Rematch Reviews
For football enthusiasts, Rematch is certainly worth a try, but for those looking to dive deep, it may not be the right fit for most players. Its mechanics and systems lean far more toward the hardcore end of the spectrum compared to something like FIFA, turning even seemingly simple actions into daunting tasks. While the skill ceiling is impressively high, reaching it requires a serious investment of time and dedication.
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The creators of Sifu have made a game even for those who don't like sports. In mid-April, testing of Rematch began, and at that time, the peak number of online players on Steam exceeded 120,000, and some gamers are already calling the new game the future of virtual football. As soon as the game is released, it has every chance of becoming the new gaming discovery of the year. Despite some minor flaws, REMACH is a game that definitely deserves attention. With these shortcomings addressed, it could become a real hit, winning the hearts of millions of players.
Rematch is an addictive blend of Rocket League and real football that's sure to prove a hit on Xbox Game Pass and beyond. The difficult controls might put some people off in the early hours, but its "just one more game" feel should keep most playing beyond the teething period - and that's when it really comes into its own. The developers have done a fantastic job with this one, and I can't wait to see how it evolves in the weeks, months and years to come.
While Rematch suffers from a lack of cooperative or competitive tools at release, the foundations are in place for an exciting football experience for many years to come – all without paying for a single stupid card pack.
Rematch feels like a breeze of fresh air, a real gift for football fans. With simple mechanics that are difficult to master, you can be the star of heart-stopping matches that, as usual, are much more enjoyable with friends.
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REMATCH is a project bursting with potential but bogged down by its ambition. It dares to ask what football would feel like if built from the ground up around real-time, manual control. The result is a mechanically deep, team-centric, emotionally engaging football sim wrapped in an arcade presentation. However, it also suffers from rushed execution, limited offline content, server instability, and a live-service shell that doesn't yet justify its price tag.
Rematch offers a highly enjoyable arcade-style multiplayer football experience when played with friends. The game doesn't follow real-world football rules, but unfortunately, it suffers from limited content, making the Platinum trophy the real challenge. Moreover, it is plagued by annoying technical issues and broken trophies. Still, we recommend it to football fans—provided they play it with friends as part of a well-coordinated team.
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There is no option to create your own club or customize your own arena, let alone the ability to make team leagues or organize tournaments. A real shame.
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Rematch is that type of game that makes you forget to breathe in crucial moments. Despite its current technical problems and lack of content, the playable foundation is so solid that it's easy to forgive its flaws. It's a title that understands that football, in essence, is about teamwork, strategy, and those moments of individual brilliance that emerge within collective play.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Rematch does a great job of creating a fun and rewarding skill-based sports game while providing a challenge and promoting teamwork.
Make no mistake, Rematch has an incredible and unique football gameplay loop that is unlike anything I have ever tried before. There are a lot of nuances in the animations and regular duels that make the game an irresistible package. However, it is let down by initial networking hiccups and a lack of modes and content. Luckily, it seems that Slopclap is in it for the long run, which should make Rematch a footballing star in no time.
This game makes me fall in love with football and I’m simply not a sports person. Its fast paced action forces you to think fast on the field and really think deeply about your next button input. Its art style, vast customization options, and gameplay make this game one you won’t forget anytime soon. I sincerely hope we start to see other iterations of this game play style sports games from more developers. But due to a few flaws, the need for further polishing, and approachability, it makes me second guess recommending it to just anyone. I can however highly recommend picking this game up and testing the waters for yourself to see if its for you.
Rematch is a good time but it really is a game of two halves: amazing with friends, but frustrating beyond belief with random players.
Rematch is a soccer sim with arcade soul, a competitive beast dressed in cleats, and an early access title that could very well score big, if it keeps its foot on the gas and listens to its fans. For now, it’s not quite the beautiful game, but it’s definitely a beautiful start.
Sloclap and Kepler Interactive want us to play soccer as a team, albeit in a rather crazy arcade style. Despite its fast and frenetic pace, the game will require us to be good at passing, attack and defense strategies, and, of course, teamwork in order to beat our opponents.
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Rematch is a breath of fresh air in soccer games, with a fun, fast-paced arcade style and lots of potential. But it's also a demanding game, with complex controls and a steep learning curve. Plus, the lack of cross-play and various bugs detract from its brilliance in other areas. If you're willing to overlook some issues and put in the time, you'll end up hooked.
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Sloclap’s Rematch kicks off with exotic flair and gripping gameplay that brilliantly balances tactical depth and arcade action for hours of fun, but while it scores high on innovation and replayability, flaws in matchmaking, sparse battle pass content, and chaotic random teammates blow the whistle on what could’ve been a Ballon d'Or-worthy football game—though with a few solid seasons, it might still become the undisputed champion of the genre.
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It’s too early to understand the ramifications REMATCH might possibly have on the industry as we won’t be able to see them for 5-10 years. Sloclap proves you don’t need to follow trends, but can set your own. That studios don’t always need to play it safe with sequels or known IP, that studios can sustain themselves with unique ideas, smaller teams, and it shows that live service success can be found when done right. REMATCH has obvious Rocket League inspiration, but in the football genre that has largely been dominated by EA for decades with minimal competition, REMATCH is a disrupting the norm and the early sales prove it. REMATCH is unique, innovative, demands skill, but most importantly, fun.
A worthy alternative to FC—Rematch is fast, flashy and endlessly replayable. Let’s just hope Sloclap doesn’t red card the momentum with bad post-launch support.
Rematch stands as a rare and bold attempt to faithfully translate real-world soccer (or football) into the online competitive gaming space—and it pulls it off really well. Though it can feel rather punishing to learn, this competitive game is there for anyone looking to experience the thrill of a real-world sport in an online space.