Retro Bowl

Platforms

• Nintendo Switch

  Feb 10, 2022

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  NA

  0 Players
• Android

  Jan 17, 2020

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  8.2

  playscore

  7.7

  3 Critics

  9.4

  469K Players
• iOS

  Jan 29, 2020

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  8.4

  playscore

  8.0

  3 Critics

  9.5

  884K Players

8 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  MiniReview

  8.0

  Retro Bowl is an American Football simulator with crisp pixel graphics, an enjoyable yet streamlined core gameplay loop with just the right amount of depth, and an excellently fun match-day experience.

  Reviewed on iOS

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  Pure Nintendo

  8.0

  Retro Bowl certainly gets close to scratching that itch for a retro-style football game. The game is addictive, and you can play many games in one sitting. Including scenarios between games requiring you to choose options that affect the players’ morale is fun. There is a bit of smoke and mirrors when you start to look under the hood, though. You can only play offense, and the defense is played out via text messages on the screen. Player career stats are only tracked as long as you coach that team. And the scenarios tend to repeat themselves after a while. However, the game is affordable. And with the amount of time I spent playing Retro Bowl, I certainly got my money’s worth and then some.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  NintendoLife

  9.0

  That's the key with this game — it's addictive but most importantly simple, immersive fun. A reminder that getting hooked on a game can be due to its design rather than complexity or realism. There are a few flaws — the game has an obsession with fumbles that give you possession on your opponent's 18-yard line, and opposition coaches never seem to use time outs to help their chances. But as a game to play regularly in short bursts, or occasionally in longer sessions, Retro Bowl is a hoot. It's backyard football disguised as the NFL in 8-bit form... and that's brilliant.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  AndroidGuys

  7.2

  Retro Bowl is a free-to-play game from New Star Games Ltd. This retro American Football game has you playing armchair quarterback. This game features simple roster management, handling the press, dealing with fragile egos, and calling the shots on the field. Your goal is to make it to and win the Retro Bowl. Listen to or watch our review to see if Retro Bowl deserves to be on your device.

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  Pocket Gamer

  8.0

  An overall enjoyable, authentic experience for both the longtime football gamer and new one whether it's on iOS, Android, or now on the Switch. The satisfying gameplay with Switch controls combined with the off-field strategy essentially makes Retro Bowl a 2-in-1 package even with the lack of defensive play. It's a great nod to the games of yesteryear while still quenching the thirst of the modern sports gamer.

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  TheSixthAxis

  9.0

  Retro Bowl is pure gaming joy, wrapped with a nostalgic little bow. It’s also the best American Football game in years.

  Reviewed on Switch

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  Pocket Tactics

  8.0

  This retro-inspired, stripped-down sports management game can compete with the best; an excellent new football game for mobile.

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  Pocket Tactics

  8.0

  The stripped down features and mechanics are a good way to translate football sim experience to the small screen. The extreme lack of information and abundant RNG make for a game that is hard to fully engage with. All that said, if you want football in quick doses, and that head coach management experience from the big boys on the go, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better alternative than Retro Bowl.

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