Football is a popular sport in the world, with billions of people tuning in to watch their favourite teams play. This has led to a massive market for games with a football theme. These games offer an immersive experience, with sounds of the ball hitting the net and a roar of the crowd, and even visual themes that give the game a real-world feel.
FIFA and International Superstar Soccer are two of the most famous football management titles, but there are plenty of others out there that are just as enjoyable. These titles often come with official licenses that allow them to use authentic clubs and players, which adds a sense of authenticity to the experience. However, there are some games that aren’t quite up to the standards of their rivals and can cause a few fans to be put off.
‘Football Club’ is the latest in this series of casual management games, and it has an addictive charm that belies its serious intentions. It’s a sequel to Japan-only 2006 title Calcio Bit, and while it doesn’t take itself as seriously as Kairosoft’s Pocket League Story series, it does its best to keep armchair managers interested.
There are plenty of things you can do to make your team better, including training, tinkering with player positions and issuing fresh tactics. As you progress, you can also unlock new cards which are used to improve each of your players. Each card has a “Potential” rating, which tells you how far your player can be pushed based on their raw talent. The system is surprisingly intuitive, and it can make all the difference in a match.
You can even set up transfers; assuming you have the funds available, you can buy players from rival clubs or sell them to other players. This is an especially useful feature for scouting young talents, as it means that you can build up your squad over time and gradually boost their abilities.
Another interesting aspect of the game is that you can use a card to select players for close marking, giving you a handy way of keeping an eye on your opposition’s defence. This can be particularly helpful if you are struggling to make an impression in the first few matches of your career, as it means that you can quickly spot any players who are proving difficult to deal with and take action.
This system can help you pick out players who are likely to be difficult to beat, but it also has the downside of slowing down your matches considerably. Thankfully, this isn’t the only way in which the game can make your matches drag on; it’s possible to speed up your progress by using your cards for other things, such as buying new stadiums or improving the facilities at your club.
There are footballkub in VRFC, but it is a fun and entertaining virtual reality experience that can be enjoyed by football fans everywhere. If you’re a PlayStation VR owner, you should definitely check out this game.