The above trailer for Xaloc Studios' upcoming soccer game, Super Kickers League gives us a far better look at the previously announced title, including special team abilities, plus a 'spring' 2019 release window.
The team acknowledges Super Mario Strikers (or Mario Smash Football in PAL regions) and Soccer Brawl as strong influences, with a fun approach to the beautiful game and its rules. The trailer shows that each team has a specific ability you can employ against the opposing side, including a Fortnite-like move which causes them to break out some impromtu dance moves.
With three different modes available - Teams, Kickers and Retro - that last one has our interest particularly piqued. According to the official blurb, Retro mode "allows you to play the game with an orthographic camera and pixel art graphics, transforming the graphics into a much more 'classic' format." Intriguing!
So, while it's still a game of two halves where a bunch of people try to kick a ball into a net, it seems that flaming meteors, teleportation and irresistible dance beats add a lighthearted layer of strategy.
Like the look of this madcap take on the beautiful game, or do you prefer a more serious intepretation of the sport? Share your opinion below.
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Okay NOW I'm interested.
If I have to decide based on the video alone... I'm out. I'd try a demo, but I'd be surprised if I liked it.
I was on all onboard until the gameplay went all zany. A few power ups were cool but the crazy cow stuff and UFO total wrecking the game is too much for me. You need to maintain some sporting and baseline game rules or the appeal ends for me.
I'm not a fan of sports games, but this one would be a try for me if I ever felt like playing a soccer game.
This might be cool to play with my youngest daughter. But even she noticed the dribbling was wonky.
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