Soccer Stars

Soccer Stars is a physics-based puzzle game with engaging mechanics and striking visuals. It offers online PVP gameplay, allowing you to compete with friends in soccer matches. Despite the humor infused throughout, it suffers from excessive advertisements and bugs that can impact the overall experience. The tagline: "Score that Goal! Online PVP multiplayer sports game to play with friends" accurately represents the game's focus.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,981 reviews

gameplay56 positive mentions

monetization578 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a good way to pass the time.
Great graphics and gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable to play.
The concept of the game is interesting, combining elements of soccer and strategy.

The matchmaking system is unfair, often pairing low-level players with much higher-level opponents.
Frequent ads interrupt gameplay, making the experience frustrating.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with connection and game freezing.

monetization
629 mentions
3 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every match. Many players express frustration over the frequent prompts for in-app purchases, which they feel detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel like a cash grab. Additionally, issues with ad rewards not functioning properly and the intrusive nature of ads have led to a decline in player satisfaction, with some users opting to uninstall the game entirely.
- “Now that being said, they do have some decent deals on pieces if you're willing to make 1 or 2 microtransactions.”
- “The in-app purchase promos are super annoying, but the game itself is fun.”
- “They put out fun games that are challenging yet simple and easy to get into with a fair, ethical, non-invasive monetization model that keeps all players pretty much on the same level whether you don't have a dime or much time to spend on games or are the type to get a little more hardcore.”
- “The offers you an in-app purchase pop-up literally after every single touch.”
- “This game became the worst game ever it was at first great now all it have many bugs that aren't fixed like the main screen that used to show me the play buttons and challenges now it is blank i wish if i can add the photo also it became full of ads so i suggest any new player not play this bad game.”
- “The game is very nice overall but now that those live ads are placed while I'm in a match, the game crashes or I don't get a chance to take my turn.”
gameplay
126 mentions
44 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of fun and frustration, with many players enjoying the mechanics and overall experience, while others criticize the heavy monetization, inconsistent mechanics, and frequent ads that disrupt play. While some find the gameplay engaging and skill-based, others feel it is marred by issues such as pay-to-win elements, poor controls, and bugs that hinder performance. Overall, the gameplay has potential but is often overshadowed by developer greed and technical problems.
- “The gameplay is really fun, challenging, and downright skill-based if you're good enough.”
- “With simple gameplay and great physics, soccer stars is easy to pick up and fun to play!”
- “Awesome game, love the graphics and the mechanics of tournaments and arenas, and even penalty shooting. I recommend this game to all; love it, easy to get coins and bucks if you don't waste, but overall great game!”
- “Too many mechanics to get you to buy stuff instead of actually playing.”
- “Massive inconsistencies in game mechanics from one round to the next.”
- “This game sucks 100% pay to win and the gameplay is horrible; do not recommend.”
graphics
115 mentions
63 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "amazing" and "good," while others criticize them for being "poor" or "buggy," especially after recent updates. Many users report issues with low-quality assets and performance on older devices, leading to frustration. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fluid, a significant number express a desire for improvements and optimizations.
- “The graphics are amazing, as are the controls.”
- “It's a good game; the graphics are spectacular, the gameplay is intuitive and captivating, and thank goodness there's no ads.”
- “Amazing game graphics and it's an addicting fun game, also a little challenging.”
- “The latest update has really ruined the graphic quality of the game!”
- “The graphics are bad and it doesn't make sense.”
- “Worst game with the worst graphics ever.”
stability
108 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to lost matches and rewards. Many players experience problems with advertisements causing the game to lag or freeze, and there are complaints about the game timing out or not allowing players to take their turns. While some users note that the game can run smoothly at times, the overall consensus is that the frequent technical issues detract from the gaming experience.
- “Since the July 2019 update, the game works perfectly again: smooth, fast, and no glitches.”
- “No glitches or problems; it runs smoothly and is a joy to play. It's challenging and based on skill and judgment.”
- “Played it; nice game. Two good things are offline mode and competitions. No glitches or lags; perfectly fine.”
