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3D game

FootBall 2021

Pick an international side and play matches with squads that differ in skill and style.

Difficulty
Easy to moderate
Compatibility
See device support below

Game overview

FootBall 2021 is a straightforward football game built around picking a squad and playing matches. International sides are all available, from the ones expected to win to the outsiders, and players differ in skill and style so the team you choose changes how a match feels. Passing, running into space and finishing are all handled simply enough to pick up in one match, which makes it a game you can play a tournament of without a tutorial.

This title is best suited to players who want quick football matches without a learning curve.

How to play FootBall 2021

  1. Choose the team you want to play as
  2. Pass to a player who has space in front of them
  3. Run into the box before shooting
  4. Score more than your opponent to win the match

Controls

  • Arrow keys / WASD: Move the player in possession
  • Space / on-screen buttons: Pass and shoot

Objectives and failure conditions

Objectives

  • Win matches against other sides
  • Score more goals than your opponent
  • Take an underdog team to the top

The run ends or fails when

  • Conceding more goals than you score loses the match

Gameplay mechanics

  • Team selection with differing player attributes
  • Passing and shooting under direct control
  • Match and tournament progression

Device compatibility

Desktop browsers

Mouse and keyboard: FootBall 2021 loads straight into the page on desktop Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari with no download or plugin. Controls used: Arrow keys / WASD, Space / on-screen buttons.

Phones and tablets

Touch controls: FootBall 2021 mirrors its keyboard inputs on on-screen buttons, so phones and tablets stay playable in portrait or landscape.

Tips for FootBall 2021

  • Pass ahead of a running player rather than at their feet
  • Shoot from inside the box, since long-range efforts rarely land
  • Pick a strong side for your first match to learn the controls without pressure

What worked well and what did not

Pros

  • Easy to pick up in a single match
  • Team choice genuinely changes the game

Cons

  • Simple match engine
  • Limited tactical depth

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