![]() ![]() On the technical side we have a slightly mixed bag, but it's mostly positive. ![]() There's a sizeable cast of NPCs and decent humour and writing to be found, and simply running around the world is a pleasure. Thankfully, then, most of your time is spent off the pitch on the aforementioned quests, exploring every nook and cranny in the process. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) In the end the actual football matches are competent, but the fun in this title - a little ironically - is away from the pitch. Not that we think it's worth devoting time to, but it's also worth mentioning that a 'Quick Game' option does exist to play locally with friends, too. Before long you end up doing a messy mix of kick-and-rush and gegenpress to win, and it's not always particularly satisfying. The biggest flaw is the goalkeepers they are either terrible or outstanding, with serious AI flaws that allow some pointless long-range shots to score. There's repetition as you progress, however, and the story structure falls into that trap to some degree. Activities have some decent variety too, whether it's hitting targets, solving simple puzzles, or occasionally scripted challenges that offer throwbacks to other games and genres. You visit a colourful, charming set of locations, with the world being relatively small but packed with tasks and items to discover. You have a magic ball and explore the world, carry out side quests, and generally kick your ball at everything. Most of your time, like in the aforementioned Golf Story, is spent not playing the sport, at least in its formal guise. So begins a quest to persuade hero animals to play once again, all while taking on tournaments and improving your team's abilities. ![]() A great Final match led to a 'calamity' and football being banned in the world your plucky hero (you can choose between twins) lost their father in the process but wants to bring football back. The evil 'Soccer Inc.' is a rather clunky satire of FIFA that wants to own and control football, or soccer if you prefer. The overall story of Soccer Story is charming, albeit it's not particularly creative or surprising. ![]()
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