- “The first thing about this game is bugs; for instance, on some Android phones, you cannot watch 3 ads in a row because the game freezes (unless you relaunch and/or play a match).”
- “Game has too many glitches; I won a lot of games and the screen freezes where it tells you you won with confetti everywhere. Then you try to exit because it's stuck there and you lose all the coins even though you won the game.”
- “Frequently freezes then kicks you out of the match, which results in a loss on your record.”
humor
50 mentions
94 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it entertaining and enjoyable, often highlighting the amusing interactions and competitive matches. However, some users express frustration with the game's mechanics and pay-to-win elements, which detracts from the overall fun. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally described as a funny and engaging way to pass the time.
- “Best game with funny and competitive matches.”
- “This is a perfect funny game and I can use my free time after all of my difficult lessons in the best way.”
- “It's very fun, a great time passer with really funny players.”
- “Not funny at all... I put in 100 coins and play a normal game, but when I try to put in 500 or more, that's when it starts hooking and cracking and acting funny.”
- “Again and again and again vs level 100 or higher is not funny: I won't spend a cent to get more power and I'm fed up of not fair competition, so I am going to uninstall this app.”
- “This game is so fixed it's not funny. Fixed shots, blackouts, worst game I've ever played regarding fixing.”
optimization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting significant performance issues, including lag, slow menus, and excessive resource usage despite its relatively simple graphics. Many players express frustration over the lack of proper optimization, which detracts from the overall experience, making it unplayable on devices with moderate specifications. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements in optimization to enhance performance and user satisfaction.
- “No glitches or problems; runs smoothly. It's a joy to play, challenging, and based on skill and judgment.”
- “It would be great if it was better optimized and smoother.”
- “Never gives a high number of coins based on your previous performance.”
- “With an outstandingly disgusting performance, network issues, and lagging, we congratulate the creators!”
- “Poor code optimization... unnecessary resource (RAM, CPU) usage... not worthy graphics considering the resources it uses... there is no justification for a small game like this to be using such resources.”
- “Optimization is very, very poor; it lags even on 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 675.”
story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the new game format, particularly the removal of mission lines, which has diminished their engagement with the story aspect. Many players desire a return to a more structured narrative experience, such as a dedicated story mode, to enhance their gameplay. Overall, the current changes have led to frustration and a longing for the previous version's storytelling elements.
- “Amazing game; it becomes the daily official mission.”
- “Soccer Stars loves story games; I love your games.”
- “It's okay; they should do a story mode.”
- “I don't like the new format where missions are not displayed; it only seems that Portugal is the only tournament available to enter.”
- “No more missions in this new version?”
- “It's okay, they should do a story mode.”
music
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding the soundtrack repetitive and annoying, leading some to turn off the volume entirely. While some appreciate the game's overall quality, the music detracts from the experience for several users, impacting their ratings.
- “I like this game, but I have a request for management: please, please, please change that boring and overly repetitive soundtrack.”
- “When I install the game, it gives me a black screen, but I can hear the music (I have a Samsung Tab A 2017), and I was wondering if you could fix it?”
- “Even the music!”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly due to the behavior of others that disrupts the flow and enjoyment of matches. The lack of penalties for inaction and the slow pace of play can lead to feelings of annoyance and disappointment, highlighting the importance of fair play and engagement in creating a more emotionally satisfying experience.
- “Way too hard, it almost made me cry.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, often feeling like they are just farming for resources rather than enjoying the gameplay. While it can be entertaining during downtime, the constant need to grind detracts from the overall fun and engagement.
- “The gameplay is tedious.”
- “I would really enjoy this game, but every player you go up against hits their player instead of hitting the ball, which makes each game feel tedious.”
- “It's a really good game for when you're bored, but it's a lot of grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's strong atmosphere, noting its appealing graphics and immersive environment that enhance the overall experience. The combination of good controls and an attractive setting contributes to a captivating gameplay atmosphere.
- “Good control, good atmosphere.”
- “Good graphics and an attractive atmosphere.”