Super Arcade Football
- September 6, 2021
- OutOfTheBit Ltd
- 4h median play time
Given its simplicity and natural charm, it is really hard to dislike Super Arcade Football, and the longer you play, the more compulsive it becomes.
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Get on Apple Store"Super Arcade Football" is a fast-paced, retro-style soccer game with simple controls and tight mechanics. Choose from a variety of international teams and compete in exhibition matches or a full tournament. Its arcade-inspired gameplay and pixel art graphics provide a unique and enjoyable experience for casual and hardcore soccer fans alike.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun, fast-paced arcade football experience that evokes nostalgia for classic titles like Sensible Soccer and Kick Off.
- Local multiplayer is enjoyable, making it a great game to play with friends, and the retro graphics add to its charm.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing promise for future improvements and additional features.
- Recent updates have drastically changed the game, leading to dissatisfaction among players who preferred the original version.
- The game lacks depth, with limited modes and features, making it feel repetitive and barebones compared to other football games.
- There are significant issues with AI behavior, controls, and bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- graphics36 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the retro style and colorful presentation that fits the casual arcade feel. However, many users express disappointment with the current graphics, finding them inferior to the legacy edition and criticizing issues like blurriness and poor resolution on PC. While some appreciate the simplicity of the graphics, others long for the return of the original 3D models and features that were lost in the transition to sprite-based visuals.
“First, I absolutely adore the graphics.”
“The game’s graphics are simple but suit it well; it’s a bright and colorful game that goes well with the overall feel of the game as a casual arcade game.”
“The good news is, for now at least, you can go into betas and select the legacy branch, which allows you to play the game with the original graphics.”
“Like many others mentioned, I too find the current graphics inferior to your legacy edition.”
“The game's graphics resolution, pitch zoom level, and text sizes seem to be sized for mobile players first and foremost, and the game therefore doesn't look well on PC when playing on a 1080p monitor.”
“I don't mind pixel graphics, but these are bad and blurry.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its addictive and satisfying retro arcade style, reminiscent of classic football games from the 90s, featuring enjoyable movement and passing mechanics. While the controls are arcade-oriented and the game has a learning curve, it offers both fast-paced and slower gameplay options to cater to different player preferences. As the game is still in early access, players are encouraged to wait for future updates that promise to enhance gameplay depth and features.
“Love the retro graphics and the gameplay is addictive and satisfying!”
“Well, this game brings back good memories of this type of game with fast gameplay, loud roars from fans in the background, the ability to score from the same positions (well-placed diagonal runs into the box), crunching tackles, and so on.”
“The controls are definitely arcade-oriented, but the gameplay has a learning curve that I haven't been motivated to master.”
“The game is in an early access version and is currently very casual, and while it is great fun, with the updates promised like career mode, the depth and longevity of the gameplay is expected to go to the next level.”
“If you're really interested in this game, wait until the developer adds more gameplay options and features.”
- story20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story mode in the game is described as a fun yet somewhat superficial addition, with players noting its cheesy charm and potential for improvement. While some enjoy the narrative aspect, others feel it is tacked on and would prefer a more robust career mode instead. The requirement to replay matches upon losing can be frustrating, and the lack of options to customize gameplay elements in the story mode is seen as a missed opportunity.
“Good fun arcade football with a story mode that is worth playing.”
“In the current version, the story mode is a good start.”
“Don't get me wrong, the story mode is enjoyably cheesy (and unlike other arcade footie games I tried, it at least has more than 'friendly' and 'DIY tournament' on offer).”
“There's a story mode which feels very tacked on, but I am working my way through it.”
“You are not allowed to lose any match in the story mode; if you do, you need to replay it.”
“And that seems to be the primary focus of the dev team going forward, since you jump right into the story mode when the game first opens with no option to get out of it until you get through the first chapter.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is characterized by a few bugs and glitches typical of early access titles, but these do not significantly impact gameplay. Many users believe that the game is worth purchasing, especially for those seeking alternatives to mainstream soccer games, as it is expected to improve over time.
“Buggy and just plain boring.”
“It is buggy but you'd expect that with an early access game.”
“There are very few bugs and glitches at the moment that in all truth doesn't really compromise the gameplay.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, particularly through the "sleepy keeper" mod, which leads to amusing scorelines. The "winter wonderland" mode adds to the fun by introducing chaotic physics reminiscent of party games, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“The 'sleepy keeper' mod is also great fun and allows for some hilarious score lines.”
“:3 Not only can you take the action to the pitch, the hilarious and fun 'winter wonderland' mode makes you feel like you're in those 'party games' where physics are against you, trying to keep your players still and avoiding them sliding an extra mile when running after the ball.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as a standout feature that significantly enhances the overall experience.
“The entire atmosphere is great.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features Pompey songs prominently in the background, enhancing the overall atmosphere and engagement for players.
“This game uses Pompey songs in the background!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Replayability in this sports game largely depends on the player's enjoyment of the sport itself; those who are passionate about the sport will find more value in replaying the game. Overall, the game's replay value is closely tied to individual preferences and engagement with the sport.
“The general rule for sports games is that there’s a correlation between how much replay value there is and how much you enjoy the game’s sport; the same can be said for this game.”
