Rival Stars College Football

Rival Stars College Football is a sport game with splendid mechanics, awesome graphics, and the opportunity to become a football legend by drafting your cards and coaching your team. However, the game is very grindy, filled with ads, and can be buggy at times. The game encourages you to lead your team to victory and build a dynamic college football program with your own custom playbooks and strategies.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,382 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization27 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay that allows players to build their own team and strategy.
Visually appealing graphics and intuitive menu design that appeals to a wide audience.
Great sense of strategy involved in play calling and team management.

Frequent crashes and stability issues that disrupt gameplay.
Pay-to-win mechanics make it difficult for free-to-play users to progress effectively.
Repetitive gameplay and limited options lead to a lack of long-term engagement.

monetization
35 mentions
11 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
77 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, even for those who pay for premium memberships. While some users appreciate the option to engage with in-app purchases and find the game enjoyable without spending money, others criticize the excessive ads and the feeling of being pushed towards microtransactions to progress. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the gaming experience for a significant portion of the player base.
- “But apart from this, the game plays well, doesn't generate too much heat in the processor of the phone, is engaging, and works well with or without in-app purchases.”
- “No need for in-game purchases.”
- “Lastly, if I pay for a premium membership, it seems very odd that I still have to watch ads all the time.”
- “This is a really fun game when at its best but brought down by the following: - overabundance of game ads - options hidden behind a VIP paywall that you must pay a monthly fee to access - purse and makeup video ads that you have to watch again and again to get double the amount of rewards.”
- “It's fun, but you hit the inevitable 'grind for hours or buy microtransactions' wall that almost all of these games have cooked in.”
gameplay
34 mentions
41 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics and graphics, while others criticize frequent crashes and repetitive elements. Many users appreciate the quick and engaging nature of the gameplay, though some express a desire for more depth and variety, particularly in playcalling and player progression. Overall, while the game shows potential, it suffers from technical issues and a lack of innovation in gameplay.
- “Gameplay has a little of a roulette component it seems, but I've done well so far and you can vary how much risk you're willing to take for longer or shorter gains.”
- “Great game, can't wait for future updates; solid graphics and top-notch gameplay and game design.”
- “Amazing gameplay and awesome style.”
- “The game crashes too frequently either 1) when you click the 'play' tab to choose a game mode (annoying, but doesn't affect gameplay), or 2) after you've chosen a tournament or knockout opponent, which consumes that entry but returns no completion reward.”
- “This game could be good, however it is lacking in its gameplay.”
- “The momentum mechanic is so broken and the play success/fail spinner is so broken.”
graphics
30 mentions
90 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their visual appeal, attention to detail, and smooth performance, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues, such as missing shadows in certain models, the general consensus is that the graphics are solid and enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. Many players appreciate the vibrant artwork and the ability to customize uniforms, making the visual elements a standout feature.
- “Graphics and menu are visually appealing and intuitive, so it appeals to people of all ages.”
- “This game has great graphics, pays close attention to detail, and the only reason I think this won't beat other games is because of Madden.”
- “Great graphics, smooth gameplay.”
- “Too many ads and the tutorial drags on too long; the graphics are horrible.”
stability
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and freezes reported by users, often occurring immediately upon launch or during gameplay. Despite initial enjoyment, the persistent bugs and the need for constant restarts detract from the overall experience, leading many players to express frustration and a loss of interest.
- “It constantly crashes and sometimes freezes and crashes immediately upon opening or hitting the recruit button.”
- “Tried uninstalling and reinstalling, the game still freezes when I launch it.”
- “Good game, but lately the app often freezes and you have to restart the app, and the game doesn't let you reconnect to the game you've been playing for the last 5 or 10 minutes, which kinda kills your desire to play for some time.”
grinding
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, often leading to frustration and boredom. While some appreciate the fun in upgrading and improving their teams, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially in free-to-play content where the effort-to-reward ratio is perceived as unbalanced.
- “The actual in-game portion is alright, but the rest of the game is bloated and grindy to the extent it loses its charm.”
- “If grinding is needed, at least make it entertaining, not tedious.”
- “Thanks for the response; it is just repetitive and involves a lot of grinding for barely any reward, so it gets boring.”
story
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story progression is primarily linear, with players appreciating the ability to analyze their strategies, but many feel it lacks depth and variety. While some enjoy the college coach perspective, others desire a more engaging and immersive story mode to maintain interest over time. Overall, the narrative elements are considered standard and could benefit from further development.
- “The in-depth story mode puts you in the seat of a college coach and takes you to the next level.”
- “Great game... just needs more of a story behind it.”
- “Story progression is linear, which makes it feel predictable and less engaging.”
- “Could really use something like a more in-depth story mode to retain interest over time.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to create a compelling narrative that draws players in.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, players report that the game runs smoothly, indicating solid optimization, though they note that team ratings do not influence performance. While the gameplay may involve a grind, the technical performance remains stable.
- “Good game, feels like it's going to be a grind but runs smoothly.”
- “Team rating has no effect on performance at all.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruin the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game has potential for emotional depth, frequent crashes detract from the overall experience, preventing players from fully engaging with its narrative.
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as exceptional, noting it significantly enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, creating a sense of tension and wonder.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on edge.”