WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024

About

"We Are Football 2024" is a football management simulation game that allows you to lead your chosen men's or women's team to victory. The immersive 3D game engine enables you to influence the action on the pitch and analyze matches with various tools. A comprehensive feature set, including an external editor for customization, adds depth to the gameplay.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a refreshing alternative to Football Manager, focusing on club management aspects like building and upgrading stadiums, which adds depth to the experience.
It features a good editor for customizing teams and leagues, allowing players to create a more personalized experience.
The game is faster-paced than Football Manager, making it easier to progress through seasons without getting bogged down in spreadsheets.

The user interface is often described as confusing and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game's mechanics.
There are numerous bugs and issues with the match engine, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as unrealistic match outcomes and player behavior.
The game lacks official licenses, which can detract from the immersion, and the absence of a comprehensive tutorial leaves new players feeling overwhelmed.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
Gameplay in the reviewed game is characterized by a mix of overwhelming complexity and hidden mechanics, making it less intuitive for new players. While some users appreciate the balance between casual play and immersive management, others express frustration over the lack of tutorials and the predictability of mechanics that have not evolved significantly over the years. Overall, the game offers enjoyable experiences, especially with modifications, but may require players to invest time in understanding its intricate systems.
- “In general, to any football fan, I would tell you to buy this game right away. It's cheap, and with one or two mods, you can play with your local football team, which is super fun. However, I would advise checking out some gameplay first to see if you're into this type of game.”
- “We Are Football 2024 gets an excellent balance between casual gameplay and an immersive management experience, and it's very easy to tell it was made with a lot of love.”
- “Finally, it is very overwhelming at first with a ton of menus, decisions, mechanics, etc. It would have been nice for the developers to include some sort of tutorial.”
- “The beautiful sport deserves beautiful games, not yearly squad updates and gacha mechanics that the big boys offer at the moment.”
- “That is just one example; the game is filled with mechanics that are unexplained or hidden in layers or unrelated UI.”
- “There is a feeling of jadedness towards FM that a lot of people are experiencing. The game has failed to develop really in the last 6-8 years, and a lot of the mechanics and gameplay are becoming predictable, for me anyway.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users feeling it is inappropriate for a football game, often comparing it to soundtracks from unrelated genres like war or espionage. The repetitive and loud menu music has been described as obnoxious, and there are calls for the option to import personal tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gaming experience.
- “First I thought I was playing Warhammer with epic battle music, then I was suddenly secret agent Ethan Hunt thanks to Mission Impossible music!”
- “Ui and music are okay, comparatively equal to or better than FM2024.”
- “It would be nice to have the option to import my own tracks and listen to a list of songs I select from my PC.”
- “In addition, the OST is not great; some music feels like it does not belong to a football game.”
- “And who put this music into the game?”
- “You load up and the title screen has very loud, obnoxious menu music that is essentially 4 bars on repeat.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
Players have expressed frustration with the game's optimization, particularly regarding contract negotiations that seem unrealistic and punitive, as well as a lack of meaningful feedback on match performance. The performance analysis system is criticized for being unintuitive and insufficiently detailed, leaving players confused about the reasons behind poor results. Additionally, while there are features for building training facilities and stadiums, the absence of comprehensive team performance data hampers strategic decision-making.
- “You can build your training grounds and design your stadium, improving your performance and economy.”
- “Contract discrepancies cause players to always demand more money per week on new contracts compared to their current or former contracts, despite factors that should normally lead to a pay cut, such as being in their 30s, no longer being in their prime, or having hampered development due to poor performance or long-term injury.”
- “Match performance analysis feels underwhelming and unintuitive; this is the single most important area that needs to be done right at the outset.”
- “There is not a single screen that displays your whole team's performance over the season; only individual screens are available.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics in WAF 2024 are generally considered simple and dated, lacking the polish of more advanced titles like FIFA 24, which has led to mixed feelings among players. While some appreciate the charm and speed of the game, others find the visuals and UI underwhelming, with calls for improvement in both match graphics and overall design. Despite these criticisms, the game's unique features and fast-paced gameplay have drawn some players back to it.
- “The match highlights look simple, don't expect FIFA 24 graphics, but have a great charm and work well.”
- “The UI and graphics are phenomenal.”
- “The upside of the dated graphics: WAF 2024 is super fast, you can go into every match on the whole planet and watch all goals of a season in hindsight.”
- “It has boring game graphics and unbalanced tactical design.”
- “I wanted to play this and it be good because I had become somewhat jaded with FM and was even prepared to accept a lower quality, more simple game. However, in the end, all WAF24 did was create an itch only FM currently can scratch, and I spent last night reinstalling all the graphics packs, mods, and back playing it now, instantly drawn in and invested.”
- “The match graphics are less than desirable.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players highlighting its lighthearted elements, such as sprinklers and streakers, which contribute to its comedic tone. While the game is generally funny, some fans express a desire for a remake that captures the humor of earlier installments more effectively.
- “The fun aspects of the game, like sprinklers and streakers, along with random bits, are just hilarious and it doesn't take itself too seriously.”
- “It is also a funny game from time to time.”
- “Very funny.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits stability issues, particularly with training mechanics and stamina, which are described as buggy and unpolished. Overall, the experience is marred by these inconsistencies.
- “Training issues with stamina (perhaps just me, but it seems to be a bit buggy).”
- “The workload is insanely buggy.”
- “A bit unpolished, a bit buggy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unenjoyable, particularly due to the repetitive nature of weekly tasks that fail to yield meaningful rewards, leading to frustration even in successful scenarios.
- “Just tedious and not fun.”
- “Every week, the happiness of my fans is reduced to zero even though we keep winning. I visit my fan club every week (again, lower leagues, there is basically maybe one fan club), and it is so tedious to click on the same 5 buttons every week.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The story aspect of the game is noted for its unexpected shifts in tone and style, transitioning from epic battle themes reminiscent of Warhammer to a secret agent narrative akin to Mission Impossible, which adds a layer of surprise and humor to the experience.
- “First, I thought I was playing Warhammer with epic battle music, then I was suddenly secret agent Ethan Hunt thanks to Mission Impossible music! XD”
- “First I thought I was playing Warhammer with epic battle music, then I was suddenly secret agent Ethan Hunt thanks to Mission Impossible music. XD”
- “Ok, I'll close with a little story.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game cleverly incorporates humorous elements of football culture, such as players engaging in self-promotion on social media and the presence of a mole leaking secrets, adding a layer of satire to the financial dynamics within the sport.