WE ARE FOOTBALL 2024
- March 4, 2024
- Winning Streak Games
- 199h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of club management and personal life simulation, allowing players to build their own stadiums and manage various aspects of their club.
- It is more engaging and faster-paced than traditional football management games, making it accessible for players who find other games too cumbersome.
- The modding community is active, providing additional content such as real player names and teams, enhancing the overall experience.
- The user interface is often described as confusing and unintuitive, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The match engine and tactical depth are considered lacking compared to established titles like Football Manager, leading to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
- There is a significant need for better tutorials and explanations of game mechanics, as many players find themselves overwhelmed and unsure of how to progress.
- music22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users feeling it is inappropriate for a football game, often likening it to soundtracks from unrelated genres like shooters or epic battles. The repetitive and loud menu music has been described as obnoxious, and there is a strong desire for the option to import personal music tracks. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant drawback, with some users expressing frustration over the lack of improvement over the years.
“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 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.”
“You load up and the title screen has very loud obnoxious menu music that is essentially 4 bars on repeat.”
“D) want a strange music that doesn't fit and should be in some shooter.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is described as initially overwhelming due to a plethora of menus and mechanics, with many features lacking clear explanations or tutorials. While some players appreciate the balance between casual play and immersive management, others find the mechanics predictable and not intuitive, leading to a sense of jadedness among long-time fans. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly, and potential players are encouraged to explore gameplay footage before diving in.
“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.”
“You just need to have faith here that the mechanics are sound, as you have no way of seeing them in action even partially.”
“The game is filled with mechanics that are unexplained or hidden in layers or unrelated UI.”
“There is a feeling of jadedness towards the game that a lot of people are experiencing; it has failed to develop really in the 6-8 years, and many of the mechanics and gameplay are becoming predictable, for me anyway.”
“What matters here is the gameplay, mechanics, and the flow of the game, and to me, it just is not intuitive.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of comprehensive performance analysis, leaving players confused about the reasons behind poor match outcomes. Users noted the absence of a consolidated view of team performance, which hinders their ability to make informed decisions and adjustments. While there are features for building training facilities and stadiums, the overall data on team performance is insufficient and unintuitive.
“You can build your training grounds and design your stadium, improving your performance and economy.”
“Match performance analysis feels underwhelming and unintuitive: this is the single most important area that needs to be done right at the outset.”
“As a result, I'm at a loss trying to figure out what change(s) resulted in a truly bad performance, versus an unfortunate loss that I should write down to RNG.”
“There is not a single screen with your whole team performance over the season, only individual screens.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as simple and lacking the polish of titles like FIFA 24, with match highlights having a charming yet basic aesthetic. While the user interface and overall graphics are praised as phenomenal, the game suffers from unbalanced tactical design and a lack of engaging visuals, leading some players to prefer reinstalling graphics packs from other games for a better experience.
“The UI and graphics are phenomenal.”
“The match highlights look simple, don't expect FIFA 24 graphics, but have a great charm and work well.”
“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.”
“It has boring game graphics and unbalanced tactical design.”
“The match graphics are less to be desired.”
“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.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, particularly due to the repetitive nature of weekly tasks that involve clicking the same buttons without meaningful variation or reward. Despite consistent in-game success, the lack of engaging content leads to frustration, especially in lower leagues where options are limited.
“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.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as a surprising blend of genres, initially evoking a Warhammer-like epic battle atmosphere before shifting unexpectedly to a secret agent narrative reminiscent of Mission Impossible. This tonal shift adds an element of humor and unpredictability to the overall 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.”
“Ok, I'll close with a little story.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy and unpolished, with users reporting significant issues that affect gameplay. Overall, the experience is marred by these stability concerns.
“The workload is insanely buggy.”
“The game feels a bit unpolished and has numerous bugs.”
“The overall experience is marred by frequent bugs and instability.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a remake of Anstoss 3, specifically highlighting a longing for the humorous elements that were present in the original game. The humor appears to be a significant aspect of their enjoyment, suggesting that its absence in newer iterations is felt.
“I really miss the funny parts; a remake of Anstoss 3 would be amazing!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
“I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways, making every playthrough enjoyable!”
