Software:Retro Goal
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| Developer(s) | New Star Games[1] |
| Publisher(s) | New Star Games[1] |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Sports[1] |
| Mode(s) | Single-player[1] |
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
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
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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 (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
- New Star Soccer, the developer's previous association football game series
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Retro Goal - Product Info". Gunzilla Games. https://www.gameinformer.com/product/retro-goal. "Release Date: July 9, 2021 (iOS, Android) November 24, 2022 (Switch)"
- ↑ Noah, Steve (2021-06-21). "Retro Goal Coming to iOS on June 24" (in en-US). https://www.operationsports.com/retro-goal-coming-to-ios-on-june-24/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Bird, Campbell (1 July 2021). "Retro Goal review". Steel Media. https://www.148apps.com/retro-goal/retro-goal-review/.
- ↑ "Retro Goal - Official Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Trailer". Ziff Davis. 23 November 2022. https://www.ign.com/videos/retro-goal-official-nintendo-switch-pre-order-trailer.
- ↑ Madnani, Mikhail (23 June 2023). "‘Retro Bowl+’ and ‘Retro Goal+’ Are This Week’s New Apple Arcade Releases Out Now Alongside Some Notable Updates". https://toucharcade.com/2023/06/23/retro-bowl-goal-apple-arcade-download-games-updates-what-the-car-new-level-amy-sedaris-comedian.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Whitehead, Thomas (23 November 2022). "Retro Goal Review (Switch eShop)". Hookshot Media. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/retro-goal.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pugliese, Tommaso (10 July 2021). "Retro Goal, la recensione". NetAddiction Srl. https://multiplayer.it/recensioni/retro-goal-recensione.html.
- ↑ "Best Nintendo Switch Football Games". Hookshot Media. 3 December 2022. https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/best-nintendo-switch-football-games?page=2.
- ↑ Kalaf, Samer (3 March 2023). "This Little Soccer Game On My Phone Is Fun As Hell". https://defector.com/this-little-soccer-game-on-my-phone-is-fun-as-hell.
- ↑ Grannell, Craig (15 February 2023). "The best iPad games 2023: the best games in the App Store tested and rated - The best sports games for iPad". Future plc. https://www.techradar.com/best/ipad-games/8.
- ↑ Mundy, Joe (26 February 2025). "Top 25 best football games for Android phones and tablets". Steel Media. https://www.pocketgamer.com/android/best-football-games/.
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