Football game with a retro vibe
New Star Soccer is a free sports title for mobile devices coming from developer Five Aces Publishing Ltd. It's a football game wherein players get to experience becoming soccer superstars. In its extensive career mode, they will start from scratch, training and building their skills for the world stage.
Just like Vive le Football or Real Football, New Star Soccer is all about immersive and engaging gameplay that throws players right into the action. They have full control of the experience, from the customizable matches to the various training and equipment to help improve their skills during matches.
Pocket football
Football games come in all forms, and gamers will typically prefer to play on PC and consoles for the best graphics and gameplay. However, mobile releases nowadays are just as good, if not better, with the added benefit of being able to play anytime and anywhere. New Star Soccer is one such example that provides you with a surprisingly well-rounded experience in a simple package.
This game boasts simple graphics with a charming retro look to it. It offers a surprisingly well-rounded gameplay experience with realistic game mechanics. A status page breaks down your career into Skills, Happiness, and Lifestyle. You essentially have to balance training to improve your game and engaging in leisurely activities to stay motivated, which will then affect your success in life.
Other aspects of the game include negotiating contracts and landing sponsorship deals. The only thing to be aware of is the presence of an energy system, which dictates how many matches you can play and how well your player performs on the field. Energy consumption is rather high, and it takes a while to replenish it unless you purchase energy drinks.
Deceptively simple
All in all, New Star Soccer is one of those games where you get more than what you're expecting. Its deceptively simple presentation hides the fact that it offers an engaging and well-rounded story with surprisingly deep and realistic game mechanics at play. Aside from its played-out energy system, this one is checking out for any football fan out there. Recommended.
