Score! Hero 2023

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"Score! Hero 2023" is a sports game that lets you pass, shoot, and score your way to legendary status. The game features an intriguing story, good visuals, and plenty of humor, but is held back by annoying ads and lots of bugs. Despite its flaws, the game offers a highly emotional and immersive sports experience as you BE THE HERO.

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

graphics752 positive mentions

monetization167 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and improved animations compared to the first version.
The inclusion of real teams and kits adds to the overall experience.
The gameplay can be fun and challenging, providing a unique football experience.

The AI teammates often make poor decisions, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The goalkeeper is unrealistically overpowered, making it difficult to score.
The energy system is annoying, forcing players to wait long periods to regain lives.

graphics
1,379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
34%
12%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the improvements over previous versions, describing them as "amazing," "great," and "realistic." However, numerous users also express dissatisfaction, citing issues such as blurriness, lag, and a lack of clarity, with some stating that the graphics are worse than the original game. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, there is a significant call for further enhancements and optimizations to improve the overall experience.
- “Splendid graphics, fantastic character customization and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “I love how realistic it is and how the graphics are awesome.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous; I love this game 🎮 man but still you have to add some features.”
- “The graphics are complete garbage, and the performance is even worse.”
- “The graphics are poor and the animation is slow.”
- “The graphics are terrible, the gameplay sucks, seriously if there were a rating lower than one I would've given this game, absolutely hated it.”
gameplay
334 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
46%
21%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over poor mechanics, unrealistic AI behavior, and a punishing energy system that limits playtime. While some appreciate the graphics and character customization, numerous users find the gameplay repetitive, overly scripted, and riddled with glitches, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Despite some positive remarks about smooth controls and enjoyable moments, the consensus leans towards a need for significant improvements in gameplay mechanics and AI responsiveness.
- “Splendid graphics, fantastic character customization, and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay, it's not like other games where you have to do 100 easy levels before it gets harder.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are amazing.”
- “The gameplay is really bad; doesn't even let you pass without getting tackled out of nowhere, only lets you pass or shoot into an area that isn't even possible, in every aspect of gameplay it's gone really bad.”
- “The awful mechanics along with limited attempts over time makes this super frustrating.”
- “Terrible gameplay: some passes get intercepted when there is tons of room, others don't when the defender is close to the ball.”
monetization
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
9%
80%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the aggressive push for microtransactions. Players feel that the game is designed to force them into spending money, often making it difficult to progress without purchasing in-game currency or lives. While some users appreciate the lack of ads in certain instances, the overall sentiment is that the monetization strategy detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “Very good game with no ads.”
- “It's a super incredible game, no ads unless if you want more lives; it's optional. I love the game.”
- “Good game in my opinion, no ads, very good quality and has a lot of detail.”
- “The game is fine but frustrating; it forces you into microtransactions to advance.”
- “This game just became a cash grab because it tries to make the slightest things impossible so the player buys the stuff.”
- “It's just designed to make you pay for in-app purchases.”
story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
8%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging narrative and improved graphics, while others criticize it for being predictable, linear, and unrealistic. Many users express frustration over the lack of clarity regarding mission objectives and the repetitive nature of gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the storyline has potential, it is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and a sense of stagnation from previous installments.
- “It's a very engaging game with a good storyline but it's honestly a rage machine.”
- “The graphics are also quite sensational, far better than the previous version, thrilling career storyline and all in all, it's an incredible game to play, especially for any football fan.”
- “Amazing storyline and fantastic graphics and design.”
- “The story makes no sense; at the beginning, I was shuffled around the Bundesliga, then finally I made it to Real Madrid, but the next season I went to Dortmund.”
- “The storyline is extremely cliched, but whatever.”
- “This is rubbish; unrealistic storyline, a standout player from Villarreal receiving offers from Eredivisie club FC Twente and Gent... am I going down the league or climbing down? This is total rubbish; I wouldn't advise anyone who played the first Score Hero to play this one.”
stability
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, stating that these technical problems detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the game is described as very buggy, with calls for urgent fixes from the developers.
- “The app is great, no glitches or pauses.”
- “Interesting and bug-free, still needs more interaction and timing for a better experience.”
- “There are so many glitches and bugs in the game.”
- “It randomly freezes and kicks me out.”
- “The game crashes before the first match can start; I click on it, the music starts cutting out, and the screen starts freezing up until it crashes completely.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
27%
46%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and frame drops, particularly on devices with lower specifications. While some players praise the game's performance and graphics, others express frustration over poor optimization that leads to a subpar gaming experience, especially on certain devices. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance performance and graphics quality.
- “This game is absolutely great and presents very good performance; I'll recommend it to all soccer and gaming fans.”
- “Loved the game; it needs to be more optimized as the graphic quality is increased.”
- “It's very fun to play and it's well optimized.”
- “The graphics are complete garbage, and the performance is even worse.”
- “Worst soccer game. It's good, but it's so laggy and my 4GB RAM device can't handle this very poor optimization. I think this is only for iPhones; I'm deleting this game now.”
- “I have a Poco F3, which is more than capable of running this game smoothly; however, the game is stuttering. It looks like it is running at 30 FPS.”
humor
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and frustrating due to the unrealistic movements and silly mechanics of the characters. Many users enjoy the comedic elements, describing the game as hilarious and addictive, although some express annoyance at certain gameplay aspects that detract from the fun. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the experience, making it enjoyable despite its challenges.
- “It's just hilarious.”
- “I really like this game because it is so funny.”
- “The game is nice and addictive, but my players are so funny to the point they can't collect passes as you want.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of frustration and emotional investment in the game, often feeling overwhelmed by unrealistic mechanics that lead to unexpected losses, such as opponents merely touching the ball. This has resulted in significant emotional responses, including disappointment and even tears, as players grapple with the game's challenging nature and perceived unfairness. Despite these frustrations, some players still find the game addictive and enjoyable, indicating a complex emotional relationship with the gameplay experience.
- “The amount of times I cried over this game is unbelievable.”
- “The game is wholesome... the GUI is great and it's very addictive.”
- “It's not fun if your lives go down for them just touching the ball; that makes people not want to play the game because then they must always worry about their lives.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and find the music exceptional, others feel it lacks the variety and quality of the previous installment. Several users have expressed disappointment with the soundtrack, suggesting that it is weaker and less engaging compared to earlier versions. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience for some, but many believe it could be improved.
- “Gameplay is smooth and the music is also perfect.”
- “I love this game; the graphics, the storyline, and the music are exceptional. Thank you for making this game exciting! 💜”
- “It's fun to play while you listen to music; this is a great game.”
- “But my main issue is this first, there's no difference to losing games and winning one as there was in the previous Score Hero game where the song changes for losing.”
- “God defenders and keeper, everything else is the same as the first game, but overall this game is a downgrade; the music is weaker as well.”
- “Commentary and music is very bad compared to Score Hero 1.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the challenge, many feel it becomes tedious and frustrating, particularly due to issues like unpredictable goalkeeper behavior. Overall, the enjoyment diminishes as the grind progresses, leading to a sense of repetitiveness that detracts from the initial fun.
- “The game is fun and all but becomes super tedious sometimes.”
- “The start was very fun but soon becomes tedious.”
- “The game is just tedious, not even worth playing.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its depth and quality, though some users note that the character design can be costly.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its impressive realism, highlighting the stunning graphics that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, and the atmosphere feels incredibly realistic.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that this game offers less variety and playability compared to its predecessors, resulting in lower replayability.
- “Other versions prior to this game had more variety and were more playable.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”