Rematch

"Rematch brings a bold twist to a genre that&s;s been playing it safe for too long, offering a fast, stylish, and skill-driven take on football. Its gameplay is both accessible and surprisingly deep, turning every match into a highlight reel. …"

"Rematch has everything it needs to become the ultimate arcade soccer game, but it&s;s in desperate need of a technical overhaul. The ideas are there, the fun is there, but the issues overshadow the virtues. Hopefully, with a patch or …"

"Rematch may not be the most complex game ever, but it offers a unique take on multiplayer football, which, with the right team, can be an enormously fun time, at least when things work. Currently, however, there are too many …"

"Rematch can be fun in bursts and over time it should grow to have a decent community. The emphasis on player skill over unlocking perks and skill points is refreshing, but can be hindered by the control scheme and camera. …"

"Rematch evokes the nostalgic feelings of the glorious FIFA Street days by revitalizing arcade football with casual and ranked multiplayer modes that allow players to delve in. While the developer has future content planned for the game, the game is …"

""Go gung-ho and you swiftly lose match after match, along with your patience.""

"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."

"Were it a bit more feature complete and fine-tuned, Rematch would be undeniable in its claim for Rocket League’s long-held crown. There’s a high, albeit achievable, skill ceiling here, but intuitive controls means anybody can header, rainbow flick, or bicycle …"

"I thought for all the world that this game would be a championship contender, but as it turns out, it&s;s just relegation fodder."

"While there&s;s a lot to love about Sifu developer Sloclap&s;s new multiplayer soccer game Rematch, it scores a few own goals."

"Rematch is a fresh take on the overplayed EA and Konami formula for soccer. However, its narrow business model and limited single-player content overshadow the well-executed ideas."

"We already applaud Sloclap&s;s approach to offering football matches that are out of the ordinary. When they work, they&s;re irresistible, but the catalog of options needs more depth and more robust online servers."

"I love how solid it feels, whether I&s;m between the pipes or out on the pitch, and how intense the matches can get whether I&s;m playing the ranked 5v5 mode or the more casual 3v3. But the lack of content, …"

"Rematch is an interesting game. Even losing a match makes you want to try again, and when you team up with players that like to cooperate, it can be one of the most beautiful gaming experiences. I think even gamers …"

"Rematch clearly benefits from the developers’ experience with movement systems. The controls feel highly polished and responsive. That said, the game isn’t without flaws. Occasional server issues can disrupt the experience, and a more meaningful single-player mode is currently missing. …"

"Rematch is an addictive blend of Rocket League and real football that&s;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 …"

"If you&s;re in the mood for some solid multiplayer football, REMATCH is certainly a good effort that you&s;ll be happy to attempt to master thanks to intricate controls, and the bite-sized sessions that throw the rule book away for the …"

"A heart-pumping genre superlative that should not be missed despite some technical issues to sort out."

"Limited launch content aside, Sloclap&s;s mechanical deviations from the status quo successfully distill the beautiful game&s;s essence."

"From the studio&s;s perspective, Rematch is certainly a bold gambit. The multiplayer space is a crowded one and players are already entrenched in their preferred titles. Many would have expected Sloclap to follow-up Sifu with a sequel or yet another …"

"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."

"Its end-to-end matches are exhilarating from the first whistle to the last, full of punch-the-air moments and tense, tactical battles that get the blood pumping and palms sweating."

"Even in its current state with plenty of issues, Rematch is the closest thing to a street football simulation. Despite all its flaws, it&s;s been a long time since I&s;ve played a game this addictive."

"Rematch is a new and fresh page in the Football (Soccer, for US readers) Video Game History. Slocap has to add some of the lacking feature, especially cross-platform multiplayer, but the game is really challenging and it can become a …"

"Rematch takes a refreshing, skill-based approach to football games that can be just as frustrating as it is thrilling"

"French developer Sloclap cut its teeth on martial arts games, with both Absolver and Sifu offering intricate fighting systems to master. From kung f..."

"Rematch is very close to being a brilliant online sports title, and we&s;re confident it can reach its full potential with the right updates and post-launch support. The gameplay has depth, and successful team play is super rewarding. Once it …"

"A clever and hugely enjoyable online team game, even at this early stage in its career -although it feels more like a rival to Rocket League than EA Sports FC."

"It’s soccer by way of the fighting game genre: twitchy, intense, and one mistake away from disaster. For me, someone who isn’t a soccer fan, I can appreciate what this game is doing but for fans of this form of …"

"Despite some technical issues in the beginning of its life cycle and concerns about its longevity, REMATCH delivers a very fun experience that constantly makes you want to play one more match."

"I still believe Rematch is a game-changer in the football-video game genre that has an extensive global market, allowing for a great reception. But the fundamental problem of making strangers work as a team exists more than it should, and …"

"Rematch does a good job of providing a bite-sized arcade football experience that&s;s backed by smooth performance and simple controls, making it easy to pick up and play. While its early access period brought matchmaking issues and a bit of …"

"Sloclap is onto something here, and I even found myself sneaking a couple matches when I got stuck writing this review. That’s a hell of an accomplishment. Now all I need to do is find a regular team. Anybody looking …"

"Currently Rematch feels like an early access game. Great engaging gameplay is paired with wonky servers and lack of basic features."