Soccer Rage

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Soccer Rage is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Stamina-Games and was released on June 1, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Soccer 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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features an intense and memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The unique concept of combining soccer with fighting mechanics offers a chaotic and entertaining gameplay experience.
The developers have shown dedication by including real player names and providing a fun, albeit unfinished, game that has potential.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, unresponsive controls, and poor AI, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Many features are locked or incomplete, leading to a feeling of abandonment and lack of updates from the developers.
The graphics and overall performance are subpar, with issues like lag and awkward animations detracting from the gameplay experience.

graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and lack detail, often comparing them unfavorably to pre-PS2 era visuals. While some users appreciate the sci-fi art style and find the graphics acceptable for an early access title, others report issues such as lag and poor animations that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there is potential, significant improvements are needed to elevate the visual quality.
- “Additionally, the 'sci-fi' art style is a lot of fun.”
- “Visuals are great; some polygons are very obvious, but for an arcade game, it's very nice.”
- “Very well done graphics.”
- “Looks graphically dated, sound design is annoying; the overall futuristic tone contrasts badly with the unimpressive physics and cheap animations.”
- “Janky, delayed controls that don't respond quickly enough, along with poor animations and pre-PS2 era graphics make this game absolutely unplayable.”
- “The game feels lousy and the graphics could definitely be better, regarding both the quality and the color palette.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the innovative concept but criticizing the execution. While some find the gameplay addictive despite its simplicity, others highlight significant flaws in the fighting and soccer mechanics, describing them as clunky and unresponsive. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Original, fluid & fun gameplay.”
- “The fighting is quite novel, but kind of gets in the way of the game rather than adding to it, and the fighting mechanics are really bad.”
- “The gameplay is annoying; there's no fun in the way we handle the ball or pass it; it feels all square and boring.”
- “This game sounded fantastic, but my god, the actual soccer gameplay is horrendous.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, noted for its intensity and driving rhythms, although some players find it a bit repetitive. While the soundtrack enhances the experience, particularly during combat, there are suggestions for it to be more dynamic. Overall, the music and ambient sounds contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack leaves a lasting impression on you with its intensity and driving rhythms.”
- “The music is very good, a bit repetitive sometimes, but it's very nice.”
- “Nice music and ambient sounds.”
- “They made a giveaway asking for positive reviews, that's why it has so many positives. I agreed because 'how bad could it be?' Well, out of music and visuals, it's kind of disappointing.”
- “The music when getting into the fight could be a bit more hype.”
- “- music + sfx”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the comedic elements particularly enjoyable when playing with friends. It features a unique blend of soccer and fighting mechanics that elicits laughter, especially through its quirky animations and absurd scenarios, though some critiques point to the execution of combat as lacking depth. Overall, the humor resonates best with soccer fans, but the game's potential is somewhat hindered by its current content limitations.
- “This game has a lot of potential; the fights have combos and are pretty funny.”
- “It's a pretty funny game; I really liked the futuristic style of the players.”
- “Soccer Rage is a funny mix of a soccer game and Mortal Kombat (although the combat is far worse).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly when the core gameplay revolves around fighting, leading to a lack of engagement and a desire for improvements in this area.
- “The fighting can get boring; when the main appeal of the game is combat, avoiding it due to its tediousness indicates a significant area for improvement.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, turning what should be exciting battles into monotonous tasks.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, indicating that players feel 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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that the advertised features are not fully implemented or playable, which diminishes the incentive to revisit the game.
- “The game promises a lot in terms of replayability, but once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
- “After finishing the main storyline, I found that the lack of meaningful side quests made replaying the game feel tedious.”
- “Despite the various modes available, they all feel too similar, which diminishes the overall replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players are eager for developers to improve the game's performance through optimization, indicating that current issues may hinder their overall enjoyment.
- “Now I only need to wait for the devs to optimize the performance of the game, and then I can have a lot of fun with it!”