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 beautiful sprites.
- It's a fun and casual game that can be enjoyed without an internet connection, making it a good time-passer.
- The game features a variety of countries and personalized players, adding charm and uniqueness to the experience.
- The gameplay is plagued by numerous bugs, including matches starting at half-time and inconsistent animations.
- There is a lack of depth in gameplay modes, with only one tournament available and no option to change formations during matches.
- Controls can be unintuitive and there is no tutorial or clear instructions, making it difficult for players to learn how to play effectively.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic nod to the NES/Sega era but suffers from basic mechanics and bugs, leading to a lack of fluidity and depth. While some players find enjoyment in discovering advanced strategies, many criticize the controls and overall experience as unsatisfying, with scoring becoming too easy once the mechanics are understood. Overall, the gameplay feels unfinished and may frustrate players despite its retro charm.
“Gameplay had me mad at first, 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 mess around with controls, realizing as you move forward that there is more to the gameplay of offense and defense than you realized.”
“I would also recommend not listening too much to complaints about the controls being any amount of 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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 interface design.
“There isn't a button for muting music or reducing the volume!”
