![]() ![]() It doesn’t come close to the complexity of FIFA-if anything, like something you’d find on Miniclip back in the day. But still, it’s an overall decent outing that can be shared with 3 other friends in a multiplayer Quick Match. Conversely, it doesn’t help that the AI practically reads your movement inputs on hard mode, and the fact that you have to unlock skills like one-twos and lob passes is a sin. It’s almost as if they’re scared of the ball. Most games can be won by casually shot-spamming the goalkeeper or shooting from halfway, as they can’t stop an attempt to save their life. The 5-a-side matches aren’t that memorable either. However, the constant searching for objects over a large radius and the unfortunate lack of a fast travel option really started to grind my non-existent football boots. These mini-games are where Soccer Story shines. ![]() Others involve a curved shot around a wall, punting sharks with a ball (yes, that happens) or a simple game of footvolley. Around the map, some targets require players to kick the ball forward into a square, then chase it down to execute a classy, slide-tackle finish. Albeit, there are a few that make great use of football’s unique qualities. While these activities are quirky and all, they do get a bit tedious as the campaign goes along, especially since the majority of them are just glorified scavenger hunts. So the protagonist must shoot a ball at targets, dribble around cones, play keepy-offs and participate in all sorts of football-related shenanigans to bring the world’s game back to life. Soccer, as the game calls it, has been banned all around the world by none other than the corrupt, Sepp… I mean, Bep Jatter. Even though the PC version soft-locked on me several times, it’s great how players can fully customise the controls to their liking. Our mini VIDEO REVIEW of Soccer Story! Kicking & Screamingīefore you ask-yes, this title has borrowed Golf Story’s homework and changed it slightly, but the football-specific adaptions feel very natural. ![]()
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