Retro Goal
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| Developer | New Star Games[2] |
| Publisher | New Star Games[2] |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch[2] |
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| Genre | Sports[2] |
| Mode | Single-player[2] |
Retro Goal is a 2021 sports video game developed by New Star Games for mobile phones and later ported to the Nintendo Switch. It is a successor to New Star's American football game, Retro Bowl (2020). Retro Goal is free to play on Android and iOS, and available via purchase for Nintendo Switch.
Gameplay
[edit | edit source]Retro Goal is a game about association club football. The game lacks official licensing for real-world clubs. It features a component of team management between matches.[3] The graphics are in the style of the 16-bit era.[4]
In 2023, the game was added to Apple Arcade as Retro Goal+, providing premium features of the game. [5]
Reception
[edit | edit source]| Publication | Score |
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| Nintendo Life | 8/10[6] |
| 148Apps | 4/5[3] |
| Multiplayer.it | 7.5/10[7] |
Nintendo Life wrote: "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."[6] They later included the game on their list of best football games on the Switch.[8] 148Apps summarized: "Retro Goal is a satisfying mix of arcade soccer action and light management strategy."[3] Multiplayer.it liked the gameplay and said the retro-style graphics and sound are excellent although they criticized the lack of animations and the reuse of game assets.[7] Defector concluded: "Players of Football Manager will find Retro Goal to be a bit basic, but those looking for a phone distraction will find themselves successfully distracted."[9]
TechRadar included Retro Goal on their list of best sports games for iPad.[10] Pocket Gamer included the game on their list of top 25 football games for Android.[11]
See also
[edit | edit source]- New Star Soccer, the developer's previous association football game series
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