Soccer Stars

About

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

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

gameplay56 positive mentions

monetization691 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.
The game offers a variety of modes and challenges, keeping it engaging.
The graphics and overall design are appealing, enhancing the gaming experience.

The game is plagued by frequent ads and pop-ups, disrupting gameplay.
Matchmaking is often unfair, pairing low-level players with much higher-ranked opponents.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including connection issues and unresponsive controls.

monetization
747 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
93%
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 or menu action. Many players feel that the frequent ads, combined with aggressive in-app purchase prompts, create a frustrating experience that detracts from the enjoyment of the game, leading some to label it as a "cash grab." While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the current implementation is seen as excessive and detrimental to the overall gaming experience.
- “The game is great with lots of variety though and mostly no ads unless you choose to get free coins and very little at that.”
- “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.”
- “This game is really fun; there are no ads and it's just really fun to play.”
- “I get that you guys need to make money off of the game, but wow does it get annoying... passes and extra mini games (that cost real money) and ads after every game... and I wouldn't mind them really if they weren't popping up after almost every in-menu action.”
- “Still play, but I soon won't be if I continue to get ads after every single game. It's too much and ruins the experience and the fun of the game!”
- “The game has become full of ads after every match, and this is annoying to me.”
gameplay
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
37%
21%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and intuitive, with many players enjoying the mechanics and challenge it offers. However, there are significant complaints about the prevalence of ads, pay-to-win elements, and inconsistent matchmaking, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the smooth controls and engaging gameplay, others find it frustrating due to technical issues and a lack of fairness in competition.
- “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!”
- “Very fun gameplay, with simple pool-like controls.”
- “The aiming mechanics on a phone aren't very accurate or fluid.”
- “Broken touch-screen dynamics lead to tweaky gameplay, which leads to losses.”
- “Massive inconsistencies in game mechanics from one round to the next.”
stability
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to losses of in-game currency and progress. Many players report that these technical problems occur during critical moments, such as timed events and matches, resulting in frustration and dissatisfaction. Despite its enjoyable concept, the persistent bugs and lack of effective support from the developers have led to a negative experience for many users.
- “Since the July 2019 update, the game works perfectly again: smooth, fast, and with no glitches.”
- “I played it and found it to be a nice game. Two good things are the offline mode and competitions. There are no glitches or lags; it's perfectly fine.”
- “Terrible game, how about during competitions and the screen freezes but ironically the timer doesn't stop.”
- “My internet connection is just fine but this game constantly freezes and so I'll lose my turns or I will run out of time in tournaments because somehow it will be the end of my opponent's turn but it will glitch for a few seconds and then my turn will start.”
- “The game freezes at times, and instead of restarting it ends and you lose points, also you earn less scores than your entry bid.”
graphics
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "good" or "amazing," while others criticize them as "terrible" or in need of improvement. Many users report issues such as bugs, low-quality assets, and inconsistent performance, particularly on older devices. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, a significant number express a desire for enhancements and polish.
- “Amazing game, great concept and very good graphics.”
- “The graphics are amazing so as the controls.”
- “Graphics are awesome and the game is interesting.”
- “The graphics are bad and it doesn't make sense.”
- “The latest update has really ruined the graphic quality of the game!”
- “Its graphics are so bad it feels like playing in the year 2005; it's too slow and lacks quality.”
humor
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it amusing due to quirky mechanics, unexpected outcomes, and entertaining interactions with other players. However, some users express frustration with game balance and technical issues, which detracts from the overall comedic experience. Despite these criticisms, a significant number of players still enjoy the game for its lightheartedness and fun factor.
- “The game is funny but there are some issues that ruin the experience.”
- “It's fun trying to beat all you little punks then laughing in your faces.”
- “Very interesting game... 1st game where the ball takes U-turns & other abnormal moves making this game funny.”
- “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 with the unfair competition, so I am going to uninstall this app.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including lag and slow menu navigation, even on high-end devices. Many feel that the game consumes unnecessary resources without delivering commensurate graphics quality, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the lack of optimization detracts from the gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy.
- “It would be great if it was better optimized and smoother.”
- “Feels like the game was made in a couple of days and no effort was put into optimization.”
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the features and UI, many express dissatisfaction with the repetitive and unappealing soundtrack, requesting significant changes to enhance their experience.
- “Love the features, music, and UI.”
- “The artist formerly known as The Weeknd made a music video about me!”
- “I like this game, but I have a request for management: please change that boring and overly repetitive soundtrack.”
- “Change the music of the game; it's so disgusting, please.”
- “On mobile data, it plays the opening music with the green screen and soccer stars logo, but the app doesn't move an inch after that.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with users expressing frustration over glitches that affect gameplay, such as opponents leaving mid-match and mission visibility issues. Additionally, there are concerns about account access and the perceived lack of content, particularly regarding missions and tournaments. Overall, players are dissatisfied with the current format and its impact on their gaming experience.
- “I can't log in with my Miniclip account. If the story of banning Miniclip accounts is true, I am very angry because I spent a lot of money.”
- “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?”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, particularly due to the behavior of others in time-limited matches, which can lead to feelings of annoyance and unfairness. The desire for penalties against non-participatory actions highlights a longing for a more engaging and fair experience, suggesting that emotional investment in the game is hindered by certain mechanics and player behaviors. Overall, while the game has potential, these emotional frustrations detract from the enjoyment.
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While some appreciate the game for casual play, the excessive grinding and focus on monetization detract from the overall fun, making matches feel monotonous.
- “But when players become negative and boring, it gets very tedious and a game takes a long time.”
- “Offers hoard the game; it feels like they're just farming money rather than creating a fun experience.”
- “The gameplay is tedious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by good graphics and an attractive environment that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the immersive quality and engaging ambiance that complements the gameplay.
- “Good control, good atmosphere.”
- “Good graphics and an attractive atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its high replayability, indicating that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
- “This game offers incredible replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
- “I love how every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making it highly replayable.”
- “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same, enhancing its replayability.”