Sunday Rivals

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Sunday Rivals is a single player and multiplayer arcade sport game. It was developed by Briggsy Games and was released on May 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Sunday Rivals" is an arcade-style football game that offers both single and local multi-player modes for 2 players, with split screen action and customizable settings. The game features beautiful mechanics and awesome graphics, as well as a deep season mode with player stats, coaching strategies, and various appearance options. Easy to pick up and play, "Sunday Rivals" offers a fun and nostalgic football experience for players of all skill levels.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game captures the essence of football as a spectacle with fun, fast-paced gameplay and a unique arcade style.
Customization options are extensive, allowing players to create teams, leagues, and adjust gameplay settings, enhancing replayability.
The developer is actively engaged with the community, providing regular updates and improvements, which shows dedication to enhancing the game.

The game lacks depth in gameplay modes, particularly missing a franchise mode and having a limited playbook, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
Defensive gameplay feels unbalanced, with AI often struggling to make stops, making it too easy for offenses to score.
Some technical issues exist, such as inconsistent passing mechanics and control difficulties, particularly when using a keyboard.

gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, fast-paced nature and solid mechanics, reminiscent of classic arcade football games. While many players appreciate the customization options and smooth controls, some express a desire for more game modes and content to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered engaging and enjoyable, though there are occasional concerns about balance and control sensitivity.
- “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.”
- “It's fun for a few games, but it needs a lot more content and gameplay to be something special.”
- “Overall a good game, controls are good, but I never figured out how to upload a roster. I wish the plays would last a little bit longer; it felt like I was looking at cutscenes more than gameplay.”
- “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).”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, cartoonish art style that appeals to many players, evoking nostalgia for 90s-era games. While not aiming for high realism like AAA titles, the visuals are described as colorful and fluid, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Some players appreciate the unique aesthetic and smooth animations, though others may find the simplicity off-putting.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The aesthetic is either going to please you or you'll think it's awful.”
- “Not high-res graphics like Madden.”
- “While the graphics are rudimentary, the gameplay makes up for it.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers strong replayability through customizable teams, leagues, and seasons, alongside features like expanded playbooks and the recently added headhunter mode. While some players note limitations in the 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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to "Sunday Rivals," highlighting its ability to evoke feelings of excitement and satisfaction through engaging gameplay and vibrant graphics. The game successfully immerses players in the sports experience, making them feel like they are part of the action, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics like automatic sprint. Overall, it delivers a fun and rewarding experience that resonates positively with users.
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, while enjoying the creative aspects of 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.”
- “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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game features impressive visuals and generally runs smoothly, it has been noted 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 dev, but this game does not feel optimized for low-spec devices.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; it feels like the game was rushed without proper optimization.”
- “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles with frame rates, indicating a lack of optimization.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 laugh.”
- “I love the clever and funny names for the teams and players; they add a unique charm to the game.”
- “The humor in the team and player names is top-notch, making every match a fun experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with smooth performance during gameplay; however, 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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The user humorously acknowledges their review as a story, suggesting a lighthearted approach to sharing their thoughts on the game's narrative.