XP Soccer
- November 11, 2022
- Felipe Cartin
Get on SteamXP Soccer is a pixel-art soccer game inspired by the classics of the NES era, featuring 56 national teams and various play modes. The game offers simple and tight controls, with the classic A and B buttons providing a variety of moves. Exhibition matches, local VS and co-op, and eight tournaments in single-player and local co-op modes are available. Additional features include formations and substitutions, curve shots, fouls, free kicks, penalties, and 40 achievements.
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Reviews
- The game offers a strong nostalgia factor with its retro NES/SEGA style and charming pixel art.
- It features a variety of countries and unique player designs, adding to the fun and diversity of gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, the game is enjoyable for casual play and can be a good time passer, especially when played with friends.
- The gameplay is plagued by numerous bugs, including matches starting at half-time and inconsistent animations.
- The controls can be unintuitive and lack a tutorial, making it difficult for players to learn how to effectively play.
- The game feels overly simplistic and easy, lacking depth and challenge, which can lead to boredom over time.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic nod to classic NES/Sega titles but suffers from basic mechanics and bugs, leading to a lack of fluidity and satisfaction. While players may initially struggle with controls and player switching, some discover deeper offensive and defensive strategies over time. Overall, the experience is marred by technical issues and a sense of being unfinished.
“Gameplay had me frustrated for a while, but once you get used to it, there's no problem.”
“You quickly notice that the opposing team is using moves you weren't aware of, so you start to experiment with the controls, realizing that there is more to the gameplay of offense and defense than you initially realized.”
“I would also recommend not listening too much to complaints about the controls being broken or the gameplay being unsatisfying.”
“The gameplay itself is very bugged and it's not as fluent as other games of the same genre.”
“The gameplay itself feels like it's still in early testing stages.”
“Unfortunately, gameplay is awful.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches, particularly noticeable in the animations related to scoring, which detract from the overall experience.
“Bugs, glitches, and the weird animations when the ball either goes into the net or not are mind-blowing, to say the least.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any extended play sessions.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall gameplay experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have expressed frustration over the lack of options to mute or adjust the music volume in the game, indicating a significant oversight in user controls.
“There isn't a button for muting the music or reducing the volume!”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's theme and feels out of place.”
