
What is it? A 5v5 competitive football game from the team behind Sifu
Release date: Out now
Expect to pay: $30/£21
Developer: Sloclap
Publisher: Sloclap, Kepler Interactive
Reviewed on: Windows 11, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Intel Core i7 12700F, 16 GB RAM
Steam Deck: Playable
Link: Official site
There's a lot going on in a 5v5 game of virtual football, but the thing I have to keep reminding myself to do is breathe. It's easy to forget when you're playing goalie a minute-and-a-half into overtime and three opponents are trading the ball in front of your net as they gear up for shot, but you'll need a lungful of air so you can rejoice or curse in a way the neighbors can hear when you make or don't make the big save. I've rarely thought of a sports game as immersive, but here I can practically feel the sonic boom of the crowd, the ball rocketing past a sliding tackle, and the turf whizzing by as I kick it up.