Soccer Stars
Soccer Stars
Not all of us have easy access to an open field, a ball, and enough people, so we have to resort to playing soccer in other ways, like in Soccer Stars. This is a version of table soccer that may not be as well known as the usual. You won't find model players attached to bars and spinning over the ground. Instead, you've got something similar to an Air Hockey setup, but everything is the puck except for the ball. All the players are sliding pucks trying to kick a ball into the opposing goal, but also using shuffleboard mechanics. Slide into the soccer ball and become a star.
About Soccer Stars
Table games are popular additions to any rec room, game hall, or local hangout, but they can be quite cumbersome which is why we have video game versions. This game is a fairly faithful recreation of a sliding soccer game. It's nothing like soccer which is much faster and the average viewer may have trouble keeping track of the ball. This is a much more strategic take on the sport where each player gets as much time as they want to plan their shot and move their players around. It's not quite Chess, but it has similar elements and adapting your strategy as the field changes.
How to Play
Soccer Stars is a 2.5D top-down table soccer game about sliding discs around to knock around a ball by using the mouse. When it's your turn, you can slide your player disease around by moving the cursor to one, holding the Left Mouse Button, and dragging it in whatever direction to determine its power and trajectory. The goal is to score more points than the opposing team by getting the goal into the opposing goal. Kicks go in turns, with you and the opponent taking time to slide one puck around the table.
From the main menu, you can pick your team which will determine the appearance of your discs. When the game starts, both sides will have their discs arranged in a triangle in front of their respective goals. When it's your turn to kick, you can select any of your discs to move. You'll only be able to move one before it's the opponent's turn. You can move the disc to influence the positions of the ball, your player discs, or the opponent's disc. When a goal is scored, all the players and the ball are reset to their starting positions.
Tips and Tricks
This game is very similar to pool in which the two most important things are the sliding angles and power. The trick is to try and make it so that each shot simultaneously creates opportunities for you while inhibiting your opponent. If you can't take a clear shot, your moves are better spent on disrupting the opposing team.
Game Details
- Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile), iOS, and Android
- Languages: English
FAQs
Can I play Soccer Stars online?
Even though the game has the appearance of an online mobile game, this version is single-player while others are designed for online play.
Games similar to Soccer Stars
To further feed your desire for soccer or football, check out the Soccer and Football Games categories on GamePix. You've got games like Football Brawl, Pinball Football, Real Football, and Penalty Kick.
