Soccer Rage
- June 1, 2015
- Stamina-Games
Get on SteamSoccer Rage is a football-inspired battle game where competitors duke it out in high-intensity matches. Use special abilities and power-ups to gain an edge while managing your stamina to avoid exhaustion. With various arenas and customizable characters, Soccer Rage offers a unique spin on traditional sports games.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and fun concept that combines soccer with fighting mechanics, offering a refreshing take on traditional sports games.
- There is potential for addictive gameplay, especially in the combat sections, and the sci-fi art style is enjoyable.
- The developers have shown good communication with the community and there are hopes for future updates and improvements.
- The game is currently unplayable due to severe lag, delayed controls, and numerous bugs, making the experience frustrating.
- Many features are locked or missing, leading to a barebones experience that feels incomplete and not worth the investment.
- The AI is poorly designed, and the overall execution of both soccer and fighting mechanics is lacking, resulting in a disappointing gameplay experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simplistic yet addictive, though many players find the controls overly complex for the game's simplicity. While some appreciate the cool game mechanics, the overall execution, particularly in soccer and fighting elements, is criticized as frustrating and lacking enjoyment.
“The gameplay is relatively simplistic but very addictive.”
“The controls are a little complex considering how simple the gameplay is, but once you get used to it, the gameplay is very addictive.”
“The game mechanics are cool.”
“The gameplay is annoying; there's no fun in the way we handle the ball or pass it. It feels all square and boring.”
“It's a really cool concept, but the gameplay is just bad.”
“This game sounded fantastic, but my god, the actual soccer gameplay is horrendous.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of pre-PS2 era visuals. Complaints also highlight poor animations and significant lag in controls, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unplayable. While some appreciate the sci-fi art style, the overall consensus is that the graphics and performance need substantial improvement.
“Additionally, the sci-fi art style is a lot of fun.”
“I think some development team out there should really consider making a good game like this but with fast, fluid controls and good graphics.”
“Janky, delayed controls which don't respond quickly enough, along with poor animations and pre-PS2 era graphics make this game absolutely unplayable.”
“It is horribly slow and full of lag in the response of the commands, even for single player and with the lowest graphics settings possible.”
“The graphics aren't half bad, but I'll be requesting a refund, and don't recommend anyone play this.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy, particularly in player switching mechanics and AI combat, leading to a frustrating experience. Many users feel that, despite being in early access, the game feels too raw and awkward, diminishing their desire to play for extended periods.
“Switching to the soccer player closest to the ball can be a bit buggy, and fighting against the AI on normal difficulty can be frustrating.”
“I know it's early access, but it is far too raw, buggy, and awkward to even make me want to play the game for more than a few minutes.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience and fairness.
“This game feels like a cash grab, with excessive microtransactions that ruin the experience.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating, as it seems designed to squeeze every penny from players.”
“I can't enjoy the game when it constantly pushes me to spend money on in-game purchases.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that the advertised features are either not implemented or not playable as promised, leading to a lack of incentive to revisit the game.
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel repetitive and uninteresting.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel like filler rather than engaging content.”
“The promised variety in gameplay modes is largely absent, leaving players with a one-dimensional experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its awkward fighting animations, which are reminiscent of a better title but poorly executed, leading to a comedic yet frustrating experience. Players find the initial hilarity quickly fades as the clunky controls and disjointed combat diminish enjoyment, leaving a sense of regret over their purchase.
“The fighting sections are hilariously awkward, with animations that seem borrowed from a far superior fighting game. It's like controlling Zangief covered in weights, and while the initial amusement is there, it quickly fades as you realize you've actually paid for this experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved optimization to enhance game performance, indicating that they believe better optimization will significantly increase their enjoyment of the game.
“Now I only need to wait for the devs to optimize the performance of the game and then have a lot of fun with it!”
