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Soccer Story

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46%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics, stability
47% User Score Based on 55 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Soccer Story is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by PanicBarn and was released on November 29, 2022. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

It's been a year since The Calamity tore apart the very foundations of soccer as we know it, and since then, Soccer Inc. has made dang well sure that not a soul has been allowed to even look at a soccer ball, let alone kick it. Soccer may have been banned across the world... but now there is hope! A magical soccer ball has chosen you, our Savior of Soccer! Soccer Story is a physics-driven adventu…

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story18 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • Charming and whimsical story with a lighthearted tone and humorous writing, reminiscent of Golf Story.
  • Unique mix of RPG exploration and arcade-style soccer matches with simple controls accessible to all skill levels.
  • Appealing retro-inspired pixel art style with vibrant colors, smooth animations, and an engaging world full of quests and characters.
  • Numerous game-breaking bugs reported, including progression blockers and infinite loops, with little to no developer support or updates.
  • Soccer gameplay is frustrating due to poor AI, inconsistent controls, floaty movement, and a lack of depth or finesse.
  • Repetitive and filler fetch quests reduce overall enjoyment, and some side missions feel tedious or poorly designed.
  • story
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Soccer Story features a simple, wholesome narrative about a young girl on a quest to revive soccer in a banned world, blending sports with RPG elements and humor. While praised for its charm, exploration, and lighthearted tone reminiscent of Golf Story, the story is hampered by repetitive fetch quests and occasional bugs that disrupt progression and immersion. Despite these flaws, the engaging core storyline and character-driven adventure make it an enjoyable, if uneven, experience for fans of sports-based RPGs.

    • “Soccer Story, developed by PanicBarn and published by No More Robots, delivers a unique and often whimsical experience that straddles the line between a sports game and a role-playing adventure.”
    • “This setup lays the foundation for a world filled with humor, satire, and an imaginative take on both sports and storytelling.”
    • “A decent length story with a charming cast, plenty of side quests, and the actual football/soccer gameplay is extremely fun.”
    • “The side quests are too similar to one another and quite boring; you often have to attempt the same challenge multiple times with little or no variety other than shorter time limits.”
    • “Many NPCs show a talk button but say nothing at all; some issues feel like a lack of care, such as an NPC next to a graveyard saying 'the graveyard is locked' after you've already unlocked it, or shopkeepers saying they're in trouble even after you've finished the story quest to solve their problems.”
    • “- game breaking bugs: four times during the story mode, after shooting the ball, the ball would disappear and end up in a stunlocked state.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines open-world exploration with simple, accessible soccer mechanics centered on using soccer as a tool rather than mastering it, resulting in a charming but shallow experience. While the RPG and quest elements add variety and humor, the core soccer matches are criticized for being basic, frustrating, buggy, and lacking depth or challenge, which may diminish long-term engagement. Overall, the game offers enjoyable exploration and quirky world interactions but falls short in delivering satisfying soccer gameplay.

    • “The core gameplay of Soccer Story involves exploring an open world divided into several themed regions, each filled with strange characters, odd puzzles, and plenty of fetch quests.”
    • “The mechanics are easy to grasp, with a single-button control scheme for passing, shooting, and tackling, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.”
    • “A decent length story with a charming cast, plenty of side quests and the actual football/soccer gameplay is extremely fun.”
    • “There's a bunch of smaller game-design elements that I profoundly disagree with; your sprint mechanic in the real world is tied directly to your character's speed and energy mechanics, which means that if you want the convenience of getting from point A to point B in a reasonable length of time, you're gonna have to squander a few upgrade points on your main character.”
    • “I liked the RPG elements and world design decisions made, but the soccer match gameplay is so horrendous I had to stop playing because of how frustrating it is getting control wrestled away from you and the incompetent positioning/blocking by your teammates.”
    • “The football gameplay is just watered-down FIFA and for some reason there's no music, so it's even more soulless.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a charming, retro-inspired pixel art style with vibrant colors and a blend of 2D and 3D environments that create a nostalgic and visually appealing experience. Reviewers consistently praise the clean, bright visuals and overall aesthetic, which greatly enhance the game's charm despite some minor technical issues and limited graphical options.

