.”
- “Great app too much addictive edit: new version full of glitches, screen gets stuck and turns blue all of a sudden.”
- “Game glitches a lot.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that while the game is enjoyable and entertaining, it suffers from excessive grinding, particularly in the late game. Players find the need to farm resources tedious and frustrating, often leading to a sense of monotony as they struggle to manage in-game currency and energy. Despite these issues, some users still appreciate the gameplay mechanics and overall fun factor.
- “Constant tedious things drain your resources to goad you into buying in-game currency.”
- “Fun at first but then becomes increasingly tedious as all of your earned money will go to energy drinks, leaving everything else impossible to buy.”
- “Great game, but far too much grinding needed to get energy is a huge annoyance.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
33%
40%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting issues such as poor energy system management, inadequate performance ratings that do not reflect individual contributions, and subpar ad performance. Additionally, some players reported that the game is not well-optimized for certain devices, particularly longer screens, while others noted that it runs smoothly on their devices. Overall, while the game has potential, significant improvements in optimization are needed for a better user experience.
- “It's a good concept you get to play as an individual player playing in a team and rise to the top depending on your performances earning stars on the way.”
- “Pretty cool game, maybe balance how much you impress according to your team's performance, like if you scored 1 and assisted 1 and then your rating happens to be 5.5 with only 2 chances given... just because your team tied.”
- “Really good runs smoothly, highly recommend.”
- “Also the energy system is not optimized at all!”
- “You have the worst optimization in the game.”
- “Not optimized for longer screens (OnePlus 6)”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, describing it as funny, entertaining, and a great way to pass the time. Many reviews highlight amusing scenarios and quirky elements that enhance the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding game mechanics and pricing. The humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “I start playing New Star Soccer and this is amazing; it's a good game, funny game, and very interesting game. I loved it!”
- “Sometimes it's lagging, but the story is funny and it's fun to play.”
- “Maybe it's not real, but it is very, very funny to play and there are awesome things you can do.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game is highly regarded for its strong replayability, with users noting it as one of the most playable football apps available. Many players appreciate the game's engaging content that encourages repeated play.
- “Good game, has replay value.”
- “Most playable and replayable football app I've seen.”
- “Very nice game with lots of replay value.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, but some have noted a frustrating delay between their input and the game's response, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Emotional game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, making it an enjoyable companion for long car rides.
- “This game is great with some music for long car rides :)”