Rival Stars College Football

About

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.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,114 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

monetization43 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience for football fans, allowing players to build and manage their own teams.
The graphics and overall design of the game are visually appealing, making it enjoyable to play.
The game is addictive and provides a good mix of strategy and chance, keeping players invested.

The game often crashes or freezes, especially after completing games, leading to frustration among players.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play users to compete effectively.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited options for player control and strategy.

gameplay
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
43%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its simplicity and quick mechanics, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Frequent crashes and frustrating mechanics, such as the momentum system and limited play options, detract from the overall experience. Despite its appealing graphics and potential for fun, many users feel that the gameplay needs significant improvements to enhance engagement and variety.
- “Amazing gameplay and awesome style.”
- “The gameplay is very fluid, simple, and quick.”
- “Great game, easy mechanics once you get used to them.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is dull, and you can't adjust your team.”
- “Zero gameplay and it's extremely boring.”
graphics
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
14%
3%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and attention to detail, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. Many users appreciate the smooth gameplay and vibrant designs, although some express a desire for further enhancements and updates. While the graphics are generally considered strong, a few reviews mention inconsistencies and areas for improvement, particularly in terms of player models and interactivity.
- “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.”
- “The graphics are stellar and it has just enough RNG to make gameplay intriguing and routinely challenging.”
- “Amazing game, love the graphics, this is always my first choice of game!”
- “Too many ads trying to play tutorial too long; graphics are horrible.”
- “I hope more visuals are added in-game and not just like looking at a board with dots.”
- “Fun game, I wish it was a bit better in the graphics department.”
monetization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
10%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the abundance of ads, even for those who pay for premium memberships. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, others feel that the ads are excessive and disrupt gameplay, often leading to crashes or failures to deliver promised rewards. Overall, the game is seen as a cash grab, with a significant emphasis on microtransactions and paywalls that hinder progress without spending money.
- “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.”
- “It's fun, but you hit the inevitable 'grind for hours or buy microtransactions' wall that almost all of these games have cooked in.”
- “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.”
- “Good game ruined by ads and other factors: - 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.”
- “They made it nearly impossible to advance, no doubt in an effort to promote microtransactions.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, often occurring immediately upon launching the app or during gameplay. While some players enjoy the game when it functions properly, the persistent bugs and glitches severely detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Many have attempted reinstalling the app, but the freezing problems persist, making it difficult to recommend the game in its current state.
- “It constantly crashes and sometimes freezes and crashes immediately upon opening or hitting the recruit button.”
- “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.”
- “App freezes and crashes continually.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging single-player mode and the opportunity to step into the role of a college coach. However, many users express a desire for a more in-depth narrative and the ability to save progress mid-game, as the current linear progression and mission-like structure can detract from the overall experience. While the storyline is enjoyable, some players feel it lacks depth and complexity, which could enhance long-term engagement.
- “The in-depth story mode puts you in the seat of a college coach and takes you to the next level.”
- “It's a great game because you have a huge single player story mode as well as online playing against other players.”
- “Great story.”
- “Could really use something like a more in-depth story mode to retain interest over time.”
- “My only quarrel would be not being able to dive into the story a bit more.”
- “Just one thing keeps it from perfection... why can't I save in the middle of a game in story mode???”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom and frustration. While some enjoy the slow progression and see it as a fun challenge, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially in free-to-play content where significant time investment is required for minimal rewards.
- “Then I realized after a while that it was going to require a ridiculous amount of grinding to get anywhere.”
- “If grinding is needed, at least make it entertaining, not tedious.”
- “Thanks for the response; it is just repetitive and involves lots of grinding for barely any reward, so it gets boring.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, players report that the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs smoothly and offers engaging gameplay, some users feel that it is poorly optimized, particularly in how team ratings affect performance.
- “Good game, feels like it's going to be a grind but runs smoothly.”
- “Unlike pro football coach where you just press buttons and it just tells you if you won the bowl games or not, you actually have an impact on your team's performance.”
- “Team rating has no effect on performance at all.”
- “I think it is poorly optimized.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its authentic representation of collegiate football, capturing the vibrant and energetic feel of college sports. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to immerse players in a lively and engaging environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “There is a very great atmosphere.”
- “Great college ball feel and atmosphere.”
- “The game really shines in its portrayal of collegiate football atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game's ability to address issues proactively, often appreciating the comedic timing of solutions arriving before they even have a chance to express their concerns. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the experience.
- “It's funny.”
- “What is funny is that they solved my issue before I got the email.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration that the game interrupts any music or audiobooks they are listening to, suggesting that the best experience comes from turning off the game's sound and playing alternative music, like John Philip Sousa, for a more enjoyable atmosphere.
- “One bad thing, the app forces any music or audiobook you are listening to stop.”
- “The only thing that makes this game better is turning the sound and music off and playing John Philip Sousa on Pandora for that authentic college sound!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game has potential for emotional depth, frequent crashes detract from the overall experience, preventing players from fully engaging with its narrative.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the game's replayability is excellent, suggesting that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value is fantastic, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “Every time I play, I discover something new, making it incredibly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”