Summary
- Release Year: 2017
- Genres: Indie, Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sociable Soccer: Jon Hare’s spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer
Jon Hare, the legendary game designer behind the Sensible Soccer series, is back with a new football game called Sociable Soccer. The game is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, and if successful, will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2017.
Sociable Soccer is a spiritual successor to Sensible Soccer, and it shares many of the same features that made the Sensible series so popular. The game features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay, with simple controls that are easy to learn but difficult to master. Players can choose from a variety of teams and players, and compete in a variety of modes, including single-player, multiplayer, and online.
One of the most unique features of Sociable Soccer is its “Mega Match” mode. Mega Match is a large-scale multiplayer mode that allows up to 8 players to compete in a single game. Players can choose to play as different teams, or they can team up to take on the AI. Mega Match is a chaotic and unpredictable mode, but it’s also a lot of fun.
In addition to Mega Match, Sociable Soccer also features a number of other multiplayer modes, including online multiplayer, local multiplayer, and co-op multiplayer. The game also features a variety of single-player modes, including a career mode, a tournament mode, and a challenge mode.
Sociable Soccer is a great football game that is sure to appeal to fans of the Sensible Soccer series. The game features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay, with simple controls that are easy to learn but difficult to master. The game also features a variety of multiplayer modes, including the unique Mega Match mode. If you’re a fan of football games, then you should definitely check out Sociable Soccer.
Interview with Jon Hare
In an exclusive interview with Eurogamer, Jon Hare revealed why now is the right time to return to the football video game limelight, and how Sociable Soccer will stand out in the face of competition from big hitters FIFA and PES.
“I think there’s a real appetite for a new football game that’s different from FIFA and PES,” Hare said. “Those games are great, but they’re very simulation-heavy. I wanted to create a game that was more accessible and fun to play.”
Hare also revealed that he was frustrated with how the Sensible Soccer games have fared since he sold his company in 1999. “I think the Sensible Soccer games have lost their way a bit,” Hare said. “They’ve become too focused on realism, and they’ve lost the fun factor that made the original games so popular.”
Hare is confident that Sociable Soccer will be a success. “I think Sociable Soccer has the potential to be the best football game ever made,” Hare said. “It’s a game that’s fun to play, it’s accessible to everyone, and it has a lot of depth.”
Kickstarter campaign
The Sociable Soccer Kickstarter campaign has already raised over £200,000, and it still has over a month to go. If the campaign is successful, the game will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2017.
Hare is very grateful for the support that the Kickstarter campaign has received so far. “I’m overwhelmed by the response to the Kickstarter campaign,” Hare said. “It shows that there’s a real appetite for a new football game that’s different from FIFA and PES.”
Hare is confident that Sociable Soccer will be a success, and he is excited to share the game with the world. “I can’t wait to get Sociable Soccer into the hands of players,” Hare said. “I think it’s going to be a game that people will really enjoy.”
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