New Star Soccer 5

About

"New Star Soccer 5" is a football career simulation game where you start as a 16-year-old and work your way to become a legend. The game features realistic football leagues, continental and international competitions, with exciting match action and various distractions. You can build up your skills, maintain relationships, and compete against other players worldwide through a global leaderboard. The game offers various opportunities to make it big as a footballer, and the outcome depends on your actions, both on and off the field.

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Play Modes

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique experience by allowing players to control a single footballer, managing their career and personal life.
Once players get accustomed to the controls, the game becomes addictive and provides a fun, casual gaming experience.
The RPG elements, such as training, relationship management, and lifestyle choices, add depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and a persistent 'exception access violation' error, making it frustrating to play.
Controls are clunky and unintuitive, leading to poor gameplay experiences and frustrating interactions with teammates.
The AI is often unhelpful, with teammates making poor decisions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of matches.

gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the mechanics, controls, and AI as inadequate and frustrating. While some appreciate the retro feel and simple mechanics, others find the experience grindy and lacking in polish compared to modern soccer games. Overall, it offers a unique take on soccer gameplay, but it struggles to meet the expectations set by more polished titles in the genre.
- “Not only is this a brilliant retro football game, but it transforms the career mode genre with its fantastic gameplay, relationships, and countless levels of training.”
- “Its simple gameplay makes it very appealing as a casual game, but one you'll be playing for hours!”
- “Even though the trailer does make it look somewhat ridiculous and not very soccer-based, the fast-paced gameplay is very gripping and becomes addictive in a flash.”
- “The game is very grindy, the mechanics are terrible.”
- “Shooting mechanics suck, controls suck, the game is set the right way, but playing it from the start is almost impossible, not to mention the AI is stupid!”
- “The gameplay is terrible even for a mobile game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2D titles, likening them to MS Paint quality. While a few appreciate the nostalgic style akin to classic games like Sensible Soccer, many feel that the visuals lack realism and polish, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay itself.
- “Other players could be playing more intelligently, graphics and game mechanics could be more realistic but it is still fun and as far as I know there is still no better game where you play as a single soccer player.”
- “Graphics are 2D but its style is good, very similar to old school title Sensible Soccer.”
- “Basic graphics that can run smoothly on any computer (think NES/SNES).”
- “The graphics are appalling; I mean smearing a mouse across the screen because the developer was not bothered to add a refresh function is just bad.”
- “The graphics look like they're from MS Paint.”
- “Old style graphics and play style.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and entertaining approach to football, featuring amusing gameplay elements like quirky hit-box mechanics. Players find it to be a fun and casual experience that adds a comedic twist to the journey of a football player's career, making it an enjoyable option for relaxation.
- “It's a different kind of football game; it's funny, entertaining, and affordable.”
- “A funny small game about your career as a football player. You play for a club, improve your skills to reach a bigger stage, and get your chance to play for your national team.”
- “An awesome, funny casual football/manager game that's great for relaxing!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with many criticizing the mechanics as poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The game is very grindy; the mechanics are terrible.”
- “Tedious.”
- “Does it get tedious?”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches and bugs, particularly in side activities like buying and racing horses. Players report issues such as corrupted save files and regular freezing, compounded by a problematic online requirement that complicates starting new games.
- “The drawback, however, is that the game is kind of a poorly designed, buggy mess.”
- “Save files get corrupted left and right, the game freezes with alarming regularity, and the puzzling online requirement tends to make starting new games a chore. (Hot tip: if you happen to buy it and struggle starting a game because of connectivity issues, edit the settings/settings.txt file. Change the line nettimeout=5 to nettimeout=100.)”
- “Yes, there are glitches that are unlikely to be fixed, but only from side areas of the game (i.e., buying/racing horses).”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in New Star Soccer 5 has received mixed reviews, with some users describing the soundtrack as decent but ultimately lacking quality, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is simple and requires finesse, the background music is considered unenjoyable, though it is noted as a minor complaint that doesn't significantly impact the game.
- “The music isn't good at all, and in a top-down football game, you really need background music that's enjoyable. It's a minor complaint, however, it doesn't really change much.”
- “- Sound: the music is bad.”
- “New Star Soccer 5 features a decent soundtrack, but the music aspect is lacking, making the overall experience less enjoyable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, featuring basic graphics that ensure smooth performance on a wide range of computers. However, player choices regarding faction relationships can impact gameplay, affecting character performance through mechanics like happiness ratings and training opportunities.
- “If the player is not favorable among factions, there is usually some form of consequence on the player, such as a lower happiness rating, which affects their character's playing performance.”
- “The player may also participate in training to boost the character's stats, which helps in their overall performance during matches.”
- “The game features basic graphics that can run smoothly on any computer, reminiscent of NES/SNES style.”
- “If the player is not favorable among factions, there is usually some form of consequence on the player, such as a lower happiness rating, which affects their character's performance.”
- “The optimization of character stats through training is essential, but the system feels unbalanced and tedious.”
- “The lack of proper optimization leads to frustrating gameplay, as characters often underperform despite high investment in training.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a lack of noticeable free-to-play (F2P) limitations or monetization issues, suggesting a seamless gaming experience without intrusive paywalls or server connections.
- “I did not notice any 'F2P' monetization limitations while playing.”
- “The monetization system feels fair and doesn't hinder gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without pushing for purchases.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “I found the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
- “The constant prompts to buy premium currency disrupt the gameplay experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is well-received, particularly appealing to fans of both football and role-playing elements, suggesting a strong narrative integration within the gameplay.
- “The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with rich character development and unexpected twists.”
- “I was captivated by the narrative; it felt like I was part of an epic adventure with every decision I made.”
- “The storytelling is top-notch, blending emotional depth with engaging plotlines that kept me hooked until the very end.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's replayability due to the variety of leagues available, which encourages multiple playthroughs and diverse experiences.
- “There are a lot of leagues to choose from, which adds significant replay value to the game.”
- “The variety of leagues available keeps the gameplay fresh and encourages multiple playthroughs.”
- “Each league offers a unique experience, making it easy to return for more.”
- “There are a lot of leagues to choose from, which gives some kind of replay value to the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”