Sunday Rivals
- May 16, 2022
- Briggsy Games
- 6h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features great graphics, weather effects, and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- Customization options are extensive, allowing players to create and modify teams, players, and leagues, enhancing replayability.
- It's a fun, arcade-style football game that is easy to pick up and play, making it suitable for casual gamers and those looking for a quick gaming experience.
- The AI is poorly balanced, often leading to frustrating gameplay where the CPU can seem to cheat or perform unrealistically, especially on defense.
- There is a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, with limited plays and no franchise mode, which can make the game feel repetitive over time.
- Controls are not well explained, and there is no tutorial or manual, making it difficult for new players to understand how to play effectively.
- gameplay60 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fast-paced, arcade-style mechanics and customization options, while others note issues with control responsiveness and a lack of depth in content. Players appreciate the fun and immersive experience reminiscent of classic football games, though some express a desire for improved gameplay mechanics and additional features. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable and engaging, with potential for further enhancement in future updates.
“Amazing gameplay, a lot of customization, overall a great game!”
“The gameplay is solid, the movement is fluid.”
“This is seriously some of the best football gameplay I've experienced in ages.”
“Would love to rate this game overall higher but 6/10 until they improve on the gameplay mechanics.”
“It’s fun for a few games but it needs a lot more content and gameplay to be something special.”
“The gameplay itself is very tight, although I'm not quite sure what I have to do to block a kick?”
- graphics38 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoony art style that evokes nostalgia for 90s-era games, with bright and crisp visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While not aiming for high realism like AAA titles, the graphics are generally well-received for their smooth animations and unique aesthetic, though some players may find them simplistic. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the fun and immersive nature of the game, despite some critiques regarding the lack of detail in certain gameplay elements.
“Graphics, weather effects, sounds, and music, stadium and fans all are superb.”
“I can see that the developer put a lot of thought and care into making a fun arcade style football game that also has nice aesthetics!”
“I love the overall art style and feel of the game.”
“The offensive line's prowess or lack of it isn't reflected graphically even when big holes are open.”
“Not high-res graphics like 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 the recently introduced headhunter mode. While some users note limitations in exhibition mode at launch, the potential for future updates and a robust record book enhances the game's longevity. 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the overall sound design while others find the music distracting and of poor quality, often opting to mute it. Despite this, there is a suggestion that music could enhance the menu experience.
“Graphics, weather effects, sounds, and music, stadium and fans all are superb.”
“Custom teams and leagues let people be creative (I created my high school football league on Sunday Rivals); music could be useful for the menu though.”
“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.”
“Custom teams and leagues let people be creative (I created my high school football league on Sunday Rivals); the music could be useful for the menu, though.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to "Sunday Rivals," highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of excitement and satisfaction through its engaging arcade gameplay and quirky graphics. The game successfully immerses players in the experience of being on the field, creating a sense of achievement and enjoyment, despite some concerns about gameplay mechanics like automatic sprinting.
“With its arcade gameplay and quirky graphics, 'Sunday Rivals' made me feel like I was actually on the field, making all the big plays and winning the big game.”
“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.”
“This game both surprised me and made me feel so good.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game features impressive visuals and runs smoothly on higher-end devices, users note that it lacks optimization for low-spec devices, which may hinder performance for some players.
“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.”
- 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. No significant bugs or glitches were noted during play.
“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
The user humorously acknowledges their review as a story, suggesting a lighthearted or informal approach to their feedback. However, there is no substantial information provided about the actual story content or quality.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by 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 chuckle.”
“I love the funny team names and the quirky player names; they add a unique charm to the game.”
“The humor in the team and player names is top-notch, making every match a laugh-out-loud experience.”