    • “The art style is a standout, clean pixel visuals with bright, vibrant colours that just make the whole game feel good to play.”
    • “Visually, the game employs a retro-inspired pixel art style with 3D environments, offering a charming and nostalgic aesthetic.”
    • “The graphical style is charming, the world itself is still whimsical enough for me to overlook the game's many flaws, and most of the sidequests and minigames (particularly the drone-hunter sidequest) are legitimately pretty fun, although occasionally heavy on asset-hunting.”
    • “-artstyle”
    • “Soccer Story doesn't have many graphical options to choose from, but it isn't necessary.”
    • “I love the art style, but the gameplay is shallow in both matches and overworld.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a vibrant, imaginative world rich in oddball and lighthearted humor, often eliciting laughter and appealing to players who enjoy heart and creativity. While some found the humor charming and fun, others felt it didn't quite match the comedic impact of similar titles, possibly affected by early bugs or mismatched expectations. Overall, the humor adds a playful and enjoyable layer to the game's quirky sports and RPG blend.

    • “This setup lays the foundation for a world filled with humor, satire, and an imaginative take on both sports and storytelling.”
    • “The world is vibrant, brimming with color, and packed with oddball humor.”
    • “A fun little RPG with a cute art style and lighthearted comedy that at moments had me laughing out loud.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is generally solid, with only minor bugs that rarely impact overall play and can often be resolved with a restart. Some users report occasional frustrating glitches, such as issues with objects and initial matches, but these do not appear to be widespread or game-breaking. Overall, the game runs smoothly and reliably for most players.

    • “This game is not the buggy mess the other reviews claim it is.”
    • “The game runs great out of the box and other than those small areas, which don't last very long or break up the smoothness of the game, runs just fantastic.”
    • “Impossible to find objects inside of buggy trees.”
    • “The first match is not even playable, it looks fun and has a lot of potential but it's too buggy right now to try it.”
    • “A bit buggy, but nothing that was game-breaking or not fixed with a restart, however your mileage may vary.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game generally runs smoothly across most platforms, but the Switch version experiences occasional performance issues like stuttering and minor bugs. Steam Deck performance is covered by specialized guides, though no further optimization or bug fixes are expected, so purchasing on sale is advisable.

    • “On the technical side, the game runs smoothly on most platforms, though the Switch version has occasional performance hiccups, including stuttering and minor bugs.”
    • “You get a good idea of what to expect by the promotional videos on the store page; if that intrigues you then go for it, but do so when it's on sale as it appears there will be no further bug fixes or performance updates.”
    • “SDHQ is a website dedicated to curating Steam Deck news, guides, and providing optimization/builds for games on the Deck.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is generally charming and fits the tone with upbeat, playful tunes, but inconsistency arises from notable moments like football matches lacking background music, which detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The soundtrack complements the setting with upbeat, playful tunes that underscore the game’s tone without becoming overbearing.”
    • “The graphics and music are charming, I have no complaints there.”
    • “Also a real lack of music (e.g. soccer matches have no background music) doesn't help.”
    • “The football gameplay is just watered down FIFA and for some reason there's no music, so it's even more soulless.”
    • “Strange choice of moments to not play music.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the wholesome and heartfelt storyline, as well as the enjoyable exploration and mini-games. However, emotional engagement is sometimes disrupted by recurring bugs that require frequent reloading, affecting the overall experience.

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Soccer Story is a open world role playing game with comedy and kids themes.

Soccer Story is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Soccer Story was released on November 29, 2022.

Soccer Story was developed by PanicBarn.

Soccer Story has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked Soccer Story for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Soccer Story is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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