Retro Goal

Retro Goal is a nostalgic, soccer managing Android game with a pixelated, 90's video game aesthetic.

Gameplay and Features

Retro Goal offers a unique blend of immersive gameplay and management, allowing players to control their teams both on and off the pitch. In addition to strategizing and executing plays, you are also responsible for managing your team's budget, buying and selling players, and ensuring that your team's overall health and morale are up to par.

One of the game's standout features is its injury system. Players can get injured during the game and will be forced to miss out on the subsequent match. However, players can speed up their recovery by spending in-game coins. This feature adds a layer of strategy and realism to the game.

While the game doesn't have the advanced controls found in other soccer games like eFootball and FIFA Mobile, the simplicity of its controls adds to the overall charm and nostalgic feel of the game. However, the inclusion of more intricate controls could enhance the gameplay experience for more seasoned players.

Game Modes

Currently, Retro Goal lacks an ultimate team mode, a solo career mode, or online matches. Instead, it focuses on a single-player, campaign-style mode where you guide your team through various leagues and competitions. However, the addition of these modes could provide more variety and replayability for players.

Despite the lack of these modes, Retro Goal manages to create an engaging and addictive experience. Many players have reported playing the game for several years and continuing to enjoy the journey of building and improving their team.

Monetization

One of the most praised aspects of Retro Goal is its unobtrusive monetization. The game offers a fair and enjoyable experience without the need for microtransactions or ads. While players can purchase in-game coins to speed up player recovery or buy new players, these purchases are entirely optional and don't significantly affect the overall game experience.

Rather than being a pay-to-win game, Retro Goal rewards patience and strategy. This approach to monetization has led many players to support the game developers voluntarily, appreciating the game's fair and enjoyable design.

Pros

• Engaging and immersive gameplay
• Nostalgic, pixelated aesthetic
• Realistic injury system
• Unobtrusive monetization

Cons

• Lack of advanced controls
• No ultimate team or solo career mode
• No online matches

• Fixed issues where your team's victories may not be recorded in the records.

• Fixed issues (e.g. in Italy) where your team may be excluded from cup games.

• Red cards are now recorded in the records.

• Fixed issues with Contract length when re-signing players.

• Canadian nationality added for players.

• Improved the game view on certain screen sizes.

• Various fixes to stability when purchasing items from the store.