Retro Goal2021

Retro Goal

2021 New Star Games73Good

Playtime

ShortIt typically takes about 6 hours to finish the game.

Playable on

Available on

Game modes

Details

Launch
June 24, 2021
Themes
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Overview

Retro Goal Trailer

Retro Goal is a mix of arcade soccer action and simple team management, from the developers of New Star Soccer and Retro Bowl. With graphics inspired by football games of 16-bit era and modern touchscreen controls, you'll be slotting away goal after goal. Choose a team from the world's favourite leagues and recruit the superstars, professionals and hotheads who will lead to victory - then take full control on the pitch and make every touch count!

Screenshots

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Reception

Football and nostalgia are at the core of Retro Goal and make it work despite some design flaws.

Retro Goal is a solid game that does simple soccer well. It's got a simple control scheme (thanks to its simple gameplay) and offers a surprisingly in-depth management element. Its simplicity is the only negative I can bring out, as you experience everything the game offense incredibly quickly. Your long-lasting enjoyment of this game will likely depend...

Retro Goal is just a really fun game all-around. It captures not just the spirit of the sport it's trying to emulate, but also the essence of what makes a great soccer game. It may not look like the new standard for soccer games on the Switch, but if you pick it up, you'll soon find it makes a very convincing argument.

Another hidden gem from New Star Games, Retro Goal's super affordable price, throwback graphics, and surprisingly deep modes make it a great game for both the soccer enthusiast and kid who wants to get into the sport and/or video games. At its core, the game's simplistic controls lead the way to an addictive obsession that can see you breeze through...

Retro Goal is a distinctively light and fun take on football, coming at a budget price and having enough depth and charm to get players hooked. It has a stylish look and will raise a smile among enthusiasts; in fact, the only way it fails to match its brilliant predecessor - Retro Bowl - is in the gameplay department. The team-based complexity of football...