Retro Football

Retro Football Overview

Retro Football puts you in charge of a six-player American football squad, where one smart pass can save the day, and one silly mistake can hand victory to your rival. The game has bright HD pixel graphics and a surprisingly tactical playing style. You won't spend the entire match simply running toward the goal. Instead, you'll choose from four play cards before every snap and decide how your team should handle the next move. A match takes about seven minutes, so there's plenty of time for a little football showdown!

What's Happening on the Field?

The play-card system is at the heart of Retro Football. When your team has possession, four cards appear with different attacking options. You might get a running route, a passing strategy, a bonus action, or your team's signature play. There are 13 passing plays to discover, each offering another way to get the ball moving.

Things become just as interesting when your opponent has possession. You can choose from four defensive cards featuring eight formations. These include safe zones, man-to-man coverage, and blitzes. Some situations call for protecting your territory, while others are better handled by putting pressure on the quarterback.

During a play, keep watching the players rather than blindly charging ahead. An open teammate makes a promising passing target, while an empty running lane gives you a chance to advance. Hurdles help you get around diving defenders, but poor timing can waste a good opportunity. Throwing into a group of opponents is another risky idea, especially when an interception could completely change the match.

The scoreboard follows classic football scoring. Reaching the end zone earns six points, field goals are worth three, and conversion attempts provide extra scoring chances.

Build a Team Worth Cheering For

Retro Football offers 32 teams, each with its own star players, ratings, and signature abilities. Winning matches unlocks further choices, with a new reward becoming available after every three victories. You can pick another team or add bonus plays to your collection.

Franchise Mode is where your championship ambitions begin. Take your squad through 17 regular-season weeks, fight for a place among the eight playoff teams, and work through the semifinals to reach the Retro Cup final.

Not interested in a long season? Quick Play skips the management side and takes you straight into a match. There's also local multiplayer for two players, so you can challenge a friend instead of always facing computer-controlled opponents.

How to Play Retro Football

Your job is to move the ball toward the opponent's end zone while preventing the other team from doing the same. Select a play card before each snap, then control your player to pass, run, or avoid incoming defenders. On defense, choose a formation that suits the situation and stop the attack before it develops.

Controls Guide

• Arrow Keys: Move your player and choose play cards.

• Spacebar / Enter / X / G: Snap, throw, hurdle, dive, or kick.

• Hold Up or Down: Select a receiver.

• P / Esc: Pause the game.

• M: Switch sound on or off.

• Left Mouse Button: Perform other in-game actions.

Touchscreen: Drag the virtual left stick to move, tap GO to perform actions, and tap a card to select a play.

Gamepad: Move with the D-pad or left stick. Press A or any button except B and Start to perform actions. Press B or Start to pause.

Local Two-Player: Player one uses WASD + G. Player two uses Arrow Keys + L.

Let the Game Begin!

Retro Football is a nice choice for anyone who enjoys sports games with a mix of action and decision-making. Try different formations, find your favorite team, and learn when to pass or run. The championship won't be an easy ride, but that's what makes lifting the Retro Cup so satisfying!