Sunday Rivals
- May 16, 2022
- Briggsy Games
- 6h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Very fun arcade football game with simple yet addictive gameplay.
- Great customization options for teams, players, and leagues, allowing for a personalized experience.
- Smooth gameplay and solid graphics, especially considering it's developed by a single person.
- Lacks depth with no franchise mode and limited playbooks, making it feel repetitive over time.
- Defensive gameplay is often unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences when playing defense.
- Passing mechanics can be inconsistent, with too many incomplete passes and a lack of interceptions.
- gameplay54 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Sunday Rivals" is generally praised for its fast-paced, arcade-style action that captures the excitement of football while allowing for significant customization. While some players find the controls a bit slippery and the cutscenes excessive, many appreciate the engaging mechanics and fluid movement, making it a fun and immersive experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between accessibility and challenge, appealing to both casual and dedicated football fans.
“Gameplay is fast and is where the game really starts to feel like if Tecmo Super Bowl were played from the Madden perspective.”
“This focus is quick gameplay and just overall fun which it exceeds at tremendously.”
“The gameplay is solid, the movement is fluid.”
“Gameplay is a little bit mixed, mainly due to how slippery the controls are, but you can still get serious yardage (or even deny said yardage).”
“However, gameplay gets insanely boring to the point that it feels more like mindlessly watching an NFL broadcast with excessive cutscenes after every single play and going through the same motions over and over without actually being engaged in the on-field action.”
“Sunday rivals, a game made by one person, gameplay is lacking a bit.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic, cartoony style reminiscent of 90s titles, which some players find charming and immersive, while others may view them as simplistic compared to high-resolution competitors like Madden. Overall, the art style and animations are praised for their smoothness and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience, despite not being photo-realistic. While the visuals may not appeal to everyone, many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and fluid gameplay that it supports.
“I love the overall art style and feel of the game.”
“The graphics are excellent and it is also well optimized.”
“I love the bright, crisp graphics, and moment-to-moment gameplay.”
“The offensive line's prowess or lack of it isn't reflected graphically even when big holes are open.”
“At first, I wasn't sure about an arcade football game with low-res graphics compared to Madden.”
“While the graphics are rudimentary, the gameplay makes up for it.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers strong replayability through customizable teams, leagues, and seasons, alongside features like expanded playbooks and new modes such as headhunter. While some players note limitations in exhibition mode at launch, the potential for future updates and a robust record book enhances long-term engagement. Ratings for replayability are generally positive, averaging around 8.5/10.
“The planned expanded playbooks and season mode should greatly increase replay value.”
“Fun, replayable gameplay - check.”
“The ability to customize teams, leagues, and seasons just adds to the replayability.”
“A record book that gives season mode more replayability.”
“There need to be at least two or three times more plays in the playbook to add replay value.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find "Sunday Rivals" emotionally engaging, as its arcade gameplay and quirky graphics create a sense of immersion and excitement akin to being on the field. The game elicits positive feelings about the value of the experience, despite some criticism regarding the automatic sprint feature, which detracts from the individuality of player performance. Overall, it successfully delivers a fun and uplifting sports gaming experience.
“I was pleasantly surprised to find a game that delivers a very fun experience that made me feel good about the money I spent on it.”
“I refuse to support current Madden titles because of the lack of focus on what makes sports games fun. The gameplay, and let me tell you, this game both surprised me and made me feel so good.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game features excellent graphics and runs smoothly on higher-end devices, but some users note that it may not be well optimized for low-spec devices, particularly considering it was developed by a solo developer.
“The graphics are excellent and it is also well optimized.”
“The look of the game is great and runs smoothly.”
“The game runs smoothly.”
“I don't want to be too critical since this is made by a solo developer, but this game does not feel optimized for low-spec devices.”
“The performance issues are frustrating, especially considering how much potential the game has.”
“I experienced significant lag and frame drops, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it distracting and unappealing, leading them to mute it quickly. However, others see potential for the music to enhance the experience, particularly in menu settings, especially when engaging with custom teams and leagues.
“The music, and this is certainly a personal preference, is absolute garbage.”
“For me, the music is really distracting, and I find myself reaching for the mute button quickly when turning this game on.”
“The music could be useful for the menu, though.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates good stability with smooth performance during gameplay, though some users have reported occasional screen freezes when accessing the stats. While no significant bugs or glitches were noted, the freezing issue may affect the user experience for some players.
“The game runs great and it definitely is unique in how it plays.”
“I have played the game for a few minutes, and the only problem I have is that the screen freezes when you go to the stats.”
“I only played one full game, but I found no real bugs or glitches.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the clever and amusing team and player names, which add a lighthearted and entertaining element to the overall experience.
“The game features hilarious team names and player names that always make me laugh.”
“I love how the funny team names add a unique charm to the gameplay experience.”
“The creativity behind the player names is just brilliant; they never fail to crack me up!”
